"I LOVE ATI! I came with little hope that I could be "fixed" but after spending a few weeks here I was able to find a sense of peace and lust for life. This has been one of the best experiences of my life and I feel so blessed to be here."

A.H.
Illinois, USA

"I have gained much insight and awareness during my stay at ATI. The staff is very erudite in their respective jobs. They genuinely care for you as the patient. The well rounded schedule meets the criteria for a very balanced and healthy lifestyle. They lead you to the water and help you build confidence to step in and drink. They implement Kai Chi Do, which is a powerful and therapeutic exercise in addition to offering yoga to include hatha and a variety with Kundalini. I am thankful to have discovered this place."

J.B.M.
Alabama, USA

"ATI has helped me to find my inner self serenity. My growing love for myself is helping me to love those who are close to me."

T.I.
Florida, USA

"I have learned to be content and I live in the present now. ATI's culture is wonderful and I am excited to continue my journey. The staff and culture is non-aggressive, warm, caring and very knowlegable."

L.T.
Texas, USA

"ATI has changed every aspect of my life. I now love my life and everything about it. This place is amazing, especially all the staff. ATI has helped me so much. I love everyone here!!!!!"

J.Z.
New York, USA

"My stay at ATI has changed everything I see about the world. I no longer see the world as a harsh unforgiving place but see I was harsh and unforgiving with myself. The staff, therapists and community has helped me grow into the man I am and will continue to be. I cannot say any one thing was most effective because it all did so much for me. I have found peace and love for myself that I never knew was possible. I forgave myself for the past, I love the present, and no longer fear the future. I feel blessed in every way possible. I am ready for whatever comes."

B.F.
Arizona, USA

"Thank you to all the staff at ATI. My experience here has been unbelievable and amazing. This was my first non-12-step treatment center. I had exhausted all of my other treatment options prior to ATI. Perception Therapy has brought so much explanation, guidance, reflection, as well as priceless and life-long tools to me. This overall experience at ATI, from Kai Chi Do to meditation, art therapy, and the fantastic community has been like no other."

M.B.
Florida, USA

"ATI is something you really cannot describe. Although for me, they put life in my eyes, passion in my soul, and a purpose for every single moment that I'm alive. It's the most wonderful place I've ever been. I was only supposed to go for one month - I wanted to stay for six. I ended up staying three and they completely changed the way I saw everything. They empowered me to allow myself to make decisions and get excited about my life. It's the most magical place. You feel at home. You feel like you're part of a family. You feel a sense of belonging and ultimately a call to something more. Being at ATI opens your eyes and mind to the unimaginable. Your wholeness, your sense of well-being, your connection to life. Gratefulness, balance, hope, acceptance, peace, joy, centeredness, community, safety, strength, capability, spirituality, purpose, health, self-love, learning, family, wholeness, mindfulness, connection, happiness, emotions, experiencing, being open, Namaste, environment, awareness - these, among a thousand other wonderful words are things that come to mind when I think about being at ATI. But I think what's most important is that I'm excited about my life and happy again, and nothing compares with that. Coming to ATI is one thing you will not regret, you will wish you did it sooner if anything."

A.T.
Florida, USA

"ATI was even better for me than I anticipated. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing and also a "safe" place to dig deep inside yourself. It has enabled me to make many positive changes and pursue a healthy and sober lifestyle."

G.G.
Florida, USA

"ATI provides the environment necessary for the body and mind to heal themselves. We are not machines that can be repaired by replacing parts, we are living organisms that need to grow and heal."

B.J.
Florida, USA

"My time at ATI has been a wonderful growing experience. I found inner strength and inner peace that I didn't know I had. The staff and counselors are always available and the group that I worked with were amazing and supportive, even as they were dealing with their own issues. We became a family for a short while. Anyone who has problems, whether they are mental health or addiction, should come to ATI. Help is always available 24 hours a day. I cannot praise the staff enough. Your mind, body, spirit and health will be better for it."

J.F.
Florida, USA

"I came into ATI very scared and not having any self-worth, and I left as a changed man in every aspect. ATI is exactly what is described on the website and has forever changed my life."

J.Z.
New York, USA

"My overall health is better! I feel I have the tools to be in charge of my life."

V.R.
Indiana, USA

"The 28 days I spent at ATI were profoundly nurturing and life altering. Having thoroughly researched holistic wellness facilities, I knew the prerequisites for an ideal therapeutic environment that supported the whole person - body, mind and spirit. ATI was the only wellness facility I found that met the criteria. The knowledgeable and supportive staff interacted with the clients in relaxed yet insightful ways. Specific services offered at ATI included individual and group Perception Therapy, body work including daily Kai Chi Do sessions, sessions of group experiential therapy, other body work opportunities, yoga, pilates, qigong, and various forms of art therapy. The staff's support and encouragement helped me to persevere through the arduous and sometimes frightening therapeutic process. I am immensely grateful to the staff at ATI for facilitating my profoundly healing, transformative journey."

B.R.
New York, USA

"While only being at ATI two weeks, the knowledge of Perception Therapy has given me hope. The seeds are planted, now I feel strongly that I will nurture and grow those seeds. I will practice Perception Therapy daily."

H.H.
California, USA

"When arriving at ATI, I had high expectations and my few weeks here have proven to exceed those expectations. To say that the program here has changed how I look at my life is an understatement. I will forever practice the new healthy tools I have learned and use Perception Therapy in my everyday life. The staff here are caring, considerate and non-judgmental which is truly wonderful."

