Waismann Method Rapid Detox Specialists, Since 1998

Waismann Method Rapid Detox

Our Mission is to Reverse Opiate Dependence Comfortably, Safely, and Effectively.

Waismann Method^® Advanced Treatment for Opioid Dependence was founded in the late ’90s by Clare Waismann, M-RAS / SUDCC II. Her efforts were in collaboration with C. Bernstein, M.D., and M.H. Lowenstein, M.D. Since then, the team has concentrated on one single treatment location based exclusively in Southern California.

Our focus is to provide superior and individual care to every patient who walks through our doors. — Clare Waismann

WAISMANN METHOD® Rapid Detox Location

You can only find the actual Waismann Method Rapid Detox in So. California. We have one single location worldwide, where we concentrate all our efforts to provide the best rapid detox you can find. There are NO DOCTORS OR CENTERS AFFILIATED WITH US REGARDLESS OF NAME OR LOCATION.

If it’s not in So. California, it is NOT Waismann Method®

What is the difference between WAISMANN TREATMENT™ and other rapid detox centers?

WAISMANN DETOX™ Patients Receive:

1. Quadruple Board-Certified Medical Director
2. Full-Service JCAHO Accredited Hospital
3. Private Hospital Room
4. Admission a Day Before Rapid Detox for Comprehensive Medical Evaluation
5. Our Medical Director Performs all Rapid Detox in a Private ICU Room
6. Recovery Center for a Few Days, with Supportive Medications, and Therapeutic Treatments also Included
7. Transportation to and from the Airport

After more than 24 years, Waismann Method^® rapid detox treatment center has earned a worldwide reputation for exceptional care and unparalleled opioid treatment results.

Additionally, our success results from excellence in inpatient medical care, a responsibility to our patients, and our professional staff’s experience. Overall, we have successfully helped thousands of patients achieve freedom from opioid drugs with the best and safest rapid detox procedure available.

Clare Waismann, M-RAS / SUDCC II

Founder of the Waismann Method^®Advanced Treatment of Opiate Dependence and Domus Retreat

Clare Waismann, Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS), Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC) and the founder of Waismann Method® and Domus Retreat®

Waismann Method^® is named after its founder Clare Waismann, a Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor and Registered Addiction Specialist. Mrs. Waismann aims to provide patients suffering from opioid use disorder with the most humane and effective detoxification programs. Treatment programs without preconceived ideas or protocols.

“Instead of focusing on the condition, health care professionals should hear, see and understand each individual’s unique health needs.” – C. Waismann.

For over two decades, Clare has advocated against the unfair stigma and negative preconceived ideas associated with addiction and mental illness.

In Her Own Words:

“I have always been highly interested in the science surrounding mental health. Although I did not quite understand the depth and heartbreaks of addiction in my early days, after almost a quarter of a century of study, training, and hands-on experience, I am humbled by the realization of the multiple dimensions of this condition.

Although there is not one single or simple solution, there are many valuable resources and excellent results. I also learned that knowledge, professionalism, and compassion are necessary tools health care workers must possess. There is no place for stigma, judgment, or arrogance.

I strive to provide a safe space for those seeking help, where concerns are heard and evaluated, and where individual needs are carefully and respectfully examined. Treatment options are decided purely on patients’ needs and not on preset protocols that benefit the program more than the patient. I want the patient to have a meaningful experience. One that will help them choose a healthier path. I act with others in a way that aligns with my values.

My desire to be in healthcare was never misguided, but maybe a little naïve. I have since broadened my understanding of people’s needs, strengths, and difficulties. My purpose hasn’t changed, and I continue to strive to help people live healthier and happier lives.”

— Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC

Clare Waismann’s View of Treatment

“Above all, I strive to provide a safe space for those seeking help, where concerns are heard and evaluated. Also, where individual needs are carefully and respectfully examined. A place where treatment options are decided purely on patients’ needs and not on preset protocols that benefit the program more than the patient. I want the patient to have a meaningful experience. One that will help them choose a healthier path.

I act with others in a way that aligns with my values. My desire to be in healthcare was never misguided, but maybe a little naïve. I have since broadened my understanding of people’s needs, strengths, and difficulties. My purpose hasn’t changed, and I continue to strive to help people live healthier and happier lives.

The idea that people see addiction as a moral failing has maintained its victims scorned, discriminated against, and punished by society. This stigmatization and misunderstanding of substance abuse and mental illness have been harmful and often lethal to so many. We have the science and the resources to treat these conditions, so all we need is to replace judgment and stigma with education and compassion.”

