This rehabilitation clinic specializes in comprehensive inpatient and outpatient recovery programs for patients with cardiovascular, internal medicine, oncological, and psychosomatic conditions, as well as Long COVID. Situated at 900 meters elevation in the picturesque Appenzell Alps region between Teufen and Appenzell, the facility combines alpine therapeutic benefits with 65 years of clinical expertise and a team of 300 dedicated staff members. The clinic operates 195 beds across multiple specialized units and manages approximately 68,000 patient care days annually, reflecting its substantial capacity and experience in complex rehabilitation cases.
The multidisciplinary approach encompasses medical rehabilitation, psychiatric rehabilitation, and integrated therapies led by specialist teams across cardiology, oncology, and mental health domains. Patients benefit from evidence-based physical therapies, occupational rehabilitation, psychological counseling, art and music therapy, nutritional assessment, and specialized group programs. The clinic’s recognition as part of the Valens clinic group—which achieved six-star EFQM certification as the first Swiss healthcare provider at this level—underscores its commitment to quality and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
For American patients seeking specialized rehabilitation abroad, this clinic offers the advantage of Swiss healthcare standards, alpine recovery environment, and comprehensive case management from initial consultation through long-term follow-up. The facility’s focus on both medical and psychosomatic rehabilitation makes it particularly suitable for cancer survivors, cardiac patients, and those with complex post-illness recovery needs requiring extended, structured programs unavailable in many American settings.
Services
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Oncological Rehabilitation
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology and Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Nutritional Assessment
- Long COVID Rehabilitation
- Psychotherapy
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs
- Outpatient Rehabilitation Services