Team

Mark received his undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, master’s degree from Naropa University, in Boulder, Colorado, and brings 10+ years of clinical experience applying mindfulness-based interventions to those suffering from substance use and dual-diagnosis disorders.

Mark’s mindfulness-based perspective on treatment for substance use disorders is informed by the many Buddhist meditation retreats that he has participated in over the years, as well as by his daily meditation practice. Working in this way with his own emotional experience has allowed Mark more ability to look closely at himself in a kind, non-judgmental way to find the opportunity for growth in his pain, a practice he brings to his work with clients.

Over the course of his career working with clients to recover in residential, outpatient, and community mental health settings, Mark has seen first-hand the benefits that consistent application of mindfulness-based practices can have on people’s ability to recover. These include a greater ability to tolerate and cope in healthier ways with cravings, an increased capacity to accept oneself free from guilt and shame, as well as greater emotional and relational flexibility.

Mark is also trained in eye-movement and desensitization reprogramming (EMDR), DBT, and Motivational Interviewing facets of which he incorporates in various ways during both individual and group treatment.

In his free time, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and daughter exploring nature through hiking, camping, and paddle boarding all over the beautiful state of Colorado. Mark also enjoys watching the Minnesota Vikings and Twins, and listening to music, in whatever free-time he has leftover.

Rachael (she/her) has been in the mental health field in Colorado for over twelve years. With a Bachelor’s Degree from University of Colorado and a Master’s Degree in Contemplative Counseling Psychology from Naropa University, Rachael has worked as a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapist in various settings in Boulder and beyond, including community mental health, public schools, women’s healthcare, and private practice.

Rachael is formally trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Focused Art Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is also a certified acudetox provider and level II Reiki practitioner. She maintains a personal daily meditation practice and feels passionate about the value of living a mindful life. 

From her clinical background, Rachael strives to bring mindfulness, trauma – informed competence, and a holistic view of healing into her work. She has a passion for bringing support and connection to the greater community, heading up outreach efforts at Flatirons Recovery and also sitting on the board of the Colorado Professional Liaison Association (CO-PLA). 

Rachael’s passions include writing, yoga, travel, and any and all outdoor pursuits, including paddleboarding, hiking, and camping. When she is not working, she is most likely on an adventure with her husband and two children.

Dr. Wise holds board certifications in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry and is board certified by the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. He currently practices psychiatry and addiction medicine at his private practice, Wise Psychiatry, and provides psychiatric care to children and adolescents with complex medical issues at National Jewish Hospital and Lighthouse Complex Care.
Dr. Wise knows first-hand the struggles of being sick, as well as the hope of being healthy. He spent the summers of his youth at a major academic hospital, where physicians thought outside the box to find innovative solutions to his severe medical problems. He owes the life he has today to these gifted physicians and crafted his patient-oriented treatment philosophy after them.

He has a love of medical knowledge and is continuously furthering his education in a number of specialty areas, including Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and the Re-Code Protocol for cognitive decline.

Don’s love for sharing new experiences and personal exploration with others led him to work in nearly every role in what he calls the ‘industry of people’. His own path of recovery took him from coast to coast across the US, from facilitating groups and ropes courses, running outdoor education classes, climbing mountains and exploring wilderness areas with others, to running an aftercare program for young adults. He’s a huge advocate of trying new things, getting out of your comfort zone, and having new experiences!

Don’s passion for helping others and navigating the often difficult decisions to make big changes in one’s life like sobriety, helps him connect with clients and families as they move towards getting support. Don is a father of two and spends most of his free time on his wife’s ‘honey-do’ lists, running or biking, and watching way too much sci-fi TV.

Kate Ziesenheim is the psychiatric Physician Associate at Flatirons Recovery. She coordinates client medical care with the clinical team, assessing each client shortly after their arrival at Flatirons Recovery, and managing their medical needs for the duration of their treatment stay.
Kate completed her medical training in Physician Assistant Studies at Pacific University, in Portland, Oregon. She currently works at Wise Psychiatry, practicing outpatient psychiatry and addiction medicine, in addition to her work at Flatirons. She has an integrative and holistic and approach, which incorporates the whole body, lifestyle, and root causes of symptoms. Prior to becoming a PA, she had over 10 years of experience in the mental health and addiction field doing program management, crisis intervention, case management, intake coordination, supportive counseling, and homeless outreach.

Over the course of her career, Kate has developed a passion for supporting individuals with substance use issues on their journey to recovery. Her passion stems from personally experiencing the joys of recovery and the knowledge that her clients can experience this joy too.
Outside of work, Kate loves getting into the mountains to ski, mountain bike, trail run, and backpack. She is also an avid practitioner of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.

Justin studied philosophy and religion at the University of Iowa, receiving his BA. He recently graduated from Naropa University with an MA from its Mindfulness based Transpersonal Psychology Counseling program. While there, he did additional research in complex trauma, spiritual emergence, and art therapy.
Justin has a long term interest in the fields of recovery, healing and psychological development. He is also interested in mindfulness and the relationship between psychological and spiritual growth. He has been a long time student of the Diamond Approach, a path that integrates psychology and spirituality.

Justin has experience with different therapeutic modalities including gestalt, internal family systems, bioenergetics and art therapy. He has also studied technical modalities that can facilitate mindfulness like tdcs and binaural stimulation. In his free time, Justin enjoys gardening, writing, reading, doing art and cold plunges in the Boulder Creek.

