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Sri Lanka, Asia
The Sapphire Sri Lanka
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$12,000 to 18,000 USD/month
$12,000 to 18,000 USD/month
28 days - 3 months
Specialised lifestyle reset programmes in the beautiful hills of Sri Lanka with unique care plans treating addiction, anxiety, depression, burnout and trauma.
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Bespoke With Exclusive Staff
On-site Spa
Licensed for Both Addiction & Mental Health
Utmost Confidentiality
About The Sapphire Sri Lanka
Nestled in Pasyala within Sri Lanka's Western province, The Sapphire stands as a testament to history, originating in the 1930s and now reborn as a premier "Lifestyle Reset" facility. Dedicated to healing and rejuvenation, this centre provides bespoke programs meticulously crafted for individual guests, addressing anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and addiction. Prioritizing personalized care, The Sapphire Sri Lanka restricts its visitor count, ensuring focused attention and support for each guest. Their mission is to facilitate recovery and fortify resilience, equipping guests with tools to navigate life's hurdles with renewed strength. With a limited number of guests, The Sapphire Sri Lanka provides an intimate and personalised approach delivered to the highest international standards.
Highly Personalized Care for Mental Health, Burnout, and Addiction
At The Sapphire Sri Lanka, treatment is carefully tailored to each individual, delivered by a dedicated care team proficient in a wide variety of different therapies. For those dealing with addiction, personalized counselling is supplemented with a choice between 12-step and non-12-step approaches. Furthermore, guests have the opportunity to engage in nearby activities, enriching their self-care strategies and overall experience. The Sapphire Sri Lanka treats substance and alcohol use, behavioural addictions (gambling, gaming, pornography, sex, shopping), and mental health conditions like burnout, trauma, dual diagnoses, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Experienced therapists use therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), gentle exposure therapy for trauma and anxiety, and mindfulness-based techniques for stress reduction and burnout. The Sapphire Sri Lanka provides medication-assisted treatment as needed for withdrawal symptoms and mental health conditions.
Comprehensive Treatment Priced Affordably
Clients at The Sapphire Sri Lanka receive weekly consultations with their psychiatrist, two 1:1 sessions weekly with a clinical psychologist and counsellor, optional daily group therapy and educational lectures, two 1-hour weekly massages, daily gourmet meals and physical activities, and a weekly outing focused on either luxury experiences at a spa or adventure activities. The Sapphire Sri Lanka also provides airport transfers and space for helicopters to land. Family members and loved ones can participate in virtual family therapy as desired. Pricing for their comprehensive, luxury treatment begins at $15,000 USD for a 28-day program.
Luxury Amenities and Bespoke Services in Tropical Sri Lanka
Nestled amidst 7 acres of meticulously landscaped tropical gardens, The Sapphire Sri Lanka offers a haven of serenity and rejuvenation. Their intimate setting offers just 8 exclusive suites for privacy and personalised care. A 60-foot swimming pool and private cabanas beckon relaxation, while the Lookout Shala provides a serene setting for meditation and yoga, accompanied by breathtaking views. The spa and treatment rooms cater to rejuvenation and healing, offering indulgent massages and beauty treatments. The well-equipped gym is tailored to suit different fitness needs and is complemented by personalised training regimens. Chefs create 3 gourmet meals daily, accommodating religious and dietary needs. Weekly outings allow clients to delve into rich history at ancient sites, encounter diverse wildlife, enjoy local cuisine, embark on adventures, and embrace the spiritual essence of Sri Lanka. After a comprehensive 28+-day stay, clients engage in continued therapy and receive connections to local resources to support their ongoing recovery.
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Recover Near Golden Sri Lanka Beaches
The Sapphire Sri Lanka offers a highly unique and affordable luxury treatment experience. Their location connects clients to tropical amenities like pristine beaches, adventure outings, and warm weather year-round. The Sapphire Sri Lanka provides luxury amenities, including spacious private bedrooms, a large outdoor pool, spa services, personal training, and walking/cycling trails on their private 7-acre property.
Private and Exclusive Rehabilitation
The Sapphire Sri Lanka offers confidential treatment for a peaceful recovery experience, with experienced mental health and addiction professionals working closely with each client to address and treat the root cause of addiction. They treat both substance and behavioural addictions, including gambling, gaming, pornography, sex, and shopping addiction. Being surrounded by jungle and nature, their property provides a private space of solace and recovery.
