Cheryl Kehl, LCSW Co-founder and Partner Read Bio
Cheryl has a 22-year history of founding and managing treatment programs for adolescents, in addition to providing therapy for them and is now excited to be working with adults at Corner Canyon Health Centers. Her own treatment experiences informed the development and implementation of the foundational components of Corner Canyon, and she enjoys directing a program that meets all the expectations she had while in treatment and includes all the therapeutic practices that she has found to be effective throughout her career.
In 1998 Cheryl co-founded Second Nature Wilderness Program, which grew to be the largest private wilderness therapeutic program in the United States and included 5 separate locations. Cheryl also helped found Gateway Academy, a pre-eminent residential treatment program for adolescent boys, and looks forward to working with the Gateway Academy owners at Corner Canyon.
In 2003, Cheryl was elected by her colleagues throughout the United States to serve as a board member for the National Association for Therapeutic Schools and Programs. Cheryl works clinically with addiction, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, family systems problems, and other co-occurring issues. She loves working with clients the most out of all the different roles she has played. Cheryl completed her education at Brigham Young University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology in 1991 and her Master’s Degree in Social Work in 1993. Her clinical training included CBT & DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Assertive Communication, and providing individual, family, group therapy and marriage counseling.
Cheryl is the oldest of ten children and has two adult children, a daughter and a son. Her interests include water sports, photography, interior design, household projects, and spending time with her family and friends. She loves house boating on Lake Powell, but her favorite pastime is spending time with her 6 wonderful grandchildren.
Rob Lund, BS, CRS President Co-founder and Partner Read Bio
Rob Lund has a varied business background and is excited to be working with those in addiction recovery at Corner Canyon. He has always endeavored to find meaning beyond a paycheck in his work and sees this opportunity as a chance to fulfill this long-held value.
His passion to help others and his business acumen will serve him well as he leads this organization. Rob has several family members and numerous friends in addiction recovery. He knows recovery is possible and has seen those in recovery lead highly productive, full, amazing lives. He believes this work is incredibly important and knows that it can be done effectively by professionals with experience and passion for the work.
Rob has spent many years in a volunteer capacity working with individuals and families who are struggling with various kinds of issues. This work has raised his sensitivity to and effectiveness in helping individuals and families cope with concerns and raise their functioning and quality of life. Rob has found this work to be extremely rewarding and meaningful and he looks forward to working with clients and staff in similar capacities.
He studied at the Marriott School of Management, BYU and received his BS degree in business with an emphasis in organizational behavior. Since that time, he has held management positions in the clothing industry, construction estimating software business and construction field.
Rob founded Haven Homes, Inc., a successful home building business in 2002, which continues to build beautiful custom homes in the greater Salt Lake area. His emphasis on quality, value, and service allow this company to thrive in an often cyclical and difficult industry. Rob enjoys the great outdoors, including camping, backpacking, hiking, and boating. His love of mountain biking has taken him to some of the most spectacular scenery this country has to offer. His greatest pride and joy come from his family of four amazing children, two grandsons, and an incredible wife.
Adam Miner, MBA Chief Executive Officer adam@cornercanyonhc.com Read Bio
As a senior in high school, Adam broke his neck in a trampoline accident, leaving him temporarily paralyzed as a quadriplegic. The injury and miraculous recovery altered the trajectory of his life – allowing him to take advantage of the help and guidance from inspiring and dedicated mentors and professionals along his journey.
Discovering a strong desire to help reduce the struggle and suffering of others, his professional career has been dedicated to inviting and assisting adolescents and young adults move towards their ultimate potential. Before joining the team at Corner Canyon, he received both his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Masters of Business Administration. For the previous 14 years he was involved as both an owner and director of two programs that are recognized by top leaders in the world of mental health residential treatment.
Adam is passionate about mentoring and coaching individuals and organizations. He loves to effect change on many levels, whether it is working with students, families, employees, or the community as a whole.
Growing up in Boise, ID, Adam has a strong connection to his hometown, especially when rooting for his favorite college football team, the Boise State Broncos. He came to Utah to attend Utah Valley University, where he met and married his wife, Erin. Together, they have four children who keep their life busy and fun. As a family, they enjoy camping and traveling together. They especially love the thrill of amusement parks or relaxing on the beach.