Felicity holds a Masters in Social Work from Colorado State University – Pueblo. She has experience in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and crisis intervention. She works from a strengths-based perspective to help clients explore and build upon their individual, family, and community support to overcome life’s challenges.
After working as a CNA and a skin care specialist for many years, Felicity changed her focus to social work in 2015. She specialized in Child Welfare and spent time in the field performing assessments for children and families in need of services.

Although working in child welfare was rewarding, Felicity’s true passion can be found in providing therapeutic services. Addiction recovery holds a special place in her heart due to tragic loss of family members.

Felicity is Colorado born and raised and grew up surrounded by the majestic mountains of Summit County, snowboarding and skiing. She is a blue belt in Karate and likes to spend her down time completing puzzles.

Rose recieved her Bachelors Degree at Vassar College and her Masters in Social Work at Columbia University, and is a Colorado State Licensed Social Worker She is trained in Somatic Experiencing and psychodynamic clinical practice. Rose’s goal is to provide clients with a safe and compassionate container to explore their psycho-somatic-emotional world, grow in self-compassion, and reconnect with their own innate healing capacity.

Rose believes in honoring and prioritizing clients’ choice and agency and facilitates a space for exploration, curiosity, and empowerment. Rose supports clients in learning nervous system regulation in order to grow their capacity to hold life’s complexities. She introduces elements of attachment theory in order to support clients in identifying relational patterns. Rose incorporates a view of systemic, environmental, and intergenerational influences within our larger ecosystem, because we are never singularly “the cause” of our own suffering. She values cultural humility, collaboration, and advocacy as essential parts of both her inner and outer work.

Rose weaves body-based trauma and nervous system work (rooted in Somatic Experiencing) with psychodynamic, Jungian, and attachment disciplines, catering and molding the use of these different modalities to each client. She is trained as a level 1 birth doula and has experience in supporting women in processing birth trauma, individually and in women’s groups. In addition to her background in individual counseling for adults and adolescents, Rose has gained experience in multiple treatment settings including intensive outpatient programs for folks with PTSD, mental health treatment and research for children and adolescents, and school social work.

Cam (they/them) has been working in behavioral health since 2014, predominantly in the substance use field. They received both their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Naropa University. Their bachelor’s was in Interdisciplinary studies concentrating in contemplative psychology, peace studies, and yoga studies. Their master’s degree was in Somatic Body Psychotherapy. Somatic Body Psychotherapy understands and connects mind, body, and soul. Our bodies are a part of our lived experience and they strongly believe the body has a place within the therapeutic journey as well. 

Cam is also a certified 200 hour yoga teacher and enjoys incorporating restorative and yin yoga to their client’s recovery journey. They have been trained and certified as an AcuDetox provider through NADA. 

They bring mindful movement, creative recovery, and yoga to Flatirons Recovery, as well as guided meditation, mindfulness and connecting nature to therapy. Cam believes that when we are able to connect with our bodies we are connecting with nature. We are not separate. There can often be a disconnect between the body, mind, and soul when in active addiction and by reconnecting with ourselves, the earth, and water we can reintroduce ourselves to our authentic selves. 

Cam enjoys reading, cooking, watching movies, and likes to spend time outside as much as possible. It is a mission of theirs to have the outdoors be as accessible and available for all bodies! They like to walk their dog, climb, hike, camp, snowshoe, and they really want to learn how to cross country ski!

With over 10 years of sobriety, Ryan is an active member of the Recovery Community in Denver, Boulder, as well as his hometown of Dallas, Tx. As a part of his own recovery journey, Ryan engages in sponsorship in his free time working with individuals struggling with substance abuse who search for a supportive community of like-minded individuals. He enthusiastically believes that “in order to keep it, you have to give it away.”. Ryan made the drive from Dallas to Denver in July of ’21 and never looked back. He has an extensive background in training and sales but found his passion in helping others, like himself, find long-term recovery. He has a love for snowboarding and thrifting for vintage clothes. Ryan can be seen shredding at locations like Winter Park and Steamboat as much as possible. 

Jaroed is a house manager at Flatirons Recovery’s structured recovery residence. He is completing his first year of working in the treatment industry, after having been through the treatment process as a client.
Working as a house manager at Flatirons Recovery, Jaroed is part of the recovery housing team that introduces and supports 12-step participation with clients. He also organizes attendance at 12-step meetings, day-to-day operations for clients when they are in housing, and supports them in the beginning of their recovery journey, in part by sharing his personal recovery experiences.

“My main goal when the clients come in,” he says, “is to show them that they can live a happy and fulfilling life sober. I try to inspire hope, because I know what it feels like to be hopeless.”

Jaroed spends his free time with his wife, daughter, and pets. He also enjoy disc golf, music, art, and exploring new interests.

Jaroed prioritizes his recovery by staying active in the 12-step community and working on his personal growth one day at a time.

Heather has over a decade of experience in mental health and substance abuse. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and her Colorado Peer and Family Specialist Certification. She also holds a CCAR certification. Recently, she has completed her facilitator training for CRAFT (Community Reinforcement Approach to Family Training), which works exclusively with family members who are struggling and in need of additional recovery support. Heather and her husband recently moved from the city to a beautiful 5-acre farm with three children and two dogs. They have since acquired fifteen hens, four goats, and two mini pigs. Life is an adventure, and she enjoys helping others find their next adventure. Read more about her coaching practice at illuminatepeercoaching.com

Bio coming soon!