K.C.
Florida, USA

"After many treatment's, ATI has given me the tools and peace of mind I need to succeed. I have always counted the days until I left a treatment center. ATI is the opposite. I wish I could stay here forever. Thanks ATI."

J.F.
Florida, USA

"ATI has allowed me to view myself in a new, positive light; seeing the struggles of others and observing their recovery has empowered me to begin my own. I plan to exercise regularly upon my return, as well as habitually engage in breathwork and hobbies that bring me joy. Thank you ATI! You saved my life."

L.J.
Florida, USA

"I am a firm believer in ATI and the program. I am so thankful for the help of everyone involved (i.e., staff as well as the clients). I believe I will use every tool that I have been given to help me move forward in my new and healthy journey to come. Thank you for opening my eyes to this wonderful and now new beginning."

K.E.
Florida, USA

"A great alternative to other wellness centers. Staff is very professional and the philosophy that drives the program is very sound. You work and think hard here, in outstanding surroundings, and it's easy to relax and learn about yourself here."

G.L.
Florida, USA

"ATI has been the most wonderful gift that I have ever given myself. I intend on coming back for shorter stays for a simple tune up. Everyone here has been so amazing and helpful. ATI is by far the most outstanding program to help teach wellness, balance and awareness in our everyday lives."

T.N.
Michigan, USA

"The program at ATI has improved my quality of life. I opened my heart to many new and wonderful techniques. I felt the program helped me go very deep into my issues to resolve old pent up problems. I learned tools to apply to my daily life."

J.H.
Florida, USA

"ATI is truly a wellness and healing center. The nature of the program focuses on a healthy and balanced person. It incorporates mind, body, and spirit/soul. I have learned a new way of perceiving myself and others. ATI offers valuable tools for a successful recovery of oneself."

J.O.
Florida, USA

"Like being hugged by angels! I could not be more pleased with my time at ATI from the moment I arrived to the moment I left. Perception Therapy lives up to all that it claims to. All the counselors and staff have a genuine concern for all the clients. My outlook on life has changed from insanity to a grounded, balanced and positive attitude. I plan on returning to ATI for general reminders often in the future. I could not have been more pleased and would recommend ATI to anyone and everyone. In fact, I already have."

B.L.
Pennsylvania, USA

"ATI is fabulous! Awesome experience. Get involved with Kai Chi Do and all the activities. Its absolutely life changing. It will make you a much stronger human being. You can create, imagine, and perceive your life as a wonderful place. You won't regret it. It is life changing."

H.L.
Florida, USA

"I came to ATI very anxious, insecure, depressed and with no hope. Thanks to my therapist Sandi, and all the wonderful staff, I'm leaving stable, happy and in a healthy process of getting completely free of anxiety. All the staff is compassionate, professional, respectful and the atmosphere at ATI is full of love and compassion. Thanks to all at ATI, I'm leaving with full of love to myself, others and very hopeful that life is just beautiful. Thanks to all."

E.R.
Tampa, Florida, USA

"My experience at ATI was a very good one. What ATI allowed me to do was think and to love myself as a person. Coming here was the best decision I have made in many years. I cannot say enough about the staff and everyone that is part of ATI. I would like to thank ATI and wish you the best."

R.G.
Indiana, USA

"I came to ATI due to legal issues and at first I had no idea what to expect because I had never been to any treatment program before. I began very reluctant because I did not believe my situation called for such treatment. However, as I began to get more involved in the program, my eyes began to open to the fact that although it was legal matters that brought me to ATI, there was much in my everyday life that needed working on. During my time at ATI, I have become very close with both my fellow patients and all of the employees. I feel sad leaving my new family that I have formed here, however, I leave here with a completely new skills set and ways of coping with life. I feel much more confident that I can handle the twists and turns of life, and I am able to make many of these problems seem much less significant by using my new found skills for living in the moment.

Overall, it has been a great program and I would recommend it not only to anyone who has a problem that needs fixing, but also to anyone who would like to better the life they are currently living."

G.B.
Florida, USA

"Before coming to ATI, my life was a complete disaster. Upon my arrival, I had decided that I desperately needed to change my entire existence. Shortly after getting here, through the principles used at ATI, things started to shift. My health, spirituality, mental awareness, focus on myself, and especially love for myself, was reborn. A new innocence and want for life happened. I found the child in me that was buried so deep within. I gave myself permission to be that child and approach life with strength, focus and balance. Thanks to the complete global community, wonderful staff and mindfulness, I finally have my life back. I would also like to say that I am no longer getting a divorce and I am becoming a full-time student to further a career in helping rehabilitate those in need. I love life and all of its beauties. I feel so pure at heart. It's all about mind, body and spirit. Through the love I have for myself and the energy that comes from that, I can do anything. 'Stayed Centered' Thanks to all at ATI!"

G.W.
Florida, USA

"I believe greatly in this program. In the four weeks I have been here, I have grown tremendously. I feel healthier, more spiritual and most of all very grounded. I was able to work out many dilemmas in my life. I would recommend this program to anyone."

D.O.
Alabama, USA

"ATI opened my eyes to another answer to addiction. Every day they spent teaching new methods and techniques of living life to its fullest; without repeating our old mistakes or habits. I tried 12-step rehabs and failed over and over again. I highly recommend ATI (and its Staff). For the first time in a long time I see a bright, healthy future."

