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Meet The Team

Meet The Team

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Meet the Team

Cirque Lodge, Sundance Utah has an experienced team of professionals dedicated to making our alcohol and drug rehab center the ultimate in exclusive and private drug rehabilitation. Our staff’s desire is to help our residents have the best experience of their lives. To that end we have assembled a team that has a wide range of life experiences and education to help each individual find success in recovery.

Meet the Team
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The Care of The Staff

One thing that sets apart Cirque Lodge as one of the finest in alcohol and drug treatment providers is our staff. Our residents are surrounded by a caring support from treatment professionals and also members of staff who are in successful recovery. Around-the-clock care helps to meet the many different needs and challenges that arise with drug rehab and addiction recovery.

Experience is also something that the staff provides in working with alcoholics / addicts in addiction treatment. From the administration, to the counseling staff, to those who work on the frontline with residents, a private and professional alcohol and drug rehab treatment is provided within a world-class facility.

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Brittany Harris

Executive Director
Brittany began working at Cirque Lodge in 1999 and by 2008 was working as a member of the management team, overseeing different aspects of the functional operations side of our facilities. Over the next 12 years she continued in this capacity, working…
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Nic Losee

Operations Director
Nic began working at Cirque Lodge in 2002 as an executive assistant. During his tenure Nic has worked with nearly every department in the organization. He currently manages the day to day functional aspects of our operation, providing administrative…
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Beverly Roesch, LCSW

Clinical Director & Therapist
Bev is originally from New York City where she studied at the State University of New York at New Paltz and Stony Brook. She relocated to Utah and completed her graduate work at the University of Utah earning her Master of Social Work. Bev has worked…
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Nathan Ah Quin, LCSW

Administrative Director & Therapist
Nathan began working at Cirque Lodge in the summer of 2008 and has over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Nathan earned his bachelor’s in behavioral science & psychology with a minor in geology, graduating Cum Laude and went on to…
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Rich Losee, SUDC

IT Director & Counselor
Rich began working with Cirque Lodge in 2001 and is one of the longest term members of the organization. He has worked in a variety of departments here, with an especially long tenure as a member of the experiential team where he focused on self-esteem…
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Starla Losee

Executive Assistant
Starla has been working at Cirque Lodge for more than 20 years, first starting here in the summer of 2000 and initially held the role of program coordinator at the lodge. She is currently the Executive Assistant to the Founder and CEO, and she has a…
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Gary Fisher

Emeritus Director
Gary has been involved in the behavioral health field for more than 30 years, having been a board member for the Utah Council for Crime Prevention, the Recovery Management Alliance, and the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers, a past…
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Aaron Olson, CMHC, SUDC

Clinical Coordinator & Therapist
Aaron has been with Cirque Lodge since 2009 and has more than 25 years of experience working in the behavioral health field, including time working with the juvenile justice system, inpatient psychiatry, and community mental health. He has specialized…
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Kelly Adams, CMHC

Clinical Coordinator & Therapist
Kelly has worked in behavioral health for nearly 20 years and began working at Cirque Lodge in 2008. He is clinical coordinator for the studio clinicians and maintains a therapeutic case load as well. Kelly comfortably adjusts his therapeutic approach…
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Michael Julian, SUDC

Level 7 Coordinator & Counselor
Mikey is a counselor in the men’s program at the studio and has been a part of the Cirque Lodge family since 2008. Mikey first came to Cirque as a member of the front line team and rose to become a long time leader in the department, helping to guide and…
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Francine Miller, CMHC

Therapist
Francine has over 25 years of experience in family systems and codependency recovery. Francine brings this experience, as well as her broad knowledge concerning one’s connection to true self, issues of abuse, family dysfunction, neglect, and trauma to…
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Candice Packer, LCSW

Therapist
Candice was born and raised in Littleton, Colorado until the age of 12 when her family moved to Lindon, Utah. She is a kind and compassionate individual whose desire to help is demonstrated through her genuine concern and dedication to her clients. She …
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Darran Zenger, LCSW

Therapist
Darran is a member of the Cirque Lodge clinical team, coming on board in 2022. He most enjoys seeing residents recognize within themselves the strength, resilience, and potential that others see within them. He has expressed many times that helping resi…
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Heather Klein-Gladney, CMHC

Therapist
Heather has worked in the behavioral health field since 2016 and joined Cirque Lodge in the fall of 2022. She currently lives in Vineyard, Utah but has lived all over the western united states and has also lived in Germany. As a member of the clinical…
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Ali Burnham-Martin, CMHC