Brad Christensen Executive Director brad@cornercanyonhc.com Read Bio
Brad has been with Corner Canyon Health Centers since its inception in 2017 and has been an integral part in the many stages of growth. In 2018, he moved into the role of Executive Director and oversaw all parts of the growing company. He supervised the expansion into a new location and helped circumvent the many challenges that came with that growth. Brad is the stabilizing force that got us through the ever changing climate of the COVID-19 pandemic while also keeping a close eye on the constantly changing and evolving needs of our population.
When Brad is not working, you can find him spending time with his husband, Mark, and his little “farm” (two cats and two dogs). He enjoys caring for his many houseplants or sitting under a blanket with a good book. He also enjoys traveling to new countries and has a goal to visit at least one new country every year. His favorite foods are pizza, chocolate, and Mrs Butterworth’s butter flavored maple syrup. If you want to win his heart, buy him chocolate 🙂
Brad has a Bachelors in Behavioral Science with a psych emphasis and has completed the LSAC program (Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor) now called ASUDC (Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor) through UVU. In his previous employment he has filled multiple roles in the treatment industry, from cook and grave staff to operations director and VP of client and family relations. Prior to Corner Canyon, Brad was involved in the launching of 2 other treatment programs and we feel very lucky to have him on our team!
Shaun Oldroyd Assistant Executive Director shaun@cornercanyonhc.com Read Bio
Shaun Oldroyd has been with Corner Canyon since before we opened. He was initially hired as Program Director because of his previous experience and many skills and abilities. Shaun’s knowledge of clients, families, programming, medications, and all facets of a successful treatment program led him to quickly be promoted to Admissions, then Admissions Director, and now Corner Canyon’s Assistant Executive Director.
Shaun is constantly seeking out training opportunities and exposure to people who can teach him more about the important work we do, and he has a true passion for the highest quality of treatment we can provide to our clients. His vision and hard work continue to lead to important program improvements and growth, and he sets a great example for other members of the team.
Shaun has worked in the residential treatment field since his own recovery process, in 2009, and his personal experiences with addiction guide his ability to connect with clients and his empathy for what they are experiencing. Many of our clients and former clients look to Shaun as their personal role model and he has had significant and enduring positive effects on them.
He has had exposure to and experience with effective Mental Health treatment programs over the years, and uses his skills in those areas to work in empathetic and supportive ways with clients who struggle with those concerns. He has built many significant relationships within the adult treatment world and is always investing time and energy into those relationships as well as developing many new ones.
Shaun’s personal life is focused around friends and family, and you can frequently find him at Lake Powell with them during 3 seasons of the year. He also makes time to coordinate and play in sober softball leagues, continuing to impact people in recovery in his “off” time.
Austin Beck, PhD, LMFT Clinical Director Read Bio
Austin has been helping Individuals, couples, and families thrive by connecting to their most authentic selves and developing the relational skills to bond with those they love. Austin specializes in relationship issues, anxiety, and life transitions. Austin has extensive training in trauma informed care, is trained in EMDR, and incorporates a variety of treatment modalities into his approach such as family systems, motivational interviewing, mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR), cognitive behavioral therapy and many more.
Austin has his Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a PhD in Couples and Family Therapy. He is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a research-based approach that focuses on underlying attachment needs that influence the way we show up in relationships, connect with our emotions, and ultimately unlock the closeness that we crave.
Austin focuses on looking inward, addressing the scars from one’s past, and living in such a way that lets others see who you are is an act of courage. Walking the path towards an authentic and congruent life can be a lonely one at times. While therapy can never replace the meaningful relationships that one develops organically with those around them, it can provide a space to explore and discover without the threat of disappointment or abandonment.
“My goal is to become obsolete in your life–I’ll be here for as long as you need me, but the objective of therapy is for you to feel like your mental health is strong enough, you can do this on your own.”
