About Us

Kayte Bergman, MBA - Founder, Executive Director

In 2020, Kathryn attended detox herself. At the time, she was trying to figure out a business she could open. As clarity set in, she looked around the detox and thought, "I could do this." After many setbacks in finding suitable property and making preparations, Kathryn had lost the wind in her sails.

By 2023, Kathryn reignited her passion for establishing a detox facility with a renewed purpose: to assist others in their journey to sobriety- not just the pursuit of entrepreneurship. A pivotal moment occurred during a lunch with women from AA, where one woman shared her plans for a comprehensive recovery clinic, sparking Kathryn's determination to pursue her own venture. Inspired by her personal triumph over alcoholism and driven by the memory of her brother lost to addiction, Kathryn's mission became deeply personal.

  • With a background in finance and economics from Utah State University, complemented by an MBA, Kathryn is equipped to make a meaningful impact in her field. Her motivation goes beyond mere business enterprise; it's about offering genuine support and dignity to those just like her.

Dr. Scott Erickson, MD- Medical Director

Dr. Scott A. Erickson was born in Bountiful, Utah and is a graduate of the University of Utah. He obtained his medical degree at Saint Louis University in Missouri and then completed his Family Medicine residency at The Washington Hospital located in Washington, Pennsylvania. He is board certified and re-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a special interest in Addiction Medicine.

In August 2005, Dr. Erickson returned to his home town of Bountiful, Utah and started his private medical practice where he continues to practice as a family physician.

  • Early in his practice he began working with patients who suffer from alcohol and drug addiction. In January 2008, he started an outpatient program, Utah Addiction Medicine & Counseling, where he offers outpatient addiction treatment.

    Dr. Erickson has extensive experience in most all aspects of Addiction Medicine. This includes inpatient and outpatient detoxification/acute withdrawal management, medication-assisted treatment using Buprenorphine, Suboxone, Sublocade, Brixadi, Naltrexone, Vivitrol, Antabuse, and Campral. He has also served as the Medical Director for several residential treatment centers in the state of Utah.

    Dr. Erickson served for ten years as the Medical Director for the New Vision Service at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah. This hospital service offered inpatient acute withdrawal management for patients detoxing from opiates, alcohol, benzodiazepines, and stimulants. In July 2007, he was asked to be the Corporate Medical Director for the parent company of New Vision called Specialcare. He continues to serve in this position where he helps educate physicians and other medical providers at the different New Vision sites across the United States regarding inpatient acute withdrawal management.

    Dr. Erickson thoroughly enjoys working as a family physician and especially with patients who suffer from addiction. Over the past 18 years, he has developed close relationships with his patients and has loved helping those that suffer from addiction find lasting solutions that have changed the course of their lives. Dr. Erickson currently resides in Bountiful, Utah with his wife. They have four children and three grandchildren. He enjoys most sports and outdoor activities and spending time with his family.

Sunnie Mitchell, MSN- Clinical Director

Sunnie Mitchell’s professional journey began in Southeastern Utah, where she received her LPN degree and worked in a small community hospital.  Over several years Sunnie received a Masters in Nursing Leadership from Western Governor’s University, Sunnie brings over 25 years of service to the nursing profession, with a specialized focus on the intricate domain of Labor & Delivery
For over a decade, she has served as a manager and director of Women’s services, significantly shaping the landscape of maternal healthcare.

  • Driven by a steadfast commitment to education, Over the past 15 years, Sunnie has devoted herself to nurturing and empowering fellow nurses in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and NICU care, while also spearheading innovative programs to aid mothers navigating postpartum depression and related challenges.

    During her tenure in Southern California, Sunnie seized the opportunity to collaborate with Stanford University's CMQCC program, pioneering efforts to mitigate primary C-section rates. This collaboration highlights her leadership and unwavering dedication to effecting positive change.

    However, Sunnie's compassion extends beyond maternity care. Motivated by personal experiences of loss due to addiction, she has translated her empathy into action. Over the past year, Sunnie has committed herself to weekly visits to recovery centers, offering the therapeutic benefits of art to individuals on the path to recovery. Through this creative outlet, Sunnie finds profound fulfillment in making a tangible difference in the lives of those grappling with addiction.

    Presently living in the city of Bountiful, Sunnie and her husband Brian enjoy the outdoors, golfing and bike riding. They have four children and four grandchildren. Sunnie continues to work with her love of art, nursing and recovery while she continues to leave a mark on the hearts of those she encounters.

Recovery begins from the darkest moment.

-John Major