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Dr. Roberto Franco Carlo Mella

Medical Group Coordinator & Physician at Satori Recovery

Dr. Roberto Mella brings over 20 years of diverse and extensive medical experience to Satori Recovery. Born in Brussels and multilingual in English, German, Spanish, Italian, and French, he is a seasoned medical professional with a truly global perspective. His career spans military and civilian medicine, from serving as a naval doctor for the German Navy to practicing as an anesthesiologist and emergency response physician in leading medical institutions across Europe.

Dr. Mella’s expertise is complemented by his entrepreneurial ventures, including founding medical service and consulting enterprises such as the German Dream Team. His specialized training includes anesthesiology, hyperbaric and diving medicine, osteopathy, and medical quality management. His passion for holistic care makes him an exceptional guide for Satori’s mission to provide transformative recovery experiences.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Mella's personal journey reflects a deep commitment to growth and learning. As a mentor, teacher, and advocate for lifelong education, he combines clinical expertise with empathetic leadership, embodying the values of excellence and compassion central to Satori Recovery.

Dr Cyrus Abbasian (GMC 4637608) trained as a medical doctor at Kings College, London graduating in 1999. He became a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2003 and has been on the Specialist Register as a General Adult (with Addiction) Psychiatrist since 2008. He obtained an intercalated BSc. in Psychology (2:1) from University College London in 1996 and MSc. in Addictions (merit) from Kings College London in 2008. He has been a substantive NHS Consultant Psychiatric since 2009.

Dr. Abbasian completed his psychiatric training at the Maudsley, a centre of excellence and one of the most influential mental health establishments in the world. He has worked with leaders in the field of psychosis and addiction. He has had training and undertaken medico-legal work both privately and for the NHS with experience in acting as Expert Witness. Also he is College Tutor and Honorary Senior Lecturer at St. Georges University of London and has published articles in psychiatry