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Our Experiential Therapy in Hawaii
The iconic yogi and guru Mahavatar Babaji famously said, “A picture of a fire looks like a fire, but it can’t burn. Theory and practice are two different things.” This gets to the heart of experiential programming and experiential therapy. Experiential and cultural programming is for individuals who are not just overcoming addiction, but reconnecting to the world around them as well as to themselves. Our experiential addiction treatment programs in Hawaii empower you to connect to nature and culture in a way that goes beyond surface-level experiences to create holistic healing throughout the recovery journey.
We blend experiential therapy into each treatment plan, from your first step into detox through residential care. Integrating evidence-based practices with a wealth of new experiences and opportunities can empower each person to not just rediscover their connection with nature, but build new experiences, interests, lifestyles, and perspectives in healing from substance use disorders or mental health conditions. With nature-based addiction therapy, outdoor and oceanic healing opportunities, and on-site experiential healing like yoga and massage therapy, we explore every side of healing, from physical and emotional recovery to spiritual healing, while building new coping mechanisms to navigate stressors in real-world healing.
We blend experiential therapy into each treatment plan, from your first step into detox through residential care. Integrating evidence-based practices with a wealth of new experiences and opportunities can empower each person to not just rediscover their connection with nature, but build new experiences, interests, lifestyles, and perspectives in healing from substance use disorders or mental health conditions. With nature-based addiction therapy, outdoor and oceanic healing opportunities, and on-site experiential healing like yoga and massage therapy, we explore every side of healing, from physical and emotional recovery to spiritual healing, while building new coping mechanisms to navigate stressors in real-world healing.
Benefits of Our Hawaiian Location
Our pristine location in the heart of Hawaii is ideal for embracing an array of new experiences and perspectives, utilizing the natural advantages, resources, and local culture to create a healing experience like no other. From feeling the warm, fresh air permeating the treatment center to guided outdoor activities, hiking, or healing along the beach or in the Pacific Ocean, we utilize our position in Kailua-Kona to focus on holistic wellness in the heart of Hawaii.
Getting Started Is Easy
Hawaii Island Recovery is here to help you transform this commitment into action, working with you to make beginning your healing journey as smooth and easy as possible while providing support each step of the way.
Step 1
Call Now!
Our intake specialists are available 24/7 and always happy to hear from you.
Step 2
Visit Hawaii
We work with various insurance plans to make our luxury facilities more accessible.
Step 3
Break Free
Get the tools you need to break free from addiction once and for all.
Whole-Person Healing Rooted in Hawaii
Hawaii Island Recovery takes a whole-person approach to healing, recognizing the connection between mind, body, and spirit. From detox and residential treatment through IOP and aftercare, patients are supported within a close-knit community and a setting that incorporates the culture, environment, and spirit of Hawaii.
Intimate, Individualized Care
With no more than eight patients at a time, we offer a highly personalized setting where each person can receive focused attention, develop meaningful relationships with staff, and work toward lasting change.
Mind, Body, and
Spirit
Healing extends beyond addressing substance use. Patients can participate in evidence-based therapies alongside yoga, meditation, acupuncture, massage, fitness, nutrition, and other services that support physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being.
The Healing Environment of Hawaii
Located in Kailua-Kona, we incorporate our island setting into the recovery experience. Local culture, community, and cuisine are woven into programming to help patients experience recovery as a way of living, not simply a period of treatment.
A Connected Continuum of Care
We offer detox, residential treatment, and IOP, creating a pathway for patients to receive ongoing support as their needs change. Continuing care and aftercare remain an important part of helping each person carry the work of healing into everyday life.
Community as Part of Recovery
Recovery happens in relationships with others. We foster a strong sense of community where patients can build connections, practice healthy ways of relating, and develop a support system that can extend beyond their time in residential care.
A Foundation for Life Beyond Treatment
The goal is not simply to complete a program, but to help patients move toward greater self-reliance, purpose, and freedom from substance dependence. Our holistic approach gives patients space to discover how recovery can fit into the life they want to build.
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Accreditations
Hawaii’s only licensed addiction treatment center accredited by both The Joint Commission and CARF.
Types of Experiential Therapy Activities
Healing is a personal journey with unique challenges to overcome. However, experiential therapy can be just as personalized. We at Hawaii Island Recovery empower you or your loved one to explore the experiences and options that resonate most with you, with a wealth of opportunities that ensure there are always new ideas to explore.
