ABOUT US
About The Cabin Rehab
Asia’s most respected addiction rehabilitation centre — over a decade of evidence-based treatment that has helped more than 7,000 clients achieve lasting recovery in our serene Chiang Mai sanctuary.
The Cabin Group
The Cabin Group offers effective inpatient and outpatient treatment for substance addictions and process addictions (such as gambling and sex). We have facilities in many countries, but our flagship addiction treatment and rehabilitation centre is The Cabin Chiang Mai, which is located in the foothills of Northern Thailand.
For more than a decade The Cabin has helped patients heal, by addressing not just their behaviours and symptoms, but also providing them with the essential tools required to tackle the root causes of their disorders and to achieve lasting recovery. Successfully treated more than 7,000 people suffering from addiction from all parts of the world – a testament to the reputation we have earned of being ‘the Betty Ford of Asia’.
As Asia’s most respected addiction rehabilitation centre, we offer affordable, high-quality addiction treatment in an environment designed for healing and growing. Our client’s privacy and anonymity are assured at our secluded mountainside facility which features an atmosphere perfectly conducive to recovery. Our treatment approach is comprised of a modern, intelligent, physical and holistic treatment programme for which we are commended amongst the medical community globally. We focus on treating the underlying issues that cause addiction to substances such as alcohol, and drugs and processes such as sex or gambling. The overall aim is to create both a sound mind and body.
On top of our world-class treatment programme, clients are far from their usual triggers and enjoy the chance to go on a range of exciting excursions in one of the world’s greatest adventure destinations. We have a proven track record of treatment completion and recovery rates that give us the confidence to offer a unique refund policy. Our addiction treatment programmes are all-inclusive of private accommodation, all meals, individual and group addiction counselling sessions, fitness therapy, massage treatment, weekly excursions and aftercare coaching.
Message from the CEO
Sudi Narasimhan
Sudi Narasimhan is a leader in healthcare management, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of The Cabin Rehab, Asia’s leading provider of mental health and addiction services. With an impressive career spanning across major global cities and top healthcare institutions, Sudi has dedicated his expertise to enhancing the quality of healthcare achieved for patients in need.
Our Vision and Mission
Our vision is to be the most respected rehab in Asia and in the region.
The field of addiction medicine and treatment is much more recent than that of specialized healthcare. Modern addiction medicine is less than 40 years old versus over 100 years for specialized healthcare.
Our goal is to be the top rehabilitation centre in Asia. We strive to achieve this by delivering evidence-based treatment programs that incorporate best-in-class elements, prioritizing continuous improvement, and undertaking innovative approaches. Our focus is also to provide best-in-class client experiences by incorporating a holistic approach to treatment that combines therapy, physical fitness, group activities, a healing environment and a strong client community.
We aim to help all individuals overcome addiction and achieve lasting recovery. We strive for excellence in providing the most effective and transformative treatment experience in Asia.
Medical Advisory Board
The Cabin is privately held by the members of our Medical Advisory Board — physicians, healthcare executives and health services researchers whose careers span Johns Hopkins Medicine, international hospital administration, health services research and addiction research. They do not work with clients directly; their role is to own the centre and set the clinical governance, quality standards and treatment philosophy our teams work to.
Dr. John Ulatowski
University Distinguished Service Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he has been on faculty since 1991. From 2004 to 2013 he was the Mark C. Rogers Professor, director of the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, and anesthesiologist-in-chief of The Johns Hopkins Hospital. From 2011 to 2018 he served as Vice President and Executive Medical Director of Johns Hopkins Medicine International for the Middle East, Africa and Europe regions, and in 2015 to 2016 as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He is board certified in both anesthesiology and neurology, has published more than eighty peer-reviewed papers on cerebral blood flow, oxygen delivery to the brain, sedation and patient safety, and co-edited the Handbook of Neurocritical Care.
Dr. Begoña San José
Clinical psychologist, and founder and chief executive of beandgo, a Vienna-based consultancy that designs leadership and performance programmes for healthcare organisations. She holds an MSc and a PhD in Health Services Research from Erasmus University Rotterdam, where her early research at the Addiction Research Institute examined drinking patterns and attitudes toward alcohol. She spent more than twenty years leading global health partnerships for multinational insurers, and has served as a reviewer and mentor for EIT Health and as an external collaborator on Esade’s executive education programmes. In 2025, beandgo was recognised by Global Health & Pharma for the best burnout prevention programme in Austria.
Dr. Muhammad A Chaudhry
Operating Partner at TVM Capital Healthcare, based in Dubai. He holds a medical degree from Nishtar Medical College in Multan, Pakistan, and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with additional clinical and research training at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, SUNY and the University of Pennsylvania. He was a founding board member and shareholder of the first private medical and dental college in Southern Punjab, and has built partnerships with Johns Hopkins Medicine, Mubadala Healthcare, Saudi Aramco, Siemens Healthcare and the Abu Dhabi health regulator.
