About Us

Stoked on Life was created in Palm Beach Florida, by Allison Bishop Berner LCSW, a clinician in recovery, and her son, a surfer who struggled with depression and anxiety for many of his teenage years. SOL utilizes the healing powers of the Ocean and Blue Mind Theory as well as mindfulness techniques, accessing the “flow” state, and community while providing a safe space for healing. Our goal is to provide ocean & surf therapy to all individuals in need who are struggling with mental health and substance use issues.

Meet Our Team

Therapists

Allison Bishop Berner

FOUNDER & CEO - LEAD THERAPIST

Allison is a licensed clinical social worker and certified recovery coach. She operates a private practice in Palm Beach Gardens and is the founder and CEO of Stoked on Life Palm Beach. Allison grew up in Florida where she was always on the beach and around the ocean. She is a certified scuba diver, enjoys paddle-boarding and recently surfing! She believes in the healing power of the ocean and combines therapeutic intervention to heal through the sea. She has been in recovery for a decade and uses experiential therapies and activities with the ocean herself to create a sense of well-being and peace.

Allison holds an advanced master’s degree from Florida Atlantic University and has extensive experience assisting individuals and families facing substance use disorders and mental health issues. She has worked with patients in both inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities and substance treatment centers, providing individual, family, and group therapy. Allison has worked with a wide range of clients, from those struggling to meet their basic needs to CEOs, celebrities, and professional athletes. She is trained in EMDR, CBT, and Bowen Family Systems theory. Allison employs a strength-based approach to empower individuals to become the best version of themselves. She uses experiential therapy in her work, including equine therapy to help others heal.

Allison believes in the power of experiential therapy to heal the whole person and is currently studying and participating in new research for surf therapy, which she believes is a much-needed new intervention. She is passionate about advocating for addiction and mental health issues on both a local and national level.

Surf Instructors

David Fielding

Aquatics Director

I own and operate Jupiter Island Surf. I have been an avid waterman my whole life with over 28 years of experience surfing both recreational and competitively. In addition to my love of the ocean and surf coaching, I work in physical therapy. With over 11 years in sports medicine and physical therapy, I am highly trained in my profession. I take a detailed oriented physiological and biomechanical approach to optimizing the surf experience for my clients. Jupiter Island Surf offers intimate and customizable surf experiences. We work with all skill levels ranging from first timers to competitive-level surfers. Services include but are not limited to; private/semi-private lessons, group settings, parties, and in-person or virtual surf coaching. Contact us today to schedule your Surf Experience!

Phone: 772.532.5308
Emial: JupiterIslandSurf@gmail.com,
IG: @jupiterIslandSurf

Jack Petricig

Jr. Water Associate

My name is Jack Petricig. I was born and raised here in South Florida. I received a B.A. in Film Studies from The University of Colorado at Boulder in 2022. I moved back to Florida after college, largely due to missing the ocean. Since moving back I have had experience working in TV and Film production over the last year as well as running private surf lessons in Palm Beach. Surfing and the ocean have always been one of the most important things in my life since I was a kid. I’ve been surfing for over 15 years and I can remember a love for the ocean ever since I was 2 years old. Thankfully, at a young age, my parents recognized how much of a healthy outlet surfing was for me and always supported me in it. I strongly believe in the positive benefits that surfing and the ocean can have on any person both physically and mentally. Through my own journey with mental health, and everyday life struggles I can always lean on the power of the ocean. To be able to share my experiences and show others the healing power of the ocean through what we do here at Stoked on Life is a dream come true!

Merina Ingram

Jr. Water Associate

My name is Merina Ingram, and I am a Florida Native. I hold a B.S. degree in environmental management from the University of Florida. I have 2 years of experience in developing resilient food systems as Executive Director of the non-profit organization, Strong Roots Movement, where I planted, maintained, and harvested edible garden beds while teaching science-based activities and lesson plans to children aged four to eighteen at five different community centers. One year of experience as Project Director of Nurturing Nutrition in Nairobi, where I collaborated with a team of permaculturists to teach Kenyan students to design and successfully maintain a vegetable farm, and one year of experience as Food Systems and government Liaison at Kai-Kai Farm. Working in underserved communities in collaboration with community members, NGOs, and farmer coalitions to reduce food insecurity has given me invaluable perspective. I am passionate about protecting our ecosystems while also enjoying and sharing their limitless benefits with my community. I’ve been surfing for 15 years and am currently the Senior Associate at Jupiter Island Surf, with 1 year of coaching experience. I focus on surfing etiquette, technique, and awareness. Surfing has played an important role in my life, giving me the strength to be resilient, open-minded, and grateful.