Nature-Based Therapy
Immersing oneself in nature has long been a way of finding peace, balance, and serenity. From wilderness therapy to hands-on activities that connect you to the healing energies of Hawaii through adventure therapy, hiking, and more. We connect you to Hawaii’s natural healing energies to truly immerse yourself in the healing power of nature while getting away from regular stresses, routines, and walls.
Adventure Therapy
Our approach to adventure therapy for addiction combines outdoor therapy for addiction recovery with a uniquely Hawaiian atmosphere, hiking through lush flora or embracing the warm, calming winds of the Pacific. These not only help tend to physical and emotional wellness, but also build confidence, trust, and perspective throughout daily life.
Recreational Learning Activities
We also blend recreational activities and therapy to create new ways of approaching practical change in real-life scenarios. From introducing new hobbies to outlets for stress reduction, new coping skills, or problem-solving strategies, there are always opportunities to build new skills that foster a sustainable and thriving substance-free life.
Ocean-Based Therapy
Oceanic healing activities on the Big Island of Hawaii are taken to another level through the incredible amount and unique marine wildlife that calls this place home. This includes amazing green sea turtles, manta rays, multiple species of sharks, and vibrant tropical fish. From swimming in the Pacific alongside its natural fauna to meditating atop a surfboard while majestic sea turtles swim all around, these experiences go beyond therapeutic and can even become spiritual.
Culturally Responsive Addiction Treatment
Many of Hawaii’s cultural traditions also offer an opportunity to bolster one’s spiritual life. Our cultural programming includes getting out on the island and connecting with the people in the community who make it such an amazing place. From the cultural connection to nature and local cuisine to long-standing traditions like Hoʻoponopono that can help individuals resolve both internal and external conflicts peacefully, we don’t just use Hawaii’s natural advantages, but embrace the true healing spirit of aloha that blankets the island.
Holistic Addiction Treatment Activities
Our experiential healing incorporates the whole person, healing all aspects of your needs from physical and emotional to spiritual. We combine nature-based therapeutic opportunities with holistic approaches at our treatment facility, including yoga, meditation, acupuncture, mindfulness practices, and massage therapy to address cravings and stress and reach a state of calm, with yoga in particular being beneficial for those looking to find meaning and balance in recovery.
Experiential Group Therapy
We also use experiential therapy to explore not just individual change, but group and community involvement. By engaging in experiential activities alongside peers in alcohol and drug rehab, you can build new connections and foster a culture of acceptance, change, and progress, becoming a part of the very culture that celebrates your success.
Embrace change in recovery!
Our deeply caring staff and the surrounding natural beauty offer an unparalleled healing experience.
The Benefits of Experiential Therapy for Addiction Recovery
Nature therapy also offers a myriad of other benefits, utilizing the pristine Hawaiian landscape and healing energies of the ocean to build a new sense of self in recovery. Understanding these benefits can further empower each individual or their loved one to focus their time here, working toward personal goals while making the most of these experiential opportunities.
Coping Skills
New experiences and perspectives can be crucial in developing new coping skills. From meditation and yoga to promote mindfulness and breathing techniques to strategies to navigate stress, urges, cravings, and triggers, new experiences can create opportunities to focus on the present and future, rather than feeling trapped by the past.
Emotional Expression
A new perspective can also help develop healthy emotional expression, using a newfound sense of calm or environment to create healthy ways of expressing emotions like stress, anxiety, depression, and more. From finding a spiritual connection in Hawaii to learning new ways of communicating needs and challenges, new experiences can be the catalyst for a brand new approach to processing and expressing emotional challenges and goals.
Self-Esteem
Navigating new experiences and reaching new goals can help bolster self-esteem and confidence throughout addiction recovery, recognizing strength and problem-solving skills without addictive substances and creating a culture of empowerment that can help define a person’s journey.
Personal Growth
Healing is a complex journey of change. Being able to visualize and recognize changes in perspectives, self-awareness, and a sense of purpose can be a major motivating factor. Experiential therapies empower you to grow and improve physical and emotional wellness while fostering spiritual change and new connections, all while ensuring each person can see their healing happening in real time.
Complimentary Treatment Modalities
Here at Hawaii Island Recovery, we don’t just believe in putting down the drink or the drug – we believe in transformational long-term success. This means blending experiential treatment options with an array of other approaches for a holistic and effective therapeutic approach to lasting change.
