Residential treatment in beautiful Malaysia
Our Location & Facilities
The Wave sets the global standard for young people’s mental health support, offering highly specialised programs for eating disorders, personality disorders and addictions.
Our treatment spaces are located in Malaysia, an ideal place to find healing and sanctuary. With a tropical climate and year-round sunshine, we offer outdoor activities and enriching adventures surrounded by natural beauty.
Malaysia is a trusted destination for medical tourism, with a number of Joint Commission accredited hospitals. The Malaysia Health Travel Council facilitates the development of partnerships and clinical excellence worldwide.
Our modern, luxurious facilities are just a 20-minute drive from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and set in a secure location with enhanced app-based entry for preapproved visitors and guests.
A moment that our young people tell us that they will remember forever
Luxury Primary and Secondary Treatment Houses
The Wave is made up of several houses, each designed to meet the needs of young people.
The Main House is over 20,000 sq ft and set over four floors in the most prestigious area of Greater Kuala Lumpur. It’s home to sixteen young people, with a further six places in the Transitions House (our secondary care house) and five in our Higher Level of Care program.
Here, you’ll find our treatment spaces and recreational facilities, including beautiful art rooms, a dance and yoga studio, an indoor pool, a cookery studio, a basketball court, a gym, music room, and a small library. It also hosts a TV lounge, sun deck, rooftop terrace with cinema, dining rooms and three well-appointed family therapy suites.
A sense of belonging and community from the moment that they arrive
Bedrooms: A Place to Call Home
Situated within beautifully manicured gardens with 360° panoramic terraces, our spacious suites are single or shared occupancies, all with en-suite bathrooms.
We choose bedrooms based on clinical need, connection and friendship. We use a double buddy system to ensure that our most recent arrivals feel a sense of belonging and community from the moment that they arrive.
Young people may change rooms during their time at The Wave, starting in rooms allocated for higher needs and moving towards spaces focused on companionship and independence.
Young people are free to decorate and bring items from home to personalise their space.
My time at The Wave was one of the best experiences in my life. I participated in many activities, learnt new life skills and made friends from other countries. It opened my eyes and gave me new knowledge and experience to be a better person. Thank you, The Wave, for giving me the best memory ever.
Body positive, neutral spaces
Dining Rooms and Kitchen
Many of our young people find mealtimes challenging. They might experience fear or anxiety about eating with other people or trying certain foods. One important aspect of recovery is learning to create positive associations with food and eating that can replace distress and unease.
Our dining rooms are neutral and calm spaces, free from talk about food content, diets and body image. Mealtimes and snacks are supported by our dieticians, nutritionists and recovery coaching team, many of whom have recovered from eating disorders themselves.
Our chef and dietician work together to develop individual meal plans for each of our young people, taking into account both personal preferences and any health concerns. We prepare fresh, nutritious, and gourmet meals daily, and our young people regularly participate in preparing and cooking lunches at weekends.
Through creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, we find ourselves and connect with one another
Art, Cookery, Sewing, Creativity, Drama and Dance
In our indoor and outdoor spaces, creativity is encouraged and magic really happens. Through creative activities and out-of-the-box thinking, we connect with ourselves and relate to others.
We regularly engage in special projects, celebrations and art endeavours, building team and leadership skills.
Indoor Pool, Sauna and Spa
In our large indoor pool, we host a variety of team games, including our weekly water polo match, which starts each week with fun and laughter. Our in-house champion, Cath, can usually be found refereeing the splashing.
Our pool area is also the centre of evening and weekend fun with friends.
Safety and security for young people
Peace of Mind for Parents
The safety and well-being of our young people is our top priority.
All visitors and guests receive security clearance before entering our exclusive location, and we have uniformed security personnel on duty twenty-four hours a day. CCTV is operational and monitored in all external and internal areas.
The Wave has provided me with the ability to feel calm with the secure feeling that they are a team of professionals who know exact what my daughter needs. It has not been easy and continues to be a challenging journey.
The consistent communication through WhatsApp, phone calls, in-person and virtual family therapy sessions and weekly report have made being halfway across the world feel as if I am as part of my daughter’s treatment as I possibly can.
I had a great experience when I was on The Wave. It was one of the best experiences in my life. I enjoy all the sessions conducted by the team. I never had a chance to speak in group, specially with friends from other countries before.
It opens my eyes and gives me a new knowledge and experience to be a better person.
It opens my eyes and gives me a new knowledge and experience to be a better person.
Thank you all for helping our gorgeous girl find her wonderful self again, for taking such good care of her and all the support and guidance, we are eternally grateful.