Personalized Treatment Tailored to Individual Needs
The Sapphire Sri Lanka recognizes the importance of a personalised approach to recovery and customises each aspect of treatment to individual needs. Clients receive intensive therapeutic care to tailor treatment to their recovery requirements, with twice-weekly 1:1 therapy with a psychologist and counsellor. The Sapphire Sri Lanka provides weekly psychiatric consults, as well.
Treating Dual Diagnoses and Burnout
The Sapphire Sri Lanka treats addiction, mental health conditions, and burnout as primary or co-occurring conditions (dual diagnoses). Their treatment focuses on holistic healing to effectively address multiple conditions simultaneously. Therapists use focused therapies for conditions like anxiety, trauma, depression, and burnout. Mindfulness, stress management techniques, and CBT form the base of their burnout treatment, along with luxurious amenities to complement healing.
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Center Overview
Founded
2023
Occupancy
6-15
Languages
English
Price & Length
$12,000 - $18,000 USD | 4 weeks
Extended options available
Who We Treat
Men
Women
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.
Professionals
Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.
Address
12/1/1 Nugadolawatte, Paşyala, Sri Lanka
Treatment Focus: Substance Use and Mental Health
What does this mean?
What does this mean?
Treatment
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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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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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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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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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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Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Professionals
Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.
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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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Treatment Services
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
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Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
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Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
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Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
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Retreat
These curated experiences promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, and provide a break from the busy pace of daily life.
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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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Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
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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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Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
Inhaling or topically applying essential oils can help relieve stress, soothe pains, and relieve emotional distress.
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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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Ayurveda
One of the oldest medicine systems, Ayurveda is based on the idea that wellness lies in the mind-body-spirit balance and can be achieved through natural interventions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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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Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
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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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Hypnotherapy
A hypnotherapist guides patients through a trance-like state. This helps them identify and process subconscious emotions and regain inner control.
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Massage Therapy
Massage therapy relieves physical and emotional tension, reduces pain, promotes relaxation, and improves emotion regulation.
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Medication-Assisted Treatment
Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.
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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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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.
Psychoeducation
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.
Relapse Prevention Counseling
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
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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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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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
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.
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.
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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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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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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.
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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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
Drug Screening
Support Meetings
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Recovery Retreats
Fitness Sessions
Return Visits
Ability to Call a Counselor
Return Visits (alumni pays room & board fee)
Aftercare Group Therapy
Experience
Personal Amenities
Personal Fitness Trainer
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Bathroom Essentials (towels, soap, shampoo)
Coffee Maker and Tea
Desk
En Suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Housekeeping
Internet Access
Iron
Laundry Service
Personal Life Coach
Outdoor Space (connected to room)
Personal Butler
Personal Chef
Personal Concierge
Private Rooms
Snacks
Thermostat (client can adjust temperature within room)
TV
Amenities
Beach Access
Pool
Access to Nature
Bowling Alley
Fitness Center
Gardens
Gourmet Dining
Internet Access
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Lounge
Recreation Room
Salon
Spa
Tennis Court
Walking Trails
Luxury
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.
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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Family Member Stays
Treatment providers welcome family members to stay on-site to better the experience and success of patients and their families as a whole.
Halal
Other dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)
Wheelchair Accessible
You have center pets
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Biking
Cooking Classes
Farming, Gardening
Games
Hiking
Massage
Movies
Physical Fitness
Swimming
Water Activities
Acupuncture
Off-Site Activities
Beach Walks
Beach Fitness
Swimming
Water Activities
Waterfalls
Sightseeing
Golf
Off-Site Amenities
Beach Access
Pool
Airport Transfers
Gardens
Salon
Sauna
Spa
Walking Trails
Bowling Alley
Fitness Center
Tennis Court
Professional Staff
David Swannell
Chairman
MA Mathematics (Oxford), PDip Development Economics (Cambridge)
Professor Shehan Williams
Advisory Psychiatrist Consultant
MBBS (Jaffna), FRCPsych (UK)
Dr Roshan Fernando
Consultant Psychiatrist
MBBS, MD Psychiatry
Afra Jameel
Clinical Psychologist
MPhil in Clinical Psychology
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Testimonial
The food, accommodation, and atmosphere were comparable to a European five-star wellness facility, yet with the warmth, culture, and comfort of a small luxury Asian resort. I particularly appreciated the camaraderie with and support of the small group of my fellow guests, a dynamic that would not come easily in more typical, larger clinics. I actually felt part of a family.
John
5.0Average of 1 review(s)
Accommodations
Food & Nutrition
Treatment
Value
Fran
Alcohol
Co-Occurring Disorders
Trauma
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