Drug Treatment Staff - Utah
Clinical Director
Ryan Salter, LCSW
Ryan Salter holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Communication and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Utah. He has worked in the addiction treatment field for nine years. He has served as the director of clinical services for 6 years at a large inpatient facility supervising the care of over 300 clients struggling with addiction and mental health related issues. Ryan is a member of several professional organizations and also serves as the head of a non-profit addiction research and education foundation called the Riley Foundation. Additionally, Ryan also is a professor at Utah Valley University and has helped develop courses and trained others for work in the field of addictions. Though Ryan has an extensive clinical background and has a proven record of success as a therapist the true value of his role goes beyond his professional accomplishments. Ryan has a passion for his work that is evident in his care and concern for his clients well being. Ryan cares about each client at Ascend not simply because of his professional responsibilities, but because he personally has dealt with his own addiction and related mental health issues. Ryan knows addiction from both a personal and professional perspective. There are certainly other therapists who have achieved professional notoriety in the field of addiction, but Ryan has that extremely rare combination of being both professionally and personally knowledgeable about addiction and being able to translate that into a relationship that is ultimately healing with the clients at Ascend.
Program Director
Johanna Salter, BS
Johanna is the Program Director of Ascend Recovery. She offers a varied background that adds greatly to the holistic nature of the Ascend Recovery program. With a Bachelors of Behavioral Science and Health from the University of Utah, she has been trained in both the mental and physical health arenas. For nine years she has owned, managed and run a holistic wellness education company. Johanna is very excited to be a part of something that can do so much good for each individual who is searching for freedom from the disease of addiction and for the entire community that we all live in. For her, helping people to become whole - physically, emotionally and spiritually - is not just a job, it is a passion and a way of life.
Residential Director
Greg Sheriff
Greg Sheriff is the Residential Director at Ascend Recovery. Greg's background includes an extensive passion for sports and training. He implements the motivation and team leadership he has developed to increase the camaraderie and cohesiveness of the group. Greg also has years of experience in behavior modification, group education and recreation rehabilitation. He understands the benefits of a healthy body, mind and spirit which coincides with the treatment philosophy at Ascend Recovery. Greg's adventuresome nature is always seeking new and awakening experiences. He has a love and respect for the outdoors and the spiritual contribution it can provide. When he combines the discipline of sports, integrity of leadership, group cohesiveness, and the spirit of outdoor adventure, Greg helps to facilitate a new experience in awareness. Greg's training comes by way of some of the most exclusive treatment centers in the country. Another passion of Greg's is his love and commitment to having fun, a critical part of recovery.
Case Director
Jill Bartschi, LSAC
Jill J Bartschi is a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor with the State of Utah and has practiced in the field for over five years. After completing the University of Utah's School of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, she went to work in a residential setting. Jill brings her certification and experience in EAGALA, Psychopharmacology, Inner Child work, Experiential groups, and Life skills to challenge personal growth for individuals in recovery. Jill is specialized in women's issues, teaching women how to find their self worth and championing their personal empowerment. She not only uses the specific training she's received but, draws from personal experience to encourage women to reach their full potential, not just in recovery but in all areas of their lives. Jill has worked primarily with adults in recovery and is committed to serving their needs with compassion and respect for the strength it takes to walk through active addiction and into recovery.
Medical Director
Dr. Daniel Faber, MD
Dr. Daniel Faber, MD received his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University, graduating magna cum laude. He graduated from the medical school of the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Faber is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology with a special certification in pain medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Pain Medicine and the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians. Dr. Faber is also board certified in addiction medicine and licensed to prescribe Suboxone. He has been practicing medicine since 1983, in Utah Valley since 1998. You may visit his site for more information at SpinalInterventions.com
Medical Doctor
David Salter, MD
Dr. Salter is excited to be part of the Ascend Recovery healing team. With a doctorate in medicine from George Washington University and a board certification in family practice, he provides the necessary medical expertise to the program. Much of his work in medicine has been on addictions. He holds an additional certification from the Medical Review Officers Certification Council which deals specifically with managing drugs of abuse and those who use them. In addition to managing clients individually in his practice, he has also provided medical support to many large companies with regard to their drug policies, management of people involved with abuse, and Employee Assistance Programs. His other active area of interest is in functional and nutritional medicine. Having taken all the coursework offered to professionals, he is a certified practitioner from the Deepak Chopra organization in Aryuvedic and holistic medicine. This is in addition to the core Family Practice work which includes a considerable amount of counseling and lifestyle work on such issues as healthy eating, weight control, proper exercise, stress, anxiety, and depression management. He is sure you'll find our program medically sound, nutritionally sound, psychologically challenging, as well as nurturing and healing.
