Paracelsus Recovery is a private residential rehabilitation centre based in Zürich, Switzerland. Established in 2012, the clinic provides highly individualised residential care for drug addiction, alcohol use, prescription drug dependency, and behavioural addictions. Treatment is delivered in a discreet setting supported by a Nobel Prize–winning medical advisory board.
Treatment Approach
Paracelsus Recovery operates a residential rehab programme with medical detox available onsite. Length of stay is flexible, typically extending beyond 30 days, allowing treatment plans to adapt to clinical complexity, mental health needs, and personal circumstances throughout care.
The treatment philosophy combines advanced medical practice with holistic approaches to wellbeing. Care is structured around the full interaction between physical health, psychological stability, and emotional balance. Treatment planning is bespoke rather than standardised, with clinical methods selected and adjusted as treatment progresses under continuous medical oversight.
Therapy and Clinical Support
Therapeutic care includes a wide range of psychotherapeutic and complementary interventions delivered through individual and structured formats. Psychotherapy is supported by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and trauma-focused therapies, allowing treatment of both addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Holistic therapies may include yoga, massage therapy, equine and dog-assisted therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and Intermittent Hypoxia Hyperoxia Therapy (IHHT). Psychiatric support is available for conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, cyclothymia, stress-related disorders, burnout, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, phobias, and personality disorders. Care is coordinated to address mental health alongside dependency-related concerns.
Programmes and Services
Paracelsus Recovery offers a range of residential services, including:
- Residential Rehab Treatment Programme
- Executive Detox Programme
- Comprehensive Health Assessment
- World-Class Health Check-Up Programme
- Aftercare Services
Each programme is delivered within the residential setting, allowing consistent clinical oversight across assessment, treatment, and post-treatment planning.
Accommodation and Environment
Clients reside in private penthouse apartments located on the shores of Lake Zurich. Each residence measures approximately 250 square metres and is fully furnished, offering a master bedroom, en-suite bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, and dedicated spaces for therapy, treatment, and relaxation.
The environment is designed to support privacy, comfort, and focus throughout treatment. High-end interiors, lake views, and calm surroundings form part of the daily routine, alongside personalised services that support structured therapeutic engagement.
Aftercare and Ongoing Support
After residential treatment, Paracelsus Recovery provides an individually tailored aftercare programme. This may include a live-in therapist accompanying the client home for an extended period, alongside ongoing online sessions with the lead psychiatrist.
Aftercare can also involve continued management of nutritional and supplementation plans, follow-up laboratory testing coordinated locally or through return visits, and scheduled check-ins to review progress. Support is delivered through hybrid formats and coordinated with external professionals where appropriate, allowing continuity of care beyond the residential phase.