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Coastal Detox of Southern California was honored as a finalist for the 2026 San Diego County Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Awards
Kay Saffe grew up in Miami, Florida, and is a first-generation American with Argentinian roots. A lifelong athlete and ocean lover, she moved to San Diego to pursue a Master’s degree in counseling at the University of San Diego and progress her surfing. She has spent years working as a surf instructor and therapist, working with local non-profits that treat at-risk individuals and families in English and Spanish. She incorporates a mindful and holistic approach to therapy. She is passionate about positive psychology and helping others through their recovery journey.
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