Advanced Therapeutic Services

At Advanced Therapeutic Services (ATS), our mission is deeply personal. With locations in Palm Springs and Barstow, we offer a sanctuary where evidence-based care meets human connection. We believe every individual is worthy of dignity, healing, and lasting change.

Leadership with Over 70 Years of Experience Our foundation is built on the combined expertise of our leadership team, who understand both the clinical complexity of addiction and the profound courage required to seek help.

• Josie Herndon, CEO: A national advocate and mentor, Josie brings decades of experience in healthcare and spiritual wellness. Through her work with the Satori Center for Well-being and RecoveryView.com, she champions a vision of "whole-person healing"integrating traditional treatment with spiritual alignment and purpose.
• Jim Herndon, PA-C: Jims career in addiction medicine spans over 20 years, beginning at the renowned Betty Ford Center. As a co-author of research on buprenorphine detox protocols, he helped shape national best practices. Most importantly, as a person in long-term recovery himself, Jim offers unmatched empathy alongside his clinical precision.

Our Approach We tailor our services to adults battling addiction, trauma, and mental health disorders. By combining outpatient care and dual diagnosis treatment with EMDR therapy and holistic support, ATS provides a comprehensive path to recovery.