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Highlands Recovery
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Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Private Pay
You pay directly for treatment out of pocket. This approach can offer enhanced privacy and flexibility, without involving insurance. Exact costs vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for specific details.
Highlands Recovery
Highlands Recovery
About Highlands Recovery
Highlands Recovery is located in the serene Southern Highlands and offers a comprehensive, holistic approach to recovery. They provide individualized treatment plans for clients who are facing substance use disorders or trauma/stress-related disorders. Treatment can be tailored to the unique needs of young adults (18+) and special groups like executive clients. Highlands Recovery’s 28-day residential treatment can include medical detoxification, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed therapies, and alternative therapies like yoga, meditation, art therapy, and eye movement therapy (EMDR).
Empathetic Staff and 360-Degree Treatment
Highlands Recovery is committed to helping initiate significant and lasting change in the lives of its clients. They believe in the transformative power of holistic healing. Their staff respects, supports, and collaborates with clients when creating treatment plans. Their 360-degree approach to recovery includes medical treatment, if necessary, addiction counseling, psychotherapy, family therapy, and psychoeducation. Highlands Recovery offers daily personal training sessions, massages, reflexology, and nutrition counseling to nurture the physical body. The client’s clinical and case management team support them from admission to aftercare for lasting recovery.
Holistic Healing Philosophy
The team at Highlands Recovery believes that the key to effective, long-term recovery is to guide clients to wellness in mind, body, and spirit. Clients can expect to work with a doctor, a psychotherapist, and a psychiatrist. They work together to create an integrated biopsychosocial plan. Highlands Recovery offers treatments that double as personal self-care. Clients can foster long-term recovery and feel empowered on their way to personal wellness through somatic massage, equine therapy, strength and conditioning, and personal yoga sessions.
Luxurious Amenities and Serene Setting
Nestled in the tranquil Southern Highlands, Highlands Recovery offers a stunning and private setting for recovery. The center features spacious private rooms with elegant furnishings, a swimming pool, tennis courts, sauna, and beautifully landscaped gardens that provide a peaceful environment for healing. Additional amenities include a fully equipped gym, dedicated yoga and meditation spaces, and gourmet chef-prepared meals. With four room options that offer varying levels of privacy, clients can choose the option that best suits their preferences.
The facility is currently being renovated and Highlands Recovery is using a temporary facility.
Highlights from the Center
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Therapeutic Location
Bespoke With Exclusive Staff
Trauma-Informed Care
Executive Treatment
Center Overview
Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Pricing and Program Length
Estimated Center Costs
The cost listed here ($6,600 - $16,500 AUD per week), is an estimate of program cost. Center price can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.
Luxury rehab centers offer a unique blend of luxurious amenities and high-quality treatment. From private suites to gourmet dining, personal trainers to spa treatments, these facilities provide a high level of comfort and discretion.
Meet your care team
Cameron Francis
Founder, CEO
Resh Joseph
Clinical Director
MBBS, MSc
Rochelle Toomey
General Manager Operations
Henry Yuill
Personal Trainer
Annie Di Natalie
Yoga Instructor
Georgia Gilkeson
Therapist and Specialist Equine Therapist
Lisa Schweers
Somatic Massage Therapist
Aiyana Yuill
Marketing & Communications
Caroline Mellish
Nurse
Dr. Peter Richard - Herbert
Psychotherapist
Professional Doctorate, (Higher Research Degree – Psychology), CQU (Australia)
Alexis Fosler
Psychotherapist
MSc (International Addiction Studies), MA (Counselling)
Tiffany Williamson
Registered Psychologist
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Honours, Edith Cowan University
Fofe Vrettos
Accredited Practising Dietician
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Jack Menzies
Exercise Physiologist
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Daniel Leahy
Exercise Physiologist
Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Emily Doris
Exercise Physiologist
Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Ian Watts
Customer Relations Manager
Bachelor of Arts
Will Betteridge-Spooner
Head Chef
Certified Chef
Kate Kilby
Guest Support/Carer
Trauma Aware Yoga Teacher Training
Elliot Stuart
Chef
Certified Chef
Anete Grencmane
Executive Assistant & Operations Consultant
Emma Donlevy
Therapist
M.Ed., P. Grad. Cert. Social Health & Counselling
Levels of Care
Your Care Options
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Executives
Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.
Professionals
Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Who We Treat
Older Adults
Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.
Executives
Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Midlife Adults
For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.
Professionals
Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.
Veterans
Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
Trauma-Specific Therapy
This form of talk therapy addresses any childhood trauma at the root of a patient's current diagnosis.
Online Therapy
Patients can connect with a therapist via videochat, messaging, email, or phone. Remote therapy makes treatment more accessible.
Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
Animal Therapy
Animals can inspire trust and self-worth. In this experiential therapy, guided interactions are used to improve social skills and emotion regulation.
Biochemical Restoration
This treatment restores any brain and body deficiencies caused by substance abuse through a full detox, followed by supplement replenishment.
Conditions We Treat
Pornography Addiction
A person with a porn addiction is emotionally dependent on pornography to the point that it interferes with their daily life and relationships.
Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Burnout
Burnout entails mental and physical exhaustion, and leads to a severe lack of fulfillment. This condition is often caused by overwork.
Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
Gambling
Excessive, repetitive gambling causes financial and interpersonal problems. This addiction can interfere with work, friendships, and familial relationships.
Gaming
Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Psychedelics
Hallucinogenic drugs—like LSD—cause euphoria and increased sensory experiences. When abused, they can lead to depression and psychosis.
Languages
Aftercare
Care Designed for Your Needs
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Executive Program
Addiction and mental health treatment for executives typically involves high discretion, greater technology access, and more private, 1-on-1 care.
Flexible technology policies
Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.
Healthy Meals are provided
Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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