Dr. Daren Brooks, DO, MS

Founder, CEO, and Mind/Body Specialist

Group and relationship therapy. Please click here to read more about the founder.

Whitney Dalton

Program Coordinator

Brad Crump, DC

Manager, Dietary Consultant, Chiropractic & Acupuncture

Group dietary consultation and supplementation training. He has been practicing chiropractic medicine since 1994 and over health services at Red Mountain Spa since 1999.

Meet Brad Crump

Jameson Fisher

On-site Manager

A Seattle native, Jameson Fisher’s love for the outdoors led him to Utah, where he pursues adventure and skill development in rock climbing, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, hiking, and canyoneering.  Jameson studied communications at the University of Utah, and is currently pursuing a counseling degree in addiction recovery.

Having walked his own path of addiction and recovery, Jameson shares a personal story of depression, anxiety, injury, and hope for change.  With much gratitude, he was able to make a decision to no longer tolerate his pain, seek help, and allow himself to heal.

Jameson has found unimaginable happiness in helping others find healing for themselves. His employment experience includes wilderness therapy, treatment centers, fitness resorts, and as a private outdoor guide.  He also teaches primitive outdoor survival skills and is a certified Wilderness First Responder. Jameson encourages others to seek self-awareness with fearless honesty and actively search for spiritual connections with their environment.  He likes to share what he has learned, saying; “There is something special about the Red Rock landscape of Southern Utah. It may be hard to describe, but it is easy to feel. Simply put, this desert invites and allows healing.  Recovery is a beautiful life and there is no greater reward than to help another get there.”

Christine comes to The Bridge with over 25 years of nursing experience covering many areas of care. Most recently, prior to transplanting to St George, she was a Mentor/Trainer in Pediatric Home Health Ventilator, Trachea and Enteral Feeding for newly graduated nurses. Christine says “Teaching is one of the most fulfilling ventures I’ve been blessed to undertake. To be able to participate in one’s growth and learning is truly an honor. “

Prior to teaching, she worked for the State of California Department of Mental Health within the forensic population for over a decade. In addition, hemodialysis, pediatric oncology and geriatrics have been areas of experience. “I am so excited to be part of a Program Family that addresses each individual holistically. Every aspect of one’s health and being is embraced by the multidiscipline team in assisting guests to attain and maintain their goals “

David B.Tate, PHD

Psychologist

Dr. David Tate has been in private practice in St. George, Utah for the last 15 years and has been with The Bridge Recovery Program since nearly its inception. Dr. Tate has taught Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction classes for 25 years in a variety of settings, including as the initial lead mindfulness teacher and the Program Director at Miraval, Life in Balance, as well as consulting and teaching at other resorts. He has also provided consultations and trainings for businesses including Nike, Ernst and Young, New Line Cinema, Abbott Laboratories, AT&T, the national Make-A-Wish Foundation, the NCAA, and many other businesses and health care groups locally and nationally.

Dr. Tate’s doctoral dissertation research was done at Intermountain Health Care in Salt Lake City, Utah. The program he developed was one of the first of now hundreds of programs patterned after the world-famous University of Massachusetts Medical Center Stress Reduction Program. It was cited at the time by Dr. Tate’s mentor, Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, as “the oldest, largest and best replication of our program.” Dr. Tate has taught thousands of people how to access their own internal resources for healing and growth, and how to cultivate greater self-awareness, self-acceptance and consciousness. Commenting on his teaching, Elizabeth Rapoport, executive editor at Times Books/Random House, observed: “Dave’s remarkably aphorism-free approach is very winning…as Dave guides us with gentleness and good humor.” Dr. Tate’s teaching has been described as “exceptional,” “inspiring,” and “transformative.”

Meet David Tate

Sue Judd, M.S.S., L.S.A.C

Counselor

Sue holds a Masters degree in Social Sciences from Utah State University. Her certifications include: NAADAC (National Association of Alcohol and Drug Counselors, NAADAC (National Association of Alcohol and Drug Counselors), AUSAP (Association of Utah Substance Abuse Counselors) and ICADC (International Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor).

Sue’s dedication to treating individuals with substance abuse issues spans more than two decades. She has been involved in administration, treatment review, and direct treatment for addiction recovery in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as working on college campuses in education and prevention where she completed specialized training in dual diagnosis and mood disorders, pain and stress management, and holistic health.

Sue’s belief in Holistic and alternative health led her to train with well-known Jon Kabat-Zinn, founding director of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and a founding member of Cambridge Zen Center.

