Dr. Courtney Brennaman | Founder FAQs
Hear directly from Dr. Courtney Brennaman, founder of Radix Recovery, as she passionately discusses the driving force behind the center’s mission to offer compassionate care and a supportive environment for individuals seeking lasting transformation and enduring hope.
Meet The Founder of Radix Recovery
Transforming Lives With Purpose & Fate
Driven by Iowa’s unmet recovery needs, Courtney pursued her doctorate to create a solution and bring meaningful change to her community. Discovering the Higley Mansion solidified her dream, aligning her purpose with the perfect location to provide compassionate care and rebuild lives with hope.
The Reasons Radix Recovery Exists
- Bridging the gap in Iowa’s addiction treatment service availability.
- Creating a haven where everyone feels valued, supported, and understood.
- Combining compassion, education, and science to deliver real recovery solutions.
The Inspirational Story behind Radix Recovery
Rebuilding Lives
One Family at a Time
Courtney’s life changed when her father sought treatment at a critical time in her life. His recovery transformed their family forever, inspiring her to create Radix Recovery, a place where others can experience the same profound impact on their lives and the lives of their loved ones.
The Foundation of Radix Recovery’s Purpose
- A father’s recovery journey inspired a mission of helping others.
- Understanding recovery’s family impact shaped the heart of Radix Recovery.
- Radix Recovery is dedicated to providing life-changing opportunities for families.
Finding The Higley Mansion & Covenant Family Solutions
A Vision Realized With Perfect Alignment
Courtney knew the Higley Mansion was the perfect location for Radix Recovery as soon as she found it. Partnering with Covenant Family Solutions, whose deeply aligned values and commitment to recovery confirmed her belief that everything was falling into place perfectly.
How Radix Recovery Found Its Perfect Home
- The Higley Mansion’s history made it the perfect recovery setting.
- Covenant Family Solutions aligned perfectly with Radix Recovery’s mission.
- Every connection strengthened the belief in a greater purpose.
State & Local Support For Radix Recovery
A Collective Commitment To Community Recovery
Recognizing the overwhelming need for recovery services, the mayor’s office, governor’s office, and local community have offered their full support for Radix Recovery. Their encouragement has strengthened the mission to provide compassionate, life-changing care for individuals on their journey to healing and transformation.
Key Contributions From State & Local Supporters






Contact Us To Plant Your New Roots At Radix
Your Path To Recovery
Our Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based detox, inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment programs provide comprehensive care tailored to support your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. We help you build a life free from drugs and alcohol with a clear path to recovery.
- Detox - Guided support through supervised medical detoxification (Summer 2025)
- Inpatient - 24/7 care focused on mental health and recovery (Summer 2025)
- PHP, IOP, OP - Flexible outpatient programs for continued care (February 2025)