Paracelsus Recovery suits people who want a central Zurich penthouse, a live-in therapist and published prices; The Kusnacht Practice suits people who want a private villa and a longer, diagnostics-led stay. Both treat a single client at a time on Lake Zurich. Jan Gerber helped start The Kusnacht Practice in 2011 and founded Paracelsus Recovery in 2012. Paracelsus publishes a price of CHF 110,000 per week for its four-week programme (Paracelsus Recovery, 2026). Kusnacht treats each client in one of ten private villas around the lake (The Kusnacht Practice, 2026). Under Swiss criminal law, 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).
| Paracelsus Recovery | The Kusnacht Practice | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | Utoquai 43, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland | Zollikerstrasse 60, 8702 Zollikon, Switzerland |
| Category | Ultra-luxury | Ultra-luxury |
| Format | One client at a time | One client at a time |
| From / week | CHF 110,000 | CHF 117,300 |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 |
| Led by | Jan Gerber, Founder and CEO | Eduardo Greghi, CEO and Chairman |
| Programme length | 4 weeks minimum for the residential programme; most stays run 4 to 8 weeks | 1 to 7 days of diagnostics, then 6 to 12 weeks of treatment |
| Languages | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic | English, German, French, Arabic |
| Payment | Self-pay. Prices are quoted in CHF and can be paid in GBP, EUR, AED or USD | Self-pay; insurance is not accepted (as listed on Recovery.com) |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (53 reviews, Recovery.com) | 4.7/5 (12 reviews, Recovery.com) |
Pick Paracelsus Recovery if…
- You want to know the price up front: Paracelsus publishes CHF 110,000 per week
- Having a therapist who lives with you during the stay feels reassuring
- You prefer the city: the clinic is on the lake promenade in central Zurich
- A shorter, clearly structured four-week programme suits your schedule
Pick The Kusnacht Practice if…
- You want a house of your own rather than an apartment in town
- Longevity and internal medicine matter as much as therapy
- You can commit to a longer stay of six to twelve weeks after diagnostics
- A team with more doctors than clients appeals to you
Our bottom line
If privacy in the city and a fixed programme are the priority, start with Paracelsus. If you want a villa, more medical depth and time, look at Kusnacht. We can check current availability at both in one call.
Conditions both clinics treat
alcohol addiction, cocaine addiction, opioid addiction, prescription drug addiction, burnout, depression, dual diagnosis.
Prices in detail
Paracelsus Recovery: The clinic publishes its prices. The four-week residential programme costs CHF 110,000 per week (Paracelsus Recovery, 2026).
The Kusnacht Practice: The practice does not publish prices; programmes are quoted individually (The Kusnacht Practice, 2026).
Questions people ask
Is Paracelsus Recovery or The Kusnacht Practice cheaper?
Paracelsus Recovery starts at CHF 110,000 per week and The Kusnacht Practice at CHF 117,300 per week. Ask both for a written quote; extras such as family stays and travel are usually charged separately.
Where are Paracelsus Recovery and The Kusnacht Practice?
Paracelsus Recovery: Utoquai 43, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland. The Kusnacht Practice: Zollikerstrasse 60, 8702 Zollikon, Switzerland.
Can you help me choose between Paracelsus Recovery and The Kusnacht Practice?
Yes. Our assessment is free and confidential: we look at the clinical situation, budget and timing, check current availability and arrange calls with the admissions teams.
More comparisons
Independent comparison. Switzerland Recovery is not affiliated with either clinic. Facts were checked against the clinics' own websites and named third-party sources in October 2026 and may change; we confirm details during your free assessment.