F.D.
Florida, USA

"During my last week at ATI, I felt really ready to start my new and improved life back home. I have changed for the better, both mentally and physically. My wonderful wife can't believe how much better I look and sound. Great staff (all are pros) - Great Program!"

G.L.
Florida, USA

"My experience at ATI could not have been more incredible. I took over three weeks to make a decision on where I felt was the best fit to transform my life. I was blessed enough to locate ATI and their approach has changed my life. This was my first experience at seeking assistance and had heard stories of painful experiences at locations with different types of treatment so I was skeptical at first but the world class facilities and staff here helped me rebuild my life."

D.F.

"ATI was great! The staff was great and very caring. I have learned how to change my perceptions about my behaviors. This is a very useful tool. The facility is beautiful. I felt very comfortable here and was able to open up a lot. Overall, my experience was great!"

S.A.
Florida, USA

"I chose to return to ATI a couple of times per week for about two months. I needed to reconnect with my wellness goals and surround myself with people serving a similar purpose. ATI is an amazing environment in which to heal. Everyone on the staff is like-minded and works towards a common goal of wellness for the clients. I love that it is in "my backyard" and a resource that is always available to me on my journey in recovery. My light is shining once again."

K.M.
Florida, USA

"I would like to thank all of the staff at ATI for helping me to regain control of my life. The methods and practices I have learned and re-learned here are a priceless treasure that will assist me for the rest of my life. I can honestly say that I will never do drugs again because I now realize that drugs were just a symptom of a larger issue. Through the Perception Therapy techniques as well as forgiving and letting go of my past, I have realized that I am truly connected to my inner self, that I love myself, and I no longer need that in my life. I just want to express my gratitude for everything ATI has given me. Thank you so much."

J.K.
Florida, USA

"ATI has been an enlightening experience that has really given me a new perspective on life. I now have the tools to go out and live a fuller and more productive life. I have no regrets other than coming here sooner."

M.S.
Florida, USA

"My time spent at ATI has been some of the most valuable of my life. I have learned a completely new way of thinking, now I perceive the world around me and how I fit in it. I would recommend ATI to anyone in need of help. It is a wonderful, loving atmosphere. All of the staff is kind, patient and completely focused on the happiness and well-being of their clients. I will return to ATI monthly to keep myself focused, on the healthy path to recovery and to constantly work on my spiritual growth."

M.O.

"I would highly recommend this treatment program for anyone with an addiction. The entire staff is wonderful and professional."

M.J.L.
Florida, USA

"I would like to take the opportunity to thank you from the bottom of my new found heart. When I arrived at ATI with my luggage in hand I had no idea that I had more baggage in my life than I had in my hands. The thought that the underlying condition could be resolved and the addiction problem would also be resolved was a new novel concept to me. With an open mind I started the program.

My twenty-six years in the Army had made me question whether or not such a problem could be resolved outside of the normal twelve step programs. To say the least, I was skeptical. All my past physical and mental traumas would soon be exposed to the light and made available for me to deal with in a professional and caring environment.

One of the problems that I arrived with, and knew about, was severe TMJ. Daily my pain level was 5-6 on a scale of 1-10. Medication was no longer working and I did not want another increase of my current morphine that I was taking twice a day. After the first couple of days of meditation, Kai chi Do, lower stress environment, and a NSAID over-the-counter pain reliever, my level dropped to 0 most of the time and every once in a while maybe a 1. WOW! This is huge since I was looking at surgery as my only option.

My first session with my therapist was exhausting and started the emotional roller coaster that was to continue for my stay at ATI. She asked me to complete a grief card to my father who had died some thirty-four years earlier. This assignment opened my eyes to where I had created an emotional brick was between me and the rest of the world. Also, she reaffirmed that I was moderately depressed and had a very good chance of recovery.

During a breath work exercise, my eyes opened up to expose my brick wall and all the bricks that I had placed there. Following breath work we completed artwork depicting what our experience had been like for us. By opening up my mind and heart, I started to see that I was capable of not only seeing the bricks and what each one was but that I could start to disassemble the wall keeping me from being able to get close to anyone since my father's death.

My next session with my therapist dealt with boundaries and our relationships with others. Completing this exercise opened my eyes wide open to who and what I was. I had created rigid boundaries with everyone in my life since I was eighteen years old and my father's death. I started to see that this breakthrough opened my eyes to where the happiness that I had been looking for was suppressed. I now understood that once my eyes were open they had to close again for me to be able to see inside myself and discover my spirit, happiness, compassion, and sanity. For once in my life there was a light at the end of the tunnel and it was not an oncoming train.

Perception Therapy, Kai Chi Do, and meditation complete the mind, spirit, and body part of the therapy model for recovery. The combination of physical, mental, and emotional exercises is the right formula for a successful recovery program. I had my doubts, but as soon as I walked through the door I knew that I was in the right place. The positive environment, friendly professional staff, and excellent accommodations make for a win-win situation.

Thanks for the formula that I have needed not only for recovery but for a happy and enjoyable life."

