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    Alternative to Meds Center

    3130 W State Route 89A, Sedona, Arizona, 86336
    4.7
    (24 Reviews)
    Call (888) 509-2027
    About Alternative To Meds Center: ATMC is a licensed, 18-bed, integrative residential behavioral health facility specializing in treating mental health, natural medication tapering, and dual diagnosis located in a retreat-like setting in Sedona, Arizona. Founded in 2006, ATMC specializes in helping people remove the toxicity and dependency from prescription medication, and determining the root cause of mental illness and co-occurring disorders through around-the-clock, supervised, tapering withdrawal in a relaxed, supportive and safe environment. Through lab testing and other assessments, the Center identifies addictive biochemistry and other root causes for drug dependency. Individualized treatment is tailor-designed for each client to remove toxins, rebalance body and brain chemistry, and create a new pathway toward natural well-being.

    Facility Highlights

    • Medication Withdrawal Tapering
    • Antidepressant Withdrawal and Medication Tapering
    • Antipsychotic Withdrawal and Medication Tapering

    Specialization

    • Holistic and Individualized mental health:

      At ATMC, a holistic approach means treating the whole person and taking into account all the factors that can contribute to a person’s state of being such as nutrition, activity levels, and genetic and environmental factors. Since, every human is unique, the first step to treating a patient is to understand their unique needs and makeup.

    • Integrative and evidence-based models

      ATMC’s integrative approach utilizes the best available proven treatment methods that have been shown to be the most effective. Some of the approaches ATMC incorporates include: o Environmental Medicine o Naturopathic Medicine o Orthomolecular Medicine o Mindfulness Practices o Traditional Chinese Medicine o Compassion-based Therapy

    Facility Settings

    • Residential Neighborhood

    Meet the Staff

    • Libby Smith, PhD
      Libby Smith, PhDClinical Director
      Libby Smith or “Dr. Libby” as many of her friends and clients affectionately call her, is an educator, counselor, author, Chair of the Certification Board for Equine Interaction Professionals, and an Equine-Assisted Therapeutic Practitioner. Libby as two bachelor’s degrees, two master’s degrees, and is currently working on third Master’s in Addiction Counseling at Grand Canyon University. She holds two doctoral degrees: One in Holistic Theology and the other in Educational Leadership, with an emphasis on health and sociology, from Northern Arizona University. She has been teaching at colleges and universities for over twenty-five years including Northern Arizona University and Wichita State University and has written and published several books including her most recent, “What’s the Matter?” She has been an international speaker at the International Conference for Science and Consciousness. Dr. Libby is certified in Regression Therapy, Life Coaching, Hypnosis, Reiki (level 1) and as a Heartmath Practitioner. Her Equine Therapy Business is called Wind Horse Wellness LLC. Over the past eight years, she has worked as a counselor in both Behavioral Health and Substance Use arenas and currently works as a Therapist at Alternatives to Medications Center. She is the owner and CEO of Wind Horse Wellness LLC located in Flagstaff, Arizona. She has a heart for service and is honored to be working with the administration, staff, and patients at Alternatives to Meds Center.
    • Isaac Levin
      Isaac LevinChief Administrator
      As Chief Administrator, Isaac is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the program and supervise the staff. He takes the time to work with each staff member to ensure the ATMC team is cohesive and effective. Isaac is one of the founding members of ATMC and has worked with the organization in many capacities. Over the years, he has worked as a care provider, care manager, and massage therapist. His experience allows him to have an intimate understanding of each facet of the organization. He has trainings and certifications as an emergency medical technician, sober coach, and empathic coaching. Isaac prides himself on providing impeccable service to each and every resident. On any given day, he is onsite at the residence or Detox Shoppe available to address the concerns of residents, whether big or small.

    Financial Details

    • We take PPO insurance only, no medicare or medicaid policies accepted. We offer referrals for financing options.

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    ABOUT ALTERNATIVE TO MEDS CENTER

    Alternative to Meds Center (ATMC) provides holistic treatment for mental health and substance abuse disorders, and it is one of the Arizona's 201 (58.9 percent) treatment tracks for clients struggling with co-occurring disorders. Located in beautiful Sedona, Ariz., ATMS offers clients a residential treatment program.

    TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT

    ATMC uses integrative and holistic medicine approaches to treat mental health disorders and chemical dependency. The facility focuses on addressing the mind, body, and spirit of the residents holistically, without the use of prescription medications.

