Our Practice

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About Our Comprehensive Program

Beyond the Confines of Traditional 28 Day Recovery

Based in Mill Valley, California, Recovery Without Walls is a confidential medical practice which provides treatment of chronic pain, chemical dependency, dual diagnoses, mental health and prescription medication issues, and problems with alcohol. The Recovery Without Walls approach integrates leading-edge pharmacology (such as Suboxone – buprenorphine), exceptional psychotherapy and nutritional support, and the best of the alternative healing modalities to promote comprehensive health and continuing recovery.

Unlike many 28-day or residential treatment programs, the Recovery Without Walls outpatient drug and alcohol treatment program is patient responsive, which means it is guided by the needs of the patient rather than a schedule or protocol. Under the guidance of founder and director Howard Kornfeld, M.D., patients are encouraged to discover their own internal healing pathways aided by a skilled recovery team focused on the most advanced treatment options available.

“This scenic locale combined with the best conventional and alternative healing, can produce an ideal environment to promote a deep and lasting recovery.”

Recovery Without Walls is an outpatient clinic. We thoroughly assess each patient before admission. If we determine that a more advanced level of care is required, we will refer patients to trusted residential treatment providers in the area. 

In the case of intensive treatment, we ensure 24-hour care for each individual person in order to provide compassionate, nurturing attention and encouragement. Patients of Recovery Without Walls will find a wide selection of resources for good health, both conventional and alternative, through our network of specialists. We are blessed to have strong working relationships with a variety of massage therapists, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, physical therapists, registered dietitians, personal trainers, and yoga teachers.

Ten miles from San Francisco, Mill Valley has a diversity of attractions — sidewalk cafés, theaters, intimate live music venues, and natural beauty. The town is nestled among the redwoods at the base of Mount Tamalpais and is close to hiking trails, waterfalls, and horseback riding, as well as Muir Woods, Stinson Beach, and Point Reyes National Seashore. This scenic locale combined with the best conventional and alternative healing can produce an ideal environment to promote a deep and lasting recovery.

About Our Treatment Philosophy

Expert, Team-Based, Compassionate Care

Recovery Without Walls provides caring, individualized treatment that enables our patients to find relief from chronic pain, medication management issues, and problems with alcohol. We are an evidence-informed medical practice, meaning that we use the most current medical research and advanced pharmacology to address each patient’s needs. Nationally recognized for our innovative work utilizing buprenorphine for pain management, we have published papers in The American Journal of Therapeutics and the Annals of Internal Medicine, among others.

We work primarily on an outpatient basis so that our patients can experience minimal disruption to their personal and professional lives while they heal. If our practitioners determine that a higher level of care is necessary, we can provide referrals to appropriate, trusted facilities. If you are located far from our medical practice, please contact us for information about accommodation, including referrals to our local partners.  

We have exceptional psychological services to complement our medical approach. When appropriate, we also recommend nutritional support, exercise, and integrative healing methods including acupuncture, meditation and massage therapy from our trusted network of professionals.

If you feel that our addiction rehab and pain management might be right for you or someone you love, please contact Recovery Without Walls for a confidential initial consultation.

What Makes Recovery Without Walls Unique?

  • Personalized Care 
  • Outpatient Schedule Flexibility
  • Team-Based Treatment
  • Specialists in the Field
  • Advanced Pharmacology
  • Integrative, Whole-Body Approach

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