G.S.
South Carolina, USA

"Wow, what can I say, this place has really helped me to change my life. The staff here is absolutely genuine and honest and they really care about my best interest. ATI has helped change the way that I listen to situations. This has allowed me to come to the realization that the only thing in life that I can control is myself and how I respond to these situations. I have been through four other treatment facilities in the past (all twelve step programs) and not taking anything away from them as they never got down to my core belief system. From the first day at ATI, I started to work on the underlying issues of my addictions, why, and how they manifested in my life. And by learning how to use the Perception Therapy method, it taught me how to change these issues in my life for good!! They have encouraged me to go after what really makes me happy in life, not just staying clean, but rather being well. ATI has definitely changed my life for the better, now and for always. I would recommend this program to anyone seeking wellness!!"

D.R.
Louisiana, USA

"My experience at ATI was life changing from the moment I walked in the front door, I felt comfortable and safe. The staff, from the co-founders to the therapists, down to the techs, were beyond accommodating; always professional and compassionate. The group sessions were all so helpful and truly allowed me to open my eyes and see things that I have never seen before. Each exercise taught me the value of being positive, aware, understanding, and most of all loving myself. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to have this experience and I know that anyone that enters ATI and has the willingness to change and work the program, will leave here a new person with a beautiful life ahead of them."

K.H.
Florida, USA

"ATI - where to start? I guess I'll do a 1 to 100 scale!
Staff: 1 - 100 = 110
Housing: 1 - 100 = 110
Therapy: 1 - 100 = 110
Kai Chi Do: 1 - 100 = 180
ATI Clinical Office: 1 - 100 = 150

I cannot say enough about the care of the ATI staff. They found a way to make a scary situation into an achievable lifestyle, and doing it without labels. Strength, balance, and focus can be achieved through Perception Therapy."

D.M.
Colorado, USA

"ATI was a life saver for me, literally. It was exactly what I needed and I put my whole heart and soul into my recovery there. The whole staff was extremely caring and compassionate. They always took the time to talk with me whenever I needed one of them. The atmosphere of the whole place is very serene and peaceful. I would recommend ATI to everyone who has suffered from depression and wants to be free of that burden. ATI is the best."

K.A.
Michigan, USA

"ATI is a life changing program. The facility itself is just relaxing and peacefully exhilarating. It is a place to get your mind right. The staff, counselors and the techs all are very intuitive, helpful and always there when there is a problem or need. Kai Chi Do is absolutely a great way to stay in shape, relax your tension, and bring you in touch with your spirituality, mental awareness, and finding your center. Even the people who were also at ATI for treatment with me were loving, caring, supportive and easy to get along with. It is a safe, quiet, peaceful way to clean up and clear out the clutter in your life. Thank you ATI."

K.T.
Florida, USA

"ATI has helped me to find my spirit again. I cannot say enough great things about the treatment I received there. The staff and therapists truly care about clients and it shows. Each client is given the same respect and attention they need. After spending 28 days with ATI in March of 2011, I feel prepared to get back to my life with renewed energy, focus and spirit. I want to thank everyone at ATI for helping me find my way back and giving me the tools to achieve anything I put my mind to. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to improve their lives."

N.L.
NY, USA

"ATI was a great experience for me. I enjoyed every aspect it had to offer. Kai Chi Do was an awesome experience as well. It helped me release tension and bad energy, and built up good energy. I would recommend this place to anyone no matter what problems they may have. I had tried a 12-step program once before and it did not work for me. However this alternative treatment center has given me a new vision on life. I feel so much better about myself and my health since the first day I walked in here and it's all thanks to this great place, ATI."

T.S.
IL, USA

"Before my attendance at A.T.I., my life was a disaster. Regardless of my vices that ultimately forced me to seek treatment, all aspects of my life were spiraling downward. I made poor choices regardless of my sobriety. Using different techniques taught at A.T.I., I realize that my perceptions were in need of a serious overhaul. I now have the ability to think things through before making hasty decisions that could potentially derail what I have started. The program is unlike some of the other treatments I have attended in the past. It is tailored specifically to each person in order to best serve the individual. They use different ways to uplift and not put down like many, many of the 'normal' treatment opportunities. The focus is on the individual, not the vice or problem that brought them to seek treatment. The staff is friendly and genuinely invested in each person's recovery, not just to collect a paycheck like many facilities. The Techs are all available when needed; be it for assistance with assignments or if needed for a listening ear. I feel without the program that A.T.I. has established, sobriety would not have been possible."

J.B.
FL, USA

"To say ATI is the best thing I did for myself is an understatement. Words cannot define the level of satisfaction, happiness, energy, and tools I gained from ATI. I came here for PTSD and conquered my trauma, and fear, but gained so much more awareness of myself, through the entire program. From all the combination of therapy (i.e., Perception Therapy, one-on-one EMDR Therapy with my incredible Therapist), to Kai Chi Do, and the community that one feels with other clients, it has brought me to the best, most mindful, awareness I have been in 42 years. I came with hopes of ending my fears and triggers from PTSD, and I am leaving as a more fulfilled complete man, than I was before my trauma. Anyone who has an issue in their life, or even if you don’t have an underlying problem can become a more complete, happy person, from the tools, and awareness given to you by ATI. I thank every person at ATI with all my heart, for helping me become the person I never knew I could be. Peace, love, and happiness to my extended family from ATI Staff and other clients."

J.M.W.B.
New Jersey, USA

"My time at ATI has been the most life-changing experience of my life. It has given me my life back. I will always carry what I've learned here with me. I thank everyone here for helping me finally attain my own inner peace and happiness. There is no greater gift that one could receive."