Traditional Talk Therapy
We use traditional evidence-based psychotherapy in Hawaii as the basis of our programs, working with you to explore personal needs and goals while building an array of different treatment approaches. This includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and much more.
EMDR
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR, is also available, using bilateral stimulation to navigate not just challenges associated with addiction, but also mental health disorders, past trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder for a complete approach to change and wellness.
Neurofeedback
Another option is neurofeedback, working with a professional using sensors to visualize and learn to regulate certain brain activity, helping improve emotional regulation, impulse control, and stress management.
TMS Therapy
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, uses measured magnetic pulses in therapy sessions to stimulate targeted areas of the brain, helping to address challenges in addiction recovery like urges or co-occurring challenges like depression.
Family Services
We also work with both individuals and their families to create a robust and educated support system at home. With family therapy and resources, we continue to support healing beyond our walls, challenging enabling behavioral patterns and developing communication strategies for entire families.
What Our Therapy Program Treats
Hawaii Island Recovery is committed to holistic wellness, not only personalizing each program to the unique substances used and their effects, but also to the mental health disorders, trauma, and experiences that shape your journey.
Alcohol Addiction
We offer comprehensive alcohol addiction treatment in Hawaii, combining evidence-based care with experiential activities, individual and group therapy, and dedicated 12-step integration for effective treatment.
Drug Addiction
Our dedicated drug addiction programs are also personalized to your needs and goals, including an array of different drugs and their effects. From marijuana to methamphetamine, prescription opioids, fentanyl, stimulants, and more, we can create a program that reflects your needs and experiences for effective healing from drug addiction.
Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders
We are committed to treating the whole self, including underlying mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and PTSD for a comprehensive approach to wellness.
Our Continuum of Care
Hawaii Island Recovery offers comprehensive, effective rehab at every level of care, from your first step onto the island through continuing care options as a thriving alumnus.
- Detox: The first step in healing, our medically supervised detox program is provided under the same roof, navigating withdrawal and this first important step in healing while ensuring a successful transition to further levels of care.
- Residential: This level of care offers a sober-curated and safe space to explore healing, living on-site alongside peers and professionals with around-the-clock support, new structures and routines, and an array of therapeutic opportunities.
- IOP: We continue supporting change even outside our walls, with our outpatient program providing consistent care while balancing personal responsibilities or professional life outside the facility.
- Continuing Care: You are never without support, and our continuing care, aftercare, and alumni programs keep you connected to our healing community and culture here in Hawaii.
Is Experiential Addiction Treatment Right For You?
Hawaii Island Recovery is committed to supporting anyone overcoming addiction, trauma, underlying mental health disorders, and the stresses that impact daily wellness. However, knowing when to take that first step is crucial. Some signs that professional care may be necessary include:
- Past attempts to cut down or stop use of drugs or alcohol have been unsuccessful
- Persistent hangovers, alcohol use, or drug use impede daily life, including distracting urges and cravings compromising personal or professional obligations
- Using substances in secret to address other challenges like stress, anxiety, depression, and more
- Legal issues or concerns expressed by family members
- Onset of withdrawal symptoms, anxiety, depression, or anger when substances are not available
Hawaii Island Recovery is here to help you explore what a new life can look like through a combination of effective experiential healing, holistic change, and a calm, serene atmosphere to build a new lifestyle and identity in your substance-free life.
Meet Your Treatment Team
Stephen H. Denzer, M.D., FACP
Medical Director | Board Certified in Addiction and Internal Medicine
Frank Capatch, LCSW
Clinical Director & Lead Therapist
Fernando Manon, MSED., CSAC
Therapist
David Molletti, BS, NCACI, CFTP
Operations Coordinator and Family Therapist
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does treatment cost?
The cost of treatment will depend on the level of care, length of stay, your insurance provider, and your unique health insurance coverage plan. Contacting a representative can ensure that you are aware of your coverage and any financial responsibility before beginning a program.
How can I verify my insurance?
You can verify your insurance by either using the online tool on our website or contacting us directly by phone, where a staff member can walk you through the process to determine your level of coverage.
What is the length of stay?
The length of stay will vary depending on your needs and severity of addiction. Healing is not a race, and d we work with you to take healing at your own pace. While the average length of stay with us is between 60 and 75 days, we work with you to ensure you receive the care you need, including adjusting the length of stay to match your needs and progress in healing.