Passages Malibu
Acupuncture • Malibu, CA • Since 2001
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About
Passages Malibu offers luxury addiction treatment in Malibu, with a holistic, non-12 Step approach that includes acupuncture as part of its holistic therapies. The program emphasizes healing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—through personalized, one-on-one care. Available services include detox, residential, outpatient, and sober living, with treatments that integrate modalities like acupuncture alongside yoga and sound therapy. The center is upscale, private, and accepts insurance, operating since 2001 with a 63-person staff.
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Photos
Photos published by Passages Malibu showing the acupuncture practice in Malibu, CA.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- addictionrehab.com: 4.2/5
- Yelp: not specified (77 reviews)
- Trustpilot: 5/5
- ComplaintInfo.com: 3.5/5 (45 reviews)
Patients praise
- Luxurious, comfortable setting and facilities
- Comprehensive, non-12-step holistic treatment model
- High praise for the caring, professional, and attentive staff
- Specific appreciation for alternative therapies including acupuncture, hypnotherapy, and others
- Many clients report transformative experiences and successful long-term sobriety
Common complaints
- Extremely high cost of treatment
- Complaints regarding medication management and scheduling
- Mixed reviews on long-term success and efficacy for some individuals
- Reports of administrative issues and perceived lack of personalized 24/7 medical oversight
- Some claims of inability to handle certain types of detox or complex cases
"Passages saved my husband’s life back in 2018. I am forever grateful for the extra years I got with him. Staff really cares and the positive energy had its influence."
- AddictionRehab.com user testimonial"The teams expertise to be such a perfect combination to heal ALL parts of the body Head soul and physical The acupuncture and hypnotherapy were incredible as well as the group meetings... I am a living example 5 1/2 sober years later."
- RatingFacts user testimonial"Passages does not properly detox patients form alcohol withdrawal. So far this week three patients have had seizures and another has Covid. They incorrectly diagnosed my husband with a terminal illness during his alcohol withdrawal."
- Complete-Reviews.com user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Passages Malibu Photos, Reviews - California - Better Addiction Care - Jul 16, 2025
- Passages Malibu Reviews - Trustpilot - May 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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