    Instead, ATMC uses medication tapering programs to overcome withdrawal from antidepressants, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, alcohol, opiates, and prescription drug medications. In the center’s Detox Shoppe, where clients will spend time five days per week, “concentrates residents’ energies” on removing toxins.

    Lab and genetic testing is conducted during treatment for clients. These results are used to determine the biochemistry and neurochemistry needs of the resident along with providing information needed to develop individualized detoxification protocol.

    Holistic treatments include environmental medicine, biotransformation of toxic burden, heavy metal chelation, organic diets with a nutritionally ketogenic focus, nebulized glutathione, acupuncture, energy medicine, massage therapy, ionic footbaths, colonic hydrotherapy, neurotransmitter rehabilitation, orthomolecular medicine, and neurotoxin removal. These treatments work to correct imbalances in the body’s chemistry. Medication tapering is also offered.

    Residential treatment programs range from four to eight weeks, during which time clients participate in weekly clinical meetings, daily detoxification program (Monday through Friday) peer support counseling, one-on-one counseling, and holistic treatments including massages, acupuncture, ionic foot baths, and yoga. In Arizona, the center is among the 8.8 percent of facilities to utilize acupuncture.

    In addition, staff members use environmental medicine to explore how environmental factors affect people’s mental and physical health conditions.

    STAFF CREDENTIALS

    The medical team is led by a medical director, who is supported by other medical practitioners with various backgrounds such as allopathic, pain management, internal medicine, environmental medicine as well as naturopathic, orthomolecular, and Chinese medicines. The staff includes a clinical director, a director of nursing, licensed therapists, licensed nurses, counselors, care managers, life coaches, an acupuncturist, massage and art therapists, a chef, and a personal trainer.

    ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES

    ATMC’s 18-bed facility offers spa-like, relaxing surroundings. The living areas include both shared and private bedrooms, a living room with internet and TV access, large dining area, plenty of outdoor seating in a park-like setting, and a pool and hot tub area. There are weekly outings for the residents that allow them to enjoy nearby trails and the natural surroundings.

    WHAT ALUMNI SAY

    The nine alumni surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided overwhelmingly positive reveiws.
    The only moderate comment came from alum Pamela, who noted relapsing after six months. Still, she wrote, "I learned valuable tools to stay sober, and I am sober now." Three of the alumni polled on the matters gave high four- and perfect five-star ratings for the facility's holistic offerings, exercise and leisure activities, staff availability, and counseling options.

    Other alumni comments referred to the program as life-saving. Sofia felt that the staff worked "miracles in co-occurring disorders," and Janine expressed gratitude for the "nurturing environment where where (she) felt safe." Most of the nine reviews remarked upon having tried other treatment facilities and feeling wary, but ultimately being pleased with the detox services at this facility.

    At the time of this writing, the five individuals to leave reviews on Yelp produced an average rating of four out of five stars.[1] Of these reviews, four were from alumni: three provided positive commentary, and one left negative feedback. A representative positive reviewer wrote, "ATMC did a phenomenal job with getting off meds and reducing anxiety. Staff is very warm and gracious". The critical comments concerned difficulties with other clients and staff members.

    WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY

    Rehabs.com has yet to receive feedback from this facility’s friends and family; however, the two loved ones who left reviews on Yelp provided mixed feedback.[1] One loved one, the father of an alum, gave a perfect five-star review and wrote that his son had an experience “beyond expectations.” He added, “It really is a special place with wonderful people who are truly inspiring and clearly inspired by helping and healing others.”

    A one-star review from a loved one is featured on Yelp's not recommended review page, where the other seven reviewers all gave five-star ratings.[2]

    WHAT STAFF SAY

    The two staff members surveyed by Rehabs.com to date provided an extremely positive reviews. "ATMC is really the only residential treatment center that will assist people in the holistic approach to taper psychiatric medications," one staff member wrote. The other staff member offered five-star ratings for the facility's professionalism, discharge planning, and holistic offerings.

    Four Indeed users shared similarly positive feedback, offering an average rating of 4.8 out of five stars.[3] In a representative comment, one current employee wrote, "They offer treatments and services which no other rehabilitation center offers."

    FINANCING

    Private pay insurance plans are accepted. Medicare or Medicaid are not accepted and ATMC does not have scholarships available. The program cost is $65,000 for 60 days.

    [1] https://www.yelp.com/biz/alternative-to-meds-center-sedona
    [2] https://www.yelp.com/notrecommendedreviews/alternative-to-meds-center-sedona
    [3] https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Alternative-to-Meds-Center/reviews

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