Together with his family, Jan Gerber founded Paracelsus Recovery in 2013.

Jan Gerber remains CEO and Founder. He holds an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and has extensive experience in the medical services industry, having worked as a consultant and senior manager in several medical service providers before founding Paracelsus Recovery.

Jan Gerber is a Swiss speaker, investor and mental health advocate. He is the founder and CEO of Paracelsus Recovery. Beyond running Paracelsus Recovery, Jan is a recognised thought leader in mental health and wellbeing. He speaks and writes about the intersection of wealth, stress, and emotional health, advocating for approaches that address root causes of trauma, addiction, and burnout. Influenced by experts like Dr Gabor Maté, he combines clinical excellence with holistic insight to guide others toward lasting wellbeing.

Jan’s experience spans entrepreneurship, consulting in the medical services sector, and co-founding other rehabilitation initiatives. As an investor, speaker, and advocate, he continues to shape conversations about mental health, resilience, and the power of personalised, compassionate care.

A team of 15+ experts work with only one client at a time. That means when you are with us, every member of our team (doctors, therapists, nutritionists, and complementary specialists, etc) is focused entirely on you. We spend many hours each day together, creating a space where you can feel safe, understood, and fully supported. The result is that we can provide you with an intensive one-month treatment programme that would usually take years.

What makes us different is the depth of care and the personal attention we provide. Our philosophy combines Swiss medical excellence with holistic, evidence-based therapies. Everything we do is tailored to the individual, in an environment that is private, nurturing, and discreet.

Our headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland.

Paracelsus Recovery is owned by Jan Gerber and Limes Schlosskliniken, a publicly listed company and treatment centre.

The name Paracelsus comes from Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, a 16th-century Swiss physician, alchemist, and philosopher who is widely regarded as a pioneer in medicine and holistic healing. “Paracelsus” roughly means “beyond or superior to Celsus,” referring to the Roman encyclopedist of medicine, and reflects a philosophy of treating the whole person, not just symptoms.

By choosing this name, we try to honour the Swiss tradition of scientific innovation, personalised care, and a holistic approach to health (integrating mind, body, and spirit), which continues to guide everything we do today.

We treat addiction, burnout, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges with a comprehensive blend of tailored, evidence-based therapies. We also work alongside Zurich’s best hospitals to provide treatment for chronic conditions such as long Covid, cancer and heart disease. 

What sets Paracelsus Recovery apart is our one-client-at-a-time model combined with unparalleled medical excellence. Every client receives a fully personalised treatment plan, designed and overseen by a dedicated team of doctors, psychiatrists, therapists, and specialists.

We integrate cutting-edge medical science with evidence-based psychotherapies, holistic therapies, and lifestyle interventions, addressing not only symptoms but the root causes of addiction, trauma, stress, and mental health challenges. Influenced by thought leaders like Dr. Gabor Maté, our approach combines precision, compassion, and depth, ensuring each client receives the full focus of our team.

By blending Swiss medical rigour, innovative therapies, and an environment of privacy and care, we create a space where clients can heal, grow, and achieve lasting recovery in a truly exceptional way.

Yes, we provide medically supervised detoxification programmes in a safe and discreet environment. These programmes include our four-week residential rehab in addition to the seven-day executive detox, which is designed to restore your health following a period of excessive alcohol, drug or medication use. 

Yes, we provide personalised aftercare planning and ongoing support to ensure long-term recovery.

Typically, the people who come to us often carry immense responsibility,  whether in business, public life, or their personal worlds. Many have tried other treatments without finding the depth of care or level of privacy they need. But at the core, all of our clients are simply human beings seeking healing, peace, and recovery, which, due to their status or wealth, they often find hard to come by. It is an honour for us to walk alongside them on that journey.

We have a one-client-at-a-time approach in order to provide the highest level of personalised care. In practice, this means that we work with up to three clients at a time, who each benefit from an entire team dedicated to them and only them. To ensure our client’s privacy, our apartments are completely separate from one another and there is no group therapy or treatment schedule overlap. 

Clients stay in luxurious private residences designed for healing in comfort and discretion. Each client’s dedicated team includes a live-in therapist, hospitality team and personal driver available 24/7

You can contact us through our website contact form, by email at info@paracelsus-recovery.com, or by phone at +41 44 505 68 98.