- Address
- Eastern shore of Lake Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (exact address shared on admission)
- Category
- Ultra-luxury
- Location
- Zurich, Zurich
- Format
- One client at a time
- Capacity
- One client at a time
- Programme length
- Individual, set after the initial diagnostics; usually several weeks
- Languages
- English, German, French
- Pricing
- From CHF 116,000 per week (published by the clinic)
- Leadership
- Claudia M. Elsig, MD, Founder and Medical Director; Dr. h.c. Oliver Di Paolo, CEO
- Licence
- Private Swiss clinic led by a psychiatrist
- Payment
- Self-pay with advance deposit; not covered by health insurance according to the clinic
- Phone
- +41 44 224 20 00
- Facts checked
- October 2026
About CALDA Clinic
CALDA Clinic is a one-to-one psychiatric treatment residence above the eastern shore of Lake Zurich. Clients live in a private house and never share therapy or living space with other patients (CALDA Clinic, 2026).
Psychiatrist Claudia M. Elsig, MD, founded the clinic and leads it as medical director. Dr. h.c. Oliver Di Paolo is CEO.
CALDA Concept: one to three days of medical tests at a partner clinic; a psychiatric assessment; a nutritional assessment; then a daily schedule of psychiatry, psychotherapy, coaching and complementary therapies (CALDA Clinic, 2026).
The clinic treats addiction and a wide psychiatric range, including ADHD, OCD, personality disorders, postpartum depression, phobias, trauma, eating disorders and burnout (CALDA Clinic, 2026). In a 2024 survey of over 250 Swiss addiction services, about 6 in 10 reported that more than 60% of their clients had a co-occurring mental disorder, most often depression (Addiction Switzerland, 2024).
Each residence comes with a butler, chef, interpreter and chauffeur. Relatives can stay in partner hotels nearby.
Also searched for as: Calda Clinic, CALDA Clinic Zurich, CALDA Clinic Switzerland.
Treatment philosophy
The CALDA Clinic approach
CALDA starts with a structured analysis of each client, looking at physical and mental health together before treatment begins (CALDA Clinic, 2026). The multidisciplinary team then builds a programme around that analysis. The programme combines psychiatry and psychotherapy with rehabilitation and holistic methods inside a private residence. Swiss law protects what clients share: doctors, psychologists and their auxiliaries who disclose a professional secret can face up to three years' custody or a monetary penalty (Fedlex: Swiss Criminal Code Art. 321).
Treatment methods at CALDA Clinic
24-hour psychiatric care
Psychiatrists and psychologists are available day and night throughout the stay (CALDA Clinic, 2026).
Laboratory testing
Lab diagnostics are used to understand the biological side of mental health and addiction.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
TCM is used alongside conventional medicine, particularly for stress and burnout.
Holistic therapies
Body-based and complementary therapies support the psychotherapeutic work.
What sets CALDA Clinic apart
- Only one client at a time, with up to 18 professionals (CALDA Clinic, 2026)
- Emergency admission with airport pick-up and discreet transport
- Specific programme for the psychological pressures of great wealth
- Butler, chef, interpreter and chauffeur included
Programmes offered
- Individual residential treatment
- Immediate emergency intervention
- Programme for ultra-high-net-worth individuals
What CALDA Clinic treats
All therapies
- 24-hour psychiatric care
- Medical detox
- Psychotherapy
- Trauma and PTSD treatment
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Holistic therapies
Setting & amenities
- Private residence
- Butler
- Private chef
- Interpreter
- Chauffeur
- Family stays in partner hotels
How much does CALDA Clinic cost?
CALDA Clinic publishes its prices. The figures below come from the clinic's own price information.
Per week
Inpatient one-to-one programme
from CHF 116,000
Private residence, butler, chef, interpreter, chauffeur, 24-hour coaching, diagnostics, psychiatry and therapy
Outpatient
CALDA Longevity package
CHF 32,000
Health and longevity assessment without residential stay
Sources: CALDA Clinic fees page. Prices change; we confirm the current quote during your free assessment.
Who leads CALDA Clinic
Claudia M. Elsig, MD
Founder and Medical Director
Dr. h.c. Oliver Di Paolo
CEO
What a stay at CALDA Clinic looks like
- 1
Consultation
A video or phone call; urgent cases are called back within 24 hours. No doctor's referral required.
- 2
Preparation
An interdisciplinary team drafts the programme; the clinic helps with visas and private transport.
- 3
Diagnostics
One to three days of medical tests at a partner clinic plus psychiatric and nutritional assessment.
- 4
Treatment in the residence
Daily therapy and coaching in a private lakeside house, with round-the-clock support.
- 5
Aftercare
Remote sessions, follow-ups and monitoring after departure.
CALDA Clinic: pros and cons
Strengths
- Founded and medically led by a psychiatrist
- Diagnostics before any treatment decision
- Covers complex conditions such as ADHD, OCD and personality disorders
- Starting price is published (CALDA Clinic, 2026)
Worth knowing
- High weekly price and an advance deposit
- Strictly individual: no group work
- Exact address only shared after admission
How CALDA Clinic compares
| Clinic | Where | Format | From / week |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALDA Clinic | Zurich | One client at a time | CHF 116,000 |
| Paracelsus Recovery | Zurich | One client at a time | CHF 110,000 |
| The Kusnacht Practice | Zollikon | One client at a time | CHF 117,300 |
| Clinic Les Alpes | Les Avants (Montreux) | Small group / clinic | CHF 60,000 |
CALDA Clinic: questions and answers
How much does CALDA Clinic cost?
Inpatient programmes start at CHF 116,000 per week according to the clinic. An outpatient longevity package costs CHF 32,000. A deposit is required and health insurance does not cover the CALDA Concept.
Where is CALDA Clinic?
Its residences are above the eastern shore of Lake Zurich, with views over the lake and mountains. The exact address is shared during admission; the main phone number is +41 44 224 20 00.
What is the CALDA Concept?
It is the clinic's method of starting every stay with a detailed analysis: medical tests over one to three days, plus psychiatric and nutritional assessment, before the individual programme is fixed.
Who leads CALDA Clinic?
Psychiatrist Claudia M. Elsig, MD, founded the clinic and is medical director. Dr. h.c. Oliver Di Paolo is CEO.
Is CALDA Clinic one client at a time?
All treatment is delivered one-to-one in a private residence, so clients do not meet other patients.
CALDA Clinic or Paracelsus Recovery?
Both are one-client programmes in Zurich at a similar price. CALDA is psychiatrist-founded and diagnostics-first; Paracelsus is known for its live-in therapist and published programme prices.
What does CALDA Clinic treat?
CALDA Clinic treats alcohol addiction, cocaine addiction, opioid addiction, prescription drug addiction, burnout, depression, dual diagnosis, eating disorders.
How long does a stay at CALDA Clinic last?
Individual, set after the initial diagnostics; usually several weeks.
Getting there
Zurich Airport (ZRH) has direct flights from most global hubs. Privatklinik Hohenegg is about 30 minutes from the airport, and Sanatorium Kilchberg about 15 minutes from central Zurich. Read more about rehab clinics in Zurich & Lake Zurich.
