- Address
- Utoquai 43, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland
- Category
- Ultra-luxury
- Location
- Zurich, Zurich
- Format
- One client at a time
- Capacity
- One client at a time
- Founded
- 2012
- Programme length
- 4 weeks minimum for the residential programme; most stays run 4 to 8 weeks
- Languages
- English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic
- Pricing
- From CHF 110,000 per week (published by the clinic)
- Leadership
- Jan Gerber, Founder and CEO; Dr. med. Werner Gerber, Medical Director, psychiatrist
- Licence
- Private Swiss clinic in the canton of Zurich; Joint Commission accreditation is listed on Recovery.com
- Payment
- Self-pay. Prices are quoted in CHF and can be paid in GBP, EUR, AED or USD
- Phone
- +41 44 505 68 98
- Facts checked
- October 2026
About Paracelsus Recovery
Paracelsus Recovery is a private clinic in Zurich that treats one client at a time, with an entire team assembled around that person. Jan Gerber and his family founded it in 2012. Gerber had co-founded The Kusnacht Practice a year earlier.
The clinic is at Utoquai 43, on the lakeshore near Bellevue in central Zurich. Clients live in a private penthouse during the residential phase. A therapist lives in with them around the clock (Paracelsus Recovery, 2026).
Team per client: more than fifteen specialists, including a personal psychiatrist, physicians, psychotherapists and coaches (Paracelsus Recovery, 2026).
Programme: medically managed withdrawal; several hours of one-to-one therapy every day; a medical work-up that includes genetic and laboratory testing.
The programme suits people who cannot or will not join a group, such as business owners, public figures and their families. Many have several problems at once, such as alcohol or cocaine use alongside depression, burnout or trauma. 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 (Addiction Switzerland, 2024).
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).
Also searched for as: Paracelsus Recovery Clinic, Paracelsus Recovery Zürich, Paracelsus Klinik Zürich.
Treatment philosophy
The Paracelsus Recovery approach
Paracelsus Recovery designs each treatment plan around one person instead of placing the client into an existing programme. The plan combines psychiatry, psychotherapy and functional medicine (Paracelsus Recovery, 2026). A therapist lives in the client's residence, so therapy continues through the day. Many clients have more than one condition: 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 (Addiction Switzerland, 2024).
Treatment methods at Paracelsus Recovery
Live-in therapist
A therapist stays in the residence with the client. The therapist supports the client through cravings, emotions and daily routines around the clock.
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy
Ketamine-assisted and psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy are offered where clinically appropriate, notably for treatment-resistant depression and trauma (Paracelsus Recovery, 2026).
Trauma therapy
Trauma-focused therapy and EMDR address experiences that often sit underneath addiction and depression.
Functional medicine
Laboratory diagnostics guide biochemical restoration, IV vitamin infusions, psychonutrition and probiotic therapy (Paracelsus Recovery, 2026).
Holistic therapies
Yoga, breathwork, acupuncture, massage, art therapy and equine or dog-assisted therapy complement the clinical work.
What sets Paracelsus Recovery apart
- Licensed psychiatric clinic, able to treat complex dual diagnosis
- Treats behavioural addictions including gambling, gaming and crypto trading (Paracelsus Recovery, 2026)
- Works with Zurich hospitals for specialist diagnostics
- Short executive formats (7-day detox, health assessments) alongside full residential care
- Aftercare that can follow the client home
Programmes offered
- Residential Rehabilitation Programme
- 7-Day Executive Detox
- 3-Day Comprehensive Health Assessment
- 7-Day Comprehensive Check-Up
- Aftercare Services
What Paracelsus Recovery treats
All therapies
- Medically supervised detox
- Live-in therapist
- Trauma-focused therapy
- EMDR
- CBT and DBT
- Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy
- Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy
- Biochemical restoration and IV therapy
- Psychonutrition
- IHHT and sleep therapy
Setting & amenities
- Private luxury residence
- Personal chef
- Chauffeur
- Personal trainer
- Spa and wellness
- Aftercare abroad
How much does Paracelsus Recovery cost?
Paracelsus Recovery publishes its prices. The figures below come from the clinic's own price information.
