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Istana - Wellness - Rehabilitation Redefined, Ultraluxury

Substance Use and Mental Health
Residential
4.5
(1823)
Private Pay

Istana Bali is an ultra-private rehabilitation sanctuary, where privacy is absolute and care is bespoke for one client at a time. This is a world built for the client, not a program they have to adapt to. The team, treatment, private residence, and every detail of every day are built entirely around who the client is and where they want to arrive. Their treatment plan will be fascinating, life-changing, enjoyable and, above all, effective.

Experience Clinical Precision with a Human Touch

In each bespoke, one-to-one programme, Istana Bali blends three interconnected elements: medical excellence, progressive psychotherapy, and holistic reconnection. They place equal emphasis on the calibre of treatments and how those treatments are delivered: with compassion, empathy, and human connection. Through a relationship of mutual trust and understanding, the client works with their psychotherapist to reveal the root cause of issues and resolve destructive thoughts, feelings and behaviours. They also align mind, body, and heart through nature, nutrition, exercise, holistic practices, and recreational experiences for a future defined by joy and hope.

Retreat into a Secluded Sanctuary

Each ultra-luxury residence is handpicked to surpass the client’s needs and expectations, and set within a natural landscape that is both beautiful and private. Tailored to feel like home, each villa has at least five bedrooms, a pool, spacious grounds, and ample room for treatment and relaxation. A personal chef and nutritionist shop daily for fresh, local ingredients, creating elegant menus that address nutritional deficiencies while consistently delighting the senses.

Benefit From Ongoing Support

Prior to departure, each client receives a bespoke aftercare plan curated from extensive options. Ongoing support can range from a team of two personnel discreetly accompanying the client home as they reacclimatise, to an extended period in an Istana halfway-house, to remote online consults with their psychotherapist and complementary therapists of their choice.

Highlights from the Center

  • Bespoke With Exclusive Staff

  • One Client at a Time

  • Perfect for UHNWI

  • Utmost Confidentiality

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
Bali, Indonesia View Map
Part of
network
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....
Typical Program Length
14+ days, recommended 28+ days
Founded in 2018
8 years in business
Occupancy
1 bed
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar +15 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +10 More
Testimonial
A client arrived at Istana Bali broken, scared, depressed and devoid of hope. She brought her best friend for company and for a week they kept to themselves, going through the motions of the program, rarely engaging with the team. When discussing the second week’s schedule we asked her if there was anything new she would like to try. “I would like to try aqua-aerobics.” We booked out the entire pool in a nearby fitness club. After about 20 minutes the support staff heard howls of laughter coming from the pool. Curious, they went to see what was happening. This beautiful woman, who had barely spoken for two years, was having the most wonderful carefree time filled with laughter, joy and unbridled happiness. From that moment on, she and her friend were with us, engaged with the team and immersed in the program. Sometimes we don’t know what will work. But in a single client responsive setting we have the ability to try anything. Later her friend sent us a quiet WhatsApp “Thank you, you have changed her life.”
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Pricing and Program Length

per week
Private Pay Only: Starting at $40,000 USD
+44 (808) 169 6938
Trust in Absolute Privacy
Trust in Absolute Privacy
Istana Bali provides unparalleled discretion and security for celebrities, politicians, high-level professionals and captains of industry. From enquiry through departure, confidentiality is the architecture of everything they do. First names only. Discreet vehicles. Tight confidentiality agreements. Deleted communication records. And a rotating selection of private villas with no visible branding or other connection to Istana.
Receive Elite, Curated Care
Receive Elite, Curated Care
At Istana Bali, treating teams are individually tailored for each client from among best-in-class practitioners across healthcare, therapeutic and bodywork disciplines. Naturally they are skilled in the rapid, effective resolution of the client’s presenting issues. Istana also selects these personnel based on shared life experience, cultural fit, and the right personality to suit the client.
Experience a True Island Paradise
Experience a True Island Paradise
Istana Bali offers each client abundant opportunities to lose themselves in nature around the island. They can actively explore Bali’s biodiversity through sunrise treks up a volcano, forest hikes, diving among coral reefs, or river rafting. Gentler moments can unfold while strolling the beach, immersing under waterfalls, or cycling through villages and terraced rice fields.
Feel Like a Guest, Not a Patient
Feel Like a Guest, Not a Patient
At Istana Bali, each client has a dedicated concierge team always discreetly on hand. They are handpicked not only for their skills, but also their fluency in the world the client inhabits, including experience working alongside executive assistants, security teams and family offices. They provide not just expertise, but also compassion and human connection.