J.L.
Kentucky, USA

"I am forever grateful that I selected ATI for my residential treatment. The quality of the program content and personnel at all levels are outstanding. The things that I have learned and tools I am now equipped with have made this a truly life changing experience. The Mind-Body-Spirit-Environment and Perception Therapy approach ought not be considered "alternative", rather it should be the norm. Thank you for helping change my life for the better."

P.G.
Florida, USA

"ATI Outpatient was a good transition in my life. It was a wonderful experience and I gained a lot of knowledge to help me start my life over. The staff is so amazing. I learned a lot from the program."

L.M.
USA

"I believe it is very helpful to do outpatient after the inpatient treatment that I did. Kai Chi Do and the breathwork were incredibly helpful throughout my process. I feel like a brand new person and completely transformed. I truly believe that ATI has changed my life forever and I will always be carrying the Chi with me. Thank you."

L.T.
Florida, USA

"I can say ATI is the best place to grow personally and learn how to be a better person. A focus is positive energy and exercise. Highly recommended program. I can't believe I resisted this help. It is like a corporate retreat for self and family improvement. Do it today!"

N.M.
South Carolina, USA

"The ATI experience was more than expected. I had come to ATI needing a new look on life, and I got that and more. The mind, body, spirit, and environment model is to be commended. My care was personalized and all my concerns were addressed. I recommend that everyone seeking an alternative treatment plan try ATI. What I was enlightened here with will last a lifetime."

B.P.
New Jersey, USA

"ATI has truly changed my life forever and for the better. I will be carrying these new changes with me for the rest of my life. Everything about ATI like the environment, the Therapists and Techs, all have such genuine hearts and have been here through my whole process in every level possible. Kai Chi Do is life changing and it's now something I can't live without. My perception on life itself is completely different and Perception Therapy does work. I want to thank everyone who I got to share my experience with who has truly changed my life forever. Being a peacemaker is the key to living a beautiful healthy life."

L.T.
Florida, USA

"ATI has saved my life. There is no other place like it and I have been to many rehabs. ATI has the approach that you focus on what you want and the positives instead of the negative. I have learned many tools to help me in my sobriety. I was so hopeless before I came here now I am so determined. They cleanse your mind, body and spirit. Daily fun exercising, Yoga and Kai Chi Do have made the experience even better. The staff is also just amazing. You learn so much about yourself and your perspective on things shift in a positive way."

L.M.
New York, USA

"I have the utmost respect for the treatment here at ATI. At first, I was skeptical but I kept up with the treatment and activities and became a believer. I stayed longer than I intended and I'm glad I did. The staff here at ATI have earned my respect not just from a business aspect, but on a personal level too. I deeply recommend ATI to someone seeking help with certain problems. It truly is "Alternative" but it does work. Thank you."

C.W.
Ohio, USA

"I have been to several AA based treatment programs with limited success. I needed to explore why I started drinking in the first place in order to heal. The mind, body, spirit approach at ATI has changed my life. The accommodations and staff are incredible. The ATI experience feels more like a corporate retreat as opposed to an institutionalized sterile rehab. Highly recommended."

C.B.
Texas, USA

"ATI and the wonderful staff have taught me to love myself and look forward to a future full of endless possibilities. I have been to three other programs and nothing can compare to ATI. I have learned more than I could have imagined and I feel so lucky!!"

E.C.
California, USA

"I cannot begin to convey the amount of gratitude I have for what ATI has helped me accomplish. Perception Therapy has really opened my eyes and has taught me how to change the way I think of myself and the world around me. By allowing me to trace my old thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with new positive and tangible ones, it's now clear to me that I was never really lost, I've been here all along... I just needed better ways of expressing myself and an opportunity to put them to practice."

M.B.
Florida, USA

"My 28 days at ATI were so enlightening. I am leaving here with extremely valuable tools that I will continue to use for the rest of my life; not only with my addiction but in all aspects of my life. It has been the most valuable education I have received in my lifetime."

A.R.
Florida, USA

"ATI has been a most enlightening life experience that will stay with me throughout the rest of my life. The staff has been most accommodating. I have watched not only myself be transformed but everybody else that has gone through the program."

M.M.
Florida, USA

"I can honestly and sincerely state that this program has truly changed by life! After 27 years of hard core abuse and four other rehab facilities, this program has surpassed my expectations 1,000 fold. I have learned more here in 28 days than an entire lifetime of other programs. I would highly recommend this program for anyone who suffers with any kind of addiction, emotional problem or behavior problem. It will change your life because you are dealing with the real root of the problem...your perceptions!"

J.G.
Louisiana, USA

"ATI saved my life. I learned healthy coping skills to replace my old negative behaviors. I've change the way I view myself, others, and the world. The staff is unbelievable, I cannot say enough good things about the program, and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone!"

S.B.
Florida, USA

"I love ATI and everyone here and would not wish for a better place to become what I need. Thank you ATI."

J.H.
Texus, USA

"Having never been to a treatment center before, and after researching the different types of programs, I chose to come to ATI because it just made more sense to me, to treat the whole body rather than just focus on the addiction. I can't say enough about the program and staff. It changed my life forever and I will be forever in ATI's debt for turning my life around. I highly recommend ATI as an Alternative Treatment."

