Woody Giessmann

Following his career as the drummer for the Warner Brothers recording artists The Del Fuegos, Woody became an addiction specialist and interventionist in 1993. Woody has been in long-term recovery since April 12, 1990, and dedicated his life to helping others navigate substance use and co-occurring disorders. His commitment to this field is deeply personal, rooted in the loss of his older brother, Brian Gilmore Giessmann who died at age 19 from substance abuse and mental health issues, which led Woody to confront his own journey toward healing.

Woody has a master’s level Licensed Counselor (LADC-1), a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), and is a Board-Certified Interventionist Professional (CIP). As a long-term member of the Association of Intervention Specialists (AIS), he specializes in an invitational and gentle approach to working with individuals and families. Woody’s goal is to help clients regain self-confidence and build healthy, authentic lives by connecting them with the most effective treatment providers for substance use and mental health disorders. You can learn more about my services on Www.recoveryour.life.

The book “A LIFE OF RECOVERY – BREAKING THE CHAINS OF ADDICTION,” was published in the Summer of 2025. It is currently available in paperback, e-book, and audio formats, with the audiobook narrated by Simon Kirke of Bad Company and Free. Order the book through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and 20 other platforms worldwide. For more information, please visit https://www.recoveryour.life/.

Information regarding “ROCK BOTTOM – A MUSICAL.” This production is a powerful love story, tragedy, and comedy centered on two people who fall in love while in the throes of addiction. Based on Woody’s concept, the project is a collaboration with Simon Kirke of Bad Company/Free and legendary Boston comedian and actor Tony V. Learn more about Rock Bottom at www.rockbottom.band.