Holistic detox · Sedona, Arizona
Holistic detox that clears toxins gently and rebuilds your health
Detox at Alternative to Meds Center is more than a few days of drying out. Lab testing guides a gentle, supervised program to clear built-up toxins, replace lost nutrients, and reduce medications slowly if that’s your goal.
Talk to admissions privately
Ask about insurance, timing, or whether holistic detox fits. We’ll call you back.
Our approach
Detox is more than drying out
Most people think of detox as a short stay to stop drinking or using. Holistic detox has a bigger goal: gently clear the toxins your body has stored up, replace the nutrients it has lost, and restore balance to body and mind.
Those toxins come from many places: alcohol, drugs, prescription medications, food, air, water, plastics, and household chemicals. Many are fat-soluble, so they build up in fatty tissue over time and are hard for the liver and kidneys to clear on their own.
“Our goal is to help you remove the toxic substances that have hampered your mind, your body, and your spirit for so long.”
What’s included
How holistic detox works at ATMC
Every plan is built from your lab results and exam. It may include:
Lab testing comes first
A series of lab tests gives our practitioners a picture of the toxins affecting you and your own biochemistry. Your detox plan is built from those results and a full exam.
Gentle cleansing
Sauna therapy, ionic footbaths, colon hydrotherapy, and spa treatments help the body release built-up toxins at a pace it can handle.
Nutrients and IV support
Nebulized glutathione, IV treatments, and key conjugation enzymes support the body’s own detox pathways and replace nutrients that have been depleted.
Slow, supervised tapering
If you’re reducing a medication, it happens gradually, not abruptly. Our medical team plans each dose step, using half tablets or liquid preparations as needed.
Bodywork and movement
Massage, acupuncture, and regular exercise support circulation, metabolism, and relaxation while your body clears what it’s been carrying.
Mind and spirit too
Dependence is physical and psychological, so detox includes counseling, meditation, yoga, art therapy, and equine therapy.
Psychiatric medication can have a real role. Detox here supports your physical health alongside your medical care; it doesn’t replace it. Learn how we approach medication tapering.
Is it right for me?
Holistic detox may be a good fit if…
If several of these sound familiar, it’s worth a conversation.
- You’ve become dependent on a prescription medication and want to reduce it slowly, under supervision
- You’re coming off alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or several substances at once
- You suspect your environment, diet, or medications are adding to how unwell you feel
- You want lab testing to guide your care, not guesswork
- You’re also dealing with depression, anxiety, poor nutrition, or chronic pain
- You want detox to lead into longer-term treatment instead of ending after a few days
Not sure if it’s the right step?
Talk it through with admissions. Free, confidential, no obligation.
What to expect
A day during holistic detox
Mornings at the Detox Shoppe, our separate, calm space for detox, wellness, and bodywork.
Morning
An organic breakfast, your personalized supplements (and medications, if you take them), then a community meeting that ends with meditation.
9 AM to 1 PM: The Detox Shoppe
Our spa-like day center: the sauna program and other detox treatments, closely monitored by staff, plus bodywork or acupuncture.
Afternoon
Organic lunch, then a daily class such as yoga, nutrition education, or mind-body medicine. Therapy appointments and free time.
Evening
A chef-prepared dinner, then group therapy at 7 PM.
Monitored the whole way
Trained, certified medical staff are with you throughout detox. Your vital signs, physical health, and mental health are watched closely, and your care team adjusts the plan as you go. Decisions about your treatment, including any medication changes, are made with you.
Your care team
Led by experienced clinicians
Medical and psychiatric care is overseen by licensed professionals.
Kimberli Galloway, PMHNP-BC
Medical Director
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 20+ years in behavioral health. Oversees psychiatric and medical care.
Dr. John Motl, MD
Psychiatrist
Board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and licensed in Arizona. He has also studied medical acupuncture.
The difference
Rapid detox vs. holistic detox at ATMC
Rapid detox has its place when safety requires it. For many medications, especially benzodiazepines, we find a slower approach is easier on the body.
| Rapid detox | Holistic detox at ATMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | Abrupt or rapid discontinuation | Slow, gradual reduction |
| Length | A short stay to abstain and dry out | 60 days or more for the full program |
| What guides it | A standard protocol | Your lab results and exam |
| Focus | Getting through withdrawal | Clearing toxins, replacing nutrients, and caring for the whole person |
Related treatments
Explore the rest of the program
Detox is the first step. These services build on it.
Client stories
In their own words
“We went to the Detox Shoppe every day from 9 am to 1 pm. I really worked the sauna program to help get rid of all the toxins. The spa had various treatments and I did them all.”Former client
“I have learned more than I could ever have imagined in eight weeks. I’m thankful for all the staff; they made the taper and detox process run smoothly.”Former client
“When I got here, I was sleeping fifteen (or more) hours every day. Coming off my psych meds, Klonopin and Zyprexa, I really felt the cloud in my brain clear.”Former client, Klonopin and Zyprexa
Quotations from ATMC’s published client testimonials. Individual results vary. Read more stories.
Where you’d stay
A calm, private residence in Sedona
Healing is easier away from daily stress, in a peaceful setting with people who understand what you’re going through. You’ll have comfortable privacy and a supportive community.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is holistic detox?
Holistic detox is a gentle, supervised process to clear built-up toxins from the body and replace nutrients that have been depleted. At ATMC it’s guided by lab testing and can include sauna, nebulized glutathione, IV treatments, nutrition, bodywork, and slow medication tapering.
How is it different from a standard detox?
A standard detox is usually a short stay to stop a substance quickly. Holistic detox reduces medications slowly to avoid acute withdrawal, and it treats the whole person, physically and emotionally, rather than only getting through withdrawal.
How long does holistic detox take?
The full program of holistic detox and supporting therapies usually takes 60 days or more. Your plan is based on your lab results and how you respond.
Will I have to stop all my medications?
No one is rushed off a medication. Medication can have a real role, and any reduction is gradual, supervised, and decided with you. Our medical team plans each dose step, using half tablets or liquid preparations as needed.
What if I need hospital-level detox?
Sometimes stopping alcohol or certain drugs safely requires a short stay at an acute care facility for essential medications. If that’s needed, we provide referrals, and holistic treatment can continue afterward.
Is detox the whole program?
No. Detox is the first step. It prepares you for counseling, nutrition, and the rest of treatment, which all happen at the same Sedona center.
Does insurance cover treatment?
Coverage varies. Our admissions team can review your benefits privately before you decide.
Ready to take the first step?
A free, confidential conversation with our admissions team. No obligation.