Located in the serene Alpine town of Wattwil, this specialized addiction treatment center offers a highly structured 29-day alcohol rehabilitation program designed for patients seeking comprehensive recovery in a discreet, supportive environment. The Psychosomatic Department (PSA) operates with small, closed groups of no more than nine participants, ensuring personalized attention and intensive therapeutic engagement. An experienced interdisciplinary team—including physicians, licensed nurses, psychotherapists, and systemic therapists—provides round-the-clock medical, nursing, and psychological care within a protected setting. The clinic’s holistic approach addresses not only the immediate addiction but also underlying psychological and social factors, with particular emphasis on reintegrating patients’ social environments into the recovery process. Since 2023, the program has been recognized as self-help friendly, facilitating seamless connections to peer support networks. For American patients, this facility offers a quiet, medically rigorous alternative to domestic programs, combining Swiss healthcare standards with individualized attention and a philosophy centered on restoring quality of life where addiction ends.
Medical Team
- Dr. Sonja Arens — Specialist Psychotherapist, Clinical Lead
- Priska Eigenmann — Department Head, PSA
- Tamara Wittenwiler — Registered Nurse (Dipl. Pflegefachfrau HF)
- Oskar Späh — Systemic Therapist, Diploma Sports Science, Self-Help Coordinator
Medical staff may change. Please verify with the clinic before booking.
Services
- 29-day structured alcohol rehabilitation program
- Individual psychotherapy
- Group therapy
- Medical supervision and detoxification support
- Psychiatric assessment and care
- Nursing care
- Systemic family therapy
- Social reintegration support
- Self-help group coordination
- Online intake consultation