Mark Steven Shandrow, BA

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Substance Use Disorder Registered Counselor (SUDRC I)

As CEO of Asana Recovery, Mark Shandrow provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for the organization’s treatment programs. He works closely with licensed clinicians and clinical leadership to ensure Asana Recovery delivers evidence-based, ethical, and patient-centered care across all levels of care offered by the organization, including outpatient and dual diagnosis programs.

Credentials & Professional Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics — University of New Hampshire

Substance Use Disorder Registered Counselor (SUDRC I)

California Association of Drug and Alcohol Programs (CADTP)

Registration Number: #22619

Registration Valid Through: September 2026

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Mark Shandrow, CEO of Asana Recovery

As CEO of Asana Recovery, Mark brings over 30 years of business experience to innovate and implement exceptional addiction treatment. Since entering the behavioral healthcare field in 2009, he has played a leadership role in organizations that have supported over 20,000 families affected by addiction and mental health challenges.

Before founding Asana Recovery, Mark played a key role in growing Solid Landings Behavioral Health into a leading organization in Southern California. His education and business background equip him to navigate the complex healthcare and addiction treatment landscape, ensuring Asana Recovery’s stability, regulatory compliance, and long-term mission fulfillment.

 

Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of New Hampshire. In addition to his work in behavioral health, he has been active in the nonprofit sector, including founding Bikestation, an organization that promotes urban bike-transit centers and has raised millions to support alternative transportation initiatives.

Under Mark’s leadership, Asana Recovery was recognized as one of Newsweek’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers of 2023. The organization operates fully licensed programs and maintains accreditation through CARF and The Joint Commission, reflecting a commitment to quality, accountability, and patient-centered care.

Mark has two young adult children and enjoys traveling, mountain biking, skiing, boating, and attending Formula 1 races. When not leading Asana Recovery, he is often engaged in outdoor pursuits that reflect balance, wellness, and long-term sustainability.


For further insights into Mark’s leadership and perspective on the addiction treatment industry, you can listen to his interview on the Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, where he discusses organizational growth, ethical care models, and the evolving landscape of behavioral healthcare.

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