– Austin Beck, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Caitlin Tharaldson, LCSW Assistant Clinical Director Read Bio
Caitlin is a passionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker and joined the Corner Canyon team after an extensive history working in many treatment settings. She has experience working as a clinical director in wilderness therapy, in residential treatment, in an outpatient practice, at a domestic violence shelter, and in community mental health. She received both her bachelors and masters from the University of Minnesota.
Caitlin provides a supportive and open environment to connect with individuals and to create space for deeper work, particularly around trauma.
Caitlin is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills, trauma informed yoga, and can utilize aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She often interweaves these modalities to support the most effective approach for the individual. She has history working with individuals with complex family systems, anxiety, depression, and most extensively trauma and recovery.
During her free time, Caitlin enjoys spending as much time as she can outside being active with friends and family. Her dog, Lou, comes with her on any adventure including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and stand up paddle boarding.
Caitlin also loves to make art, has a consistent yoga practice and works to incorporate mindfulness in her daily life.
Alec Miller, MA, ACMHC Primary Therapist Read Bio
Alec helps people manage and overcome stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, attachment and trust issues, trauma, PTSD, and depression. He serves as a guide through the process of personal growth, and works together with clients to do the work to make things better. Alec utilizes EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapy to help people heal by getting to the emotional core of what’s going on. These specialized techniques creates change on a deep level when talking just isn’t enough.
Alec finds particular value in working with people recovering from medical trauma and chronic illness. He helps navigate their path to wellness through a medical system that often ignores or invalidates the importance of emotional health and recovery.
Being a therapist is incredibly meaningful to Alec. When he gets to know someone on a deep level he has an ability to understand what they are going through and where they are getting stuck. Alec has dedicated the past many years of his life to learning how to create change and help people move towards the lives they want to live.
Alicen Kettenring, ACMHC Primary Therapist Read Bio
Alicen started working in the recovery and mental health field in 2014 where she fell in love with the work and connection that came with helping others find their inner strength to succeed. During her time in the recovery and mental health field, Alicen has worked in various positions within the community, as an assistant program manager, program manager and most recently as a case manager with the Utah Department of Corrections. During her time at UDC Alicen worked with the seriously and persistently mentally ill and began building a program for successful reentry for inmates back into the community.
Alicen initially joined Corner Canyon in 2018 part time as a Recovery Advocate while working on her schooling to become a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Residential treatment has always been where Alicen finds the most joy and is happy to now be working full-time with Corner Canyon as a primary therapist. Alicen has a bachelor’s degree from Utah Valley University in behavioral science and family studies and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University.
Alicen is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and has deep rooted belief in mindfulness practice and value work. She also is certified in EMDR and enjoys helping clients become more aligned with their value system and empowering clients to find strength from within to live in accordance to their values is her passion.
In her spare time, Alicen enjoys spending time with her husband, 4 children and dog, Reba. She loves sporting events, camping, sharing her musical talent with others, and baking.
Tysa Slade, LMFT Primary Therapist Read Bio
Tysa Slade is a licensed marriage and family therapist ( LMFT) with a wealth of knowledge and experience in supporting the healing of others. Tysa began her academic experience in the field of sports medicine and athletic training where she earned her bachelor of science degree from California State University (CSU), Fullerton. Her degree program at CSU exposed her to the interplay of our minds and bodies and the connection between the physiological and psychological operations that impact our daily functioning. Tysa continued her academic training at Alliant international University in Los Angeles where she earned her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Tysa is honored to be a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a certified facilitator of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), A renowned technique to support trauma healing. She is also certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT). Tysa is motivated and compassionate in her work with adolescents, adults, couples and families. She is a passionate advocate of those who are struggling and is competent, approachable and empathetic in her demeanor.
Tysa is specialized in the treatment of trauma related conditions as well as addiction recovery work. She is also experienced in treating depression, anxiety, adolescent issues, marriage and family problems, relationship concerns, attachment and developmental concerns, and grief associated with significant loss. Tysa has additional experience supporting women and children struggling to escape and heal from domestic violence, homelessness, and other tragic situations.
Tysa loves her family. She is a proud mother of 4 children and 4 granddaughters! Tysa enjoys musical theater, and has directed, choreographed and played leading roles in a variety of productions over the past 25 years. When not with family, at work, or on a theatrical stage, Tysa can often be found snow skiing, water skiing, hiking, playing the piano or dancing!
