Therapies are an integral part of the 28-day residential program with New Life and are exclusively available to our clients during their stay.
Sessions are designed to support your recovery journey and are not offered as standalone or external services.
The listed technology can be included upon request.
Holistic Approach to Sleep Treatment: Healing Mind & Body
Sleep treatment therapy is a targeted, therapeutic approach designed to help with expiratory positive airway pressure, help individuals overcome sleep disturbances and improve the quality and consistency of their rest. Sleep is a vital pillar of overall health, affecting everything from mood and memory to immune function and emotional regulation. At New Life, sleep therapy is integrated into our holistic programmes to address issues such as insomnia, disrupted sleep cycles, nightmares, and stress-induced sleep disorders.
Sleep therapy begins with a thorough assessment to help the cure for insomnia—whether psychological, neurological, hormonal, or lifestyle-related. Our approach may include a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), relaxation techniques, light therapy, and sleep hygiene education. Mindfulness, breathing exercises, and body-based modalities such as osteopathy and yoga are also used to calm the nervous system and reset circadian rhythms.
In cases linked to trauma, anxiety, or addiction recovery, sleep therapy is tailored to address both the physiological and emotional factors affecting rest. Natural supplements, nutritional support, and structured routines further enhance effectiveness.
At New Life, sleep therapy is not just about getting more hours of rest—it’s about restoring the body’s natural rhythm, improving mental clarity, and creating a foundation for lasting emotional and physical wellness.
New Life Sleep Treatment Protocol
Restoring Natural Rhythm for Deep, Restorative Sleep
At New Life, we understand that quality sleep is the foundation of recovery. Whether healing from trauma, burnout, addiction, or emotional dysregulation, restorative sleep is essential for cognitive function, hormonal balance, emotional stability, and cellular repair. Our Sleep Hygiene Protocol is designed to help clients re-establish a healthy circadian rhythm, improve sleep quality, and wake feeling refreshed, grounded, and clear.
This protocol is woven into the daily routine at each of our global destinations and adapted to individual needs, with the goal of regulating the nervous system, medicine for narcolepsy and promoting sustainable sleep patterns. We combine science-backed strategies, holistic therapies, and luxurious comfort to make sleep an intentional and healing practice.
Sleep Environment: Creating a Sanctuary for Rest
Each New Life client sleep deprivation treatment suite is designed to be a sleep treatment sanctuary—calm, cool, and distraction-free.
Blackout Curtains: All rooms are equipped with blackout drapes to support melatonin production and prevent early morning light disruption.
Noise Management: Clients have access to white noise machines or earplugs to reduce environmental disruptions.
Temperature Control: Rooms are kept between 17–20°C (63–68°F), the optimal range for restorative sleep.
Aromatherapy: Evening turndown service may include lavender or chamomile essential oils, known to relax the body and mind.
Mattresses and Bedding: Hypoallergenic, high-thread-count linens and orthopaedic mattresses ensure maximum comfort and support.
Circadian Rhythm Reset: Anchoring the Body Clock
Our sleep treatment protocol focuses on natural light exposure, consistent sleep timing, and structured routines to reset and stabilise circadian rhythms.
Morning Light Exposure: Clients are encouraged to spend 15–30 minutes in natural sunlight each morning—on the beach in Bali, in a garden in Cape Town, or by the sea in Marbella—to signal the body to wake up naturally.
Digital Sunset: Clients are guided to power down screens 60–90 minutes before bed. Blue light blockers and screen filters are also available.
Fixed Sleep Schedule: Daily routines promote sleeping and waking at the same times, even on weekends or during emotional highs and lows.
Evening Wind-Down Routines: Evening rituals, including gentle yoga, reading, or guided meditation, are part of the evening care plan.
Evening Routine: Rituals That Signal Sleep
The evening sleep treatment routine is sacred at New Life. We provide soothing, low-stimulation experiences in the hours leading up to bedtime.
Caffeine Curfew: No caffeine is served after 2:00 PM. Clients are offered calming herbal teas such as lemon balm, passionflower, or ashwagandha infusions.
Nourishing Evening Meals: Dinners are light, easy to digest, and rich in magnesium, tryptophan, and B vitamins, supporting melatonin production.
Digital Detox: Clients are encouraged to hand in mobile devices if they are disrupting sleep, replacing screen time with journaling or self-reflection.
Gentle Movement: Yin or Restorative Yoga sessions are offered in the evening, helping release tension from the body and calm the mind.
Breath work or Meditation: Guided body scans, pranayama (breath control), or Yoga Nidra meditations are available nightly to promote deep relaxation.