Therapist
Ali is originally from Heber City, Utah and rejoined the Cirque clinical team in 2025 after a number of years pursuing other clinical opportunities. Her clinical approach is rooted in a lifelong calling to help others. Since age 12, Ali has been recognize…
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Jacob Bryson, LMFT

Therapist
Jacob is originally from Provo, Utah and currently resides there. He left Utah to attend graduate school at Pepperdine University, where he earned his master’s degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy….
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Ken Folsom, LCSW

Therapist
Ken joined the Cirque Lodge family in 2024, bringing with him more than 35 years of experience in the behavioral health field…
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Joseph Elder, CMHC

Therapist
Joe is originally from Texas. He moved to Utah in 1979 and has lived all over the state, but recently returned to live in Orem, Utah…
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B. Marty Martin, SUDC

Counselor
Marty is originally from Orlando, FL, born to a military family. He spent most of his life moving between Utah and California, most recently living in San Diego before retuning to Taylorsville, UT in 2019. He began working in the recovery field in 2011,…
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Laura Boberg, SUDC

Counselor
Laura has dedicated her life to helping individuals who suffer from the effects of addiction and other mental health disorders. She has served as a board member for the Association of Utah Substance Abuse Professionals and has years of experience in the i…
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Douglas Grover, MD

Psychiatrist
Doug is originally from southern California and moved to Utah in 2021.  He is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with particular interests in treating depressive, anxiety, bipolar and psychotic disorders.  …
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Adrianne Kelly, APRN

Nurse Practitioner
Originally from Mississippi, Adrianne is a board certified nurse practitioner and came to Cirque Lodge in 2018. She began her nursing career over 20 years ago and initially focused on labor and delivery and emergency medicine. She also worked in her…
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Alexander Gerber, PA

Physician Assistant
Alex has been a licensed Physician Assistant since 2021, having previously worked as an EMT and Firefighter. Originally from Pleasant Grove, Utah, he has lived here in Utah most of his adult life, moving for a brief time to pursue his graduate studies…..
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Jackie Fazeli, MSW, RN

Healthcare Professionals Program Coordinator
Jackie is originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and has worked in the behavioral health and medical fields for more than 30 years. At Cirque Lodge, she coordinates the Healthcare Professionals Program, overseeing evaluations, treatment coordination…
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Wela Tulafale, RN

Nursing Coordinator
Wela was born and raised in Nanakuli, Hawaiʻi, and relocated to Orem, Utah in 2010. Wela has worked in the medical field for more than 11 years, including six years as a CNA on a mother/baby unit followed by five years as an RN moving between …
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Braxton Barney

Medical Coordinator & Medical Records Custodian
Braxton is a Utah native, having been born and raised in Pleasant Grove, and still resides there today. Braxton found his way into working as a healthcare tech as a teenager, drawn to the work out of a desire to help and support others…
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Marc Myer, MD, MBA, FASAM

Medical Director
Marc is originally from International Falls, Minnesota and relocated to Utah in 2026. He began his medical career in family medicine in 2003 and has specialized in addiction medicine since 2011. Marc previously served as Medical Director and Director of t…
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Jake Kenison, LCSW

Experiential Director
Jake was born in Idaho, grew up in Salt Lake City, UT and lived in New York City for about five years. He began working in the field when he came to Cirque Lodge in 2015 working as a front line staff. He quickly advanced in the department before…
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Randal Head

Experiential Coordinator
Randy is our mainstay in the experiential department, having been with Cirque Lodge since 2003. He coordinates and manages the experiential program for the studio, and brings his love of climbing, hiking, gardening, and photography to bear within the…
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Meghan Johnson

Alumni Services & Foundation Director
Meghan is the Alumni Foundation Director here at Cirque Lodge. In this role she oversees ongoing events, activities, and outreach services for the philanthropic arm of the organization which supports treatment opportunities for those in need…
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Cora Packham

Program Coordinator
Cora is originally from Twin Falls, Idaho but relocated to Lehi, Utah in 2022 in order to join the Cirque Lodge team. This move saw her transition from the physical medicine field into behavioral health. Cora made this move given her love for the health…
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Chase Williams

Program Coordinator
Chase is originally from Gilbert, Arizona and relocated to Utah in 2020, now living in Provo. He began working in the field in 2020, the same year he joined Cirque Lodge, quickly distinguishing himself as a leader amongst his peers….
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Julie Wendel, SUDC

Resident Services Coordinator & Counselor
Julie has been with Cirque Lodge since 2004 and as one of the longest tenured members of the team, has worked in a variety of positions through the years. She has mostly dedicated her time to new resident program orientation, assessment, and treatment…
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Mark Swank

