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Defining Wellness Centers
Defining Wellness Centers
About Defining Wellness Centers
Defining Wellness Centers is located next to 100 miles of stunning shorelines of Barnett reservoir near Jackson, Mississippi. Defining Wellness Centers offers an inpatient program, executive program, outpatient program, and an on-site medically assisted detox. Defining Wellness Centers helps clients who are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Defining Wellness Centers is open to supporting clients in whatever approach fits their needs, including evidence-based, holistic, non-12-Step, and 12-Step facilitation. They use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), experiential therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), family therapy, hypnotherapy, individual and group therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF), and trauma therapy. They believe that to heal trauma you need to replace negative experiences with positive ones through experiential intervention. Technology is also a large part of their program, and they employ modalities like red light laser therapy and biofeedback which are tools used to decrease inflammation in the body. Defining Wellness Centers has gender-specific treatments because they believe men and women heal differently and need to have different approaches. Defining Wellness Centers is accredited by the Joint Commission and accepts most forms of insurance.
Defining Wellness Centers Mississippi location is on 26 acres of lush, green landscape that borders Brandon, Mississippi. Defining Wellness Centers focuses on diet, exercise, sleep, and emotional needs to provide a well-rounded view for each client. On the quad, clients enjoy amenities such as a fire pit, a labyrinth, pickleball courts, volleyball courts, five hole putting green, and a meditation garden. Indoors, clients can find the recreation room and enjoy board games, table tennis, and a quiet spot to read. Defining Wellness Centers has semi-private and private rooms for their clients.
Highlights from the Center
Nature Lovers
Therapeutic Location
Customized Treatment Plans
Private Rooms Available
Center Overview
Insurance Accepted
Cash Pay Rates
Meet Your Care Team

Drew Rothermel
Chief Executive Officer

Sean Mintz
Chief Financial Officer

Saurabh Bhardwaj
Medical Director
MD

Dr. Alex Kudisch
Medical Director

Heather Kent
Executive Director

Jay Meldman
Director of Admissions

Brian Banelli
Senior Admissions Coordinator

David Williams
Director of Human Resources

Daniel Phyfer
Director of Business Development

Drew Smith
Director of Facilities