Meet Sue Judd

Erin Boorman

Mental Health Counselor & Meditation/Sound Healing

Erin holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a 200 hour certified yoga teacher. She is passionate about yoga and how it helps unite the body, breath, mind, and spirit. She views yoga as it is portrayed in the Bhagavad Gita; it can aid you in achieving the “supreme secret of life.”

Erin specializes in teaching trauma-sensitive yoga and restorative yoga. She is also a certified mind/body bridging therapist.

She enjoys participating in anything outdoors-hiking, golfing, boating, and four-wheeling and also paints and loves spending time with her family.

Meet Erin Boorman

Kolene Granger, Ph.D.

Psychologist

Dr. Granger received her PhD at B.Y.U. in l981 in Counseling Psychology. She is a Licensed Psychologist as well as a retired school superintendent. She enjoys art (mostly gourds, mosaics, stained glass), hiking, photography, golf, family, travel and church.

Meet Kolene Granger

Teniesha Williams

Exercise Therapy Specialist, Yoga Instructor & Movement Instructor

Teniesha Williams grew up in Santa Clara Heights, UT. She received a full ride scholarship to Dixie State University where she obtained her Associate’s Degree with honors and then went on to Southern Utah University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Magna Cum Laude.

Teniesha loves health and fitness education and started teaching Nutrition and emotional health courses at her father’s development center for the mentally disabled while attending SUU, educating them and assisting them to create their own programs for nutrition, exercise and life balance. She has held positions as a personal health developer for large corporate companies and lead personal health lectures. Teniesha has worked as a health and fitness professor at the collegiate level developing new life health and fitness assessments systems and student involvement in those programs. Teniesha has held the positions at several health and fitness resorts where she developed and implemented individual nutrition and fitness/self help programs for a variety of groups and individuals as well as work as a health counselor for a diverse group of individual’s where she creates individual and group menus for clients with specific medical and dietetic needs. She focuses on living in the reality of findng personal well-being in each and every program created. Throughout her journey in her various positions, Teniesha has a deep passion for what she does and loves to extend her own life experiences and education to all seeking to grow in and develop their own dreams of a positive attitude in how they layout and maintain their own health and happiness.

Meet Teniesha Williams 

Peter Wagner

Personal Trainer

Pete is an incessantly positive and motivating fitness instructor. He is proud to have been a part of the Bridge team since 2003! He graduated from Chico State in California with a degree in Humanities and has been an A.C.E. certified trainer since 2002. He has worked with hundreds of clients exhibiting all manner of health impairments. Known for his jovial and energetic personality, he is certified and experienced in many fitness fields including Aquasize/Pool Therapy, Group Fitness, Individualized Program Design, Kinetic Anatomy, Orthopedic Rehab, TRX, Stability Ball, Kettlebell, Functional Weight Training, and of course, Life Coaching. He specializes in developing fun yet effective exercise routines, using little or no equipment.
Never worked with a personal trainer before? Or possibly had a less than positive experience with him or her? Fear not! You will quickly come to look forward to your next session in the gym or pool with Pete!

Nancy Sanchez, P.T.

Physical Therapist

I graduated from the University of Utah with degrees in modern dance and physical therapy. I studied and participated in numerous courses including postural analysis, breathing techniques, orthopedic injuries and body mechanics. For nine years I owned and operated a successful orthopedic / sports medicine clinic in Salt Lake City. After selling the company I moved to Southern Utah. Since then, I have been involved with and committed to the goals of The Bridge Recovery Center for over 10 years. I am a devout believer in prevention of injuries by improving postural alignment, revisiting breathing techniques and reeducation muscle memory patterns and also use numerous electrical modalities for chronic and acute injuries. I am a mother of two sons. My husband and I live in Rockville, Utah, near Zion National Park.

Kerra Waters

Massage Therapist

Kerra began her education at the Utah College of Massage Therapy in January of 2006, where she found her passion for bodywork. Desiring more knowledge and direct training she continued her education at The Prince Institute of Structural Integration where she was trained in the Ida Rolf method of Structural Integration and is a Certified Structural Integration Practitioner. This is where her love for the body and her purpose to educate others on the amazing impact of bodywork and massage therapy increased. Kerra currently works alongside the chiropractors of Advanced Health and Pain as well as maintains a private office and continually introduces the benefits of bodywork and the 10 session series to each individual client.