— Clare Waismann, M-RAS/SUDCC-II

Professional Positions and Certifications

Registered Addiction Specialist (M-RAS)
Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC-II)

Clare Waismann In the Media:

Over the years, Clare Waismann has provided her expertise on opiate dependence to various media outlets around the world:

Michael H. Lowenstein, MPH, M.D. – Waismann Method Medical Director and Top Rapid Detox Specialist in the U.S.A.

Dr. Lowenstein is a Quadruple Board-Certified Physician and a World-renowned Expert in Rapid Detoxification

Dr. Michael H. Lowenstein is currently the ONLY doctor worldwide allowed to provide the Waismann Method Rapid Detox.

Michael Lowenstein MD Waismann Method Medical Director and Rapid Detox Physician

The medical director of the Waismann Method^® treatment center for opiate dependence, Dr. Michael H. Lowenstein, administers all rapid detoxification treatments. He has been performing the WAISMANN METHOD RAPID DETOX treatment for over 23 years and has helped thousands of patients overcome opiate dependence.

Dr. Lowenstein is a renowned expert in the field of pain management. He has board certifications from the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Pain Medicine, the American Board of Addiction Medicine, and the American Board of Anti-aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine.

Dr. Lowenstein is widely sought-after for his ability to connect with patients and recognize their needs, as well as his comprehensive approach to detoxification. He understands his patients’ desire to feel better and comfortable in their bodies, regardless of chronic pain, emotional or mental issues, functional imbalances. As a result, his approach to these issues starts with administering safe and humane medical detoxification, followed by addressing physical and emotional health improvements to achieve health and balance. This approach usually includes exercise, improved diet, positive lifestyle changes, normalizing sleep, and more.

Dr. Lowenstein desires to help patients make appropriate physical, mental, and emotional health choices while restoring their bodies’ proper function. His efforts have led him to become a leader in the field of opiate detoxification and pain management. In addition to Waismann Method^®, Dr. Lowenstein heads a comprehensive pain management clinic in Southern California.

Dr. Lowenstein is a graduate of the Loma Linda University School of Medicine, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, Irvine. He enjoys yoga, meditation, Pilates, rowing, and beach volleyball.

Professional Associations

American Society of Addiction Medicine
The American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
American Academy of Anti-Aging and Restorative Medicine
Institute for Functional Medicine
American Society of Interventional Pain Practitioners
American Association of Pain Management in Ultrasound
International Spinal Injection Society
California Society of the Industrial Medical Council
American Academy of Pain Management
American Society of Regional Anesthesia

Certifications

American Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomate, 07/1989
American Board of Anesthesiology, Diplomate, 04/1993
The American Board of Anesthesiology, 09/1994
Added Qualification In Pain Management
American Board of Pain Medicine, Diplomate, 03/1996
The American Board of Addiction Medicine, Diplomate, 2009
American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Diplomate, 12/2009

Licensure

DEA
Fluoroscopy Supervisor and Operator
Advanced Cardiac Life Support

David Bricker Livingston, LMFT 35434 – Waismann Treatment™ and Domus Retreat Mental Health Director

D. Livingston has assisted thousands of patients in achieving emotional stability following rapid detox.

David B. Livingston - Clinical Director Domus Retreat

David Livingston, M.A., M.F.T., is a licensed psychotherapist who has been working with the Waismann Method^® rapid detox treatment center for nearly two decades. He is the director of treatment and patient care at Domus Retreat. David provides individual psychotherapy for patients after or through opiate detoxification. For nearly 20 years, he has been working with patients struggling with chemical dependency, specializing in opiate addiction treatment.

At Domus, David helps patients through the process of individual psychotherapy. Individual therapy provides a safe and in-depth environment to uncover the internal and external tensions that drive unwanted behaviors. Furthermore, David understands that patients want to know why they are struggling with chemical dependency. They also want to know what reactions and changes will move them towards the life they truly want.

More importantly, David brings insight and empathy to patients at a time when they feel incredibly vulnerable. His kindness and knowledge are some of his most significant assets. For that reason, trust and progress are often present. Furthermore, David treats each individual respectfully and individually.

David is also the director of the Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness, located in Southern California. David is certified in psychoanalytic therapy by The Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies. Additionally, David is a member of The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. He has been a guest lecturer at the University of Southern California on chemical dependency treatment, and he was an adjunct professor at Yosan University, Los Angeles.

David is a graduate of Antioch University, Los Angeles, and the University of California, Los Angeles. He enjoys meditation, tennis, and hiking.

Professional Positions and Certifications

Certified, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies
Director, Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness
Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists