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The Sanctuary Vancouver Island
The Sanctuary Vancouver Island
About The Sanctuary Vancouver Island
Off the southwestern mainland of British Columbia, The Sanctuary Vancouver Island offers an individually tailored treatment experience for VIP clientele seeking exceptional privacy and care. They elevate client well-being through secure, high-quality luxury healthcare delivered by an expert medical and therapeutic team. They provide complex medical care, immersive therapeutic retreats, and rehabilitation programs addressing addictions, mental health challenges, complex medical needs, and whole-person rejuvenation.
Receive a Unique, Holistic Program
To induce deep and long-lasting healing, all elements of the client’s program are individually tailored and conducted on a one-to-one basis. Each client is assigned their own multidisciplinary team coordinated by expert clinical consultants. Combining the best of allopathic and complementary medical traditions, the team delivers a customized blend of intensive psychotherapy, bodywork, fitness, acupuncture, creative therapies, relaxation, meditation practices and nutrition to treat and heal the whole being.
Live in Extreme Comfort with Utmost Discretion
Each client is housed in their own luxury private residence. The Sanctuary has a range of properties at their disposal: comfortable waterfront, luxury modern, homestead style and everything in between. Unless the client has arranged for a family member or significant other to accompany them in their program, the residence remains entirely their own (with the company of personal support staff). Clientele can request additional security measures as required.
Return Home with a Sustainable Plan
The Sanctuary designs aftercare programs that instill the skills and confidence needed to continue advancing in recovery. Clients can choose to complete aftercare in their country/state of origin or in a supported environment on Vancouver Island. Aftercare plans often include referrals to local practitioners, regular calls with Sanctuary therapists, inspiration from recovery coaches, and arrangements for an aftercare support person to accompany the client home upon program completion.
Center Overview
Pricing and Program Length
Luxury rehab centers offer a unique blend of luxurious amenities and high-quality treatment. From private suites to gourmet dining, personal trainers to spa treatments, these facilities provide a high level of comfort and discretion.
Top 50 Rehabs in the World
Meet Your Care Team

Nicholas Russi
International Clinical Program Consultant

Dr. Shahar Rabi
Clinical Director
PhD, MA, MEd, BA

Nikita Paddock
Director of Nursing
RN, BScN Hons

Dr. Randal Mason
Senior Medical Doctor
MD, CCFP, CCSAM

Dr. Monika Brandstaetter
Senior Clinical Psychologist
PhD, MA, RCC

Kymberly Nicholson
Director of Physical Therapies
RN, Fitness Coach & Personal Trainer

Dr. Nick Withers
Emergency Medicine Physician
CD, MD, CCFP(EM), FCFP

Marnie Delanghe
Director of Creative Therapies
BSW

Landon Crawford
Director of Culinary Services

Cindy Brown
Director of Esthetics & Spa Treatments
Esthetician/Spa Therapist

Michele Davis
Director of Concierge Services

Dominique Skogstad
Director of Housekeeping

Sarah Montes
Case Manager
BScN, MACP, CCC, RCC

Dominique Vincenz
Case Manager

Carla Beer-Carpenter
Dietitian
Bachelor of Clinical Nutrition

Dr. Allen Berger
Gestalt Psychologist
Ph.D

Mary Elizabeth Holmes
Clinical Hypnotherapist and Life Coach

Dr. Bryan Friedmann
Optometrist
BSc, OD

Dr. Megan Yim
Chiropractor
BA Sc. (Psych), MSc, DC

Matt Heidema
Physiotherapist
DPT

Janine Drummond
Physiotherapist
MPT, MA, BA

Laura Stewart
Physiotherapist
MScPT

Keegan Hucul
Personal Trainer
NASM Certified Master Trainer

Brandon Sherbrook
Personal Trainer

Jean-Fancois Guenette
Personal Chef
Culinary Arts Hons

Joelle Gaudet
Personal Chef

Meesh Coles
Chef and Nutritionist

Kirsten Trant
Massage Therapist
Diploma of Massage Therapy

Jessica Jarabek
Massage Therapist
RMT (Canada), LMT (United States)

Sarah Holmes de Castro
Therapeutic Yoga Instructor
M.A., TCTSY-F, C-IAYT

Dr Tanis Farish
Exercise Physiologist YOGA
PhD, RYT, CSEP-CEP®

Liz Hargreaves
Somatic Movement Therapist

Sydney Smith
Consultant Clinical Psychologist – Gaming and Gambling Addictions
BSc (Clin Psy), MSc, LPC, LADC, ICGC-II

Jayn Steele
Food Addiction Recovery Coach
BA (IDST), FAC, HMA

Ali Kay
Reflexology Therapist

Lista Spensley-Tagornak
Counselling Art Therapist
MCP:AT

Supriya Crocker
Neurologic Music Therapist
B.Sc.(Psych) & Bachelor of Music Therapy

Maria Koropecky
Creative Writing Coach
BA English Literature Hons, Certifications in Life Coaching & Mentoring

Adam Schellenberg
Videography & Film Production Instructor
Master of Science (Media Management), BA Communications & Media

Naomi Maya
Photography Instructor

Lesley Friedmann
Art Recreation – Painting Instructor
BA, MA

Daniel Seguin
Dance Instructor

Kaitlin McManus
Environmental Arts Therapist & Meditation
Environmental Arts Therapist & Meditation

Toni Chalk
Rainforest Tour Guide

Marianne Fish
Nature and Hiking guide

Neil Scantlebury
Tennis Coach

David B. Green
Executive Director & Co-Founder Vice Chairman - The Sanctuary World

Dr. Rob Walsh
CEO - The Sanctuary World
FACRRM, MBBS Hons (USyd), MA, BA Hons