Her belief is that everyone can benefit from bodywork and therapeutic massage, but the client must come ready for a life change. We must “un-do” the old patterns and “introduce” and “encourage” new habits. Whether you have chronic pain or want to increase athletic performance, each client receives bodywork specific to their needs. Kerra enjoys staying fit and appreciates discussing healthy lifestyles. She encourages her clients to eat right and exercise as part of their life change. Kerra enjoys spending time with her son, family, and friends camping, hiking, biking and being able to enter a few local running events! She is so thankful to be blessed with an amazing family and the gift to help others.

Camie Allen

Massage Therapist

Camie graduated from The Utah College of Massage Therapy in 1999. She’s been doing massage for many years and still loves it! Camie has experience with chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia and scoliosis and feels that massage can help heal us emotionally and physically. Camie lives in Washington, Utah and has five amazing children.

Meet Camie Allen

Katie Paredes

Massage Therapist

Katie is a Licensed Massage Therapist. After experiencing and overcoming Fibromyalgia, Katie decided that she wanted to help others heal through massage therapy. She graduated with honors from the Utah College of Massage Therapy in 2011. Katie has experience with a wide variety of modalities, from light energy work and massage to deep tissue and structural bodywork. She has always had a natural gift for massage and loves helping others heal physically and emotionally through massage and energy work. Katie’s clients frequently remark on her ability to find troubled areas and tailor the massage to meet their needs. When Katie isn’t giving massages, she enjoys spending time with her family. She loves outdoor activities with her family such as swimming, bike riding, and nature walks / hikes. She also enjoys doing yoga and Zumba.

Meet Kaite Paredes

Philip Carter, PA-C

Physician’s Assistant

Phil received his Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Idaho State University. He has since focused his medical practice in family medicine and corporate wellness administration.

Phil has spent most of his life in Southern Utah. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends. In his spare time he can be found coaching little league, helping on the sidelines at the Hurricane High football games, or bouncing from gym to field supporting his kids in their many ventures.

Yana Symoneko

Acupuncturist

Yana Symonenko has a Master’s Degree of Science in Acupuncture and is soon to also have her Transitional Doctorate Degree in Acupuncture as well as her Advanced Cosmetic Facial Training & Certificate.

Following the vision of an “East meets West” environment, she applies the best of ancient medicine to a firm foundation in Western medicine. She is motivated by clear improvement in patients and applies the knowledge of clinical sciences from a traditional Oriental and Biomedical perspective.

Previously, Yana obtained her Master’s degree in Hospitality Management, UITM, Poland, and worked with travel companies worldwide. In her free time, Yana loves to practice Yoga and breathing techniques, attend Kirtan, study human Anatomy & Physiology and dive deeper into understanding the relationships between Eastern and Western Medicine. She has a passion for helping others to restore balance to their health, and with the help of Acupuncture needles to touch their consciousness.

Yana says “My mission is to provide personalized care and a safe, caring and comfortable space for you to create your own path to Wholeness. By using Asian wisdom, I offer gentle Acupuncture treatments along with other modalities to jump start recovery, enrich your quality of life and overall health. Let us work together to address the physical, mental and emotional imbalances that give rise to your symptoms. Fall in love again with taking care of your body.” Yana uses techniques to help you improve such as: acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, sound bath & auricular acupuncture, essential oils and nutritional therapy.

Sam Brown

Massage Therapist

Sam was born and raised in St. George. She graduated from Zion Massage college in 2017. Sam specializes in deep tissue massage and loves being apart of the healing community.

Kristin Christensen

MELT Therapy

Kristin has been a group fitness instructor for over 20 years and became a MELT certified instructor in 2019. MELT is a simple self-treatment program designed to reduce the effects of accumulated tension and stress while hydrating the connective tissues in the body. Kristin looks forward to teaching you!

Brittney Marie Stauffer

Shamanic Energy Medicine Practitioner

As a modern medicine woman and wellness guide, Brittney Marie weaves together the transformational healing arts of shamanism, stone & crystal medicine, and sound healing. Her practice is sourced from her own healing journey and the ancient wisdom traditions that teach grounded ways to transform pain and suffering into light and life force. Brittney Marie believes holistic wellness is a path of remembering and returning home to the brilliance and strength of who we are, at our core, beneath the layers of story, beliefs, and the traumas we experience.

Brittney Marie holds traditional degrees in Comparative Sociology and a M.A. in Peace & Conflict Studies. She is certified in Luminous Healing & Shamanic Energy Medicine, as well as Taoist Stone & Crystal Medicine.

