📍 20271 Southwest Birch St Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Reviewers frequently praised the compassionate and professional staff, particularly the therapists, and the effective, holistic treatment programs. The facility's comfortable environment and supportive community were also highlighted as significant strengths. However, some reviewers criticized the facility for operational issues, including billing and insurance problems, and concerns regarding staff qualifications and safety in specific programs.
AI-generated summary of 23 reviews collected on rehabs.com and recovery.org through 2023. Not a review or medical advice. Review policy
| Treatment types | Substance Abuse Treatment, Detox Services |
| Program types | Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient Services, Sober Living Environments |
| Services | Residential Treatment, Behavioral Disorder Treatment, Detox Services, Sober Living Home, Outpatient Services |
| Setting | Residential Neighborhood |
| Gender | None |
| Age ranges | Adult Age |
| Insurance accepted | Private Insurance, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, Anthem, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Magellan Behavioral Health |
| Financing | Available |
<p><strong>ABOUT AKUA MIND & BODY</strong></p> <p>Located in Newport, Calif., Akua Mind & Body provides a healthy, relaxing environment for individuals struggling with substance abuse. As reflected in the facility’s name, <strong>clients participate in whole-person treatment</strong>, which integrates physical, psychological, and spiritual as well as evidence-based approaches. <strong>Gender-specific detoxification, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient services</strong> are available for rehabilitation from the effects of alcohol, prescription drugs, cocaine, and heroin use. It is part of the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CA16.pdf" target="_blank">15.1% of facilities in California that offer detox services.</a></p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Highly personalized treatment plans are designed to address each individual patient’s needs. Clinical professionals partner with creative and fitness therapy practitioners to provide <strong>a continuous blend of traditional and holistic therapy</strong> methods in a rejuvenating environment. </p> <p>Treatment is based on a <strong>combination of Eastern Medicine and Western Science</strong>, utilizing holistic therapies such as Reiki and meditation with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and other evidence-based modalities.</p> <p>Each individualized program may incorporate some combination of substance-specific detox, meditation, trauma therapy, psychotherapy, <strong>12-step self-help groups</strong>, life purpose coaching, yoga, music therapy, and work with family and friends. Medication management is also available for individuals struggling with <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a>. </p> <p>Residential treatment <strong>typically lasts 30 days</strong>. Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) offer many of the same services as residential while also offering <strong>specialized psycho-educational groups</strong> focusing on topics including relapse prevention, steps to forgiveness, and <strong>grief and anger management</strong>. Other services include community service opportunities, life skills seminars, and resume and career building workshops.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>AKUA Mind & Body’s two dozen staff members hold an array of advanced degrees, licenses, and certifications. <strong>The medical director is a board-certified psychiatrist</strong> specializing in detox, <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">dual diagnosis</a>, and PTSD. Many employees on staff specialize in addiction treatment. Staff includes registered therapists holding master’s level degrees in counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, nursing, and social work. Additional staff members include certified substance abuse counselors, a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, registered dietitian, chef, and Reiki II Practitioner. </p> <p>Of the nearly two dozen reviews polled by Rehabs.com to date, the 11 individuals polled on the matter praised the aptitude of staff members. </p> <blockquote> <p>Staff Experience and Training: 4.9/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>AKUA Mind & Body is a high-end treatment facility located near the beach in Orange County. Pictures depict shared bedrooms, a kitchen, a pool, and a comfortable lounge area. Among the available amenities are sauna therapy, a hot spa, massage, and a private gym. Clients also receive nutritional counseling and three meals a day, all prepared by a private chef. Individuals polled on the matter praised the quality of the facilities.</p> <blockquote> <p>Facility Cleanliness and Upkeep: 4.9/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The over a dozen alumni polled by Rehabs.com to date tended to offer extremely <strong>positive reviews of the facility</strong>. In comments, alumni agreed that Akua's strengths were its <strong>excellent therapists, emphasis on mind and body connection, and holistic treatment options</strong>. Alum Amber wrote: "Art and music therapy, mediation and yoga, individual and group therapy were all outstanding. All of the clinical staff and group therapists are knowledgeable, insightful and supportive in an overall calm and balanced environment."</p> <p>Offering perfect five-star ratings for the facility's counseling options, holistic offerings, and ability to treat co-occurring disorders, alum L.C. wrote: "Groups are meaningful, informative, and focused on the underlying causes of the problem, rather than just the problem itself." Alum A.E. awarded five-star ratings for the likelihood they'd recommend the facility, writing: "I actually for once in my life do not want to do drugs anymore."</p> <p>In a dissenting negative review, alum J.D. criticized Akua for not accommodating his health needs: "Before going I was told they could accommodate Celiac's... after losing 15lbs in 2 weeks I was done." </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>Both loved ones polled to date have given the facility positive reviews. Loved one B.H. lauded the facility's treatment, but also expressed a desire for better coverage from insurance: "Insurance wouldn't let my loved on stay as long as he wanted. He could have stayed there for a year .. he loved it." </p> <p>B.H. and loved one S.S. both gave mostly perfect five-star ratings in the 15 metrics evaluated, including holistic treatment options, connectivity/visitor policy, family participation, counseling options, and treatment of co-occurring disorders. "I strongly recommend this facility to anyone who needs the treatment," S.S. wrote.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>All seven staff members polled by Rehabs.com to date praised <strong>collaboration between staff members</strong> and the <strong>prioritization of client care</strong>. Employee A.T. wrote: "Akua's staff cares from the clinical to the back office staff. They all take ownership in wanting Akua to succeed by having our clients successful in their treatment." Staff members also praised the facility's holistic offerings, counseling options, and amount of family participation.</p> <blockquote> <p>Counseling Options: 4.9/5<br /> Family Participation: 4.9/5<br /> Holistic Offerings: 4.7/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to the facility’s website, AKUA Mind & Body accepts many private insurances including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Humana, Health Net, Multiplan, Amerihealth, United Healthcare, Optum, Allcare Health, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Clients meet with a financial counselor as a part of the admissions process. The 11 individuals polled on the matter appreciated the cost of the facility.</p> <blockquote> <p>Affordability: 4.9/5</p> </blockquote>
— Patrick Greeley · 2018-09-28 09:22:28 PDT
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