The Charlotte Freedom Detox Team
Here for You 24/7
The withdrawal process can seem daunting and uncomfortable, so much so that it’s often the reason why those with alcohol or drug addictions are hesitant to fully commit to getting clean, even if they want to and know it’s what’s best for them. Freedom Detox addresses this uncertainty and fear with our detox services in Charlotte. Our individualized care in a clinical setting provides a private space for you to detox, while still allowing our team of medical professionals to monitor your status and be on hand should any issues arise.
Meet our Team
Freedom Detox is both JCAHO accredited and LegitScript certified, which means our facility has demonstrated that we meet specific standards for medical care and treatment. But we don’t just aim to meet healthcare standards – we exceed them. Our priority is our clients’ well-being, and every member of our detox team goes above and beyond to make sure our clients have everything they need and are comfortable.
Our licensed and credentialed team consists of nurses, medical doctors, counselors and other support staff such as discharge coordinators who can prepare you for your next steps once you’ve detoxed. Our team is prepared to stand by your side every step of the way, because we know committing to sobriety takes hard work and support. You’ll never be alone on this journey when you’re with us.
We’re also always accessible, offering our services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can trust that when you need our help, we’ll be there.

Katharina Zunk
Vice President of Operations
Katharina grew up in the northeastern area of Pennsylvania and New England. She relocated to South Florida at a young age and experienced first-hand a life in addiction and shortly after surrendered to a life in recovery.
Katharina has dedicated herself to serving the recovery community. She always volunteers her time to pay it forward and shares her story in hopes of saving others from the throes of addiction that almost took her own life.
Katharina has an extensive background in substance use disorder and mental health treatment. This, accompanied by her clear understanding of the 12 steps and recovery, has allowed her relentless pursuit in helping individuals struggling with addiction. She strives to let every individual know that they are taking the very first step in a life-changing journey – emphasizing how important that first step toward their new life truly is.
Katharina’s extensive operational, clinical, substance use disorder and mental health background allows her to help not only those who are suffering, but also their families suffering as well.
Katharina has led many great teams in the behavioral health field. She specializes is facility start-ups, team building, turnarounds, CARF, Joint Commission and compliance with all state and accrediting bodies’ standards.

Nicole “Nikki” Beal, RN, MSN, CNML, NP-C
Executive Director

Tina Currence, MA LCAS, CCS-I, ICAADC
Director of Clinical Services
Tina is a Licensed Clinical Substance Abuse Therapist and Clinical Supervisor who has worked in addiction for over 28 years. Tina comes with experience from such areas as mobile crisis management services to supervision of an addiction-specific treatment setting. Tina hopes to build with the Freedom Detox team a compassionate, caring, nurturing and effective clinical team that will allow both clientele and employees to feel a sense of achievement and success at the end of the detox process.

Cheryl Youngblood, RN
Nurse Manager

Daniel “Danny” Davis
Case Manager Supervisor
