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Malibu, California, United States
ReWild Medicine Retreat
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About ReWild Medicine Retreat
ReWild Medicine is a legal, private pay retreat. They use ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to help clients heal from alcohol use disorder, major/persistent depression, and relationship struggles (using couples counseling). They incorporate the healing aspect of nature throughout treatment, with exclusive and private access to a 99-acre nature retreat in the Santa Monica Mountains. ReWild Medicine’s 8-week treatment plan includes a hybrid schedule of in-person and online care. All ketamine sessions take place on site under clinical and therapeutic supervision.
8-Week, 4-Level Program
ReWild Medicine welcomes 3-6 clients at a time into their 8-week program. The 4-level process includes:
•Intake and Evaluation (1): ReWild Medicine conducts online and in-person evaluations of clients’ physical and mental health to determine their treatment needs.
•Preparation Sessions (2): Here, clients join others in the program for 1-2 weeks of online preparation sessions. These help each client set their goals and treatment intentions.
•Ketamine-Assisted Sessions (3): ReWild Medicine provides 6 ketamine-assisted therapy sessions over 2 long weekends. A doctor and therapist oversee each session and remain on-site 24/7.
•Integration (4): Online counseling and activities help clients integrate new revelations and insights into their daily lives.
Legal And Clinically Supervised Ketamine Therapy
ReWild Medicine provides treatment with the ultimate goal of connecting clients back to their true selves, the earth, and nature. They use ketamine-assisted treatment with the guidance of experienced clinicians and therapists. Their staff have decades of experience in psychedelic care and are certified in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research. They use intramuscular injection to administer a safe dose of ketamine.
Admissions Criteria
Clients at ReWild Medicine must go through detox, if needed, before starting treatment. ReWild Medicine provides lodging, food, and monitoring during ketamine sessions. Other treatment takes place online. They currently welcome clients with diagnosed alcohol addiction, depression (major, persistent, and bipolar), and offer couples counseling for clients with relationship challenges.
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Hybrid Online/Onsite Program
ReWild Medicine provides in-person and online treatment. Online, clients engage with others in treatment as they set their goals and intentions for ketamine-assisted therapy. Clients come to ReWild Medicine’s serene facility for guided ketamine sessions over two 3-night weekends. Post-session counseling helps clients retain and apply what they learned as they leave the program.
Nature-Based Retreat
ReWild Medicine has easy access to Los Angeles, LAX and a private 99-acre nature retreat in the Santa Monica Mountains. At their unique location, clients can enjoy a nature-based experience with ecotherapy. Ketamine sessions take place under the stars. Clients experience ketamine in small groups, monitored by ReWild Medicine’s physician and therapist. Optional amenities at ReWild Medicine include yoga and massages.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
ReWild Medicine uses ketamine-assisted therapy to help clients heal from addiction and depression. They administer intravenous doses of ketamine in an outdoor setting. Clients listen to soothing music and have constant medical and therapeutic guidance during the session. ReWild Medicine allows a week between ketamine sessions so clients can discuss the experience and revelations with their therapist.
Licensed And Experienced Clinicians
ReWild Medicine’s team includes a board-certified Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine physician, licensed psychotherapist, and a neurosurgeon/neuroscientist. All received their CIIS Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapies and Research. They monitor each ketamine session and remain on-site 24/7 for additional safety and support.
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Men and Women
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Treatment Focus
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Care Options
Treatment
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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.
Retreat
These curated experiences promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, and provide a break from the busy pace of daily life.
Ketamine Therapy
Ketamine therapy uses ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, to provide rapid relief for severe depression, trauma symptoms, and other mental health conditions.
Approaches
Spiritual Emphasis
Spirituality connects patients to a higher power and helps strengthen their recovery, hope, and compliance with other treatment modalities.
Experiential
Expressive tools and therapies help patients process past situations, learn more about themselves, and find healing through action.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
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.
Recreation Therapy
In recreation therapy, recovery can be joyful. Patients practice social skills and work through emotional triggers by engaging in fun activities.
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Ketamine Therapy
Ketamine therapy uses ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, to provide rapid relief for severe depression, trauma symptoms, and other mental health conditions.
Conditions We Treat
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.
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Aftercare
Experience
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Couples program
Using gentle clinical care, therapists guide patients and their partner through guided sessions to address issues and work towards lasting solutions.
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Off-Site Activities
Off-Site Amenities
Professional Staff
Keith Heinzerling
MD
Karina Sergi
LMFT
Daniel F. Kelly
MD
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