“There is a majesty and mystery to the red rock and lava desert – the petroglyphs, the whispers of the ancestors, and being surrounded by the element of fire make this a potent place for energy and healing work. My journey has taught me that as individuals return to a state of wholeness and love, the full power of creation becomes available and everything is possible. I consider it an honor to walk with you on your own path.” – Brittney Marie

Lisa Mickelson

Chef

Lisa graduated from Dixie College in business and went on to become a cosmetologist and travel agent. She has since left the corporate world to raise her family.

Lisa spends her free time volunteering as a Board Member for the Vegetarian Society of Utah. She is passionate about learning, enjoys studying nutrition, loves to create healthy home cooked meals, as well as organize, read, hike, and spend time with her children.

Meet Lisa Mickelson

M’Lynn Suwinski

Chef

M’Lynn is a college student at Dixie State University, originally from northern Utah. Her two greatest passions are cooking and art. She primarily works with chalk and has been competing in festivals since 2014.  She has always loved cooking and baking but really started navigating her passion in 2018 when she came down with a multitude of food allergies and health problems. Since then she has absolutely loved sharing healthy recipes and talking about healthy eating lifestyles with anyone who will listen. M’Lynn aims to add value and sunshine to people she interacts with on the daily!

Pam Russo

Reiki Master Teacher, Soul Coach®

I am the Reiki therapist at the Bridge Recovery Program, with the certification of Reiki Master Teacher.  Reiki is energy work that assists the healing process by bringing your energy centers, called chakras, into balance and removing stuck energy.  It is a deep relaxation that encourages your body to heal on a physical mental, emotional and spiritual level.

     I am also a certified Soul Coach®  having studied with Denise Linn.   Soul Coaching is an opportunity to journey within and discover your soul’s mission.  You will clear away physical, mental and emotional clutter and allow your purpose and passion to rekindle.  We tend to hang on to thoughts and items that no longer serve us. With chronic pain and/or emotional burdens from trauma, we allow ourselves to be stuck in negative routines, thoughts and behaviors.  Sometimes our judgments about ourselves and decisions we make are based not on our true value but on how we react to past hurts. Change the meaning of the experience and you can change the outcome.

    Forgiveness and healing go hand in hand.  It does not mean that the damage didn’t exist.  It means the damage no longer controls our lives.  

    In addition I will assist you in an experiential training with mustangs, wild American horses,  at Windhorse Relations in their “Where Heart Meets Horse” program. There you will have the opportunity to create a willing relationship where trust, harmony and respect with your horse partner may help you discover your inner truth.  I know personally how life changing this experience can be as I was able to process further on my journey through loss and often see many aha moments from guests.

    I am honored to be a part of the Bridge team and to provide a safe environment for you to face your fears, explore and welcome a change in your life and I look forward to having you join us.

Meet Pam Russo

Duztin Sorensen

Medicine Wheel Facilitator

Duztin has worked as Culture director and Medicine Wheel Facilitator for a residential at risk Native American Youth program. He received Sweat Lodge Rites from Dan Old Elk of the Crow Nation and has been facilitating the Sweat Lodge for 22 years. Duztin has also been employed as a professional entertainer involving Native American Drumming, Singing and Dancing.

For all the people of the earth, the Creator has planted a Sacred Tree under which they may gather, and there find healing, power, wisdom and security. The fruits of this tree are the good things the Creator has given to the people; teachings that show the path to Love, Compassion, Generosity, Patience, Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Respect, Humility and many other wonderful gifts.

Through the teachings of the Medicine Wheel you will be given the tools to achieve balance- Physically, Emotionally, Mentally and Spiritually. At the Bridge you will be given the opportunity to experience the Journey to the Medicine Wheel through various activities with Duztin.

Meet Duztin Sorensen 

Heidi Loveland

Foot Zoning/Craniosacral

Heidi has a passion for the healing arts. She received her Bachelors of Science in Health Promotion and subsequent certifications in an effort to help individuals in their journey to better health and to experience peace. She is a St. George native and also loves to share her passion for the outdoors and the surrounding area with the guests. As a former firefighter/EMT and world traveler she brings a love of life and compassion you are sure to feel as soon as you meet her.

Meet Heidi Loveland

Kami Mitchell

Self-Love Specialist

Kami Rhoades Mitchell is the 3rd of 8 children. Growing up in her home facilitated her ability and confidence to shine in a way that allows and invites all around her to shine too! Kami has a love of learning- she studies from the best books, seeks to attend the best classes, and follows the path of the best mentors. This knowledge and experience, combined with her gift for teaching inspiring concepts and loving others with her whole being, are the elements that make her an effective facilitator for change. Kami has presented over 1000 times, created retreats for 16 years, runs two businesses, has 3 children, and loves to assist people in the transformation of self love.