R.K.
Florida, USA

"ATI has been the most wonderful gift I ever received. The staff, techs, med staff, and the people here are just great! We all support each other and help in any way we can. I've been in the other facilities and never have I felt so ready to face the world and challenges as I do now. I'm leaving here with a great new attitude and outlook on life. I'm so glad I found this place."

H.N.
New York, USA

"I attended ATI for loss of direction and depression from August - October, 2010. Being more than halfway through my college education, getting involved with the wrong things, people and thoughts, ATI was the best place for me to get back on track. ATI not only helped me understand where my issues started and brought me back to reality by remembering everything I loved about myself that I had forgotten for four years. Being open minded, patient and taking advantage of all the great activities that ATI offers, will speed up your recovery process. It is definitely a gift experience. If you are reading this, you are in the right place. ATI has definitely changed my perceptions about my life and how I live. I hope you can be open to the experience and change your life."

A.J.S.
Michigan, USA

"ATI has been a wonderful, life changing experience for me - one that I will keep close to me for a lifetime, I believe. As with anything, you get out what you put in - and I have worked really hard here - eager to learn, grow and heal. The staff and counselors all made me feel welcome and human from day one. Some other facilities can make you feel like just another file number, they never know you - ATI does! I am grateful for the opportunity to have been through my journey here, everything I have learned, all the ways I have transformed, and all things that brought me to this point - they are to my maximum benefit. I have been blessed by everyone here - most certainly the clients. They are wonderful as well."

A.A.
Texas, USA

"I am very happy with my treatment at ATI. They have helped me change my behaviors in many ways. I have learned how to stay positive and "in the moment". The activities here really help you to heal - they include such things as Yoga Kai Chi Do, group sessions art, etc. You will find the staff here very helpful!"

G.N.
Florida, USA

"ATI has a phenomenal program. From the moment I walked in the door I felt I was in the right place. It has exceeded my highest expectations. I have grown and changed in so many positive ways. With all the tools I have learned here, I am confident I will continue to grow, reflecting joy and hope. A most impressive aspect is all of the staff. Each of whom are friendly, helpful, professional and happy. The living accommodations are peaceful and more than comfortable. This wellness program is just that... a journey toward wellness and wholeness."

M.J.P.
New York, USA

"I came to ATI following a very negative experience at another facility. I almost did not want to check in to another program, but ATI seemed so positive, organized and supportive, I was willing to give it one last try. ATI builds clients up, reminds them daily that they are persons, not just a number in a program. It was a wonderfully unique experience where I was educated, transformed, made friends, and developed my relationships. Finding ATI was a blessing."

N.B.
New Jersey, USA

"'Four seconds can change the world.' 'Be still in the storm.' 'Choose not to give up your peace.' I felt safe at ATI, safer for my heart, mind, soul, and body, than I have ever felt before. In my 28 days of this process, I have been exposed to and been empowered by the tools to build my safe place in my heart and soul - and take care of my safe places forever."

D.K.
Ohio, USA

"ATI offered a welcome, wonderful alternative to traditional treatment program. The program, full of positive energy, helped me gain insight into myself, my perceptions and behaviors, and develop my self-awareness, self-respect and self-worth. After exploring other supplemental treatments such as Kai Chi Do, art therapy, yoga and meditation, I participated in developing my plan of care and aftercare. I look forward to success in pursuing a healthy, mindful future."

T.M.
Virginia, USA

"When I arrived, I didn't care, understand or love myself. Through the process of being here, I've started to learn how to achieve these goals, love and understand myself. It's an ongoing process. I've learned to deal with myself so I do not keep using. I look forward to being the new me."

T.C.
Florida, USA

"ATI was like taking a freight train to sobriety, and spiritual awakening, from the Therapists to Staff, to the whole ATI process. I recommend ATI to everyone."

R.L.
Missouri, USA

"A.T.I is not a facility to keep you under the thumb of what brought you to this program. It's designed to free you from it. Its focus is on what you may have forgotten, the things that define you and make you the spiritual person that most have forgotten. It is fueled by positivity and keeping the body and the mind strong to work for you rather than against. A.T.I is something that you carry with you for the rest of your life. You come to this program as a client not as a patient and you are treated with respect and dignity without having to give up free will, your opinion and your beliefs."

M.F.
New York, USA

"ATI allowed me to discover my spirituality and find clarity in my future. It offered tools so I have the new found ability to pursue a more enjoyable life without many of the burdens and baggage I have been carrying for a long time. The ATI concept of not focusing on behaviors and symptoms and rather focusing on their causes and how to modify them positively is refreshing and rewarding. I would recommend ATI."

L.P.
Alberta, Canada

"I would highly recommend the ATI program to anybody interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the causes of their dysfunctional behaviors."

R.T.
Georgia, USA

"This place has exceeded my expectations ten-fold. I am leaving here full of happiness and hope."

R.E.
Colorado, USA

"Thank you to everyone at ATI for showing me so much understanding, acceptance and love. You showed me how to reconnect with my spirit. My spirit is now healed and rejuvenated. I understand the power that perceptions and thinking have on behavior. I now have the tools to lead a new and joyful life.
Thank you so much."

