Holistic Recovery Programs
Holistic drug and alcohol rehab programs offer extremely effective therapy that is designed to increase recovery rates by providing whole system healing, mind, body, and spirit, for total wellness & lasting recovery. At St. John’s Recovery Place, our holistic rehab center focuses treatment for your drug or alcohol addiction on healing the WHOLE you. Every facet of therapy and guidance is centered around healing the psychological, physical, spiritual, and emotional elements of your life when you attend our holistic rehab. Florida addiction recovery programs, including the holistic therapy provided at SJRP, offer many evidence-based treatment options available to help you, or your loved one, overcome addiction. We look forward to helping you heal.
Holistic rehab centers like St. John’s Recovery Place holistic alcohol rehab, in Florida, deliver a multifaceted approach to recovery and healing with a focus on integrating spiritual healing with physical and mental healing. No two holistic recovery programs are the same at our holistic addiction and recovery center as we do not believe in a one-size-fits-all, cookie-cutter, approach to treating addiction to drugs or alcohol. Recognizing that all clients come from very unique backgrounds, with varying circumstances that led to substance abuse and which continue to contribute to addiction, we treat the disease, not only the underlying symptoms at our holistic drug rehab. Florida is a wonderful place for healing, and St. John’s Recovery Place is one of the most inviting holistic rehab centers the east coast has to offer. But don’t take our word for it, see for yourself.
What is Holistic Rehab?
The concept behind holistic rehab, which has many of the same healing methods as physical and medically assisted rehab, is to get the client to realize their full potential and talents, outside of their past addiction., and to overcome the physical, mental, and spiritual roadblocks that impede addiction recovery.
At our holistic rehab center clients embark on a healing journey that includes several different opportunities to heal the mind, body, and spirit. Whether it’s time spent in our neurointegration program where the brain is “rewired” for healing, or you’re with our massage therapist to relieve stress and deep tissue related pain, a mix of traditional therapies as well as complementary holistic therapies consistently deliver total body and mind wellness while you’re working our holistic recovery program.
You’ll experience a diverse set of holistic healing modalities at our center. Holistic drug and alcohol rehab works to build on philosophical and existential theories for life and healing, including a focus on:
- The quality of life theory
- The theory of personal character
- The theory of life missions or purpose
- The talent theory
Various other holistic process theories that put the focus of recovery into rehabilitating the character of a person, and their power for change and character growth as an individual are also wrapped into holistic healing. At St. John’s Recovery Place drug and alcohol detox, we provide the following holistic therapy opportunities and complementary treatments:
- Art Therapy
- Equine Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Nutritional Therapy
- Recreational Therapy
- Adventure Therapy
- Massage Therapy
- Neurointegration Therapy
- Yoga & Exercise
- Guided Meditation
- Spiritual Therapy
- Animal Assisted Therapy
Our Holistic rehab is dedicated to healing the entire person spiritually, mentally, physically. The main goal is to achieve optimal health and wellness in all aspects of yourself in holistic rehabilitation. Florida Holistic therapy, and holistic rehab centers like SJRP, work in conjunction with traditional theory methods and treatment modalities, and are not meant to be used alone with the exception of some forms of recovery. Individual holistic rehab methods can be found and participated in outside of treatment if you wish to continue such treatment protocols when you finish your rehab program. Talk with your case manager at SJRP to learn more about extending your holistic recovery programs to your outpatient program for continued total mind and body healing.
Are Holistic Drug Detox Centers the Same?
You might be wondering if holistic drug detox centers represent the same form of mind, body, soul recovery as is mentioned when discussing holistic drug rehab. Florida holistic rehabilitation programs that provide both inpatient detox and residential treatment for substance use disorder or addiction generally function similarly in scope whether they are providing detoxification and stabilization services, or just therapeutic treatment services that are representative of those necessary for rehabilitation. Essentially, both holistic treatment programs, holistic drug detox centers and holistic rehab centers, are the same.
At St. John’s recovery Place, holistic recovery is represented in our treatment protocols and actions both with our alcohol and drug detox services as well as with our residential rehabilitation services. When you begin to receive treatment you will quickly notice that the entire scope of focus is on holistic rehabilitation. Florida is a pristine location for holistic treatment, both for detox and for ongoing rehabilitation. When you attend our program you will embark on a healing journey where your mind, body, and soul can be refreshed and rejuvenated, cleansed from addiction and the underlying struggles that make recovery so difficult to achieve.
It is important that St. John’s Recovery Place is not mistaken for providing the same form of care that is often provided by other holistic drug detox centers. We often see clients that come to us with a sour taste or poor representation of holistic recovery. They’ve been to other holistic drug detox centers or they’ve bounced around through various holistic rehab centers along the east coast and they know what they do NOT want to be a part of in recovery. They know firsthand what it’s like to be treated poorly. Left to suffer. Told to “deal” with withdrawal symptoms, with very little if any real relief or comfort medications provided. This is NOT what we consider a “holistic” drug detox, and we hope that you’ll give St. John’s Recovery Place a chance to prove to you that recovery CAN happen without unnecessary pain and suffering.
St. John’s Recovery Place is a holistic rehab center that also provides a wide range of detoxification services aimed at helping clients achieve optimal balance and strength during detox so that they can succeed in recovery. If you’re worried about the next steps, or unsure whether holistic detox is right for you, please call our admissions team at 833-397-3422 to discuss your treatment options. If you learn only one thing in recovery, it should be that St. John’s Recovery Place is NOTHING like those other holistic drug detox centers that you’ve heard about and you will NOT have to suffer under our care!
