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We support lasting recovery through a polyvagal-inspired approach.
Our skilled staff at The Pointe Malibu Recovery promotes social connections, community, and safety in our oceanfront setting. With concierge-style service and highly skilled clinicians employing mind-body interventions, we aim to help you achieve healing from trauma, addiction and chronic pain.
Receive individual 1-on-1 care from skilled clinical professionals offering proven evidence-based treatments.
A detailed plan of highly individualized treatments and medically-supervised detox help to make you whole again.
We precisely evaluate and diligently treat the underlying conditions at the root of your substance use disorder.
Our facility is staffed with medical experts applying the world’s most innovative mental health treatment methods.
Relief and healing are the keystones of our advanced therapeutic solutions for chronic pain medication addiction.
Let our trauma specialists help you manage your emotions by dispelling the fear and anxiety from past experiences.
Clients come from across the nation…and even the globe…to find recovery and restoration at our world-class treatment center in Malibu. Here are just a few of the reasons for our renown.
You probably have a few uncertainties and many questions.
Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked.
Our concierge-style service not only ensures personalized attention but also the utmost in patient privacy. We limit group sessions to very small numbers and take special care to individualize your stay here. Our treatment center in Malibu sterling reputation for discretion is well known throughout the industry.
AT The Point Malibu Treatment center we understand your need to maintain your business and professional commitments. We do allow some cell phone usage, as well as access to certain other electronic devices.
All of our suites are custom-appointed for luxury and comfort, and almost all are private one-person residences with viewing balconies.
We employ professional chefs who prepare a combination of quality meals known for their nutritious content and delicious flavor. Special dietary lifestyles or allergies are also accommodated. Healthy snacks, fruits, and wellness drinks and juices are made available throughout the day.
Typically, you will have five to eight individual sessions each week, divided among therapy, case management, and medical. When necessary, you will always have access to your personal therapist. We pride ourselves in offering you caring personal attention at all times.
We encourage family interaction during your stay. In fact, Family is one of the key pillars of our acclaimed Integrated Care Alliance. In our opinion, family communication plays an essential role in your recovery process.
If you are local, you are expected to arrange your own transportation. We can send a vehicle for pickup at the airport, however, if you are arriving from another city. If you are driving from another city, we can coordinate an outside Sober Companion to provide transportation for you.
When it comes to treating the intricate intersections of severe trauma, deep-seated addiction, and debilitating chronic pain, the global medical community is experiencing a monumental
The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center holds a simple but essential belief: healing happens in relationship, through safety, accountability, and the courage to face what is
Chronic pain affects an estimated 40 million Americans, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood conditions in modern medicine. For decades, patients have been
Art is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and SMART Recovery Facilitator. He began his education at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, where he earned a bachelor’s degree with a double major in Sociology and Economics. Art earned his Juris Doctor degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York City. He graduated from law school cum laude and was employed as a commercial litigator at the New York office of a large international law firm. After moving to Malibu, Art earned a Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling, which was awarded with distinction by the University of California in Los Angeles. Art leads the 12 Step and SMART Recovery groups at The Pointe Malibu and works closely with clients to develop holistic continuing care plans that help ensure long-term freedom from addiction.
Jennell Maze, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from the University of Southern California, brings 20 years of experience in fostering well-being and connection. With a focus on creating spaces for individuals, families, and communities to heal and grow, Jennell has offered support across outpatient, residential, and community-based settings. Her approach is grounded in resilience and strength-based practices, guiding people toward hope and transformation.
Skilled in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural and Strategic Family Therapy, Crisis-Oriented Services, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and Polyvagal-informed approaches, Jennell is a leader in Holistic Care. She played a key role in supporting The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center to become the first in the nation to complete the Polyvagal Institute Organizational Program and earn a Polyvagal Informed designation.
As a former Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California, Jennell taught courses on human behavior and the social environment. Her work is driven by a commitment to fostering belonging and connection, supporting individuals and families on their paths to recovery, self-acceptance, and lasting change.
Dr. Mel Pohl, MD, DFASAM is the Senior Medical Consultant for the Pain Recovery Program at The Pointe Malibu. Dr. Mel was a major force in developing the Las Vegas Recovery Center’s Chronic Pain Recovery Program. He is a Family Practitioner, certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM), and is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
He is the author of A Day without Pain, revised edition (Central Recovery Press, 2011) and The Pain Antidote – Stop Suffering from Chronic Pain, Avoid Addiction to Painkillers, and Reclaim Your Life (DaCapo, 2015). Dr. Mel filmed a show for PBS on chronic pain, which aired around the country in 2016.
Dr. Les Aria, Ph.D., is a pain psychologist who has been practicing for the past 17 years with Kaiser Permanente Medical Group in Northern California, and he served as the Lead Pain Psychologist for Kaiser Northern California to help redesign the chronic pain workshop curriculum to incorporate modern pain science, mindfulness and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). Les specializes in treating psychophysiological disorders/persistent pain and medically unexplained problems. He is also part of the Opioid Safety Program (OSP) at Kaiser to help patients who struggle with opioid dependency and chronic pain to compassionately taper off their opioids. His passion for mind-body interventions promotes a unique style to help patients relate differently to their suffering, and thereby shift them into pain recovery and wellness.
