About
About Sunrise Health and Wellness Center LLC
Sunrise Health and Wellness Center operates a SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program on Folsom Boulevard in Rancho Cordova, serving Sacramento and Amador counties. The clinic specializes in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, using methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone in combination with comprehensive counseling and recovery support. Sister clinic Gold Country Health Initiative in Jackson is part of the same provider organization.
Clinical leadership rests with Dr. Ernest Joseph Vasti, MD, who specializes in addiction medicine. The team delivers physician-led history and physicals, DSM-5 diagnostic assessment, ASAM/ASI-BHI intake, and treatment planning. Patients can expect comprehensive urine testing, blood panels, and individualized care that addresses immediate medical needs alongside co-occurring mental health conditions. The clinic accepts pregnant women, seniors, men, women, and accommodates Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients.
Sunrise is accredited by CARF and the Joint Commission, holds SAMHSA OTP certification, and operates under California state opioid treatment regulations. The clinic accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, sliding-scale, and self-pay, and works with most major insurers to verify coverage. The team’s stated mission is to remove the stigma of opioid dependency by treating addiction as a medical disease through evidence-based MAT.
The philosophy at Sunrise centers on patient autonomy: treatment plans are built collaboratively, with daily dosing windows of 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM allowing patients to integrate care with work and family responsibilities. Counseling, medical psychotherapy, peer support, and relapse prevention round out the program. Telehealth options expand access for patients who cannot reach the clinic daily, and patient education is built into every visit.
- Certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) specializing in medically supervised opioid withdrawal protocols
- CARF-accredited facility with physician oversight from Dr. Ernest Joseph Vasti, MD
- Comprehensive medical monitoring including urine testing and blood panels during detox
- Flexible scheduling with early morning hours (6 AM start) for working adults
- Specialized services for pregnant women requiring medically supervised withdrawal management