Treatment includes:

Treatment Model and Overview

Orthomolecular Neurochemical Rehabilitation

Laboratory Testing

Targeted Nutritional Therapy (TNT)

AQAL Integral Life Practice Counseling

Green Mental Health Education

Live Blood Cell Analysis

Acupuncture & Medical Chi Kung

Cranial Electrical Stimulation (CES)

Craniosacral Massage

Lymph Drainage, Deep Tissue & Pranic Massage

Chelation Therapy (Heavy Metal Removal)

Colonics Hydro Colon Therapy

Organic Whole Food Cuisine

Infrared Sauna

Mental & Physical Fitness Yoga / Meditation / Beach Gym / Swimming

Natural Mineral Pool

Organic Spa Treatments

Area Outings

I began your Comprehensive Services program in October 2007. I was most likely not an easy client but you patiently answered all my emails and gave me most generous phone support. So here we are almost 2 years later and life has never been better....[Read More]

I wanted to let you know how things were going with me as I continue to benefit from your fantastic ground breaking program. After two and a half years of a condictive diet and targeted neurotransmitter supporting supplements I feel optimistic, content and looking forward to the future....[Read More]

I was convinced that this was going to be my life until I died. I held down a job and had a wonderful family but from early morning until late at night I required alcohol in order to function and then I heard about The 101 Program and met Ms. Petralli and her wonderful staff....[Read More]

I have now been alcohol free for just over two years, but most importantly is the way I did it. I am not in a constant state of craving drink. The program has addressed my bio-chemical imbalance in my brain and I no longer crave alcohol....[Read More]

I had a dual addiction disorder and it was gambling and since the beginning of this program i have very little interest in it and have cut it down by over 80% and that is where i always dreamed about being....[Read More]

I needed the nutritional and supplemental support that is offered in the Alcoholism: The Cause & The Cure. I want to thank Ms. Petralli for taking the time and energy to compile this program. Not only has my compulsive desire to get drunk everyday disappeared, but I am now running 3-4 miles every day, also quit smoking....[Read More]

I have completed 3 weeks of the Krispy Kleen program and am taking the supplements and the good news is that i have absolutely NO cravings or interest in ALCOHOL or CAFFIENE. It is so amazing to me that a product on the market actually does what it says it will do for you....[Read More]

Shangri-La Green Mental Health Care Center

A Life is in Your Hands – be it yours or a loved one’s. This can be the most important decision you’ll ever make – be sure it is an informed one! Call us now at 877.285.9266 to explore all your options and make your decision based on scientific evidence and clinical facts supported by the National Institute of Health.

A Scientifically Supported Comprehensive Treatment Center Providing Functional Medicine that Relieves You of the Symptoms You Suffer by Discovering and Treating the CAUSE and CURES Your Addiction to Prescribed / Pushed Drugs, Reclaiming Your Life From Drugs and Providing Sustainable Green Mental Health for a Life Time!

Locations in Malibu, CA and Costa Rica

February AVAILABILITY

ALL INCLUSIVE TREATMENT PROGRAM WITH 1 TO 1 SUCCESS RATE!

RECLAIM YOUR LIFE FROM PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS, THEIR TWINS ON THE STREET AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION

THERE IS AN UNDERLYING PSYSICAL CONDITION CAUSING YOUR ADVERSE MENTAL HEALTH SYMTPOMS AND ADDICTION. HEAL THE ROOT CAUSE AND BOTH THE SYMPTOMS AND ADDICTION GO AWAY, LIBERATING YOU FROM THE PRISON OF CHEMICAL TOXIC ABUSE TO THE BODY AND MIND.

Engage our Functional Medical Model which applies the best of science and diagnostics discover and resolve your mental health issues and addiction. You will find the health and freedom you are seeking to live life in your full capacity!

Call 877.285.9266 NOW to speak with a professional legal / illegal drug and / or alcohol addiction specialist who can help you explore all your options and develop a personalized in or out patient treatment strategy that ensures your success.

Please read on for the Science behind the Cure…

Shangri-La Green Mental Health Center is a Scientifically Supported Comprehensive Functional Medicine Treatment Facility

Science brings in a new day for the treatment and cure for addiction

Do not let mainstream media deceive you and conventional medical models
(mis)treat you—there is a cure for addiction (neurochemical adaptation) to legal / illegal and /or alcohol!

You have found the cure for addiction
Now take the next step to experience it

We Specialize in Prescribed / Pushed Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Orthomolecular Neurochemical Rehabilitation which restores healthy functioning of bio and neurochemistry resulting in SUSTAINABLE NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH.

Pushed or prescribed, a toxic drug is a toxic drug and they all produce loss of quality of life, disease and many times death. In fact, legal prescribed psychiatric drugs cause tens of thousands more deaths in the U.S. than “pushed” drugs yearly.