Sara Sorenson, LCMHC Primary Therapist Read Bio
Sara grew up in the US, then Germany and the UK, returning to the United States to attend university. Since then, she has lived in Maryland, Hawaii, Australia, and Utah, and enjoyed visiting many beautiful places in between. Sara has a genuine interest in people and truly enjoys making connections wherever she can. She is constantly looking for new things to learn and areas to improve in both her personal and professional life and appreciates the challenges that contribute to progress. She is drawn to adventure in all it’s forms, particularly in nature, travel and creative expression. Often, her most significant source of joy comes from spending time with her close friends and her four children.
Sara received a Bachelor’s degree in Sociocultural Anthropology and a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling. She is certified as a rehabilitation counselor (CRC) and a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). Sara’s counseling experience includes working with individuals from a wide range of ages, backgrounds and mental health symptoms and disorders. Sara has worked extensively with foster children, sexual abuse victims and people with addictions. Sara is trained and certified as an EMDR therapist and is passionate about facilitating the level of healing and insight that can be uniquely achieved with this approach. She also has experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Art Therapy. She finds it most effective to address individual needs and preferences with the creative integration of theory and application, with a focus on helping a client identify and move towards their unique meaning and purpose. She enjoys working as a team with the client to explore where they are now, where they would like to be, and how they can get there!
Jeffery Washington, MSAC, CCMI Life Coach Read Bio
Jeff joined Corner Canyon early in 2020 and is a passionate substance abuse counselor, certified interventionist and case manager. Jeff received his bachelors from Utah State University in Interdisciplinary Studies and his Masters in Substance Abuse Counseling from Ottawa University.
Jeff has an incredible ability to support and build trust with the clients by ensuring that they are 100% involved in the plan for their own recovery. Jeff loves working in this field and firmly believes that everyone suffering from addiction or any mental health issue deserves to feel whole again. His goal in working with every client is to empower, and assist them in feeling proud of the person they are and have become, all by navigating life’s challenges and learning to overcome them.
In Jeff’s free time he loves golfing, spending time with his family and friends and exploring Utah. Jeff is excited about his role as a Life Coach at Corner Canyon, and is thrilled to be a part of the treatment team.
Joshua Staub, SUDC Life Coach Read Bio
Josh is a Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor and Case Manager who has been working in the recovery field since 2017. Josh genuinely believes that anyone who has the desire also has the ability to make a change in their lives and has the utmost respect for all who wake up every day and try. Taking a step toward something different in life is the truest example of courage that he knows of and anyone who does this should be incredibly proud of themselves. Josh is incredibly passionate about the work he does, and is constantly in awe of the hard work that he gets to see and be a part of on a regular basis.
Josh joined Corner Canyon in July of 2021 and is excited to join the treatment team as a Life Coach. In Josh’s free time he loves to read, learn new things, write and spend as much time as he can with his family.
Abby Jenkins, Ph.D. Consulting Psychologist Read Bio
Dr. Abby Jenkins is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Heber City, Utah. She specializes in administering psychological, educational, and social functioning assessments to children, adolescents, and adults in various treatment settings across the country. Dr. Jenkins received her master’s and doctoral degrees from Temple University in Philadelphia. While at Temple, Dr. Jenkins completed a one-year clinical rotation at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a six-month clinical/research rotation at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Jenkins completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison (Go Badgers!).
Dr. Jenkins has a strong foundation in research and regularly incorporates the latest findings into her practice. She also has conducted a great deal of her own research on the topics of mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder), suicide, and self-injury. She has authored or co-authored ten peer reviewed publications in scientific journals, has co-authored three book chapters, and has presented her research at national and international conferences on more than 40 occasions. Dr. Jenkins has been awarded research grants and awards from Temple University, The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and the American Psychological Association.
Dr. Jenkins has more than 10 years of experience providing therapy and assessment services in a variety of settings, including community mental health clinics, therapeutic wilderness programs, residential treatment programs, and psychiatric hospitals. She has extensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, anger, and trauma. She specializes in working with adolescents and young adults and their families during times of crisis, specializing in the assessment and treatment of self-harm and suicidal behavior. In terms of assessment, Dr. Jenkins has formalized training in the administration of psychoeducational, psychological, and social functioning (autism spectrum) test batteries.
