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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
NAWA Wellness
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1-6 weeks
A luxury center treating addiction, mental health conditions, and trauma with customized treatment plans and mind-body-spirit care surrounded by nature.
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About NAWA Wellness
NAWA Wellness provides bespoke residential treatment for addiction, mental health conditions, chronic stress/burnout, and trauma. They additionally address grief, family breakdowns, and chronic illness. Initial assessments and consultations help their clinicians and support team craft customised care plans for each unique client. NAWA Wellness uses various evidence-based therapies, naturopathy, nutritional guidance, and lifestyle medicine to address conditions at their roots. They offer a short (up to 2 weeks) residential respite for NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) participants as well.
Experienced Clinical Staff Providing Comprehensive Care
NAWA Wellness’ team includes a psychiatrist and naturopath, lifestyle physician, psychotherapists, dietitians, and art therapists. Support staff leads equine psychotherapy, yoga and Qi Gong, on-site fitness, and hypnotherapy sessions. Individualized treatment plans blend evidence-based therapies and wellness services to offer comprehensive and restorative treatment. NAWA Wellness also focuses on 7 Dimensions of Wellness throughout treatment: physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental, and occupational.
Treating Addiction, Trauma, Mental Health and Dual Diagnoses
NAWA Wellness addresses alcohol addiction, gaming/internet addiction, gambling, cannabis addiction, and more. They treat primary or co-occurring mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. NAWA Wellness additionally addresses chronic stress, chronic illnesses, burnout, grief, family stressors, and more. Individual, group, and family therapy offer appropriate settings to heal and grow. Their evidence-based therapies include:
•Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
•Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
•Motivational interviewing techniques
•12-Step meetings
Luxurious and Restorative Environment
Clients at NAWA Wellness enjoy private bedrooms in a spacious hinterland facility. NAWA Wellness has a heated magnesium-infused pool, a sauna and ice bath, a tennis court, massage room, fitness area, and custom meal plans. After residential treatment, NAWA Wellness provides referrals to outpatient therapy and continued check-ins to keep alumni connected to support. Each client leaves with a developed relapse prevention strategy.
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Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma Recovery
NAWA Wellness addresses substance and behavioral addictions, including alcohol, gaming, and gambling. They treat mental health conditions and trauma as primary concerns or as a dual-diagnosis. NAWA Wellness additionally provides treatment for stress, grief, burnout, and chronic illness. Their multifaceted support offers a comprehensive recovery experience for the mind, body, and spirit.
Recover in Luxury
NAWA Wellness offers a myriad of luxury amenities and wellness services. Clients can enjoy private rooms and shared community spaces with views of surrounding bushland and gardens. Their amenities include a magnesium-infused pool for relaxation and recovery, a sauna and ice bath, a tennis court for fitness and camaraderie, and a gym. Clients can additionally enjoy professional massages and meal plans tailored to their unique nutritional needs.
A Restorative Treatment Destination
Located in the hinterlands of South Queensland, NAWA Wellness provides a sanctuary for rest and recovery. Their unique natural setting, sunlit rooms, and thoughtfully curated spaces help clients relax and connect with healing. Clients will enjoy access to nature, including a nearby national park, and tranquil views of trees and lush greenery.
The NAWA Journey
NAWA Wellness’ treatment journey includes Before, During, and After phases. In Before, clients receive assessments, evaluations, and a pre-arrival consultation to understand individual needs and treatment goals. Clients receive comprehensive residential treatment and wellness services in During. Their After phase includes a plan for ongoing contact and support after residential treatment. NAWA Wellness can make referrals to outpatient therapy and offers ongoing support virtually or in person.
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Center Overview
Founded
2023
Occupancy
2-5
Languages
English
Price & Length
per day
$2,150 AUD
Who We Treat
Men
Women
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.
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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.
Mild Disabilities
Adults with mild physical or intellectual disabilities receive treatment catered to their specific needs in a safe and clinically supportive environment.
Professionals
Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.
Neurodivergent
UHNW Clients & Families
Address
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Treatment Focus: Substance Use and Co-Occurring Mental Health
Care Options
Everyone’s recovery journey is unique. Whether it looks like residential rehab for 30 days, an outpatient program, or virtual therapy, you can find a level of care that fits your needs.
