The current culture of addressing mental health through hourly sessions with a treating practitioner on a weekly or fortnightly basis is not based on any scientific research to demonstrate its effectiveness for the client.

In fact, recent research has shown that intensive psychological therapy sessions conducted over a short period time period can have the same or greater effectiveness as multiple sessions spaced over many months where the patient then returns home to the same environment and triggers that perpetuate their current challenges.

Published research demonstrates that mental health is affected by a variety of factors, many of which cannot be fully addressed in conventional talk therapy. Exercise, nutrition, sleep issues, inflammation, hormones, hydration, digestion and toxicity have all been scientifically proven to directly affect one’s mental health. A proper mental health protocol must consider all of these. The Living Valley Mind Wellness program delivers a superior level of wholistic care including physical therapies, lifestyle education, mental and emotional support, naturopathy and personal attentions.

Our Mind Wellness Program provides you with the tools (both physically and mentally) to navigate a new path towards fulfilment, purpose and meaning, and the journey towards this continues when you leave. We offer support through the next 8-weeks through our Mental Wellness Follow-up Program.

Our Mind Wellness Practitioners have years of experience looking beyond labels of mental illness to focus on lifting each person out of the psychological barriers that may be keeping them stuck. We will work towards rediscovering what brings meaning and fulfilment to your life.

You may be eligible to receive a Medicare Rebate if you visit your GP prior to arriving at the retreat to obtain a Mental Health Care Plan (contact us for more information). A rebate may be available for those with private health insurance ‘extras’ cover.