Nestled amidst the serene and verdant landscapes of Switzerland on the banks of the picturesque Lake Lucerne, the NEOVIVA boutique rehabilitation clinic offers one of the most idyllic settings in the world when it comes to making a solid start on the road to addiction recovery.
Founded by Oliver Neubert in 2022, NEOVIVA offers an innovative, holistic approach to treating addiction and mental health issues that has a proven track record for those seeking a balanced life free from substance dependency and other addictions – and its forward-thinking approach and unmatched approach to patient care and support has won it widespread recognition across the globe.
Places here have become highly sought-after amongst affluent individuals suffering from addiction, and it’s not without good reason. Here, we take a look at how this lavish clinic is doing things differently – and why its programmes have been shown to get patients results.
A visionary’s mission
Founder Neubert isn’t just a man who goes through the motions of helping people for the sake of making a living. Having dedicated his life to the cause, his understanding of the complexities of addiction and recovery is profound, and now, he wants to share all of his learnings with those who need it the most.
Neubert’s philosophy goes beyond the immediate cessation of substance use, gambling and other destructive compulsions which many rehabilitation clinics solely focus on – because, he says, recovery is more nuanced than that.
He said: “The primary concern in many rehabilitation clinics is helping patients to simply stop doing what it is they have been doing – whether that’s drugs, alcohol use, sex addiction or anything else they may be struggling with. But long-term recovery is more complicated than that, and beyond simply offering patients a quick fix, we must equip them with the tools they need to stay sober and away from damaging behaviours long after they leave – or to be able to get back on track should they relapse at any point, which is common.
“You might be able to effectively kick a habit within a week or two, and that’s great – but it’s crucial to dive deeper and get to the root of why someone uses in the first place.”
The root cause
Often, people can’t immediately identify what sparked their substance use to begin with, and it isn’t always as clear cut as having been a specific traumatic event. NEOVIVA’s approach acknowledges the multifaceted nature of addiction, with Neubert noting that while many people consume legal everyday substances like caffeine without suffering much in the way of consequences – bar perhaps a bit of insomnia if consumed too late in the day – but addiction to drugs or alcohol is not the same beast. Dependency on substances like these can be truly devastating, not just to the lives of those who use but to the lives of their families, too.
Recent years have given rise to the term ‘social alcoholic’ – where a person might believe that their consumption of alcohol is limited to social scenarios and therefore unproblematic, when in actual fact, the dependency is still there, only in a less obvious form.
According to Neubert, continued use despite negative consequences – be those problems at work, arguments with your spouse or difficulty in your other family relationships – means there is a problem to be addressed, regardless of how you might be able to frame it to the contrary.
Boutique care in a tranquil setting
Neubert believes that creating an environment that is conducive to healing is paramount, and NEOVIVA is a sanctuary that aims to support this not just in a physical but also a mental and emotional sense. Licensed by the Swiss Department of Health, the clinic’s serene lakeside location provides the setting that is needed to really focus on the process without any outside distractions, with the safety and professionalism of a premier medical facility to ensure that each patient’s stay goes as smoothly and successfully as possible.
Yes, it’s luxurious – and there’s a spa, too. But it’s not about that; stays here are all about recovery.
Renowned for its personalised approach, the clinic ensures that each client receives a tailored treatment plan that addresses their unique emotional, physical, and psychological challenges – because no two cases are the same. Everyone’s struggles are unique, and the root causes deeply personal, so it’s imperative that each case is approached in a bespoke manner and with an appreciation of their nuances.
Comprehensive and innovative treatments
On that note, the care offered by NEOVIVA care isn’t limited solely to the cessation and long-term support provided for those dealing with substance abuse, because many of the clinic’s clients require more comprehensive care. Conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, burnout, OCD, and ADHD all commonly co-occur alongside substance abuse, and it’s important that these are dealt with simultaneously to give clients the best chance of long-term recovery.
NEOVIVA’s multilingual team of experts utilises an array of advanced therapeutic approaches, including repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), body-centred activities, mindfulness training, and relapse prevention as part of individualised programmes that aim to provide sustainable recovery outcomes, helping clients to achieve lasting change.
Real-life recovery in a hotel setting
For its affluent clientele, NEOVIVA goes above and beyond offering the usual facilities you’d expect from a rehabilitation clinic, and its setting within a luxury hotel ensures that it meets the discerning demands of the elite guest.
But beyond simply offering the kind of opulent facilities that make them feel right at home, NEOVIVA is designed to mirror the everyday world to which clients will return once their stay is complete, providing an authentic setting that allows them to apply the skills and strategies they learn directly to real-world situations long before they leave.
This, Neubert says, is important, because providing opportunities to practice how they’ll handle such scenarios on the outside significantly increases the likelihood of lasting change.
It’s an innovative approach that sets NEOVIVA apart from other rehabilitation clinics, providing an environment that is both supportive and realistic – and by all accounts, it’s one that helps patients to achieve some rather impressive results.
Beyond the stay
Another factor that elevates NEOVIVA’s offerings above other rehabilitation facilities is a commitment to its clients that extends far beyond their stay at the clinic, ensuring that they continue to feel supported once they return home. Without this, the clinic doesn’t believe that recovery can be sustainable, and so it treats it as an integral part of its overall programme, as opposed to an afterthought.
Bespoke aftercare plans are built with each client’s lifestyle in mind, in a way that addresses any likely scenarios before they arise so that clients already know how to handle them ahead of time. The plans include a variety of supplementary options, from remote therapy sessions to on-site ‘refresher programmes,’ as well as a daily online Continuing Care group at no cost to former patients, which aims to address emerging challenges and keep them on track – or, should they ever happen to fall off, put them straight back on again.
The NEOVIVA philosophy
NEOVIVA’s philosophy of holistic and sustainable recovery is undoubtedly the reason for its immense success, and it’s one that has worked well for hundreds of clients since its inception. Recovery is not a quick fix, but a life-long journey, and with its serene setting, innovative treatments, and the unwavering support it offers on an ongoing basis, it’s more than a clinic – it is a place of hope, healing, and transformation.
