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Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
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
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
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 Oceanic
The Sanctuary Oceanic
About The Sanctuary Oceanic
The Sanctuary Oceanic provides ultra-private, 1-to-1 treatment for addiction and mental health concerns aboard exclusive private yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. The Sanctuary Oceanic offers a unique, individually tailored treatment experience designed to meet the expectations of VIP clientele, with medical care, therapeutic retreats, and rehabilitation programs supported by customised travel itineraries. Their aim is to bring each person to optimal health and happiness through exceptional healthcare in absolute oceanic luxury.
Find Whole-Person Care on the Sea
The Sanctuary Oceanic combines medical care, psychotherapy, and complementary therapies to support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Patients can access yoga, meditation, massage therapy, acupuncture, bodywork, breath work, somatic-based practices, and personalized fitness training. Providers shape each treatment plan around individual needs and goals, reinforcing an approach that nurtures balance and deep restoration while patients journey by sea.
Restore Well-Being Through an Ocean Journey
Life aboard the yacht is part of the therapeutic process. Continuous movement across the water, peaceful ocean views, and curated travel experiences create a calming backdrop for reflection and healing. Patients enjoy private suites, dedicated wellness spaces, gourmet meals prepared by an onboard chef, and ample opportunities for rest, rejuvenation, and connection with the natural environment throughout their voyage.
Receive Seamless Support Beyond the Yacht
The Sanctuary Oceanic’s 1-to-1 staffing model ensures ongoing attention from therapists, physicians, nurses, wellness practitioners, and private chefs. Planning for long-term success begins during treatment, with the team helping patients prepare for continued care. The Sanctuary Oceanic collaborates with home providers to support a smooth transition and designs individualized follow-up plans that reflect personal goals, routines, and the progress made during the ocean-based retreat.
Highlights from the Center
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Concierge Approach
One Client at a Time
Perfect for UHNWI
Executive Treatment
Center Overview
Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Pricing and Program Length
Estimated Center Costs
The cost listed here (Starting from $999,000 for a 10-14 day voyage), 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.
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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
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.
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."
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.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.
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.
Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
Couples Counseling
Partners work to improve their communication patterns, using advice from their therapist to better their relationship and make healthy changes.
Languages
Conditions We Treat
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.
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.
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.
Gambling
Excessive, repetitive gambling causes financial and interpersonal problems. This addiction can interfere with work, friendships, and familial relationships.
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.
Aftercare
Care Designed for Your Needs
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Healthy Meals are provided
Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.
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.
Activities
Off-Site Activities
Off-Site Amenities
What people are saying
Treatment
5.0
Accommodations
5.0
Food & Nutrition
5.0
Value
5.0
Aliza Vayngurt
Reviewed 05/17/23
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