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Kimberly Phillips, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC
Kimberly Phillips, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC
Kimberly Phillips, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Owner and CEO. For the last 7 years Kimberly has focused on Chronic Pain Management and Addiction Medicine. Kimberly has a special interest in utilizing both Western and Complementary therapies to assist her patients in their Journey to Recovery.
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Kimberly Phillips, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC
Kimberly Phillips, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC
Patient engagement, front office and marketing.
Pelagio Recovery
Our name comes from archipelago, to signify that although we view ourselves as independent islands, when we come together we really are a part of something bigger.
Rooted in Ancient Wisdom, We Understand ...
- To know where you are going, you have to appreciate who you are and what you stand for.
- At the end of the day, prestige means nothing without honor
- Every choice has a consequence
- Every right has a responsibility
The journey of recovery, coupled with clarity begins with the decision that there is something more important to YOU than chasing the next high.
Our Mission
Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, utilizing every tool available to assist you in your recovery process and approaching each client's journey individually.
Our Vision
Be a model for experiential recovery treatment by providing extraordinary concierge care that treats with a wholehearted approach and superior service.
Las Vegas Treatment Program
In the midst of the growing opiate epidemic, communities across America face increased demands for prevention tools and substance abuse services that work.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and therapy, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Research has shown that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat these disorders and help to sustain long-term recovery. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is primarily used for the treatment of addiction to opioids such as heroin, fentanyl, and prescription pain relievers that contain opiates. Medication Assisted Treatment is also the preffered method of detox for alcohol.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), when used in the treatment of opioid use disorderinvolves medications that block the effects of opiates, reduce cravings and, in some cases, prevent the onset of withdrawal. The medications used in MAT help to restore normal brain pathways which enables individuals with an addiction to focus on the the important aspects of recovery without having to deal with cravings and brain fog that takes some time to clear after detox.
Besides the psychological addiction which develops from substance abuse, there is also a physical part of addiction. The brain changes after prolonged drug or alcohol use, so treatments are needed that target these changes. Methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone are among the FDA-approved medications to treat addiction.
MAT can work in one of two ways. Medications can be given that activate the same “happy” receptors but are absorbed into the blood over a longer period of time — staving off withdrawal symptoms and breaking a psychological link between taking a drug and its immediate pleasurable effects. Doctors can also give medications referred to as an opiate antagonist — a non-opiate drug that sits on those same receptors and blocks them.
Medication Assisted Treatment For Addiction. Opiate overdoses cause one death every 20 minutes. Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is one of the most effective, evidence-based treatments available for addiction, but it’s also one of the most commonly misunderstood.
Buprenorphine
Is an office-based opiate agonist/antagonist that blocks other opiates while reducing withdrawal risk; daily dissolving tablet, cheek film, or 6-month implant under the skin
Naltrexone
Is an office-based non-addictive opioid antagonist that blocks the effects of other opiates; daily pill, monthly injection or implants are available.
Methadone
Is an office-based opiate agonist that does not block other narcotics while preventing withdrawal while taking it; daily liquid dispensed only in specialty regulated clinics
Naltrexone Implant
Naltrexone implants are by far the most superior form of opiate blockers i.e. opioid antagonists. A small pellet is inserted into the abdominal region and works by blocking the effects of opiate drugs. The pallet contains Naltrexone. Once inserted, Naltrexone is slowly inserted into the host’s bloodstream. This provides a long-term and gradual protection of all opioid receptors.
Suboxone
Suboxone—is the brand name for buprenorphine, available in several forms. This drug is a partial opioid agonist-antagonist, meaning it binds to the same brain receptors as opiate drugs, so it can ease withdrawal symptoms as an individual begins to overcome physical dependence on opioid substances.
Medication Assisted Treatment
Six percent of Americans over the age of 18—nearly 15 million people—have an alcohol use disorder.Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by the compulsive and uncontrollable use of alcohol. Alcohol use disorder is a challenging disorder to overcome. Unfortunately recovery from alcohol use disorder is not achieved with a one-size- fits-all modality. Medication Assisted Treatment programs use medications such as Disulfiram (Antabuse®), acamprosate (Campral®), and naltrexone (Vivitrol® or ReVia®) are the most common FDA-approved medications to treat alcohol addiction. Although these medications aren’t a cure for alcohol use disorder (AUD), they stop withdrawals and craving and help to reset the brain’s function. While psychological changes can be addressed using psychosocial treatment methods, MAT can help address the difficulties from neurological and physiological changes. MAT is most effective for both opioid addiction and for alcohol dependence.
The Use Of MAT In The Treatment Of Co-Occurring Disorders
Medication-assisted treatment programs are proven to increase success rates in recovery.
According to The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) clients treated with medications were more likely to remain in therapy than those who were not treated with medications. This is especially true for anyone suffering with a co-occurring disorder. There are a large number of people suffering from substance use disorders who have a co-occurring mental health issues such as anxiety or depression.
Medications used in MAT are often needed to effectively treat these underlying conditions and stabilize any mental health issues. While these medications have proven to be extremely helpful in achieving long-lasting recovery, behavioral therapies are essential in any treatment program. It’s also important to remember that medication assisted treatment isn’t a “quick fix”, but medication-assisted treatment along with therapy gives you the best chance possible to beat addiction and discover a life beyond your dreams in recovery.
Kimberly Phillips, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
For the last 7 years her focus has been in Chronic Pain Management and Addiction Medicine. She has a special interest in utilizing both Western and Complementary therapies to assist her patients in their Journey to Recovery.
She holds active licenses as a Nurse Practitioner in Nevada and Utah. She actively pursues new challenges and takes hundreds of hours of Continuing Medical Education in order to offer cutting edge, competent and compassionate care to all of her patients. She is a devoted member of her faith community and her husband. She remains active in several community service organizations and is a passionate advocate for Military Veterans, Children with Cancer and Rescue Animals. Kimberly was brought up in Southern California Kimberly was active in community service and remained home for 6 months following high school graduation to fulfill her term as Worthy Advisor in her local Assembly of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls. Her father was a Shriner and she worked and encouraged others to earn money to provide a library of books at the Shriner’s hospital for children. After she left office she moved on to college and earned an associates degree in a Health science from BYU Idaho; she then returned to Washington state where she was a double major in Nursing and Theology at Pacific Lutheran University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theology with an emphasis in Near Eastern Religion. After her father passed away, she transferred her remaining credits in nursing to Westminster College of Salt Lake City and earned her Bachelors Degree in Nursing. She began her nursing career in a rural Utah community in the Operating Room and then hired on with Intermountain Health Care in the Trauma, Transplant and Neurosurgical Unit. She worked ER and ICU as well as Trauma while attending the University of Phoenix and earning a Master of Science degree in Nursing with an emphasis in education and curriculum development. After completing that degree she went on to the University of Utah and earned a Post-Masters Certificate as an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner working in Pain Management and Diabetes as well as for the VA in Compensation and Pension Exams for Veterans returning from war in the Middle East and designing a Diabetes Education and Hypertension Management Clinic there before returning to Utah. She returned went to Israel and spent time volunteering at Hadassah EIN Kerem and obtained advanced Trauma Training while there. Upon returning she hired back on with Intermountain Healthcare in their Physician Division Acute Episodic - Urgent Care Clinics. She developed an interest and pursued another Post-Masters Certificate in Advanced Family Medicine from George Washington University. Since then she has worked in Hospice & Palliative Medicine as well as Internal Medicine, teaching in both Associate Degree and Bachelor Degree programs as a Lecturer and Clinical Instructor at University of Utah and ITT Technical College.