Dr. Howard Podolsky
Chief Executive of Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, a joint venture between Johns Hopkins Medicine and Saudi Aramco, a position he assumed in June 2025. He previously served as Group Chief Executive Officer of Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Centre in Abu Dhabi. A physician and healthcare attorney holding an MD, a Juris Doctor and an MBA, with over 25 years of leadership across the United States and the GCC. He developed the first physician-led Accountable Care Organisation in the United States and has served as Group Chief of Staff for SEHA, Abu Dhabi Health Services. Forbes Middle East named him among its Top Healthcare Leaders of 2025.
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Why The Cabin?
Apart from our commitment to upholding a superior level of client confidentiality; below are the many reasons why The Cabin Addiction Services Group is considered the most respected rehab provide in Asia by the international behavioural health community; as well as why it is the preferred choice for people seeking effective addiction treatment from around the globe.
Treatment
- We specialise in the treatment of both substance addictions (alcohol and drugs in some locations) and process or behavioural addictions (gambling, and food addictions).
- We use a culturally-sensitive, evidence-based treatment model called Changing Pathways that is specially designed to allow us to effectively tailor treatment to the specific needs of each client.
- We emphasise a holistic approach with a daily treatment programme that includes individual counselling, group therapy, mindfulness coaching, physical fitness therapy including personal training, massage therapy and weekly excursions to enjoy the natural and cultural attractions of Chiang Mai.
- Our secluded, luxury facility offers a serene and stress-free environment far from triggers that are extremely conducive to recovery.
- We also place great importance on family involvement – client treatment includes a Family Programme
- Treatment includes a dedicated aftercare programme through which we monitor and support a client’s progress for as long as he requires.
Location
- The Cabin Group provides residential services in Thailand. Outpatient services are available in Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong, and London. We also offer online service internationally.
- Our flagship facility is located in Chiang Mai – the charming cultural capital of Northern Thailand – on the tropical riverbank of The Ping River, an oasis of peace where clients can completely concentrate on achieving recovery, healing and growing.
- Chiang Mai is less than a one-hour flight from Bangkok with over 20 flights daily as well as several direct flights from Asian hub cities.
- Chiang Mai is also a popular adventure tourism destination, with white-water rafting, elephant treks, mountain biking and jungle canopy zipline adventures on offer. You’ll return home from your action-packed ‘holiday’ looking (and feeling) happy, healthy and reinvigorated.
- Thailand is Asia’s second-largest medical tourism destination with a world-class medical infrastructure that offers cutting-edge medical solutions, internationally recognised and accredited hospitals and practitioners.
- Last but not least, Thailand offers mouth-watering cuisine, Thai food being one of the most popular international foods available worldwide.
Value For Money
- We offer a world-class recovery programme run by highly qualified Western accredited addiction specialists along with luxury accommodation, similar to that offered at top-tier Western rehabs, for only 1/3rd of the price they charge. This is due to the considerably lower cost of living in Asia, the benefit of which we pass on to our clients.
- Our addiction treatment programmes are inclusive of private resort-style accommodation and facilities, all meals, a family therapy programme, weekly excursions and online aftercare.
- We offer an industry-unique pro-rata refund should a client choose to exit the programme within the first 7 days of treatment. This demonstrates our confidence in the quality of our treatment programme.
- Recognised and accepted as a rehabilitation treatment provider by leading international health insurance companies
Team
- Our clinical team is made up of Western-trained, licensed psychiatrists, psychologists and addiction counsellors with many years of hands-on experience treating the full spectrum of addictions as well as co-occurring mental health issues. Passion towards recovery underpins everything we do.
- They are supported by a medical team made up of Thailand’s top early recovery phase doctor and 10 professional nurses who are on-site around the clock. We are also allied with the best hospitals in Chiang Mai, ensuring access to the highest standards of professional medical support when needed.
Credentials
- Vast majority of clients complete our programme – leading to better success in recovery with happier clients and happier families.
You won’t find another rehab that takes better care of you than The Cabin
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For Healthcare Professionals Referring Clients
We collaborate with healthcare providers, including GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, and case managers, to ensure seamless referrals. If you wish to refer a client or patient, please connect with us via email, phone, or our online contact form; we’re here to help guide your clients on their path to recovery.
For Individuals Seeking Treatment
At the Cabin, treatment is more than addressing addiction or mental health challenges — it’s an opportunity to embark on a profound journey of self-care discovery and personal growth. Our holistic approach nurtures lasting change and a healthier, more fulfilled life.
For Loved Ones Seeking Support
The Cabin offers specialized care that tackles both addiction and related mental health concerns. We create a compassionate environment where loved ones can find the healing and support they need to rebuild their lives and move forward with confidence.