Continuing Care Coordinator
Mark is originally from Bedford, New York and currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. He joined Cirque Lodge in 2025 and has worked in the substance use treatment field since 2020. As Continuing Care Coordinator, Mark supports clients…
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Jordan Woodman

Continuing Care Coordinator
Jordan is originally from Portsmouth, New Hampshire and relocated to Utah in 2022. She currently resides in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Jordan has worked at Cirque Lodge since 2023, beginning as a member of the frontline team before transitioning into continuin…
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Jay Gould

Alumni Coordinator
Jay has worked with Cirque Lodge since the fall of 2011. During most of that time, he worked in the front line department as program coordinator for the lodge. Jay has recently shifted to the outreach department, focusing on the Intermountain West. We …
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Bianca Williams

Alumni Coordinator
Bianca was born and raised in Provo, Utah, where she continues to reside today. She has worked in behavioral health since 2012 and joined the Cirque family in 2017. She has had many roles here at Cirque, beginning first as a receptionist before transiti…
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Courtney Carrol

Admissions Director
Courtney leads the admission department at Cirque Lodge. She considers the opportunity to work with residents and helping families in finding hope and healing a true gift. Originally from Indiana, Courtney graduated from Ball State University where she …
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Christa Hess

Admissions Staff
Christa began working at Cirque Lodge in 2021. Originally from Manti, Utah and currently living in Orem, she is new to the field of substance use treatment after having had a long career as a stylist. She is a member of the admissions team and has also …
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Sean Taylor

Admissions Staff
Sean began working at Cirque Lodge in 2022 and is a member of our admissions team. Sean quickly became a strong and valued member of the department given his high level of willingness and genuine caring attitude. Sean loves being a part of helping…
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Natalia Carroll

Admissions Staff
Natalia is originally from Sammamish, Washington and moved to Utah in the summer of 2018. She has worked at Cirque Lodge since August 2020 and is currently a member of the admissions department wherein she assists potential new residents and their…
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Stephanie Fierman

Senior Director of Referral Relations
Stephanie has worked in the behavioral health field for more than 20 years and is currently the senior director for our outreach department, managing the day to day of our referral, family, and public relations activities. She began her career after she …
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Keith Fierman

Director of Family Support & Referral Relations Specialist, National
Keith came to Cirque Lodge after years in the field as one of the country’s leading interventionists. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Association of Intervention Specialists and the Board of Directors for the Association of Alcohol and Drug…
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Gabriel Grimalt

Referral Relations Specialist, Northeast
Gabe began working with Cirque Lodge in 2019. Prior to joining the team, he worked as VP Director of Outreach for Ascendant Detox in New York. He also held the position of Senior Treatment Placement Specialist with Acadia Healthcare. In these roles,…
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David Cunningham

Family & Referral Relations Specialist, Southeast
David has worked in the substance use treatment field since 1990. He has served in NAADAC as an area and state President in Tennessee and has also served as Southeast Regional Vice President. He has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the H…
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Tyson Stark

Referral Relations Specialist, California
Tyson Stark is proudly in long term recovery. Tyson began what would become his life’s work in the addiction field in 2012 in Nashville, TN. He has held a variety of different positions from front line to administrative working his way through the ranks …
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Cara Cameron

Referral Relations Specialist, Southwest
Cara is originally from the Bay Area in California and currently resides in Austin, Texas. She has worked in referral relations and business development since 2022 and supports Cirque Lodge throughout Texas and the Southwest. I…
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Shay Allen

Referral Relations Specialist, Healthcare Professionals
Shay has lived in Alabama his entire life and has worked in the substance use treatment field for more than 2003. Joining Cirque Lodge in 2025, he now oversees business development and the admissions process for the Healthcare Professionals Program…
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Emma Olson

Referral Relations & Reception Coordinator
Emma has been a part of the Cirque Lodge team since the summer of 2019. She was drawn to Cirque Lodge after recognizing the generational impact of addiction in her own life, and after realizing her desire to be part of the solution. Throughout her tenure…
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Leslee Cook, SUDC, SHRM-CP

Human Resource & Finance Director
Leslee is the Financial & Human Resource Director here at Cirque Lodge. In this capacity she directly oversees all the accounting and HR processes for the organization, including payroll and insurance billing, new staff on boarding, annual performance…
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Hillary Marlin