M.D.
Florida, USA

"A.T.I. taught me a lot about my "true self" and the energy in the universe that can be harnessed for good! I came into A.T.I. in post-surgical pain, with depression, anxiety and bi-polar disorder, but now my pain is 80% resolved and I have a way more positive outlook on life. I have found the fun, humorous and adventurous side of me that I lost years ago and that means everything to me - it's who I really am and who I've been missing for 8-9 years. I will always be grateful to both A.T.I. and the wonderful people I met there. It was an all-around great experience which opened my eyes to other spiritual possibilities, and the therapists and staff are awesome!"

S.J.
Florida, USA

"This is the part of life that I have been missing. I have changed my confused perceptions about life, spirituality and the environment. I really loved the time I spent here. This must or should be a training for everybody. I have learned here how and what is happiness."

J.S.
Honduras, Central America

"ATI is a truly wonderful program. Every aspect of the program seems to compliment the other aspects very well. The condos were great. I was truly surprised with how much my life had changed while in this program. All of my expectations were exceeded. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here, and while I am leaving physically, I will always remain here spiritually, mentally, and emotionally."

A.B.
Georgia, USA

"I came here to deal with my addictions and lack of coping skills. In two short weeks, I have learned more here at A.T.I. than I have in two years of therapy. The techniques and Perception Therapy at A.T.I. have changed my life and perspective in such a positive way. I leave here excited to live my life. I am no longer afraid of life and this is a very freeing feeling. Thanks to all here at A.T.I. that provided the tools for this wonderful transformation."

S.F.
Connecticut, USA

"1/23/10 - I wanted to thank the staff of ATI for the help they have given my Grandson. The change in him is a miracle. I wish we had found your clinic years sooner."

Sincerely,
M.L.C.
Florida, USA

"It has been nearly a year since I arrived at ATI, and I can't believe the difference it made in me. My faith is stronger, I am calmer, and it is what he wants it to be. Words can't express how the gratitude I have for what you have helped me see. My life is what I perceive it to be, full of love, laughter and great times. THANK YOU for helping me during the worst part of my life."

S.P.
2/24/10
Florida, USA

"It's been 3 years since we first met and today I live in peace. My family is peaceful, my children are peaceful (well, they are teenagers...) and most importantly I'm peaceful. I could go on-and-on about your program and staff but I can also sum it up quickly, IT WORKED! Or more accurately, I worked. I learned how to resolve the underlying issues, and when I did, the symptom (aka drug use) vanished from my life. I don't struggle, I don't fuss, I don't crave, I just live. I just live! It's been a blessing. I can't thank you enough. You were truly a vehicle for a miracle. Many Blessings to you - and most especially Charles. He was a bright light during my darkest hours."

H.M.
California, USA

"To whom it may concern:

This letter serves to inform you of the multiple attempts to seek help for alcoholism and why now more than ever feel in the right place. Every place that I have attended up until now resulted in me drinking again.

With some research, I knew I needed some residential treatment for an extended period (28 days). Once again, I found myself in need of detoxification before I would be able to enter long term treatment. I once again admitted myself to Town and Country Hospital with every intention of going straight from the hospital to the treatment center.

Since my stay at ATI (Alternative Treatment International), I feel I am on my way to finding peace for the first time in almost 20 years and am not being treated as an alcoholic, but rather someone who suffers from deep seeded depression and anxiety and I must make the attempt to resolve these issues. Alcohol was my way of self-medicating and hiding from my sorrows.

I have a lot of therapy that is still needed and there is nowhere on this Earth that I would rather be than right here at ATI. In less than a week's time, we have already discovered more than I could ever have done anywhere but here. So many treatment centers treat the symptom of alcoholism or other medications. ATI focuses on one's mind, body, spirit, and soul. "

C.L.
Florida, USA

"I was at ATI from Oct-Dec 2009. I just wanted to drop you a note to say a big, HUGE thank you for everything you and ATI have done for me. It is really an amazing program you have created. I am forever grateful to you and the rest of your wonderfully amazing staff. And I know my friends and family thank you as well. You all have given me back my life, my sense of hope and my vision for my future."

Again, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!

T.S.
California, USA

"12/21/09 - Six months ago yesterday, I said goodbye to alcohol. 154 days ago today, I said goodbye to A.T.I. and during just about every one of those days, I've been trying to come up with the words to thank you. It all started with a phone call, one of the most terrifying phone calls I've ever had to make. The warm & gentle tone of your voice was the first indicator I had found the right place. From that conversation on, I had the distinct feeling I was about to embark on my road to recovery, and I was right.

I was greeted at the airport by an angel who treated me with compassion & respect, named Rodney. Later on, I met the other members of your phenomenal staff, and they all did exactly the same thing. Never for one moment during my entire stay at A.T.I. was I made to feel like I had something to be ashamed of, that my alcoholism was a burden I must carry forever because I was powerless against it. In fact, I was taught just the opposite. Everbody was a source of wisdom, strength & camaraderie, a team of divine experts to guide me towards a brighter path, a path I had previously been unaware even existed. No longer was I bogged down with the weight of my past, but rather lifted up so that I can see the breathtaking view of my future, a future that I have the power & inspiration to create for myself. I used to only feel the artificial joy of alcohol, but A.T.I. showed me the real McCoy. It's like a buried treasure; once you find it, you never want to go back to digging for it again. Your contribution to the world is a gorgeous miracle."

Peace in 2010 and always!