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Ian Ross-Smith

Ian Ross-Smith

Founder

Dr. Jeremy Alford

Dr. Jeremy Alford

Clinical Director

BA, MPhil, PhD Clinical Psychology

Chiara Fischer

Chiara Fischer

Director of Client Services

Gemma Lockett

Gemma Lockett

Head of Complementary Services

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Alcohol
Burnout
Cocaine
Depression
Executives
Concierge Treatment
Trauma
Luxury

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Executives
Young Adults
LGBTQ+
Men and Women
Midlife Adults
Pregnant Women
Professionals

Treatment Services

Concierge Treatment
Detox
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Residential
Retreat

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Experiential
Holistic
One-to-One

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acupuncture
Adventure Therapy
Animal Therapy
Aromatherapy
Art Therapy
Ayurveda
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Languages

English
French
Spanish

Conditions We Treat

ADHD, ADD
Anger
Anxiety
Bipolar
Burnout
Chronic Pain Management
Codependency
Depression
Eating Disorders

Substances We Treat

Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Chronic Relapse
Co-Occurring Disorders
Cocaine
Drug Addiction
Ecstasy
Heroin
Marijuana

Aftercare

Aftercare Recovery Coach
Family Follow-up Counseling
Aftercare Home Support
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Recovery Retreats
Return Visits
Follow-up Sessions (in-person)
Outpatient Treatment
Professional Re-entry Support
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Internet Access
Bathroom Essentials (towels, soap, shampoo)
Desk
Ultra Luxury
En Suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Laundry Service
Personal Butler
Personal Chef

Amenities

Beach Access
Pool
Access to Nature
Business Center, Computers
Fitness Center
Gardens
Gourmet Dining
Internet
Ocean View

Special Considerations

Kosher
Gender-specific groups
Halal
Religion-Based Track
Clients can bring their own pet(s)
Family Member Stays
Flexible technology policies
Executive Program
Other dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)

Activities

Beach Fitness
Beach Walks
Swimming
Farming, Gardening
Biking
Horseback Riding
Games
Martial Arts
Dance Classes

Off-Site Activities

Beach Fitness
Beach Walks
Waterfalls
Ziplining
Farming, Gardening
Hot Springs
Biking
Horseback Riding
Dance Classes

Off-Site Amenities

Beach Access
Airport Transfers
Basketball Court
Gardens
Library
Salon
Sauna
Walking Trails
Pool
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

Client privacy is Istana’s highest priority. They have no fixed address. Rather than operating from known premises, they secure a private villa exclusively for each client, with no signage, no branding and no connection to Istana visible to the outside world. There are no shared spaces, no other clients, no chance encounters. First names only throughout. All records deleted on departure. Every team member signs an NDA before arrival. There is nothing to trace, because there is nothing fixed to find.

Admission time is normally 7-10 days. However, in some circumstances, Istana can have a villa secured, a clinical team assembled and everything in place within 48 hours or less.

Every client programme is bespoke, therefore costs are determined by variables including: clinical composition of the treating team, duration, enhanced security, and upgraded accommodation requests. The quoted price will be all-inclusive with the exception of international travel, unplanned medical expenses, and high-value recreational activities such as yacht charter or helicopter hire. As a guide, services in Bali start at USD $45,000 per week.

There is no fixed typical day, yet most stays have a natural rhythm. Mornings begin with space, breakfast prepared by a personal chef, time by the pool, movement that feels restorative rather than prescribed. Clinical sessions, psychotherapy, psychiatry, complementary therapies are woven throughout the day at a pace the clinical team calibrates with the client. Professional commitments are accommodated. Evenings are open.

While Istana encourages the client to dedicate as much time and concentration as possible to their recovery, flexibility is a cornerstone of the programme. They understand the client may need to schedule teleconferences, attend to correspondence, or even leave the programme for short periods.