Sleep Education and Coaching
Clients are educated about the science of sleep, empowering them to understand their unique sleep patterns and make lasting behavioural changes.
Sleep Assessments: Upon intake, each client completes a sleep quality and history questionnaire.
Individual Sleep Coaching: One-on-one sessions with wellness coaches or sleep therapists help address sleep anxiety, insomnia, or post-detox sleep disturbances.
CBT-I Integration: Where appropriate, clients are offered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)—a gold-standard, non-medicated treatment.
Sleep Journals: Clients are encouraged to track their sleep-wake patterns, quality of sleep, dreams, and energy levels to build awareness and track progress.
Nutritional Support for Sleep
Nutrition plays a critical role in sleep regulation. Our in-house chefs and functional nutritionists craft meals that promote deep sleep and hormonal balance.
Magnesium-Rich Foods: Leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and dark chocolate are incorporated into meal plans to promote muscle relaxation and nervous system support.
Tryptophan Sources: Turkey, eggs, tofu, and oats support serotonin and melatonin production.
Avoidance of Sugar and Alcohol: These are known disruptors of sleep and are excluded from all client diets.
Targeted Supplementation: Based on individual assessments, clients may receive natural sleep aids like magnesium glycinate, L-theanine, valerian root, or melatonin under clinical guidance.
Integrative Therapies to Support Sleep
At New Life, sleep improvement is not addressed in isolation. We use a multi-modal approach, integrating physical and emotional therapies, restless legs syndrome, and self-care that naturally support deeper rest.
Osteopathy and Bodywork: Helps release stored tension, align the body, and ease muscular discomfort that may interfere with sleep.
Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy: Night-time restlessness or nightmares often stem from unresolved trauma. Sessions are structured to avoid emotional overstimulation late in the day.
Sound Therapy: Tibetan bowls, tuning forks, and sound baths are used to slow brainwave activity and promote parasympathetic activation.
Kangen Water: Clients are encouraged to stay hydrated during the day and limit liquid intake after dinner to avoid night-time waking.
Special Considerations: Sleep Challenges in Recovery
Many clients arriving at New Life suffer from poor or disrupted sleep due to:
Substance withdrawal or post-detox insomnia
Hypervigilance from PTSD or trauma
Adrenal fatigue or hormonal imbalance
Anxiety-related sleep disruptions
In these cases, our clinical and wellness teams collaborate to craft a sleep recovery plan that combines behavioural strategies, gentle intervention, and environmental support. Sleep medications are avoided unless absolutely necessary and always used under medical supervision with a plan for tapering.
Supporting Long-Term Sleep Health
As clients prepare to leave New Life, they are supported with:
Custom sleep plans and continued sleep journaling tools
Digital and print sleep resources, including meditation recordings and wind-down playlists
Lifestyle coaching to maintain circadian alignment during travel or reintegration
Referral to sleep specialists or therapists in their home country if needed
Deep Sleep, Deep Healing
Sleep is not a passive state—it is one of the most powerful healing mechanisms available to the human body. At New Life, we don’t leave it to chance. Our Sleep Hygiene Protocol is thoughtfully designed to create the conditions for deep, uninterrupted rest so that the body and mind can do what they do best: repair, restore, and renew.
Whether falling asleep to ocean waves in Bali, the gentle winds of Marbella, or the quiet stillness of Reykjavik, our clients experience sleep not just as recovery, but as a luxury ritual and sacred return to self.
Here’s What Sets Us Apart:
Licensed Creative Therapists: Our team includes certified art therapists, music therapists, and expressive arts facilitators with deep clinical and creative experience.
Tailored, Luxury Setting: Sessions take place in tranquil, beautifully designed spaces—whether it’s our sound dome, our private studio, or the gardens.
Whole-Person Integration: Creative sessions are woven into a comprehensive plan that includes psychology, somatic therapies, nutrition, and spiritual care.
Confidential and Compassionate: Our clients are often high-profile individuals seeking deep work in a discreet environment. We deliver results with grace.
Real Results: We’ve witnessed incredible transformations—clients rediscovering their voices, healing long-held wounds, and reclaiming joy.
Community and Safety: Group experiences like drum circles, expressive workshops, and healing sound baths help clients reconnect with others in powerful, wordless ways.
TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR CLIENTS
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Address: New Life (Dynamic Executive Recovery) Calle Lirios Los Num 2, Torreblanca Del Sol, 29640 Fuengirola, Spain.
Email: info@newlife.rehab
Spain: (+34) 900 752 011
Bali: (+62) 361 300 109
Brazil: (+55) 1151785894
Dubai: (+971) 8000 120377
Iceland: (+354) 5395185
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