The Health Retreat

About The Health Retreat

The Health Retreat is a residential addiction and mental health retreat set among the peaceful, green surroundings of Kiels Mountain on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Open to men and women, the programme supports people experiencing substance use, trauma and co-occurring emotional or behavioural challenges in a private, restorative environment. Its individualised approach combines evidence-based therapies with experiential and holistic care. Depending on each resident’s needs, treatment may incorporate one-to-one counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, mindfulness, life-skills education and activities that help prepare clients for everyday situations after treatment. The multidisciplinary team includes medical, psychological, counselling, naturopathic and wellness professionals. Programmes may feature health assessments, individual treatment planning, educational sessions, nutritious chef-prepared meals and practical tools for managing triggers, stress and relationships. The Health Retreat describes itself as a retreat rather than a hospital or clinic, and it does not provide onsite medical detoxification. Residents stay in comfortable accommodation surrounded by nature, with access to a swimming pool, sauna, outdoor spaces and walking areas. Bush walks, cycling, yoga, meditation, breathwork and visits to nearby beaches complement the structured therapeutic schedule, creating opportunities to rebuild physical wellbeing alongside emotional resilience.