Meet Kami Mitchell

Amanda Monroy Nelson is a gifted Coach, Facilitator, and IHP Energy Medicine Practitioner who is committed to supporting people in coming into their wholeness, happiness and thriving life. She has a background in conscious communication, conscious engagement, emotional release therapy, energy medicine, integrative healing, quantum physics, neuroscience, and mindfulness.

She has a passion for working with souls during the journey of awakening (which often can manifest through struggle, trauma, drama, pain, disease, depression, etc) and supporting them in stepping Up and Into their Divine gifts and life purpose through the journey of healing.

She’s a catalyst for wellness, peace, growth, and expansion through Ease, Love, Compassion and Integrity. She lives, breathes and plays in the space of Possibility and Miracles, and lovingly calls others to do the same by way of integrative & experience-based teachings, tools, practices and processes.

Kim is a master rapid eye technician and life skills coach. She helps people process stress and trauma, while simulating R.E.M. Sleep, in an awake state.

R.E.M. Is the bodies natural way of processing negative emotions, old beliefs and patterns.

Simulating R.E.M., While one is in a awake is key for allowing one to consciously choose to release negative emotions and re pattern new positive ones.

Kim has successful helped many people with the rapid eye model. Depression, anxiety, feelings of low self worth and hopelessness are a few of he common issues kim has helped individuals with.

She has a degree in psychology and spent much of her time studying attachment theory in relationships.  She loves rapid eye and even more so, loves helping others heal.

Hollie Hope, The Intuitive Emotion Coach, is an author and has taught for 13 years how to identify and clear self-sabotaging negative perspectives through kinesiology and utilizing intuitive healing gifts.

Her passion in life stems from discovering clarity and wholeness after much loss, abuse and trauma throughout her life. She has made it her life mission to aide in identifying and releasing negative perspectives we hold about ourselves and others. Through her books, drum making workshops and individual sessions, she teaches how to connect the conscious and unconscious to “clear emotional crap” as her clients phrase it, and create emotional & spiritual alignment.

She feels it is a sacred honor to assist individuals from pain and disconnection to freedom from self-sabotage, suppressed feelings and toxic emotional habits that most often we are oblivious to. The wonderful part is she can assist to achieve a clear perspective without dwelling on pain or dredging up the past in a long drawn out process.

Negative emotions serve a powerful purpose in identifying when change is necessary. Learn signs and types of emotional sabotage that can create repeating emotional cycles and how to clear and move through these blocks both in the conscious mind and unconsciously, through the healing rhythms of the drum & sound therapy.

Heather Williams

Support Staff

Heather’s number one passion is helping others to reach their highest potential to live their happiest, best life. She loves learning about, and applying many different healing tools and modalities. She loves staying active through hiking, yoga, paddle boarding and dance.  She also loves art, meditation, reading and science. She is honored to be a part of this amazing team here at The Bridge and looks forward to meeting each guest.

Melissa Boles

Support Staff

Melissa graduated from the University of Utah in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and really enjoys helping others. She has a strong love of people that began as a young adult when she volunteered at an orphanage in Ecuador. Her drive to help those around her was further solidified as she served as a missionary to the people of Bulgaria. Melissa is married with three children and loves to spend her free time with them. Since being married, she has lived in Mississippi and North Carolina while her husband was in the military and has since returned home to Utah. While finishing her degree at the University of Utah, Melissa had the opportunity to intern at CAPSA, a local domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and rape recovery center. Her passion to help those around her has led her to work with people in a professional environment and she hopes to continue her education into a master’s program soon. Aside from work and family, Melissa loves being active and regularly participates at a local crossfit gym. She loves the outdoors, playing tennis, eating new foods, and spending time with those she is closest to.

Lexi Powell

Support Staff

Lexi is a native to Utah. She loves learning and adventure. She has a passion for connecting with people and the study of human experience. She completed her undergraduate studies in the areas of analytical communication and psychology. She has been married to her highschool love for over 17 years. They are parents to 3 biological children and are a licensed foster family, with many years experience with the study of parenting & trauma healing. Some of her other loves include: family, reading detective novels, dancing, & deep conversations. She has benefited greatly from many tools taught within the Bridge program and taking a holistic approach to life and healing in her own journey toward wholeness.

Howard Vaifanua

Support Staff

Howard graduated with his degree in Psychology and Business.  For many years, he has worked with Juvenile youth. He is a father to  3 teenage kids and enjoys spending time with family at different sporting events and activities.