An honest look at the pharmacological and toxic properties of legal psychiatric medications exposes the impact on brain chemistry and damage done. They are simply legal chemical substitutes for illegal drugs and in many cases far more potent and toxic.

Orthomolecular Neurochemical Rehabilitation (ONR)

It has been established that addiction is, at its very core, neurochemical adaptation. At Shangri La BioSpa and Resort we successfully reverse neurochemical adaptation from any given toxic substance. We do this gently, with minimal transitional or no discomfort. We restore the body and mind’s ability to function in the healthy way it was designed to, producing the natural neurotransmitters and hormone "feel-goods" required for healthy states of mind and being. The process is three steps: detoxification, repair and then maintenance. We provide you with all the raw materials to maintain a vibrant, fulfilling and inspired life.
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Laboratory Testing - Brain Chemistry, Metabolic & Neuroendocrine System

At our Resort we utilize very sophisticated laboratory testing that provides concrete evidence to support the treatments that our patients receive. We conduct comprehensive testing to analyze:
	Brain chemistry The methylation and Krebs cycles Heavy metal toxicity Chemical sensitivities Gastrointestinal bacteria flora	Liver function Allergies Amino acid, vitamin, mineral and EFA assays The neuroendocrine system
We focus on identifying the areas of the neuroendocrine system that are causing deficiencies in the production of the natural neurochemicals required for healthy states of mind and freedom from the symptoms that encourage seeking relief in external substances. ~ read more ~

Intravenous and Oral Targeted Nutritional Therapy (TNT)

AQAL Counseling

AQAL represents the core of the work of Ken Wilber, an acclaimed American author who writes on psychology, philosophy, mysticism, ecology and spiritual evolution. AQAL stands for "all quadrants all levels." The quadrants represent: Intentional, Behavioral, Cultural and Social. It's a sophisticated system of personal development that engages body, mind, heart, and spirit to produce extraordinary health and awakening on all levels of our being. In the worlds of Robb Smith, founder of, “Living Integrally” means a life where things finally make sense through broader and deeper awareness. Integral awareness allows you to expand and deepen your experience of every moment, make sense of your world and your relationship to it, and to organize all the fragmentation of modern living in a way that doesn't exclude any part of you.” ~ read more ~

Green Mental Health Education

Founder & Medical Director of Shangri La BioSpa & Resort, Genita Petralli H.H.P., N.C., M.H., provides an 18-hour lecture series over the 6-week treatment program on all aspects of Green Mental Health Care based on her new book, Green Mental Health Care – A Comprehensive Guide to Mental Wellness in a Toxic World. Today’s world is chemically toxic from processed foods, health debilitating beverages, sugar, toxic drugs called “medicine” and environmental pollutants. The result is an epidemic of mental health issues such as drug/alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, etc. This backdrop makes it nearly impossible to heal from a traumatic life event. It is essential that you learn how to save yourself from today’s toxic jungle to survive and enjoy quality of this one precious life we all share. ~ read more ~

Live Blood Cell Analysis

At Shangri La BioSpa & Resort we do on-site live blood cell analysis using dark field microscopy. We can immediately discover nutritional deficiencies, fungal/mold or yeast infections, insulin resistance/diabetes, toxic overload, immune disorders, oxidative stress, advanced glycation end products, fat deposits, pH imbalance and other abnormal conditions. Live blood analysis is extremely helpful while you are tucked away in the tropics and awaiting your comprehensive lab test results from the US. Live blood cell analysis enables us to immediately begin providing you an evidence-based treatment and targeted nutritional therapy based on your unique needs identified in your physical body’s life force—your blood. ~ read more ~

Acupuncture & Medical QiQong

The World Health Organization of the United Nations has cited addiction as one of the 104 different conditions that acupuncture can treat. Since the benefit of acupuncture for addiction was first described by neurosurgeon Dr. H.L. Wen in 1972, it has come a long way in being recognized as a very effective treatment. Acupuncture not only helps with symptoms of withdrawal, but it is a key treatment for healing the underlying causes of the neurochemical deficiencies that initially encouraged the person to seek relief in drugs and alcohol. Acupuncture opens up chi (energy) to flow freely through the meridians of the body, and stimulates various activity centers of the brain.. ~ read more ~

Cranial Electrical Stimulation

Through an extremely subtle low-level (one uM and below) electrical current targeting key centers of the brain, cranial electrical stimulation stimulates the calming neurotransmitters and hormones of the parasympathetic nervous system. This literally retrains the brain’s neurochemical processes to produce the body’s natural feel-goods on its own.. ~ read more ~

