Meet the Evoke Wellness at Miramar Staff
At Evoke Wellness at Miramar, our team of well-trained, licensed professionals is dedicated to our patients. Our primary mission is to evoke healing and wellness through proven therapy for you or your loved one going through detox.
Our licensed physicians and nurses are central to the Evoke mission, but this is only the tip of the iceberg. Our team comprises a wide range of behavioral health professionals to help the individuals in our care along the road to recovery. Psychiatrists, therapists, counselors, and other medical professionals work together with our clients to construct an individualized plan to meet their unique needs. Many of our staff have gone through recovery themselves personally, and as a result, they have devoted themselves to helping you on your journey.
Matthew Lee
Executive Director
Matthew Lee has worked in the substance use disorder industry for nearly a decade. Matthew’s career began as a Behavioral Health Tech and rapidly progressed through the operational ladder. While working in the SUD field, he has served in many different operational and clinical roles, where he gained extensive direct client care experience. He assisted clients with life skill development, job placement, budgeting, and family and relationship skills. Matthew’s primary purpose is to always set the clients up for success. Matthew spent several years working with medical and clinical providers to ensure clients were introduced to an integrative care model. Matthew has been instrumental in launching several successful behavioral health facilities within New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He is currently enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University for his associate in business, focusing on Healthcare Administration. His greatest gift is being able to be a father to his 3 children. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children in his free time, as well as playing softball.
Dr Satulovsky, MD FASAM, FCSAM
Medical Director
Dr Satulovsky, MD FASAM, FCSAM joined Evoke more than 3 years ago being the medical director to which he dedicates full time passionately, identifying fully with the founding principles and patient-centered care spirit of our Center. Dr Satulovsky was trained in New York at a University of Cornell affiliated residency program, at Cleveland Clinic Akron, Saint Thomas-Ignatia Hall, The AA founders’ site and NeoUCom, triple board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, Preventive medicine and double board certified in Addiction Medicine.
Dr Satulovsky is a licensed Physician and Surgeon in California and Florida, currently having passed all requirements for the Texas and Interstate medical compact license to actively practice medicine in over 30 states. He is a Diplomate of The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Preventive Medicine & American Board of Addiction Medicine. After starting in the 1990s as medical staff at the II Brigade Air Force he swiftly promoted as Chairman of Health Services and Chief of Medical Divisions at Antarctic Military Bases and South Shetland Island Scientific Stations. Current Member of an elite Federal Panel of Expert Consultant physicians, he has also works as a Licensed Forensic Expert, among others for Maximus Federal (US Government Contractor); being consulted by, and intervening as federal expert panel member informing Federal and State Appeals Courts’ decisions all over the country; having also extensive experience in emergency medicine, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Military and Aerospace Medicine. Dr Satulovsky has been a professor and trainer of medical students and resident doctors at different universities including Ivy League (Cornel-Weil in NY, Kent, Youngstown NOVA and Akron University among others) since 2000.Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, European Association of Neurology & Psychiatry, California Society of Addiction Medicine, Florida Society of Addiction Medicine and The American Academy of Private Physicians, Dr Satulovsky has been awarded recognitions for contributions to the field by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.
Dr Satulovsky has been the Medical Director of dozens of successful medical centers in Florida and California including child adolescent rehab and detox centers, PHP and IOP, acting also as Laboratory Director. He has participated in dozens of multicentric randomized double blind placebo controlled clinical trials as an investigator, being also the founder President and Principal Investigator at several Research Institutes; and the Medical Director of FACES (Florida Association of Care and Ethical Services). Active Member of the Aero-Space Medical Association (studying human performance in aerospace), Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF); Doctoral member of the Wilderness Medical Society (environmental/expedition mountain & marine medicine) and multiple european medical societies; he has received Patient’s Choice Awards for several years, Hospitals Excellence Awards, named as Healthtap System Founding Expert & Member of the Editorial Board (category Distinguished), as well as featured for expert opinion in panels and news for channel 5, Univision, telemundo, GenTV and other diverse tv and graphic media.
Dr Satulovsky practices a culturally sensitive approach to care, and he is fluent in Russian, Spanish and Portuguese since his childhood. He is a co-founder of Elation Hypercars Inc; an accomplished musician, actively participating in studio sessions and live shows as a member of a renowned band. An avid Alps ski practitioner, his interests include intercultural psychology, the Lacanian psychoanalytic school, odd ball paradigm and the study of p300/N400 phenomena.
Pastel Kendrick
Director of Nursing
Pastel attended Keiser Institute and graduated in 2011. She began working at Fort Lauderdale Hospital after graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse. While at the Keiser Institute, her work ethic and leadership skills were recognized. She was honored to receive the Employee of The Year award in 2015.
Although she enjoyed her position as an LPN, Pastel always dreamed of playing a more integral role as a leader in healthcare. She would often reflect on her personal experiences to encourage her to achieve her goal. Pastel assisted her mother in the daily care of her maternal grandmother. This experience has had a huge impact on Pastel’s passion to help others in need. The love she felt when caring for her grandmother has helped her become a more compassionate nurse and patient advocate.
Pastel began working at Evoke Wellness in 2018 while she continued her education. She graduated with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree from Southeastern College(2020). After 10 years of experience and gaining knowledge on substance use disorders, Pastel’s dream was fulfilled. She was promoted to Director of Nursing at Evoke Wellness. Pastel continues to be a dedicated leader by maintaining effective relationships with staff and improving the quality of care for all patients.
In her free time, Pastel enjoys traveling, watching professional basketball games, and spending time with family and friends.
Bridgette Fong, LMHC-QS
Clinical Director
Adam Kurisko
Director of Operations
Adam was born and spent most of his life in Central New Jersey. In 2013 he moved to South Florida in order to deal with his own addiction issues and get a new start. After spending time working on himself and with others, he went back to work, this time in the field of treating addiction.
His first job in the treatment field was as a Behavioral Health Technician. Growing and excelling there, he was soon promoted and transferred to manage the company’s Detox facility. Adam has been with Evoke Wellness at Miramar for the past three years. He uses his experience to maintain the day-to-day operation of the facility, and compassion to deal with the patient base.
Adam takes great pride in the teams he supervises, and the positive environment they have helped create here at Evoke. He believes client safety and client care are of the utmost importance and keeps it at the forefront of all that EVOKE does!
Danielle Ramdhansingh
Executive Chef
Danielle Ramdhansingh was born and raised in St.Thomas United States Virgin Islands. She later moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she attended the art institute of Fort Lauderdale and received a bachelor’s of science in culinary management.
Danielle has been cooking for 12 years and brings passion, creativity, and deliciousness to every meal. She always lives by the saying, “good food makes people smile.”
Danielle enjoys traveling, being a mom, and spending time with family.
Marc Carlino
Case Manager
Marc has been in the field of mental health and addiction since the late 1980s. He has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient and inpatient facilities, as well as residential settings. Marc has worked in various roles throughout his career as a behavioral health technician, a residential coordinator, a case manager, an office manager for a Partial Hospitalization Program, and has worked in Business Development.
Marc’s greatest asset is his ability to connect with others. He is compassionate in his work and always goes above and beyond to help those struggling with mental health issues and addiction.
Ready to Make a Change? Reach Out to Evoke Wellness at Miramar Today
We understand that the treatment process can be difficult at times. At Evoke Wellness at Miramar, we are committed to assisting you in making progress towards a new life free from the grips of addiction. Contact our addiction treatment team today at 866.931.9312 to learn more.