Advanced Practice Nurse
Cathy Black, APRN
Catherine R. Black received her bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing from Brigham Young University. She has done research in open-heart surgery and artificial heart transplantation. Catherine is certified as an advanced practice registered nurse and a nurse practitioner with a license in controlled substances. She has been working in general family practice, adolescent medicine, and psychiatry since 1978.
SheriAnn Rollins, FNP, APRN
SheriAnn Rollins received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Brigham Young University. SheriAnn also received her master's degree from Brigham Young University as family nurse practitioner, where she interned in pain management. SheriAnn had extensive practice in various nursing fields as a registered nurse prior to completing her master's program. She is board certified by the American Board of Nursing and is licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse. She has been working in pain management since 2001.
Psychologist
Darin Featherstone, PH D
Dr. Featherstone has an extensive background and experience in psychological counseling and evaluations. He received his Ph.D. from Brigham Young University. In 1995, Dr. Featherstone began Utah Family Institute in Orem, Utah where he runs his private practice and is Clinical Director of a professional staff comprised of Psychologists and Licensed Social Workers. Dr. Featherstone’s professional interests include Substance Abuse – assessment and treatment, Treatment of Victims of Trauma or Abuse, Forensic Assessment, and Adolescent and Children Disruptive Disorders. Dr. Featherstone has been an instructor of doctorate level students in Doctoral Practicum in counseling psychology at Bingham Young University. He is also a publish author and has done several presentations for the community
Therapist
Rachael McKay, LMFT
Rachael received her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology at California State University, Sonoma. While working towards her Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology at National University in Stockton, California, she was employed as a caseworker and facilitator of substance abuse parenting groups for the local Child Abuse Prevention Council. She did her graduate degree practicum work at the California Youth Authority working with troubled wards of the state. She then began her internship at a non-profit organization focusing on victims of crime. In 2006, Rachael joined a group of therapists in Pleasant Grove to continue and complete her internship of 4000 hours. She has practiced many forms of therapy, including art and play therapy. In 2006, she became a certified member of one of the leading EAP organizations in the world known as the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA). As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she offers therapeutic services with a systems approach for individuals, families, and groups meeting a variety of needs. Rachael, wife and mother of two, was born and raised in California just south of San Francisco.
Lance Dome, LFMT
Lance is a licensed, master's level therapist and is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. His extensive substance abuse treatment experience began in North Carolina after obtaining his master's degree from Appalachian State University working in an outpatient substance abuse program. Lance helped in the creation of a model treatment program for addressing addiction from a systemic perspective from the ground up. He was on the advisory panel and steering committee for the Family Solutions outpatient treatment program, was co-chair of the Drug Endangered Child team, and was a staff therapist performing individual, couple, family, and group substance abuse therapy both in-office and in-home. He has been highly trained in various substance abuse treatment modalities, including Motivational Interviewing, and is certified in the Matrix Model of substance abuse treatment. Lance has also given many presentations around the state of North Carolina on substance abuse treatment in conjunction with Child and Family Services. He returned to school at Brigham Young University in 2007 to seek a doctorate degree, and has since finished his coursework and is completing his dissertation. In addition to his work here at Ascend, Lance is also in private practice in Provo, Utah as a Marriage and Family therapist. Lance has a passion for helping others in their recovery and enjoys the healing atmosphere and amazing staff here at Ascend. www.lancedome.com
Rapid Eye Technician
Canah Tedjamulia, MRET
Canah Tedjamulia is a Master Rapid Eye Technician and Trainer, a Reiki Master, and Program Director of the BridgeTree Center. With more than eight years of training and experience in the field of energy healing and life skills coaching, she has assisted hundreds of clients to overcome negative patterns of addiction, sabotage, and post traumatic stress. Some people have reported relief from such negative traits and conditions as: phobias, co-dependency, obsessive compulsive behaviors, and chemical imbalances (such as bipolar, ADD and ADHD). Canah has coached a variety of people in the art and practice of Rapid Eye Technology, helping them achieve a greater sense of awareness, accountability, and empowerment. www.bridgetreecenter.com
Certified Yoga Instructor
Katarina Felsted
Katarina Friberg Felsted has been practicing yoga for over a decade and has been teaching yoga for the last five years. She is certified through Baptiste Power Yoga, having completed the 400 hour level Teacher Training with D'ana Baptiste. Katarina has also completed the requirements for Yoga Alliance's 200 hour level certification. She has taught in studios, gyms and fitness centers along the Wasatch Front, and now works with private clients in the Salt Lake and Utah Valleys. She teaches specialty yoga courses-Yoga for Seniors, Prenatal Yoga, Recovery Yoga, Chakra Workshops-and enjoys tailoring the yoga experience to meet the needs of her students. She feels lucky to earn a living doing something she loves.