Human Resource & Finance Coordinator
Hillary began at Cirque Lodge in July of 2016 working directly with the residents as a front line staff. In October 2018 she transitioned to work in the HR & Finance Departments here. In this role, Hillary helps to take care of the Cirque employees by…
“ Cirque Lodge was an amazing and truly special experience to me. The staff is unparalleled in helping you find recovery. ”
“ I certainly didn’t arrive at Cirque Lodge on a winning streak, but with the help of the clinical team and staff, I’m walking out a completely new person with gratitude. ”
“ Nothing but an attitude of gratitude for Cirque Lodge. The staff and programming are phenomenal. ”
“ I was going to let my disease kill me, and Cirque quite literally saved my life. Follow the program, do what they suggest. ”
“ Cirque Lodge was amazing! They truly changed my life – brought me back to life! Loved my experience! ”
“ When I felt lost, Cirque Lodge picked me up and loved me until I could love myself again. ”
“ I came here broken spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. I’m leaving with a new chance at life. ”
“ Cirque Lodge allowed me to share my story openly, knowing that I was surrounded by others who understood the struggles of addiction and were striving for a future filled with hope, happiness, and sobriety. ”
“ Cirque Lodge provides a great environment and a caring staff to support your work towards recovery. ”
“ I walked in to Cirque Lodge with so much fear and anger. I am leaving with happiness, confidence, and strength. I am proud of myself and success. ”
“ The counselors helped me dig deep and feel emotions I have never felt before. Thank you for helping me find myself and my sobriety. ”
“ This has become a very special place in my heart. I have made many friends and hope to continue the road of recovery after I leave here. ”
“ I found my time in the mountains of Sundance at Cirque Lodge incredibly powerful and transformative to my life. I leave with a lifelong commitment to self-awareness, spiritual growth, and recovery. ”
“ This is my second treatment facility and hopefully my last. Cirque Lodge is an exceptional facility. I would highly recommend Cirque Lodge to anyone in need of help getting their life in balance. ”
“ Cirque Lodge saved my life and gave me reason to hope for a brighter future. Beautiful, spiritual, surroundings and excellent staff, and all the tools I need for long term sobriety were found here. ”
“ My experience at Cirque Lodge was much more than I expected it to be. I came here broken and confused; I am leaving here, back in touch with my Higher Power. ”
“ Once I contacted Cirque Lodge, you made me feel that I was coming to the right place. The mountains made me feel at home. Cirque Lodge has given me a chance to heal. ”
“ I really believe that Cirque Lodge is the best facility for treatment. I am very hopeful for my future and I have already been recommending Cirque Lodge to others in need. ”
“ Because of Cirque Lodge I am alive, thriving and happy for the first time in many years. Cirque Lodge not only saved my life, but reinvented my family structure as well. ”
“ Cirque Lodge gave me a new lease on life. The experience allowed me to pull my soul out of the dark abyss that was my drug addiction. I am deeply grateful to everyone who played a role in my recovery. ”
“ My experience at Cirque Lodge was excellent. I believe that I have the tools to stay sober. I know that Cirque Lodge has provided me with an excellent start to sobriety and a happy life. ”
“ I will never forget the experience I had at Cirque Lodge. My life has been forever changed. Thank you for giving me a second chance at life. It’s the greatest gift I will ever receive. ”
“ My experience at Cirque Lodge has helped change my whole outlook on life. It helped me get in touch with parts of my spirit that I did not know existed. ”
“ Cirque Lodge was a gift from God. I went to other treatment centers and I felt pushed against a wall. This place saved my life. ”
“ I was extremely nervous upon arriving at Cirque Lodge. Everyone made me feel welcome. I would recommend Cirque to anyone who wants to recover from their addictions. ”
“ My experience at Cirque Lodge was magical. I never thought in thirty days that my whole life would turn around. Instead of pushing life away, I now embrace it. Thank you Cirque Lodge. ”
“ My treatment at Cirque out measured anything I could have ever imagined. The balance of lectures, experiential therapy, and workshops worked very well for me. ”
“ I have felt really welcome here and the staff has been very understanding. The location of this place is beautiful. This has to be one of the best treatment facilities available, if not the best. ”
“ Cirque Lodge is truly well rounded with an excellent rehabilitation program and atmosphere. Having been to another first class facility, I can confidently say that Cirque Lodge has it all. ”
“ Detox saved my body. Cirque Lodge gave me back my life. Martin Luther King Jr. said ‘I have been to the mountain and I have a dream.’ I came to Cirque Lodge with nothing but my life, but I am leaving with dreams. ”
“ I was hesitant to come to rehab. This past 30 days has turned my life around 100%. I could not have done it without Cirque Lodge, the staff, and fellow residents. ”

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A Safe Place to Heal and Recover

Our individualized treatment programs offer an enriching rehabilitation experience tailored to suit your needs. The breathtaking mountains surrounding our center are the perfect place to heal. Our magnificent location offers unique opportunities to reconnect with your true self and rediscover your love of life.

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