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The Sanctuary World
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Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Private Pay
You pay directly for treatment out of pocket. This approach can offer enhanced privacy and flexibility, without involving insurance. Exact costs vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for specific details.
The Sanctuary World
The Sanctuary World
About The Sanctuary World
The Sanctuary World offers multiple luxurious, private therapeutic retreats for high-profile clients. They treat addiction and mental health conditions with a refined, individualized approach. The Sanctuary World delivers their signature treatment in solely a 1-1 setting with private facilities. Clients reside in a private 5-star home or on a yacht with expert care staff on site. The Sanctuary’s holistic approach combines complementary therapies with clinical medicine. They offer a full continuum of care with detox services, residential care, complex medical management, programs for eating disorders, and family and couples counseling.
Highly Individualized Care
The Sanctuary World offers medical care, psychotherapy, and complementary treatments like bodywork, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), brain mapping, and biofeedback therapies. Clients can also engage in meditation practices, yoga, acupuncture, massage therapy, and personal fitness training, with additional modalities available. These include reflexology, osteopathy, dentistry, kinesiology, and Pilates. The Sanctuary World strives to give clients a tailored experience, customizing each treatment step to meet their needs and bring whole-body wellness.
Secure One-on-One Treatment
The Sanctuary World treats a full spectrum of health conditions, including addiction, anxiety, depression, gambling addiction, sex addiction, crypto addiction, relationship difficulties, and gender identity struggles. Their medical care helps manage and treat co-occurring heart disease, chronic pain, diabetes, weight loss, and more.
Treatment is highly personalized with hand-crafted therapies and treatments tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Each client has their own personal support staff, with therapists, doctors, nurses, yoga teachers, acupuncturists, a chef, and a personal trainer to meet their needs. Aftercare efforts begin during residential treatment; meanwhile, The Sanctuary World connects with clients’ home providers to help ensure a seamless transition out of treatment at The Sanctuary World.
Recover in Ultimate Privacy And Luxury
The Sanctuary World carefully selects private properties worldwide, including Vancouver Island, Byron Bay, the United Kingdom, and luxurious yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas. The Sanctuary World tailors each treatment experience to the needs and expectations of VIP clientele, including complete anonymity and confidentiality. The Sanctuary World balances a structured treatment routine with ample free time and adventurous excursions, offering clients a blend of stability and variety throughout their recovery journey.
Highlights from the Center
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Concierge Approach
One Client at a Time
Perfect for UHNWI
Executive Treatment
Center Overview
Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Pricing and Program Length
Estimated Center Costs
The cost listed here (Private Pay Only: $67,000-$120,000/week), is an estimate of program cost. Center price can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.
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.
Meet your care team
Dr. Laurenne See
Director
D Clin Psych, B Psych Hons.
Dr. Dan Phyhtian
Clinical Director
FRACGP, MRCGP, MBChB, BSc Neuro
Dr. Vinay Garbharran
Director of Psychiatric Services
MBBCh, FRANZCP, Advance Cert Child & Adol Psych
Dr. Zoë Fletcher
Senior Medical Doctor
FRACGP, nMRCGP, MBBS, BSc (Hons), DRCOG, DFSRH
Nicholas Russi
International Clinical Program Consultant
Dr. Gerrit Prinsloo
Director of Medical Services
MD CCFP dPEC dABAM FASAM
Dr. Carlos Nuñez
Director of Psychiatric Services
MD, FRCPC, DABPN
Dr. Shahar Rabi
Clinical Director
PhD, MA, MEd, BA
Abelina Wolf
Senior Psychologist
M Psych, Grad Dip Psych, B Psych
Caroline Dwyer
Director of Nursing
B Nursing (RN), M.Health Sc. (Sexual Health), M. Nursing (Nurse Practitioner), M.Med - Hons (MFMH)
Dr. Randal Mason
Senior Medical Doctor
MD, CCFP, CCSAM
Dr. Monika Brandstaetter
Senior Clinical Psychologist
PhD, MA, RCC
Dr. Charlie Easmon
Director of Medical Services
MRCP, MBBS, MSc Public Health, DTM&H, D OccMed, DFPH
Levels of Care
Your Care Options
Specializations
Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
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.
Psychedelics
Hallucinogenic drugs—like LSD—cause euphoria and increased sensory experiences. When abused, they can lead to depression and psychosis.
Private Therapy
In countries with universal healthcare, people can still choose to get private therapy. This makes it easier to find treatment tailored to your needs.
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."
Ultra Luxury
Ultra-luxury rehab centers cater to high-net-worth individuals seeking the pinnacle of comfort and confidentiality during their recovery journey. Resembling five-star resorts, these centers are located in prime, serene locales and offer both lavish amenities like spa treatments and gourmet dining, and world-class therapeutic services.
Who We Treat
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.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
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.
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.
One-to-One
Patients work with their treatment team members on a 1-on-1 basis, keeping their journey and treatment fully private and personalized.
Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
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.
Cryotherapy
Stepping into a chamber of extreme cold floods the bloodstream with nutrients and endorphins, helping reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
Trauma-Specific Therapy
This form of talk therapy addresses any childhood trauma at the root of a patient's current diagnosis.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Localized magnetic pulses stimulate areas of the brain to increase brain activity and reduce abnormal functions.
Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
Adventure Therapy
This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
Aromatherapy
Inhaling or topically applying essential oils can help relieve stress, soothe pains, and relieve emotional distress.
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.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.
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.
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
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.
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.
Languages
Aftercare
Care Designed for Your Needs
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Clients can bring their own pet(s)
For greater comfort and healing, pet-friendly treatment centers welcome dogs and animal companions to stay with their owners while they attend treatment.
Pet Friendly
For greater comfort and healing, pet-friendly treatment centers welcome dogs and animal companions to stay with their owners while they attend treatment.
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.
Healthy Meals are provided
Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.
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
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