Our Team

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Connecticut Team

Heidi E. Kunzli, MS, LADC

Founder/Executive Director

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Melissa Welby, MD,

Psychiatrist

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Pamela Kurth, MD,

Psychiatrist

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Peter S. Dixon, MD, FACP,

Physician

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Michael Barrios, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

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Sandra Daignault, LCSW Clinical Director

Sandra Daignault, LCSW, MATS

DBT Specialist Therapist

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Elizabeth Hale-Rose LCSW Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapist Privé Swiss CT

Elizabeth Hale-Rose, LCSW, CPC

Mindfulness Meditation Instructor/Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapist and Coach

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Ellen Wasyl MBA CPC Life and Executive Coach Privé Swiss CT

Ellen J. Wasyl, MBA / CLC

Executive Leadership /Personal & Professional Life Coach

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Joanna Crowell, LPC, LADC

EMDR Specialist, Biofeedback Therapist

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Brandon Nappi, D.Min., M.Div.,

Spirituality Counseling

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Comer Rudd-Gates NCC ATR LPC Art Therapist Privé Swiss CT

Comer Rudd-Gates, NCC, ATR, LPC, CEDS

Expressive/Art Therapist, Certified Eating Disorder/Body Image Specialist

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Brigitta Jansen, MS, CN,

Functional Medicine Nutritionist

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Sean Going, LAc, DACM,

Acupuncturist, Chinese Medicine

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The Prive-Swiss program offers fantastic tools and professionals to assist those people that find themselves unable to handle life's problems or temptations. A two-week stay is a must to allow transition, counseling, reflection and a realization that you need a new map for your life.

S., Executive from Miami

Came for help with depression, professional issues and anxiety

It addresses the mind, body and spirit, the program gives you tools and hope to face the future. You can go out into the real world again as a stronger and better person.

K., Executive from Denver

I cannot express enough, and you know I was so very nervous it would not be, how satisfied and fulfilled I am with the caliber and professionalism of your Prive-Swiss team.

T., Entertainment executive from Canada

For the individual who is not content to lead less than an extraordinary life, this program may provide the best chance of rediscovering that spark for life that, once lost, leads one to problems and despair. If it's the extra attention you need to find your way, count on finding it here.

R., Attorney from Newport Beach

The thing I liked most about my stay was the kindness, compassion and genuine real concern about my needs and well-being by everyone - including the chef! Also the quiet, soothing environment, ocean view, etc. I liked the comfort of everything -- down to the sheets. Very relaxing atmosphere, wonderful, accommodating staff. The freedom to choose/plan my day.

P.& S., Couple from the east coast, film

Heidi has put together a retreat program like no other. I had one-to-one attention and coaching continuously. The program is perfect, balanced and is fit to the needs of the individual client. Heidi has brought together the staff and counselors that are obviously the best in their fields.

L., Physician from Philadelphia

The best, most dependable care I could imagine!

W., Photographer from Hawaii

I want you to know how grateful I am for the efforts that your staff made on my behalf during my stay with you. Although my visit was short, your powerful group impacted on me in so many ways, gave me many tools to consider and work with and hopefully a reminder of what's important in days, months and years to come.

A., Wall Street executive

Every aspect of the program contributed to a sense of well being. The tranquility in "unprogrammed" hours was a great aid in contemplation. The commitment of Prive-Swiss and its Team is clearly not to the business, but to genuine care for the overall health and welfare of the guest.

B., CEO from southern California

A gorgeous, relaxing and very healing experience. I would recommend to anyone needing time to heal! The professionals I worked with are phenomenal! Beautiful location -- thank you for the opportunity!

M., Pro athlete from Canada

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Aug 2020

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Jan 2020

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May 2019

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Nov 2018

The overachieving generation: As millennials strive for perfection, anxiety and depression increase

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Apr 2018

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