Craniosacral Massage

Scientific studies have demonstrated that cranial sacral massage increases alpha and theta brain waves and decreases the higher beta wave frequencies which produce symptoms of anxiety, agitation, depression and nervous discomfort. Cranial sacral massage brings the patient into the healthier lower levels of brain waves that produce focus, alertness, problem-solving skills and creative thinking. When a person is detoxifying from neurochemical adaptation (addiction), it typically involves a rise in beta waves which adds to the sympathetic nervous system dominance that is already typically present in cases of addiction.. In fact, it is the symptoms of elevated beta waves that can encourage a person to seek relief in legal/illegal drugs and alcohol, symptoms  caused by toxic food chemicals & pesticides, processed foods, stress, caffeine/sugar abuse, over-stimulated lives and traumatic experiences.. Cranial sacral massage can also be useful as an adjunct therapy for the necessary healing strategies required to rebalance the neuroendocrine system after the initial withdrawal phase.
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Lymph Drainage & Deep Tissue & Pranic Massage

The lymphatic system is responsible for helping fluid and waste leave the body and for regulating the immune system. When the lymphatic system becomes blocked, fluid builds up and stagnates, causing the entire system to become toxic. This makes you feel sluggish and you become more susceptible to viral or contagious diseases.. ~ read more ~

Intravenous Chelation Therapy (Heavy Metal Removal)

Intravenous chelation therapy is a safe and extremely effective way of removing the buildup of toxic heavy metals and clearing the symptoms they may be causing. The word “chelation” comes from the Greek chelè, meaning claw. At Shangri La BioSpa & Resort, specific chelators are selected to remove the heavy metals for which the patient tests positive. These chelators turn the toxic metals into a chemically inert form that can be excreted without further interaction with the body. There is no better time to chelate than when you are participating in a full service scientifically formulated and validated detoxification program such as the Green Body and Mind individualized protocol. ~ read more ~

Colonics - Hydro Colon Therapy

As a part of our thorough cleansing and rejuvenation program each BioSpa guest will receive a package of 10 Colon Hydrotherapy treatments (more available upon request.) Colon Hydrotherapy is an important “assist” program to rid the body of accumulated metabolic waste. Modern stressful life, consumption of denatured food and exposure to environmental and food chemical toxins leads to a scientifically proven condition of chronic internal toxicity causing oxidative stress and free radical damage to all the organs of the body. With the use of natural herbal remedies and Colon Hydrotherapy treatments our guests’ internal toxicity is dramatically reduced paving the road to excellent health and renewal. . ~ read more ~

Organic Whole Food Cooking for Optimum Mental and Physical Health

5-Star Organic Whole Food Ovo-Pescatarian Cuisine: Our world class organic whole foods Chef and Medical Director have put together a very satisfying, healing and medicinal diet. You will not only enjoy your culinary experience while it provides the accelerated healing you seek, but you will also be provided cooking and food preparation classes so that you return home fully capable of continuing the good practices of organic whole food preparation. Your diet is the foundation of your mental and physical health objectives so your treatment program includes education and practical experience in both whole food preparation and medicinal nutrition for maximum mental/physical health benefits as well as enjoyment!~ read more ~

Infrared Sauna

Far Infrared Saunas have numerous health benefits including the most efficient way of detoxification available from sauna/heat detoxification. Neurotoxins (toxins that damage the nervous system) are directly linked to many of the symptoms that encourage one to seek relief. Today these neurotoxins are bombarding us via every pore and entry way available. They are prevalent in every aspect of our lives, from the food we eat to the carpets we walk on, and include the hygiene products we use to the air we breathe. It is impossible to metabolize the load we are exposed to efficiently enough to not be harmed by them without the regular practice of thorough detoxification.

Mental & Physical Fitness - Yoga / Meditation / Beach / Gym / Swimming

These exercises create flexibility, strength and endurance and they enhance circulation to carry nutrients to the cell and toxins out of the body.  They provide better sleep, relaxation and excellent mental health. ~ read more ~

Natural Organic Mineral Pool

Soaking in natural mineral water provided and balanced by nature provides the ultimate bio-available mineral infusion absorbed through your skin, quickly bringing the body into balance. In fact, bathing or soaking in natural mineral water is superior to eating/drinking mineral water because most people today have some degree of gastrointestinal damage preventing absorption. This is especially the case if drugs and/or alcohol have been used.. Soaking in naturally mineralized water delivers much needed minerals directly to the bloodstream via the skin, directly infusing every organ through the blood system with the nutritive foundation of healthy minerals. ~ read more ~

Organic Spa Treatments

Standard spa services are provided with organic non-toxic hair dye, polishes, body wraps, massage oils and facial products. ~ read more ~

Legal / Illegal Drug Chart

Pharmaceutical drugs are designed to mimic the mechanisms of action of neurotransmitters, enzymes and hormones the healthy you would produce naturally.  The difference is, is that these synthetic drugs disable to some degree all healing processes and inflict oxidative stress (tissue damage) to all organs of the body including the brain.  They also all have their counterpart in the illegal market.  One other very important aspect of psyche drugs to note is that they are purposely not easily metabolized in the body which means their neurotoxic nature is afforded even more time than illegal drugs to cause damage to your brain and other critical organs.