4 weeks
Residential treatment programme
CHF 110,000 per week (CHF 440,000 for 4 weeks)
Penthouse, live-in therapist, personal psychiatrist, 15+ specialists, genetic and lab testing, chef, driver, trainer
7 days
Executive detox
CHF 130,000
Short, medically intensive detox for executives
7 days
Comprehensive health check-up
CHF 130,000
In-depth medical and longevity assessment
3 days
Health assessment
CHF 31,000
Diagnostics only, accommodation not included
Per day
Aftercare
from CHF 2,500 per day
Ongoing support after discharge, tailored to need
Sources: Paracelsus Recovery price page. Prices change; we confirm the current quote during your free assessment.
Who leads Paracelsus Recovery
Jan Gerber
Founder and CEO
Dr. med. Werner Gerber
Medical Director, psychiatrist
Dr. Christine Merzeder
Senior Clinical Coordinator
What a stay at Paracelsus Recovery looks like
- 1
First call
A confidential conversation by phone, WhatsApp, Telegram or email to understand what is happening and how urgent it is.
- 2
Plan before arrival
The team reviews medical history and goals and prepares an individual programme.
- 3
Arrival in Zurich
Private pick-up, medical examination, laboratory and genetic tests; withdrawal starts straight away if needed.
- 4
Daily one-to-one work
Several hours of individual therapy every day, psychiatric follow-up, body-based therapies and nutrition, with a therapist living in.
- 5
Going home
A written plan for the first months at home, with paid aftercare from CHF 2,500 a day if wanted.
Paracelsus Recovery: pros and cons
Strengths
- Only one client at a time, so nobody else knows you are there
- Published prices (Paracelsus Recovery, 2026)
- A therapist lives in with you, which helps in the first fragile weeks
- Deep medical work-up, useful when physical health is part of the picture
Worth knowing
- The four-week programme costs CHF 440,000 (Paracelsus Recovery, 2026)
- No peer group; some people recover better alongside others
- City location rather than mountains or countryside
Paracelsus Recovery reviews and media coverage
We do not collect patient reviews ourselves. Ratings on independent platforms:
- Recovery.com4.5/5 · 53 reviews · checked October 2026
- The Guardian (2023): Feature on Zurich's one-client clinics
- Wikipedia: Encyclopedia entry on the clinic
How Paracelsus Recovery compares
| Clinic | Where | Format | From / week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paracelsus Recovery | Zurich | One client at a time | CHF 110,000 |
| The Kusnacht Practice | Zollikon | One client at a time | CHF 117,300 |
| CALDA Clinic | Zurich | One client at a time | CHF 116,000 |
| Clinic Les Alpes | Les Avants (Montreux) | Small group / clinic | CHF 60,000 |
Paracelsus Recovery: questions and answers
What does Paracelsus Recovery cost in 2026?
The clinic lists its four-week residential programme at CHF 110,000 per week, CHF 440,000 in total. A seven-day executive detox and a seven-day health check-up are CHF 130,000 each, a three-day assessment is CHF 31,000 without accommodation, and aftercare starts at CHF 2,500 per day.
What is the address of Paracelsus Recovery?
Utoquai 43, 8008 Zurich. The clinic sits on the lake promenade near Bellevue, roughly 20 minutes by car from Zurich Airport.
Is Paracelsus Recovery really one client at a time?
Yes. Only one person is in treatment at any moment, with a dedicated team and a therapist living in during the residential phase.
Who founded Paracelsus Recovery?
Jan Gerber and his family founded it in 2012. Jan Gerber is CEO; psychiatrist Dr. med. Werner Gerber is medical director.
Are there reviews of Paracelsus Recovery?
On Recovery.com the clinic holds 4.5 out of 5 from 53 reviews (checked October 2026). With a single client at a time, review numbers stay small, so ask for references during the admission process.
Does insurance pay for Paracelsus Recovery?
Treatment is self-pay. Some international health plans reimburse part of the medical cost; we can request a written estimate for your insurer.
How is it different from The Kusnacht Practice?
Both treat one client at a time on Lake Zurich. Paracelsus uses a central-Zurich penthouse with a live-in therapist and publishes its prices; Kusnacht places clients in one of ten private villas and quotes individually.
What does Paracelsus Recovery treat?
Paracelsus Recovery treats alcohol addiction, cocaine addiction, opioid addiction, prescription drug addiction, gambling addiction, gaming & internet addiction, burnout, depression, dual diagnosis, eating disorders.
How long does a stay at Paracelsus Recovery last?
4 weeks minimum for the residential programme; most stays run 4 to 8 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.
