Reinvigorating

Recovery

Transforming Digital Presence at
Sana Lake Recovery Center

Transforming Digital Presence at Sana Lake Recovery Center

How a Comprehensive Audit and Strategic Overhaul Boosted Engagement and Reduced Bounce Rates

THE MISSION

From Digital Disconnect to Recovery-Driven Results

Sana Lake Recovery Center helps people break free from addiction — and stay free. Their mission is rooted in connection, compassion, and clinical excellence. It’s not just about getting clean. It’s about building a life worth staying sober for.

But when I landed on their website, it didn’t reflect any of that. It looked more like a liability waiver than a place of healing.

Cold. Jargon-filled. Impossible to navigate.
Exactly the opposite of what someone in crisis needs.

No story. No strategy. No soul.

It wasn’t just failing — it was actively getting in the way.

So we tore it down. Rebuilt the foundation.
And told the story their mission deserves.

"Jaime's dedication to finding effective solutions and ensuring client satisfaction is unmatched."

-- Paula Maccagano, Former Creative Director (2019-2022)

"Jaime's dedication to finding effective solutions and ensuring client satisfaction is unmatched."

-- Paula Maccagano, Former Creative Director (2019-2022)

THE CHALLENGE

Wikipedia Vibes to Human-Centered Clarity

When Sana Lake faced critical digital challenges—including an alarming 90% bounce rate, a fragmented user journey, and ineffective marketing spend—a bold, data-driven approach was necessary.

I led a full-scale digital transformation, starting with a deep brand audit to identify gaps in messaging, user experience, and brand identity. This revealed critical areas for improvement, including website performance, conversion funnels, email marketing, and social media strategy.

They were facing::

  • Pages that read like whitepapers, not human conversations

  • Broken user experience with no call-to-action flow

  • Longform content with zero emotional connection

  • A site that didn’t just confuse people — it drove them away

  • Email campaigns no one opened — or remembered

  • Disjointed messaging across teams and channels

  • Social strategy that lacked engagement or growth

  • Vendor advice stuck in 2010 (more content = more traffic)

  • External creative support overcharging and underdelivering

THE WORK

Rebuild the Brand. Reclaim the Message. Realign the Spend.

✅ Rewrote Every Page with a Clarity-First Framework
We stripped out the filler and rebuilt every page with human-first messaging — clear, concise, and deeply aligned with what people in recovery (and their families) actually need to see and feel.

✅ Simplified the Site Structure and Navigation
Re-architected the entire site to match how users search, decide, and seek support — with mobile-first paths, intuitive menus, and emotional cues guiding every click.

✅ Redesigned the Email Experience
No more generic, monotone email messaging. I built thoughtful email journeys that offered support, trust, and actionable next steps — boosting both engagement and conversions.

✅ Audited and Elevated the Social Media Strategy
Analyzed content performance, voice, and timing. Then delivered recommendations to boost reach, relevance, and authentic community connection.

✅ Unified the Brand Across All Touchpoints
Established a clear, consistent narrative that bridged the gap between marketing, admissions, and leadership — so every team told the same powerful story.

✅ Vetted External Vendors and Maximized ROI
Dug deep into invoices and contracts to stop overcharges, recover budget, and ensure every dollar spent moved the mission forward. Realigned PR and vendor strategy to replace outdated partners with results-driven collaborators aligned to modern user behavior.

"Jaime's professionalism and reliability shine through in her timely delivery of results."

-- Paula Maccagano, Former Creative Director (2019-2022)

THE OUTCOME

A Moment That Hit Me

Midway through the rewrite, I imagined a mom landing on the site at 11PM, searching for help for her son. The old site made her work for every answer. The new one walked her straight to what she needed.

That’s when I realized just how much clarity and compassion could change someone’s experience — and possibly, their decision.

Why It Matters

We didn’t just fix a site. We removed friction from a life-changing decision.

Clarity replaced confusion. Calm replaced overwhelm. Strategy replaced fluff.

  • Bounce rate dropped by over 50% 

  • Major increase in engagement across channels

  • Higher trust, better lead flow and generation

  • Marketing spend reallocated for stronger ROI

"Jaime's professionalism and reliability shine through in her timely delivery of results."

-- Paula Maccagano, Former Creative Director (2019-2022)

What happens when you mix purpose, pressure, and a relentless drive to build something that matters? You get results.You get momentum. You get change.

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TESTIMONIALS

Delivering results that matter

"Jaime is a creative problem solver who always goes above and beyond. Her ability to thrive in team environments and effectively work independently means that group objectives will be met and expectations will be surpassed every single time. Simply put, with Jaime you’ll get more than the results you were hoping for!"

CHRIS YANOV Reality Changers Founder & CEO (2001-2018)

"Jaime’s knowledge of user experience, website auditing, and SEO/analytics helped our department tremendously in both workload and client satisfaction. Jaime single handedly revamped our UX audit process. Every project that she worked on was amazing from both an internal and client-facing standpoint."

CHRIS DENNIS 1SEO Development Director (2020-2024)

"Having worked closely with Jaime both within the company and on freelance assignments, I can attest to her exceptional knowledge and expertise in the field. Jaime consistently exceeds expectations by delivering high-quality work that not only meets but surpasses requirements."

Paula Maccagnano-Brown Sana Lake Recovery Creative Director (2019-2022)

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Ready to Transform Your Brand?

The best marketing doesn’t just sell—it inspires.
If you’re ready to break through, I’m ready to build.

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