CALDA CLINIC SWITZERLAND
CALDA CLINIC SWITZERLAND
CALDA CLINIC SWITZERLAND
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Dr.med. Claudia M. Elsig
Founder and Medical Director
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Dr. Claudia M. Elsig has over more than 20 years experience in the area of psychiatric and
psychotherapeutic medicine. She studied at the medical faculty of the Zurich University and
after this completed an extensive and deepened training in various evidence-based
psychotherapeutic methods. She specialised on psycho-traumatology. Out of a deep interest
for the effects of psychological and physical traumas like post-traumatic stress disorder,
borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, the whish in her grew to help those people
individually, holistic and sustaining. On the way to a multi-specialist she looked for the best
mentors in Europe. She passed through training in genetics and genetic consultation with the
focus on addiction, depression and anxiety disorders and discovered the fascination of
epigenetics. For years she managed the special consultation for clinical hypnosis at a private
clinic in Zurich. During the past years as a medical director and manager of the psychiatry
department in an international institution she deepened her knowledge on multiple types of
addiction and their effects.
In 2004 she founded the calda ag and developed an individual integrative treatment concept
for psychological diseases. Today, she is the owner of the Calda Clinic for in-patient clients at
Lake Zurich. Furthermore, she is a demanded referee and trainer. She is entitled to utmost
professionality paired with authenticity and efficiency is part of all her activities.
About Dr. Claudia M. Elsig
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THE CALDA CONCEPT
Your personalized way to freedom
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The Calda Concept
WE WORK WITHOUT PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
WE TREAT THE CAUSES, NOT THE SYMPTOMS.
INSTEAD PILLS WE GIVE OUR TIME AND EXPERTISE.
WE USE THE MOST CURRENT MOLECULAR AND EPIGENETIC INSIGHTS.
EACH STRATEGY IS AS UNIQUE AS THE CLIENT.
WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON ABSOLUTE DISCRETION AND PRIVACY.
WE TREAT ONLY ONE CLIENT AT THE TIME.
WE COMBINE THE UTMOST MODERN STATE-OF-THE-ART MEDICINE WITH VIP-SERVICE.
WE WORK WITH THE PERSONALIZED CALDA-MICRONUTRITION-MIXTURE.
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Our indications
Trauma
Addiction
Stress
Phobia
Anxiety disorder
Personality disorder
Burn-out
Mood disorder
Postpartum depression
ADD/ADHD
Eating disorder
OCD
Perioperative destabilization
Weakness in competition
Aging
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The Calda Concept
Highest efficiency
Paramedical therapies
Orthomolecular medicine
Psychiatry and psychotherapy
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= Orthomolecular Psychiatry
We reach the epigenetic level of the cells!
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Orthomolecular medicine
Psychiatry and psychotherapy
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Orthomolecular Psychiatry
EMDR
• Trauma work
• Reframing of negative cognitions
• Installation of resources
CBT/ DBT/IRRT
• Role play
• Exposition in vitro/in vivo
• Week plan
• List of feelings
• Protocols
• Communication training single/couples
Orthomolecular
Medicine
• Minerals, vitamins, aminoacids
• Adaptation in co-work with our specialist for orthomolecular medicine
• Regular check-ups related to the symptoms
• Psychotropics, if necessary only
Clinical Hypnosis
• Relaxation, stress-management
• Self-hypnosis
• Activation and transfer of resources
• Reframing, work with symbols, metaphors
• Trauma-techniques
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Orthomolecular Medicine
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Tools of Orthomolecular Medicine
Assessment and comprehensive laboratory work
Neurotransmitter and stress profile, micronutrient status, oxidative stress,
amino acids, food intolerance, hair mineral analysis, nutri-genetics
Tailor made micronutrient supplementation
Individually composed granulate, the CALDA mixture
Customized menu plan
Frequency of meals
Composition of meals
Customized workout to support rebalancing and restoration
Moderate endurance training (no extensive training)
Specific muscle training/toning
Customized stress and resource management
Yoga, Respiration
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Mindfulness
Tailor made lifestyle plan
For continuing care to maintain wellbeing and strength to keep safe
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How we feel is the result of complex biochemistry
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Nervous System
Anxiety / Panic
Depression
Loss of memory
Insomnia
Immune System
Susceptibility to
infections and allergies
Cardiovascular System
Hypertension
Arteriosclerosis
Heart attack / Stroke
BMI
Cravings
Abdominal fat
Metabolic Syndrome
Stress and imbalance cause lots of damage to body and mind
Adrenals
Adrenal fatigue
Exhaustion
Burnout
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Nervous System
Calmness
Confidence
Good sleep
Cognitive capacities
Motivation
Immune System
Defence against infections,
diseases and allergies
Cardiovascular System
Healthy blood tension
Protection from arteriosclerosis
Prevention of heart attack & stroke
BMI
Satiety
Low abdominal fat
Fitness
Adrenals
Vitality
Energy
Strength
The good message is, biochemistry and wellbeing can be restored
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Messengers of thinking, acting and feeling
Dopamine
Glutamate
Serotonin
GABA
Endorphins
Personalized medicine is not the
future. At the Calda Clinic, it's
now.
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Significant gain in physical and mental wellbeing thanks to micronutrients and lifestyle change
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The CALDA mixture to individually restore balance and wellbeing
Every person has an individual, unique biochemical
profile
Tailor made CALDA micronutrient mixture based on
broad laboratory testings and clinical symptoms
Noticeable gain in vitality and mental balance
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Lifestyle and nutrition coaching
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Burnout, fatigue and anxiety due to chronic stress and adrenal fatigue
Stress Profile
Physiological curve
Adrenal fatigue
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Rhythmic workout and yoga support rebalancing
Endorphins Serotonin
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Nutritive hypoglycemia provokes cravings and triggers relapse
Hypoglycemia Cravings Relapse
Stress / Nervousness / Mood Swings
Cravings / Relapse
Insulin
Blood sugar
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Physical and mental wellbeing
Blood sugar
Insulin
Tailor made nutrition for stable glycemia and no cravings
No sodas Limitation of
coffee and coke
Physical and mental wellbeing
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The Calda Way
On arrival a full internal check-up in our partner clinic Privatklinik Bethanien.
A full mental health assessment.
A full bio-molecular and genetic analysis which is totally unique to every client for a psycho-biochemical
restoration.
A personalized integrative treatment plan with a wide range of intensive psychotherapy, psycho-education,
alternative and complementary therapies. The therapeutical program includes 6 to 8 hours/day 7 days per week.
During the entire duration of the treatment every client is accompanied by a personal coach as a contact person.
Our hand picked personal coaches lives with the client 24/7. The coach is of the same gender as the client and is
responsible for the support of the therapy process and ensures that the therapy plan is monitored and adhered to
around the clock. For sustainable results a minimum of 4 weeks is recommended.
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The Calda Way
Private Clinic Bethanien
• Laboratory
• Assessments
• Detox (1-3 d.)
Primary Treatment
• Luxury residence
• 4 to 12 weeks
• weekly plan
Continuing care on demand
• Back home
• 2 to 4 weeks
• Personal Coach
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Example Client Schedule
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Our contraindications and limits
Schizophrenic disorder
Schizoaffective disorder
Acute suicidality
Acute mania
Complex personality disorders
Autism
Mental handicap
Short stay
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SWISS HEALTH MAGAZINE
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The Calda Concept offers a new way back to freedom. If the clients
are committed to our programme and are willing to change they will
find their way back to a great quality of life within a short time.
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We do our best for our clients in an
exclusive environment!
Exclusive for UHNWIs from
CHF 80.000 per week.
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Thank you for your attention!
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