Types of Holistic Therapy for Addiction Recovery
A holistic approach to therapy is not considered a mainstream form of medicinal treatment. Instead, holistic healing therapies are referred to as complementary, integrative, or alternative medicines. Many Americans make use of holistic therapy, in conjunction with traditional medicine, in order to achieve and maintain better overall health. Try discussing various holistic therapy techniques that are of interest to you with a doctor or healthcare provider before engaging in any complementary services. This way you can make sure participation in a complementary treatment will not aggravate your condition or make treatment unnecessarily difficult for you. Generally, holistic therapy is a great addition to a treatment program, and comes with many different forms of treatment to try out, including (but not limited to):
- Yoga
- Acupuncture
- Reiki
- Aromatherapy
- Naturopathy
- Homeopathy
- Herbal medicine
- Mindful meditation
- Massage
Massage Therapy
Holistic massage therapy is a type of massage therapy used to help manage a health condition, and enhance wellness. Typically, massage therapy is used to relieve bodily pain in a patient, due to disease or injury, by manipulating the muscle and soft tissues to release tension and increase mobility. Yet, since massage has been practiced for hundreds of years all around the world, there tend to be different techniques and types that allow for different focuses and health benefits.
Holistic massage therapy focuses on bringing both physical and mental relief to a patient. Holistic massage benefits may include:
- Pain relief
- Increase in mobility
- Relaxation
- Mental relief
- Increase in energy
St. John’s Recovery Place (SJRP), a holistic treatment center in Florida, offers holistic massage therapy to help you feel better in mind, body, and spirit. Our holistic massage therapy program is made to help you feel more balanced and less stressed as a whole.
Nutritional Therapy
Medical nutritional therapy, or nutritional therapy, represents another form of care at our holistic treatment center. Florida clients receive medical nutritional therapy as a complementary treatment that is completely based on your nutrition, what you eat, and what your personal goals are. By paying close attention to what you eat, checking on your nutrition status outside of treatment, and making sure you get the right types of food to promote overall health and wellness, participation in the medical nutritional therapy program provided at SJRP can help you to achieve advancements in your physical health, energy levels, and overall mood. Medical nutritional therapy typically follows these guidelines:
- Avoid processed foods and anti-nutrients
- Eat only whole foods
- Raw vegetables
- Raw fruits
- Beans
- Legumes
- Unprocessed foods
- Raw seeds
- Raw nuts
- Whole grains
- Free-range animal byproducts
- Grass-fed animal byproducts
- Organic animal products
- Wild-caught fish
- Eat a variety of whole foods, without as much attention given to calorie intake
- Make dietary changes as need be, to help achieve the overall health goals and needs of the individual
Typically, medical nutritional therapies are used to help treat people with diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, or who are severely overweight and trying to become healthier. Nutrition based therapy for drug addiction recovery at St. John’s Recovery Place helps clients to build a healthier lifestyle by providing them with the tools they need to stay busy, maintain abstinence, and live a healthier life.
Nutrition based therapy for drug addiction recovery may also be necessary to help those in recovery to rebuild their bodies after suffering malnutrition, as a result of severe drug or alcohol abuse, and poor eating habits. Poor nutrition severely impacts both the way the body operates, and the way the mind operates. To leave a malnutrition standard unaddressed can result in serious mental and physical issues. At SJRP we believe that nutrition should be addressed upon intake. And healthy, hearty meals are provided to clients as soon as they enter our holistic rehab center.
Guided Meditation & Breathwork
Another complementary therapy provided at St. John’s Recovery Place is holistic healing meditation. Meditation is a holistic practice that calls both the mind and body to peaceful action. The goal of holistic healing meditation is to help clients improve their psychological balance, by meditating consciously to increase calmness, and to promote physical relaxation. It has been observed that throughout the time a person is meditating, accumulated stresses are released slowly, energy levels increase, a sense of calm is rendered, and the overall health and mood of the client is improved. The general process of holistic healing meditation is thought of as an exercise of the consciousness, that leads to an expansion of consciousness that brings unity to the mind and body. Strengthening both the mind and body will release stress and help to increase creativity and efficiency.
Guided meditation in the U.S. has been gaining popularity in recent years for these reasons. Meditation for addiction recovery is used in very similar ways. The goal of guided meditation for addiction is to first teach patients how to balance themselves, without the use of drugs or other outside substances. Meditation for addiction recovery is also used to teach clients how to relax in high-stress situations, or how to relax when they are feeling overwhelmed and disjointed, to promote stronger ability to cope with triggers that could otherwise lead to substance abuse or relapse.
There are many ways to initiate meditation – some of which include exercise and various breathing techniques. Breathwork, a form of meditation for addiction therapy, helps individuals to relax. Guided breathing, while focusing on general anxiety, cognitive functioning, and heart rate has the ability to increase overall wellbeing. Breathing techniques come with a variety of names, techniques and guides including:
- Diaphragmatic breathing
- Abdominal breathing
- Belly breathing
- Paced respiration
Guided meditation for addiction, such as breathwork, works to combat a person’s flight or fight response, helping them to calm down by focusing on the way they are breathing, and slowly working to relax different muscle groups over time. There are many ways to practice breathwork for relaxation and to minimize stress. It is recommended that clients practice these techniques at least once or twice daily, after guided meditation practice. This way, they can use the breathing techniques to help calm themselves outside of the facility when faced with high-stress situations, thus generating a grounding routine for themselves in recovery. To understand meditation and breathwork fully, substantial research is needed, however the overall goal of all techniques is to achieve inner balance.