Ritalin has the same psychoactive properties as Cocaine and is more Potent than Cocaine

Ritalin has the same pharmacological profile as cocaine. Ritalin and cocaine block dopamine brain transporters to cause their identical  psychoactive results.  Ritalin is actually more potent in the brain blocking 70% of dopamine transporters.  Cocaine is known to block around 50 per cent of these transporters, leaving a surfeit of dopamine in the system, which is responsible for the hit addicts crave.  Since Ritalin is taken orally, the slower process of ingesting is the reason the legally addicted people do not receive the same rush as cocaine users who usually snort or shoot it.  Read Dr Nora Volkow’s interview in the Journal of American Medicine.

A drug free life is just a phone call away. Call 877.285.9266 NOW

Green Mental Health Care How to Get Off & Stay Off Psychiatric Drugs by Genita Petralli H.H.P., N.C., M.H., Medical Director, Shangri La BioSpa & Addiction Clinic

Drug and alcohol addiction, be it recreational or prescription in nature can be a difficult task to overcome on your own due to the extreme discomfort of withdraw experienced when not clinically assisted. The psychological, physical and emotional discomfort endured after detox due to the original cause of the neurochemical imbalances and then the added damage from the recreational or prescription drugs typically sends people into relapse over 95% of the time- whether or not they go to a conventional rehab! Due to the amount of damage legal and illegal drugs cause on the human body, The Shangri-La Bio Spa & Clinic uses the best orthomolecular medicinal therapies on the planet to heal the damage quickly and correct the chemical imbalances and deficiencies your body has endured which cause your symptoms. By combating addiction through correcting chemical imbalances by providing the body the Targeted Nutritional Therapies (TNT) it requires to produce the natural neurochemicals you seek in drugs and alcohol. In addition to Medical Detox and TNT which not only minimizes withdrawal but actually heals the root cause of your addiction or mental distress, you will benefit from carefully selected and scientifically evidence-based therapies that provide the quality treatments your body and mind requires to heal quickly and deliver you to your natural high. Our patients are able to experience relief more quickly than if left to traditional therapies and their success is sustainable for a lifetime. Shangri La’s medical model is a curative one, not a treatment for life based one.

As the thought of going to a residential treatment center leaves one dreading the experience, the Shangri-La BioSpa and Health Resort Clinic has been designed to give one a home away from home feeling with all the luxuries of a Health Resort while you undergo the best Medical Detox and Neurochemical Rehabilitation offered anywhere. What also makes the treatment strategy at Shangri La like none other is that a comprehensive battery of bio and neurochemical testing is done to discover the root cause of the symptoms that led you to drugs and / or alcohol so that the second phase of the treatment, the equally important one to detox can be achieved, healing the root cause of your addiction! When the symptoms are gone you have no need for relief and the addiction is cured leaving you free not only from addiction to anything but from the underlying cause that brought you to it. This is the key aspect of curing addiction that all other rehabs miss – healing the damage the drug or alcohol inflicted and the root cause of the patient’s addictive biochemistry. If you don’t follow through with healing the cause of your cravings and symptoms, relapse is unfortunately likely.

The detox from drugs can be a difficult experience, and we want each and every patient to be as comfortable as possible through the entire process. By incorporating orthomolecular oriented spa treatments, mineral baths, an infrared sauna program, lymph drainage and deep tissue massage that support our medical model and expedite the detox and biorepair process, it’s much easier to focus on rehabilitating the mind, body, and spirit and fully experiencing the enhanced health you seek. In addition, our location in Costa Rica will leave you breathless. Ours is a luxurious setting providing a wholesome atmosphere. Tucked away in nature you will find the space and peace you need to reclaim your life and build the highest vision of yourself going forward. We are an entirely non-toxic, all organic facility. Everything from the cleaning supplies to the food on your plate is non-toxic and chemical free – reducing toxicity and oxidative stress from every angle in your environment to help you heal even faster!

Our success is based on curing drug addiction, not just temporarily detoxing the body. Thanks to the breakthroughs our orthomolecular doctors have made, we have a treatment strategy that will provide you with the therapies that your individual biochemistry requires to remain drug and medication free for the rest of your life, allowing you to live this one precious life in the full capacity you were born capable of experiencing it with. It’s true, our Neurochemical Rehabilitation Treatment Strategy will give you your life back.

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