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When Drinking Becomes a Problem: Alcohol Detox, Treatment, and How Families Can Help

When alcohol starts affecting someone’s health, relationships, responsibilities, or safety - it may be time to look into professional treatment....

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Same-Day Rehab Admission: What Families Should Know First

Same-day rehab admission sounds simple, but there are a few important pieces to understand first. That urgency is real, but...

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Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab: How to Know Which Level of Care You Actually Need

“Inpatient or outpatient?” it sounds like a simple choice - but it can mean a world of difference. When someone...

Mark Richards - Owner and CEO

Mark and his brother started Wasatch Recovery in 2011. He is very passionate about helping people in addiction. Mark brings experience from a variety of other fields. His primary focus was in commercial and residential real estate. Mark is an active owner and is committed to being involved in each person's treatment. When not working Mark can be found on a golf course or at the lake with his family.

Kirk Laplante - Chief Operating Officer

Kirk oversees the daily operations at Wasatch Recovery. He manages the staff and leads by example. Kirk helped start the Wasatch Recovery Foundation Friday Night Sober Softball League. Kirk takes great pride in showing up to work everyday with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and contagious energy. Kirk started shortly after Wasatch Recovery opened and has grown with the company. Kirk is an active person and enjoys time with his family.

Corey Markisich - Executive Director

Corey graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor's of Finance, and further completed graduate work in Substance Abuse Counseling. Corey went on to complete a Master's in Business Administration. Corey's heart is in helping others heal from the disease of addiction. Corey brings experience in everything from running groups and counseling to organizing and operating programs. Corey is married and has two children. Corey loves to golf, trail run and be outside.

David Nelson - Physician

Dr.Nelson is a Family Medicine Specialist and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from At Still University Health Sciences/Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine medical school in 1998. He has been with at Wasatch Recovery for over 10 years. When he's not working he is volunteering at the Hope Clinic. He has been married to his best friend for 30 year and have 8 children together. He enjoys spending time with his 3 wonderful grandchildren.

Nadya Wayment - Medical Director

Dr. Wayment is a board-certified family medicine and addiction medicine physician with 10+ years of experience. She practices with a passion in delivering patient advocacy, anticipatory guidance, and providing the highest quality personalized medical care. Her career has been focused on developing strong relationships with her patients, their families and the entire healthcare team. Dr. Wayment completed her family medicine medicine residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix Arizona in 2008. Dr. Wayment also holds board certifications by the A.B.I.M in family medicine, and she is a member of the American Society of Addiction medicine.