About Us

Vyacheslav Svyadish — Founder and Director of the International IsraRehab Project. For over 25 years, Vyacheslav has been helping people struggling with addiction and creating the conditions for genuine recovery — physical, emotional, familial, and social. His mission is not just to stop substance use, but to restore meaning, dignity, and the ability to build a new, sober life.

IsraRehab is a proprietary system developed by Vyacheslav Svyadish through 25 years of hands-on experience. It combines medical care, modern psychotherapy, body- and value-oriented recovery practices, family therapy, and a well-structured system of post-rehabilitation support.

The focus is not merely on relieving symptoms, but on deep personal transformation and the construction of a new, sober, and conscious life.

What makes the IsraRehab approach unique is its understanding that addiction is not only an individual’s illness, but a disease of the whole family. Damaged relationships, pain, denial, guilt, and control all influence the progression of the disease and the chances of recovery. That’s why effective treatment is impossible without family involvement.

At IsraRehab, working with relatives is an essential part of the rehabilitation process. This includes building constructive and safe family connections, teaching loved ones new communication skills, how to offer support, and how to establish healthy personal boundaries.

Methods Used at IsraRehab

The center employs a comprehensive approach proven by decades of practice. It includes:

• Medical diagnosis and supervision.
• Individual psychotherapy.
• Group therapy.
• 12-Step program.
• Body-oriented and art therapy practices.
• Family therapy.
• Educational modules for patients and their families.
• Spiritual and values-based work.
• Social adaptation and life skills recovery support.

Each stage is personalized and deeply integrates medical, psychological, and social components.

Clinic Specialists

Vyacheslav Svyadish

Administrative director

Mark Semyonov

PhD, psychiatrist-narcologist of the superior expert category

Bella Gamliel

Master of Science, psychotherapist of the superior expert category, criminologist

Sergey Laguta

PhD, psychiatrist of the superior expert category

Shiloah Michal

PhD, Social Worker

Sergey Tsomin

Psychologist, therapist

Igor Begun

Therapeutic Coach

Inessa Romanova

Practical psychologist, psychology lecturer

Denis Shevelev

Clinic representative in USA

Mihal Perman

Existential psychotherapist

Evgeny Stepansky

External relations coordinator

Dmitry Baringolts

Physiotherapist, massage therapist, sports instructor

Olga Balakova

Clinic representative in the US

Natalya Koshel

Clinic representative in Russia

Post-Rehabilitation Support: A Unique Approach

One of the key distinctions of IsraRehab is its robust post-rehabilitation support system. We understand that the greatest challenges often begin after the primary course of treatment — in real life, with its stresses, temptations, and demands.

To address this, IsraRehab has developed its own network of post-rehabilitation homes. These homes offer an environment of sobriety, support, and personal growth. They are staffed by certified graduates of the center who have undergone additional training to become mentors. This creates a unique community of mutual support, where every member continues to grow — both in their sobriety and personal responsibility.

As part of the post-rehabilitation program, participants receive:

• Support in finding employment.
• Opportunities for further education or vocational training.
• Individual guidance and mentorship during reintegration into society.
• A savings account, where a portion of their earnings is set aside — creating a starting fund for independent living.

This model helps bridge the gap between treatment and real-world life, empowering individuals not only to stay sober but to thrive.

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