Chris Black Outreach Director christopher@cornercanyonhc.com Read Bio
Corner Canyon is excited to have Chris on our team. He adds a depth of knowledge of systems of care in Residential Treatment, has an organizational focus, and many years of helping residential and wilderness programs grow by providing excellent and caring work with clients and their families as they enter treatment, often for the first time.
Chris has a wealth of experience working in our industry in many capacities, including Admissions and Outreach, Residential care, Nursing, and Wilderness. In addition to working with Corner Canyon he is also continuing work towards a doctorate in Psychiatric Nursing and maintains an intense outdoor adventure schedule!
He has a wide array of knowledge and expertise in outdoor areas like rock climbing and canyoneering, skiing, snowboarding, peak bagging, trail running, photography, motocross, and boating (Lake Powell is a favorite destination).
He is an amazing teacher of these skills to staff, clients, Educational Consultants and friends, sharing his time with them eagerly. Chris has two children, a boy and a girl, they are his world. He practices yoga, the mindfulness component grounds him, and his religion is Love.
Chris enjoys travel as long as it includes new cultures and people, otherwise it is just “travel”. Chris has managed a humanitarian clothing donation program for the last 12 years, gathering and donating clothing to single parent homes and immigrant communities.
Christina Ward, MS Admissions & Marketing christina@cornercanyonhc.com Read Bio
Originally from New York, Christina moved to Utah in 2013 to work at an adolescent wilderness therapy program. Christina achieved her undergrad in Communications and Outdoor Education and has always been drawn to helping others and the outdoors. Christina worked for 7 years at the wilderness program as a mentor level field staff, logistics coordinator and as a clinical assistant. During these years Christina’s love for the mental health field continued to grow. She holds a masters degree in psychology and hopes to pursue her Ph.D. in clinical psychology in the near future.
Christina also worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator for a year before joining the Corner Canyon Health Centers team. She was the lead coordinator on trials investigating medication for treatment of Borderline Personality disorder, major depressive disorder and weight gain reversal in patients diagnosed with Schizophrenia. Christina loves learning about how mental health disorders affect the brain and how PTSD and trauma have an effect on the entire body and mind.
Christina joined Corner Canyon Health Centers in November of 2020. She is excited and grateful to be able to assist our clients with the admissions portion of the program. In Christina’s free time she loves to explore the mountains and the desert with her adventure pup CloZee.
Liz Lund Admissions Assistant liz@cornercanyonhc.com Read Bio
Liz is originally from lush green Washington State. She is a life enthusiast and a huge fan of people. Liz has always loved learning why people are the way they are. She moved to UT in 2013 and completed her bachelors degree in Psychology in 2016. After college Liz worked at a residential treatment center and found that she was not only passionate about people, but also administration. Liz is currently finishing her MPA and is scheduled to graduate in April 2022. Liz loves serving people and is excited and looking forward to learning about; and from our clients here at Corner Canyon.
When Liz is not busy working she love being outdoors, eating ice cream, taking naps, and spending time with her precious baby girl and sweet husband.
Dana Goodrich Social Media Read Bio
Dana Goodrich’s vision and abilities in social media and online marketing skill have led to a rapidly improving online presence, and her coordination and persistence with the other team members has laid the foundation for more effective representation of the significant work that Corner Canyon does with adult clients.
Dana has experience running small businesses, and her work in her MBA program has given her a broad understanding of business that guides the direction she sets for Corner Canyon’s online marketing. She pursues ongoing classes and training that keep her up with new and developing aspects of online marketing and uses her knowledge and kind persistence to motivate Corner Canyon’s personnel to contribute to that effort.
Dana and her husband Eric have six children and somehow fit a little play into their busy lives, they love boating and spend a lot of time at kid’s basketball and baseball games and swim meets. They love to travel, Costa Rica is a favorite destination.
