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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
NAWA Wellness
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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
Estimated Center Costs
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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.
Treatment Focus
This center treats primary substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.
Care Options
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.
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.
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.
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.
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
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.
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.
Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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.
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.
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.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Burnout
Burnout entails mental and physical exhaustion, and leads to a severe lack of fulfillment. This condition is often caused by overwork.
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.
Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
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.
Aftercare
Experience
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.
LGBTQ group
Group therapy unites LGBTQ+ patients in a safe and culturally competent setting, encouraging peer support under the expert leadership of a therapist.
Young Adults Program
Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Off-Site Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Off-Site Amenities
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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