Professional Chef
Jennifer Winder
Jennifer has a passion for all things food. Not only is she skilled in her cooking and baking abilities, but also has a passion for making healthy and healing meals. She has worked as a trainer and supervisor to other chefs wanting to learn the fine art of food preparation. She is always striving to learn and experiment with new tastes and textures, while still perfecting the comfort food of a good home cooked meal. Jennifer is a mother of six, a dedicated fisher woman (in the summer often getting in a session at 6 am before she starts her day), and loves to read a good book.
Psych Techs
Jesse Cuthbert
Jesse Cuthbert has a lot of experience working with people with addictions and disorders. He has been a Head Instructor/Counselor for a wilderness therapy program for at-risk youth. There he taught primitive skills (making fire with sticks, stone tools, rope with bark, etc.) and led the youth on hikes through the desert. He has also worked at a lock-down boarding school for at risk youth. Jesse has worked as a job coach and care giver for adults with disabilities. He has lived in Ecuador where he volunteered at a twelve-step drug rehab center to give spiritual counseling. He hopes to help the clients at Ascend Recovery to overcome their addictions and to enjoy their time here. Jesse was born and raised in Utah Valley. He loves the area for its beauty and the recreation it provides. He loves to be outdoors, whether he's climbing, hiking, biking, rafting, skiing, or snowshoeing.
Nathan Evans
Nathan Evans is currently a student at Salt Lake Community College. He is still in the process of trying to figure out what he wants to be when he grows up. Nathan has been working in the addiction arena for a few years. He has witness close friends get lost in addiction and it's nice to know that there is help. His summers are filled with rock climbing and snowboarding in the winter. He loves to travel, try to new foods, and attempt to draw. He really enjoys working at Ascend Recovery and sharing with others
Stacy Day
Stacy Day is from West Point, Utah and has lived in Utah most of her life. She is a graduate from BYU and is currently finishing a graduate degree from the University of Arizona. In addition to working for Ascend Recovery, Stacy teaches part-time at both Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. She enjoys skiing, biking, and going on road trips.
Bill Ungricht
Bill Ungricht is currently a Behavioral Science major at UVU with an emphasis in Social Work with a minor in American Indian Studies. He is a member of the Behavioral Science Club at UVU. He is also a member of the UVU Men's Rugby team. Bill is EMT certified. As a PE teacher for 5 years in the Provo and Nebo school districts, Bill gained valuable experience. He continues to serve the youth of the area by volunteering with Safety Net Mentoring and being an Assistant Varsity Scout Leader. Bill is married and has two children.
Dietitian
Eliza Hamilton, RD, CD, CNSD
Eliza Hamilton keeps herself busy by running Nutrition Rx Consulting, which offers various Registered Dietitian services, working for Primary Children's Medical Center as well as Life Time Fitness. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Dietetics, and completed her dietetic internship through BYU as well. She also holds the advanced degree of Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian. She has been committed to health and wellness all of her life, and made it her career five years ago. Eliza values her role as a registered dietitian and the impact she has not only on individuals she counsels, but also their families, coworkers and society in general. She works in many realms of dietetics, including clinical, community, corporate and private. She has also spent time creating menus for and coaching individuals experiencing various forms of addition and abuse. She believes in the healing power of food and the effect it can have on each of us. www.nutritionrxconsulting.com