E.J.
New York, USA

"To all - I was in your treatment center in March, 2008. I wanted to update you on my progress. I am now a Certified EMT and start the Fire Academy in April, 2010. Also, I am still clean and want to thank everyone there for the help and kindness that you always provided to me. I am a better and more kind (mindful) person thanks to all of you. A.T.I. made me the woman that I am today. My parents would also like to thank you, as well as tell you, that A.T.I. was worth every penny spent. My best to any newcomers who have yet to have their lives blessed by all of the wonderful staff there. I would not be who I am today without the blessings of A.T.I. Keep up the good work."

All of my love,
K.M.
Florida, USA

"Friends at ATI,

I am so grateful for this experience. I relate to others and the world with peace and intentional awareness of its purpose and how it relates to my true desires. I try to embrace each moment's purpose to the journey, not obsessively trying to 'figure it out', I try not to think too much. I am considerate, fun, free, peaceful/content, wise, healthy and have wonderful relationships with family and friends due to this realization.

My personal experience:

Three months ago my life was in chaos. Despite some resemblence to career success, I had lost myself. I no longer knew me. I was no longer making decisions with any logical reason. I had turned away from my family, friends, job and most importantly myself. In so many ways I hated who I was but did not consciously see it.

Today, I am alive again. ATI showed me how to reconnect with myself. I feel like the same person and yet a totaly different person at the same time. The qualities and characteristics that I and others enjoyed and liked about me are still there. More importantly the part of me that I despised is gone. The anxiety, worry, depression, self-doubt, pain, guilt and so many other characteristics are no longer present or at the very least greatly diminished.

I have the tools and confidence to know I can and will be successful in recovery. So many other programs are just about abstinence. They talk about not 'white knuckling' it and in fact for me I felt the efforts of those programs were in fact teaching people a 'white knuckle' approach to sobriety because the roots of the disease were never addressed. Those programs work for millions of people. For some of us they simply do not work or even make sense. Call me complex, difficult whatever. I needed a program to address my outlook on life, my conceptions about the world I lived in, ultimately my perceptions.

While attending ATI I saw firsthand how the program worked and was working for so many people. I wanted that success for myself. Freedom from the insanity of addiction. I worked the program for everything it had to offer even the parts I gave no credence. 'You get what you put into it'. I put my heart and soul into the program and I got my heart and soul back. The gift I got back, I gave myself through the guidance of this program. I am so grateful for the gift of life and cannot imagine degrading this precious experience by using drugs or alcohol. Three months ago it was how I lived I couldn't imagine a life without it.

I feel most people who attend this program have a great time during their stay. I keep in touch with most of the people that attended during my stay. To my knowledge most of them are clean. Many of them I have daily contact with through e-mail, phone or facebook. ATI is something very special and a different approach. I think it is an experience that anyone can benefit from, not just addicts.

The people at ATI are amazing. They are fun to be around and make you very comfortable. The office staff Marilyn, Rodney, Sharon are about as kind and considerate to your needs that anyone could ever expect. I never knew treatment and recovery could be fun. I am so grateful for what this program has given me I want to pass it along to others.

This program has given me my life, myself, my identity back to me and my family. It is so great to feel again. Good luck to you in your endeavors towards recovery for you or your loved one."

C.J.
Florida, USA

"I just want to express my gratitude, appreciation and thanks for all of your kindness and help during my month there. Each of you played a role in my brightened, enlightened, peaceful, fun, spiritual experience I had at ATI! It will always be a part of me wherever I go. My ATI experience proved to be a gateway into my soul, and each of you will have a notch on that gate!"

M.L.M.
Florida, USA

Printed in the Maryland Gazette, May 30, 2009 - Center offered real help for depression.

"I suffered from years of depression, trying unsuccessfully to drown my feelings. I was at my final end. My family intervened and we came up with an option that changed my life forever. Uncertain of the outcome, I arrived at Alternative Treatment International, Inc. in Clearwater, Fla. I was welcomed with open arms. This small, unique company was my answer. ATI is based on perception therapy as well as spiritual, physical and environmental enlightenment. They believe that all things are connected through your mind, body, spirit and environment. To my understanding, ATI has a 96 percent recovery rate. Not only does ATI provide excellent housing in private condos, they have a great staff. All clients participate in Kai Chi Do, Yoga, and Art Therapy and have passes to a four-star spa with exercise equipment and swimming. I would highly recommend this type of treatment to anyone who wants to better their life forever."

R.J.
Maryland, USA

"Recovery is Priceless - I had already tried many organizations to help with my situation in which thousands of other people are dealing with now. Upon arriving, I was welcomed with open arms. All the staff are highly educated in Psychology Therapy, Nutrition, and Behavioral Health. They have a 24/7 excellent staff of Techs to help clients with all their living needs."

L.J.
Maryland, USA

"ATI transformed my life! After 30 years of alcohol abuse, self-loathing and numerous attempts at twelve-step rehabilitation, I discovered who I truly am at ATI. I now love myself and feel a sense of one-ness with the universe. I arrived at ATI feeling like a primordial skin-sack filled with sludge. ATI helped me rise through the sludge and blossom. It was a complete life transforming process. I am a true believer in Perception Therapy and all of your program's teachings. Thank you so much for offering people the Mind, Body, Spirit and Universe experience at ATI. To the Staff at ATI, Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to all of you! Your program gave me my life back. You were all so supportive and kind. Each of you had an impact on my recovery in many ways."
Sincerely,

C.H.
Florida, USA