Credentials & Certifications

• MA, Pastoral Care, Fordham University

• BA, Journalism, The University of Georgia

• 4.5 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education

• Medical Education Presenter, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

•  Previous Adjunct Instructor, University of Arizona, School of Sociology

• Ad Hoc Reviewer for Journal of Religion and Health

• Contributor to Journal On Active Aging

Grounded in the tradition and science of contemplation, Adam helps guests explore how spirituality supports health, wellness, and longevity — for themselves, their loved ones, their community, and the world. 

Drawing on his background in clinical spiritual care, grief support, and integrative wellness, Adam guides guests toward the ultimate foundation of faith, wisdom, and well-being: Living fully in the present and loving your neighbor as yourself. 

Three themes run through Adam’s life: family, spirituality, and music.  

Trained in clinical spiritual care at a Level 1 trauma center and psychiatric hospital, he specializes in grief support, existential concerns, and meaning-making. He’s developed and taught college courses on spirituality in healthcare and ethics in the helping professions. Adam often hosts presentations for medical students and professionals, as well as collaborates closely with experts in other departments at Canyon Ranch. 

Well-versed in integrative wellness, Adam has followed Dr. Andrew Weil’s teachings for many years. His favorite spiritual practices combine movement and meditation — including walking, mountain biking, bouldering, disc golfing, unicycling, and spinning his Chinese yo-yo. He presents and coaches on flow-state for athletic, creative, professional, and everyday performance.  

A former rap and hip-hop musician, Adam grew up making music with country star Tyler Hubbard (of Florida Georgia Line) and still enjoys freestyle hip-hop cyphers. During his hospice experience, he began playing the Native American flute and offers creative sound expression sessions, guiding guests in exploring healing instruments in the spirit of process art. 

Years ago, when heading West, Adam’s grandmother warned, “Now don’t go out there and meet you some woman. You won’t ever come back.” Well, it still happened. Adam fell in love with Elise, the Sonoran Desert mountains, and Tucson sunsets. Although he visits the South regularly, he and Elise have replanted the Georgia peach tree in the desert, where they are raising three growing boys.