The people who hold us to our standards.

Adjunct Prof. Dr. Prem Kumar Shanmugam is an experienced addiction-specialised clinical psychologist with extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring psychological conditions. With both lived experience and decades of clinical practice, he is widely respected for his compassionate yet structured approach to recovery, grounded in scientific and evidence-based methodologies. He is known for pioneering integrated addiction treatment frameworks across the Asia-Pacific region, combining medical stabilisation, psychotherapy, family systems work, and long-term recovery planning. His work has contributed to advancing professional standards in addiction counselling and certification across the region.

As Founder and Lead Advisor, Adjunct Prof. Dr. Prem Kumar Shanmugam has led the strategic and clinical development of Solace Asia into a multidisciplinary centre of excellence for addiction and behavioural health treatment. Under his leadership, the organisation has expanded across residential, outpatient, corporate EAP, and international collaborative models. He is the Founder of Solace Wellbeing Group and Salus, initiatives established to widen access to high-quality addiction treatment across different socioeconomic groups. Through these platforms, he continues to shape a regional ecosystem that integrates clinical excellence, education, professional certification, and sustainable recovery pathways, reinforcing Solace's mission to help individuals truly "live for life."

Dr. Fadzli specialises in addiction psychiatry with expertise in treating severe mental illnesses complicated by substance use. He is a leading authority on behavioural addictions and played a pivotal role in drafting the Management Guideline of Behavioural Addiction in MOH Hospitals (2024).

As President of the Malaysian Psychiatric Association, Dr. Fadzli has been instrumental in improving accessibility and equity in mental health services while reducing stigma in society. His research during COVID-19 highlighted the unique burdens faced by marginalised communities with substance use disorders.

Dr. Nafis has nearly a decade of clinical experience specializing in psychiatry and addiction recovery. He excels in managing complex cases including depression and schizophrenia co-occurring with substance use. His approach integrates Motivational Interviewing, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation for relapse prevention.

As Lead Medical Officer at Solace Asia, Dr. Nafis coordinates multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. His holistic approach integrates evidence-based clinical practices with deep understanding of the human experience, aimed at restoring patients' function and quality of life.

Dato' Dr. Halim is an expert in addiction counselling competency development, with his PhD thesis focusing on this field. He champions post-modern counselling approaches like Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), emphasizing building solutions rather than dwelling on causes of failure.

As former Director General of the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), he shaped Malaysia's strategic drug rehabilitation direction. Under his leadership as President of PERKAMA International, the organisation has strengthened the network of counselor professionalism across Southeast Asia.

Dr. Shah specialises in disease prevention, healthy aging, and lifestyle wellness. He holds UK qualifications including MRCGP membership and is a certified Nutrigenomics practitioner. His deep interest in digital health technology for monitoring health metrics and motivating behavioural change is highly relevant to addiction recovery.

At Sanctuary Clinics, Dr. Shah leads group psychotherapy sessions and wellness programmemes emphasizing the physical foundations of mental health. His approach ensures patients in recovery address nutritional needs, physical fitness, and chronic disease risks often compromised by long-term substance use.