Paracelsus Wittekindklinik Review

Hello
I went to a spa for the first time yesterday and arrived with sadness.
We were released from the clinic late at night with anxiety. Because unfortunately I couldn't stand it. The problems are simply the anxiety in the evening and at night. I would like to have it away, but it still hurts today that I didn't manage to stay there. I might have to try Apulant.
But all was well from the stay.
Everyone was very nice.
Only what was not so good was the internet in the room if you wanted to make calls with the mobile cell phone. It was only outside in the forest.
But let's say everything was new to me.
Sincerely, Horn

I was there during the Corona period October / November 2020.
Contrary to expectations, the operation ran flawlessly. The staff from A (doctors) to Z (room service) were very helpful and friendly.
The applications also ran under the Corona conditions. Only the sauna and swimming pool (free to use!) Were closed. The therapeutic sessions were also held individually and in groups. My respect goes to all employees for having provided this top performance under the difficult circumstances.
Even the kitchen did its best to maintain the (slightly restricted) buffet operation - and food is known to be a matter of taste. I hardly had anything to complain about.
But now one small caveat: the fitness room is just getting on in years and is still doing its job.
Overall, I felt that I was in good hands there and was looked after by competent doctors, therapists and service staff and always met open ears.
I can really recommend this part (Wittekind Clinic) of the Paracelsus Clinic (not to be confused with the Berghof Clinic - in the same building). And as the saying goes, afterwards everyone can complain. Often you can make a direct difference if you address it right away - and open ears were always found.

I was there in March / April 2021 and I have to say it was my first rehab. When I got there I was panicked, a completely strange environment and a lot of strange people. But after a certain time this subsided and you felt that you were in good hands.
Even during the Corona era, the hygienic standard (wearing a mask, disinfecting hands, keeping your distance, etc.) was designed so that I was not afraid of infection.
The only thing that was a shame due to Corona was that you couldn't use the swimming pool in your free time. But there were other ways to pass the time such as going for a walk in the super and beautiful landscape, watching TV in certain areas, board games, badminton, table tennis and much more.
The room you were allocated fit, so you shouldn't expect a 3 star room and for a 3-5 week rehab stay it was great.
The cleaning staff were always very friendly and hard-working.
So I did not feel that the nurses' room was never occupied. Tablets issue, blood pressure ect. had fixed times when who was always there and in between, unless there was a handover (which, by the way, was on a plan to the left of the door) or a meeting, someone was always there and if something happened you could always talk to you about it.
The food was okay, at least there was always something for everyone and if something was missing or you needed something else due to intolerance, you basically just had to inform the kitchen about it.

Let's get to the core of the whole thing, namely the forms of therapy there were on the one hand

Occupational therapy where I was very skeptical at the beginning. But then it started to be really fun, of course, the therapist contributes to a large extent.

Sports therapy was fun right from the start, because you basically got more vigor through exercise and you feel fit, and here too the therapist was great and really supported you.

Body awareness was really really great and the therapist who runs this was just great. It is very direct but also warm and always feels like it hits the point and always gave food for thought, so that basically the unconscious became conscious and one could work on it.

Individual therapy, I have to say that I was more than satisfied with the therapist I was assigned and that I opened up for the first time. The stupid thing about it is that it is only for a short time and, to be honest, I am sad that you no longer have you as an individual therapist, but that's life.

Group therapy is basically the core of it all. At the beginning you are assigned to a group and stay in it for the entire time.
I was really happy with my grp. Because we harmonized really well together and this resulted in contacts that will last far beyond rehab.

The physio team and the medical team were also great. We were always there for you and always tried to help and support you.

With regard to fellow partners, you can quickly see that the environment is completely different than in everyday life. Everyone has their problems, nobody judges you, you develop good friendships very quickly and and and. (yes there are cross-heads like everywhere else, but that is rather rare)

All in all, I can only say one thing about this, I was really happy to be there and it was really good and helped me. And I also advise every "newbie" to get involved, work with us and think about everything in peace. After the time to think you have enough and that's a good thing. Because there is no magic word or pill with which everything will be fine again, you have to recognize it yourself and work on it with a lot of patience.

P. s. Yes, the reception is really bad as far as the Internet is concerned. Which I don't think is bad, because at least one is not distracted too much from outside ;-)

I was in the clinic in January / February 2021. I felt very well cared for there. At first I was unsure and hoped that my stay would be shortened to 3 weeks. However, I already realized in the first week that you would need the 5 weeks. And I took great care of them and spent a lot of input there. Since it was Corona time, we had to pay attention to certain rules: wear masks permanently, keep your distance, etc., but after a while we got along very well in the groups and some made friends. On the other hand, we had the option of withdrawing when we felt like it.

The whole team there was very professional and you could see how well they work hand in hand: Doctors, physiotherapy, group, art and ergo, individual therapy, etc., everything worked. I took a lot with me: coping with stress, body awareness, etc.

The food was good, especially lunch was very varied. As a vegan with gluten intolerance, I was really well looked after and my wishes were met. Of course, not everything worked right away, but my feedback was asked again and again and I was able to notice changes as a result. Special thanks go to the kitchen - they always looked after me lovingly and I always had a delicious "extra sausage" on my plate :-).

What I found a shame that there were generally the same cold cuts and rolls more often in the morning and in the evening and that it even bothered some mixed caterers. Maybe more education and variety would be appropriate.

The rooms were great (room service was also well organized), the surroundings were fantastic - beautiful walks in the forest with lots of snow (we even rode sleds). In the evening we could play badminton / table tennis or board games if we wanted to.

I would definitely recommend the clinic.

I felt very comfortable and found the atmosphere almost familiar, which was perhaps also due to my "roommates". The physiotherapists understand their craft and the psychologists I dealt with were empathetic and friendly. The breakfast and evening buffet was quite well arranged, but still sufficient. Lunch was always very tasty, there was nothing double in the 4 week stay. I also loved the vegetarian dishes, so I took some ideas home with me. I spent my free time in the swimming pool and in the workshops.
If you are consciously involved in rehab, you can derive great benefits.
I would do rehab again in this clinic.

Unfortunately only was there 3 days. The fear was too great. The doctor and therapist were nice. Only the fellow patient was impossible. Without a mask and pressed against you as if there is no Corona. The only statement from the staff was that we are not the police and cannot control everything.

I can recommend this clinic with a clear conscience, of course you shouldn't have a cure or 5 star hotel expectations. It is one
Rehabilitation clinic !!!!!! Self-commitment and of course the will to abstain are prerequisites. Good therapists, good therapy offers and a clinic to feel good in beautiful surroundings. Probably no facility is perfect. The clinic has supported me and helped me a lot. An important time in my life !!!

About 2 years ago I was there for rehab for 4 weeks. The entire stay there was very good for me, I am basically a new person ... I was able to gather new strength and leave the old behind. The KBT is highly recommended, there is hardly any better therapy.
I felt very comfortable that there was hardly any internet, I didn't think so at all, so you used a lot of time with other patients (today I still have some very good friendships) or went down to the beautiful city.

As a bonus, I met my current partner there and we are still a couple and even now have a daughter together.

I would go back there anytime.