Cori Grillone Authorization/UR Manager cori@cornercanyonhc.com Read Bio
Cori is a southern California native. In 2000, her husband’s work took them back east. Sadly, her husband passed from cancer and she was forced back into the workplace. She became interested in behavioral health when working for a clinic in New Jersey. She decided to go back to college and finish her Bachelors Degree in Psychology. She then moved back west and began her all-important work in advocacy.
For the past 8 years, Cori has worked as a Patient Advocate and Corporate Trainer. She was also the opening keynote speaker at the 2020 Utah Behavioral Health Summit. She has trained over 150 behavioral health facilities nationwide. Her training includes teaching staff to clinically document to meet the needs of insurance requirements.
As part of our clinical team, Cori gathers clinical information from our therapists and delivers this to our client’s insurance companies. She passionately and relentlessly advocates for each of our clients to obtain as many authorized days for them as possible. This role is met with daily resistance from insurance but amidst all this, she still finds much joy in advocating for our clients.
Cori has 3 beautiful children and 3 grandchildren that she adores. She enjoys singing, gardening and sitting on her hometown beach.
Cade Rizzuto Head Chef Read Bio
Cade has been working in the culinary industry for most of his life starting at the young age of fourteen when he joined his dad in his catering business. Through this hands-on experience, Cade learned the basics of knife skills, making sauces, and creating recipes. Cade realized at a young age that cooking was his passion and took what he learned to start working as a prep cook at a local delicatessen. Because of his creativity, skills, and work ethic, Cade soon earned the title of lead chef in early 2016 and became a food production manager later that year. During his tenure, Cade strived to make healthy, fresh meals, while learning about different European cuisines. Cade most recently worked for a local vegetarian café in downtown Salt Lake City, before joining the Corner Canyon Health Centers Team. Cade cooks delicious, healthy meals for Corner Canyon’s clients and staff, and teaches clients about cooking and the gut-brain connection so integral to the whole brain and body healing. Personal: When he’s not creating healthy, beautifully-plated meals, Cade can be found taking his Jeep on red rock adventures around Moab or mountain biking around the entire Wasatch front. In the winters Cade spends most of his free time chasing powder on the many snowy mountains of Utah on his snowboard. Health, and Healing: Cade‘s two main priorities as a chef are providing meals that are balanced and nourishing and developing personal relationships with each resident at Corner Canyon Health Centers. Cade considers himself to be a European-style chef and enjoys demonstrating to people that there are many creative and delicious ways to eat healthy food. Cade strongly believes in developing a personal relationship with each resident he serves and enjoys doing what he can to make each person feel at home. Cade often takes requests from residents and incorporates them into his meals whenever he can; he enjoys being able to offer a sense of home by making residents dishes that are local to their hometowns. Cade also enjoys the creative process that accommodating the various dietary needs of each resident involves.
Ashley Sly Assistant Program Manager Read Bio
Ashley joined the Corner Canyon team in May of 2019. Ashley started out as a graveyard staff, and eventually realized that she wanted to be more involved with the clients and the daily programming that takes place. Ashley is incredibly passionate about recovery from addiction and mental health as she has overcome her own obstacles with both. Ashley believes that everyone has the ability to change if they truly want to and are willing to put in the work. Ashley firmly believes that nobody is too “damaged” or “broken” to make a change for the better. Sometimes we just have to shatter so that the light might be able to get back in. Ashley has been to “rock bottom” and utilizes her free time in helping those around her find the same peace that she so desperately searched for. Ashley feels that there are many paths to recovery and loves supporting peers and clients alike in becoming better versions of themselves.
Ashley constantly strives to be better than she was the day before. She feels that there is always work to be done on yourself in order not to go backwards. Ashley has a genuine love for people and is able to relate and show empathy towards those who are battling their addictions and mental health. Ashley has made it her life goal to leave everything and everyone better off than she found them. Ashley always gravitates towards kindness because everyone deserves to be shown respect and to feel like they belong. Ashley is always attentive to the needs of those around hers and will always go the extra mile to show that she cares. Ashley has been shown that there is a better life out there than the one that presents from addiction; so she strives to show those struggling that there is hope.
Ashley is down to earth and enjoys spending time with her husband and son. Music, reading, writing, and mountain biking are some of her favorite pastimes.
