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Holistic Approach
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Addiction Recovery
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About Holina Rehab
Holina is a dual treatment residential facility, licensed by the Thailand Ministry of Health, on the beautiful tropical island of Koh Phangan, serving people with addictions & those with trauma and/or other emotional concerns. To best serve residents struggling with addictions, Holina blends the proven 12-Step (non-religious) model of treatment with a holistic, trauma-informed approach , merged with a large variety of other established and evidence-based talking therapy strategies. Holina specializes in complementary therapies and mindfulness practices, utilizing Thai Buddhism and other Eastern Spiritual practices. Their program is delivered in English.
Holina’s Koh Phangan location immerses clients in a tropical oasis. Adding to this, their multidisciplinary team of staff attends to the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of each client. Because so many of their team have personally recovered from their respective challenges, they understand how to best treat others. Various clinical, evidence-based practices combine with Holina’s signature holistic programming to give clients fully comprehensive care. They offer medically managed detox with 24/7 nursing care. Clients attend 6-8 hours of 1:1 therapy in a typical week, plus 10-12 group therapy hours. Holina takes care to give each client the treatment and confidence they need to find lasting recovery, in and out of their treatment centre.
Holistic healing is the cornerstone of Holina. Modalities like yoga, Tai Chi, meditation, and sound therapy provide non-traditional healing routes for clients. Weekly all-day adventure outings take place each Saturday. The 12-Steps also play a large role in treatment, as Holina believes incorporating spiritual aspects into treatment sets up success. Evidence-based treatments back up spiritual and holistic care with clinically rooted treatment, all to give clients the most relevant and successful treatment possible. Holina’s sober living program offers a tranquil setting to reset, rebuild, and continue the recovery journey; clients must be 90+ days sober to join the program. In sober living, clients explore their healing journey with supportive staff and peers and fun sober activities on the island. A recovery facilitator checks in with the clients to provide guidance on following 12-Step recovery.
Situated on a Western-facing peninsula with magnificent sunsets, a private beach, swimming pools, various salas, a gym, sauna and ice bath, Holina’s location couldn’t be more perfect. Their affordable rooms range from a shared option, a private room, and a private villa with its own private pool. In each option, clients enjoy biweekly housekeeping, air conditioning, a TV, a mini fridge, streaming services, and places to work. Clients typically stay 6-12 weeks and can choose to continue their stay in sober living. Chef-prepared meals restore the nutrition that clients may have been lacking, with dietary needs and restrictions kept in mind.
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Enjoy a spacious resort on Holina’s own private stretch of beach with swimming pools, a gym, sauna, ice bath, a massage hut, and multiple salas with magnificent sunset views. Clients have full access to all the best aspects of tropical living, including delicious food, beautiful weather, and luxurious bungalows. There is 24/7 nursing and security staff.
Holina’s budget-friendly services allow clients to focus on their future and move towards becoming the best version of themselves. Licensed by the Thai Ministry of Health, Holina ensures the highest level of care with a focus on long-term recovery. This balance of world-class treatment in a resort-like environment makes recovery accessible without sacrificing excellence.
Holina paves a wide path for successful recovery from trauma and addiction by combining traditional treatment methods with mindfulness and spirituality. A typical day boasts a wealth of holistic therapies from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The day begins with meditation, yoga or swimming, followed by group sessions. The afternoon comprises 1:1 therapy and personal assignments. And the evenings vary with ice bath and sauna, 12-Step meetings, open space, and trauma release exercises. Together, this diverse program lays a strong foundation for whole-person health.
Holina’s team helps hundreds of international clientele make a smooth transition into treatment on the island. They advise on flight arrangements, then meet the client at Koh Samui airport to accompany them to the center. They also assist clients in obtaining tourist visas and support them with any necessary visa extensions should they wish to prolong their stay for continued treatment or transition into sober living arrangements.
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.
Pregnant Women
Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.
Professionals
Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.
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.
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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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."
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Wellness
Wellness philosophies focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of each patient, helping them restore purpose with natural remedies.
Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
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Detox (on-site with residential)
This is often the first step of addiction treatment. For many people, it's dangerous to detox without proper medical support.
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Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
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Retreat
These curated experiences promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, and provide a break from the busy pace of daily life.
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Sober Living
These structured living environments help people transition out of rehab. Residents have more freedom than they do during rehab, but still follow certain rules.
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Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
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Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
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Wellness
Wellness philosophies focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of each patient, helping them restore purpose with natural remedies.
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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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.
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Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
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Adventure Therapy
This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
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Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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Ayurveda
One of the oldest medicine systems, Ayurveda is based on the idea that wellness lies in the mind-body-spirit balance and can be achieved through natural interventions.
Dance Therapy
This experiential therapy uses dance to improve body awareness, physical health, and social skills.
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Massage Therapy
Massage therapy relieves physical and emotional tension, reduces pain, promotes relaxation, and improves emotion regulation.
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Meaning-Centered Therapy
Believing meaning and purpose can ease suffering and inspire change, this therapy connects patients to their spiritual and creative values.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
MBCT combines mindfulness practices—like meditation—with cognitive therapy techniques to help patients work through negative thought patterns.
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Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.
Music Therapy
Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.
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Nutrition Counseling
Nutritious food helps patients heal from within, setting them up for mental and bodily wellness as they learn about healthy eating.
Psychodrama Therapy
Patients act out real or imagined scenarios under a therapist's guidance. These exercises foster creative thought, sponteneity, and problem-solving skills.
Psychoeducation
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.
Relapse Prevention Counseling
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
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Relaxation Therapy
Muscle relaxation techniques relax mind and body. They can easily be practiced outside treatment, making it a valuable coping tool for continued recovery.
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Solution Focused, Goal-Oriented Therapy
A quick goal-oriented therapy that helps patients identify their current and future goals, find out how to achieve them, and empower future problem-solving.
Somatic Experiencing
This method treats emotional trauma stored in the body. A therapist helps patients work through the physical feelings associated with emotional pain.
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Sound Therapy
Sound therapy incorporates music, sound waves, and vibrations to promote emotional and spiritual healing.
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Spiritual Care
Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.
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Stress Management
Patients learn specific stress management techniques, like breathing exercises and how to safely anticipate triggers.
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Twelve Step Facilitation
12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.
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Group Therapy
Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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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.
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Burnout
Burnout entails mental and physical exhaustion, and leads to a severe lack of fulfillment. This condition is often caused by overwork.
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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.
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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.
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Gambling
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.
Internet Addiction
Internet addiction is common among children teens. This compulsive disorder can damage relationships, school performance, sleep habits, and physical health.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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Self-Harm
The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.
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Sex Addiction
Compulsively seeking out sex can easily become a problem. This addiction is detrimental to relationships, physical health, and self-esteem.
Shopping Addiction
Excessive shopping and spending also known as compulsive buying disorder makes life unsustainable. It puts a strain on finances, relationships, and emotional well-being.
Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
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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."
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Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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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.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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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.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
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Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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Smoking Cessation
Quitting smoking—i.e., ceasing to smoke—means giving up smoking nicotine and tobacco products. This process has very important health benefits.
Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are made in a lab, unlike plant-based drugs like mushrooms. Most synthetic drugs are either stimulants or synthetic cannabinoids.
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.
Young Adults Program
Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.
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Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Marc Rower
Psychotherapist
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When I came in, I was utterly hopeless and completely broken physically, spiritually and emotionally. The time that I spent here literally saved my life. The level of care and commitment from the staff and the counsellors and the people in my groups– it was extraordinary.
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