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
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Residential Rehab
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential substance use treatment is typically 30 days. Length can range from 14 to 90 days.
Rehabs in AustraliaSober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Sober living homes in AustraliaOutpatient
Not Offered at This Center
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Outpatient treatment in AustraliaVirtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Online treatment centersCo-Occurring Mental Health
Treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, which affect the majority of individuals diagnosed, integrates care for mental health conditions with primary substance use. Personalized care plans are crafted to effectively address each condition simultaneously, optimizing the healing process.
Dual diagnosis treatment centers in Australia
Treatment
Specializations
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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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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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.
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Professionals
Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.
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Luxury
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
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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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Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
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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.
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.
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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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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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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Weight Loss
Programming designed to promote sustainable health and wellness through personalized nutrition and fitness plans.
Equine Therapy
Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Horticultural Therapy
Gardening can be both meditative and inspiring. This therapy encourages social, emotional, and physical recovery.
Interpersonal Therapy
This brief and structured therapy addresses present relationships and improves overall communication at work, home, and other social settings.
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy relieves physical and emotional tension, reduces pain, promotes relaxation, and improves emotion regulation.
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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
Based on the idea that motivation to change comes from within, providers use a conversational framework to discover personalized methods for change.
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.
Physiotherapy
Also called physical therapy, this approach includes exercise and various medical treatments for injury, pain, and disease.
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Psychoeducation
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.
Recreation Therapy
In recreation therapy, recovery can be joyful. Patients practice social skills and work through emotional triggers by engaging in fun activities.
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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.
Sound Therapy
Sound therapy incorporates music, sound waves, and vibrations to promote emotional and spiritual healing.
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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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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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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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.
Perinatal Mental Health
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.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
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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Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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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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Chronic Pain Management
Long-term physical pain can have an affect on mental health. Without support, it can also impact your daily life and even lead to addiction.
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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
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.
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.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
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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Suicidality
With suicidality, a person fantasizes about suicide, or makes a plan to carry it out. This is a serious mental health symptom.
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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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Substances We Treat
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.
Marijuana
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.
Nicotine
Aftercare
Outpatient Treatment
Return Visits
Family Follow-up Counseling
Aftercare Home Support
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Return Visits (alumni pays room & board fee)
Experience
Personal Amenities
Access to Nature
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Bathroom Essentials (towels, soap, shampoo)
Coffee Maker and Tea
Desk
En Suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Housekeeping
Internet Access
Kitchenette (sink, microwave, mini fridge)
Laundry Service
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Space (connected to room)
Personal Chef
Private Rooms
Shared Bathroom
Snacks
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Walk-in Closet
Welcome Package
Luxury
Amenities
Pool
Access to Nature
Fitness Center
Gardens
Internet
Internet Access
Library
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Lounge
Recreation Room
Sauna
Spa
Tennis Court
Theater
Walking Trails
Luxury
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.
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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.
LGBTQ group
Group therapy unites LGBTQ+ patients in a safe and culturally competent setting, encouraging peer support under the expert leadership of a therapist.
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Other dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)
Smoke-free Campus
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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Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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AA/NA Meetings
Cooking Classes
Farming, Gardening
Alternative Meetings
Games
Massage
Physical Fitness
Swimming
Tennis
Water Activities
Off-Site Activities
Museums
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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AA/NA Meetings
Adventure Outings
Beach Fitness
Beach Walks
Biking
Cooking Classes
Dance Classes
Farming, Gardening
Fishing
Alternative Meetings
Golf
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Massage
Physical Fitness
Sightseeing
Swimming
Water Activities
Waterfalls
Off-Site Amenities
Beach Access
Airport Transfers
Gardens
Library
Walking Trails
Theater
Fitness Center
Pool
Professional Staff
Dr. Su Kalava
Consultant Psychiatrist | Medical Director
FRANZCP (Cert Addiction Psych), AFRACMA, MBBS
Dr. Shashi Kalava
Lifestyle Physician | CEO
FACEM, Lifestyle Physician, MBBS, Grad Cert IT, MAICD
Eloisa Cullington
Psychotherapist
Registered Clinical Counsellor (PACFA), BSc(Hons) | GradDipCouns
Georgina Moore (aka Georgee)
Psychotherapist
PACFA, AHPRA
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