Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 3550 Powerline Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
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<p><strong>ABOUT SATORI WATERS</strong><br /> With three locations in south Florida, Satori Waters operates <strong>residential and intensive outpatient programs</strong> for individuals with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. The programs blend traditional approaches and new, evidence-based methodologies, all in close proximity to the ocean. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong><br /> <strong>Initial assessments</strong> are used to accurately diagnose addiction and mental health disorders and understand bio-social aspects at play in a client's life. </p> <p>Satori Water's ascribes to the <strong>disease model of addiction</strong> and offers many evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral techniques and <a href="http://www.smartrecovery.org/resources/library/Articles_and_Essays/Stages_of_Change/Stages_of_Change.pdf" target="_blank">stages of change model</a>. Group therapy, individual therapy, nutritional counseling, and <strong>12-step participation</strong> are mainstays of treatment, in addition to holistic activities such as yoga and art therapy.</p> <p><strong>Neurofeedback</strong> is an integral part of the treatment program, as well as <strong>interactive journaling,</strong> which uses behavior-change content at its core with targeted questioning that explores a client's risks, needs, and strengths. </p> <p>The center's <strong>family outreach program</strong> involves supports, interactive discussions with counselors, and individual and group therapy. </p> <p>Clients can attend <strong>up to 12 hours per week of intensive outpatient programming,</strong> which includes group and individual counseling using 12-step principles and prevention skills training. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong><br /> The staff team at Satori Waters includes <strong>doctors of psychology, medical doctors,</strong> an advanced nurse practitioner, and a licensed mental health counselor. Many staff members have lived with addiction in the past and now lead a sober lifestyle. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong><br /> According to the facility's website, Satori Waters' Fort Lauderdale treatment center has <strong>large rooms for group sessions,</strong> hardwood floors, and a ping-pong table. The residences are simple yet comfortable and include an outdoor swimming pool and access to the beach. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong><br /> While Rehabs.com has not received reviews from alumni or family members at the time of this writing, <strong>commentary from both groups on Facebook and Google is overall positive.</strong> A total of 91 reviewers wrote on the organization's official Facebook page, which it can manage, and rated it an average of 4.8 out of five stars.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> On Google, five reviewers left an average of 4.4 out of five stars.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>Alumni on both sites generally described the program as life-changing/life-saving and expressed gratitude for the staff who made them feel "welcome" and "comfortable."</strong> "I now enjoy a life of freedom that I never imagined possible," Randy wrote to Facbook, adding "Without satori waters I would never know this new life." "I absolutely loved it and I thank God for all their staff satori waters saved my life," an alum named Kim wrote on Google.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong><br /> Similar to commentary from alumni, several loved ones of alumni on Facebook credited the facility with saving their family members. "Simply put, Satori Waters provided my son with the foundation of recovery," Kathleen wrote to Facebook and also praised the staff who "go above and beyond." </p> <p>Another loved one on Facebook, Brigitte, appreciated the program's family involvement. "Satori Waters goes above and beyond trying to help not only the Addicts, but also the families," she wrote. </p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong><br /> At the time of this writing, Rehabs.com has received a single review from a staffer named Dori. She rated the program four and five out of five stars for all aspects, including five stars for counseling options, holistic methods, and the staff's experience and training. "Clients tell me all of the time that this is the best treatment center that they have ever been to....Therapists have considerable training in Co-occurring Disorders," she wrote.</p> <p><strong>However, current and former employees on Indeed and Glassdoor portrayed a more negative picture.</strong> On Indeed, seven staffers rated the program only 2.3 out of five stars overall and on Glassdoor, five gave an average of just 1.7 stars.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a></small> While employees noted lower-level staff were dedicated to the recovery process, <strong>many wrote of poor communication and lack of support from a disorderly upper management.</strong></p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong><br /> Satori Waters works with many insurance providers, including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare, Cigna, Humana, and more.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/satoriwaters.official/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/satoriwaters.official/</a> </small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://goo.gl/4CcsNf" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/4CcsNf</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Satori-Waters/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Satori-Waters/reviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Satori-Waters-Reviews-E1264368.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Satori-Waters-Reviews-E1264368.htm</a></small></p>
— Rachel Gearinger · 2017-08-01 14:49:34 PDT
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