Makayla Jones Assistant Program Manager Read Bio
Makayla joined the Corner Canyon team in March of 2019. Makayla has a unique perspective on recovery due to her personal connections to those around her, who have suffered from drug and alcohol addiction. Makayla is very passionate about healthy living and utilizes her knowledge and skills daily with the client’s to assist them in better understanding the mind body connection that Corner Canyon teaches. Makayla loves working with the clients and enjoys getting to know every single one of them and their unique personalities. Makayla has always loved helping others and firmly believes that everyone deserves a second chance.
When Makayla is not at work, you can find her working towards her pathology degree, and hanging out with her dog. Makayla is currently training for a half marathon and loves watching documentaries.
Taralee Trammel Yoga Instructor Read Bio
Kelsey Wild, RD, CD Dietician Read Bio
Kelsey is a Registered Dietitian (RD) with a passion for helping individuals improve their relationship with food and their body. Kelsey grew up in California, and graduated from San Diego State University with a BS in Food and Nutrition Science. She completed her supervised practice internship at West Virginia University Hospitals, and passed her RD exam in 2017. She has expertise in both pediatric and adult medical nutrition therapy, as well as extensive knowledge in treating disordered eating and eating disorders. Kelsey utilizes a Health at Every Size ® approach and incorporates the principles of Intuitive Eating into her practice. She is passionate about extending access to care to underserved populations and providing support to marginalized communities. In January 2021, she launched Nourishing Nibbles podcast to provide a free resource for individuals looking to make peace with food and improve their body image. Kelsey enjoys all forms of dance, finding new creative outlets, reading, writing, travel, spending time in nature, gardening, and personal and professional learning in all its forms.
Timothy Schaat Medical Director Read Bio
Dr. Timothy Schaat MD ABAM ABFM is board-certified in both Addiction Medicine and Family Practice Medicine. He completed his residency in Grand Junction, CO after first graduating with his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Schaat has practiced medicine in the Salt Lake City area for the past 10 years with a particular interest in treating chemical dependency. He has wide-ranging experience in treating patients suffering from the disease of addiction and has dedicated much of his professional life to those suffering from drug and alcohol dependency. Dr. Schaat has extensive experience treating patients at various levels of care, including acute detoxification and residential care. He is a caring physician who has a commitment to safe, effective approaches to detoxification and comfortable symptom management in the residential environment. His devotedness to all facets of addiction medicine motivates his ongoing interest in the latest research and new therapies in substance abuse management, detoxification, and medical stabilization.
Dr. Schaat is committed to the idea that when an individual is ready to begin treatment, he or she should be compassionately and professionally evaluated for all relevant medical, as well as psychiatric disease, and offered a comprehensive treatment plan to best develop and support successful recovery. Dr. Schaat remains involved in the newest advances in medical research, helping to contribute to the creation of best practices in both the diagnosis and treatment of a range of medical conditions associated with the disease of addiction. Dr. Schaat is an experienced, compassionate, and skilled physician, as well as a loving father and husband.
Anne Boulter Nurse Practitioner Read Bio
Anne Boulter loves working at Corner Canyon Health Centers. She joined our team shortly after opening and enjoys the personal connection residential treatment offers. She is a Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of hands-on experience. She has seen a wide variety of issues and specializes in helping clients understand when medications are actually needed and when they might be feeding their addiction. She gives exceptional patient care. Anne graduated from the nursing program at UCLA in 2005. From there she had the opportunity to work in a variety of specialties expanding her knowledge and expertise. Those specialties include internal medicine, addiction recovery, general and transplant surgery, mental health, cardiology, emergency medicine, cardiology, and geriatrics. She found her niche when she entered the residential treatment field. She manages all inpatient and outpatient clients medical care with weekly visits. She expertly treats both acute and post-acute withdrawal syndrome from a variety of substances. She provides 24/7 on-call services. She also has a passion for educating our recovery advocates, who interact with our clients on a daily basis. Anne has an interest in staying current with new developments in fields that improve client care and works with Corner Canyon to implement those that are research-validated and effective. Anne spends her free time with her family. She loves to create new experiences that enable her family to learn while enjoying each other.