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Fitness & Nutrition for Recovery

Fitness & Nutrition in recovery focuses on two daily habits that directly shape how you feel: what you eat and how you move. In one-on-one nutrition sessions, you’ll design balanced meals that lift energy and stabilize mood—and then see them prepared by our chefs every day. In training sessions, you’ll explore safe, comfortable ways to move your body so you feel stronger and less stressed. Short lessons, supportive coaching, and real practice turn good intentions into routines that improve both physical health and mental clarity.

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Understanding Fitness & Nutrition for Recovery

This therapy centers on two daily habits that shape recovery: how you nourish your body and how you move it. In one-on-one nutrition sessions, you’ll design simple, balanced eating that steadies energy and mood—then see it come to life in our kitchen with chef-prepared options at every meal. In separate training sessions, you’ll practice safe, low-impact exercise in the on-site gym, using equipment and spaces set up for comfort and privacy. Short lessons, supportive coaching, and real practice turn good intentions into routines you can keep.

Feel Better in Body and Mind

Chef-prepared meals and guided movement often bring quick changes—like clearer focus, better sleep, and more energy during the day. Small improvements in how you feel physically make it easier to keep showing up mentally.

Practical Tools You Can Use Right Away

You’ll learn simple strategies that carry into everyday life: a short walk when you feel overwhelmed and balanced meals that prevent energy crashes. Each tool is practiced on-site, so it feels natural.

Flexibility on Hard Days

Recovery isn’t about pushing through with rigid rules. On low-energy days, you can shift from intensity to gentle movement and choose nourishing meals that comfort without setting you back. Progress comes from consistency, not perfection.

How Fitness & Nutrition for Recovery Works

You’ll meet with the nutritionist and the physical trainer in separate sessions that coordinate behind the scenes with your care team.

Start with Two Simple Conversations

Your nutritionist helps you explore appetite, cravings, and foods you actually enjoy. Your trainer checks mobility and comfort levels in the gym. Together, they set goals that fit how you’re feeling right now.

Build a Realistic Meal Plan

Your nutritionist creates a plan of balanced meals and snacks, hydration goals, and easy swaps. Our chefs bring it to life daily with options like lean proteins, vegetables, whole grains, and lighter versions of familiar favorites.

Move in Ways That Feel Good

Your trainer introduces low-impact options—walking, stretching, light strength, or mobility work—that leave you feeling stronger and more relaxed, not depleted. Every session is tailored to your comfort level.

Use Activity to Shift Cravings

You’ll practice quick resets that ease urges—like a hallway walk, a few minutes on a bike, or a chair routine. Movement becomes a tool your body uses to let go of tension and refocus.

Sleep Issues

Evening snacks, caffeine cutoffs, and light activity help your body transition into rest. Paired with a nourishing dinner, these routines make sleep come more naturally.

Appetite and Nutrition Gaps

Gentle, regular meals rebuild appetite, while proteins and key nutrients restore energy and mental clarity often disrupted in early recovery.

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Our Experts

Fitness & Nutrition at The Haven Detox is delivered by a licensed dietician and a certified physical trainer who understand addiction and mental health care. You’ll meet with each specialist separately, at a pace that respects your comfort. In-house chefs prepare a rotating menu that reflects your nutrition plan. Sessions are judgment-free, skill-focused, and designed to help you feel better physically and mentally.

Christina Smith, RDN

Registered Dietician and Nutritionist

Gustavo Valentin

Lead Cook

Renisha Jones

Nutritionist

How Fitness & Nutrition Help Day to Day

Fitness & Nutrition for Recovery supports common challenges that can make sobriety and mental health care feel harder.

Appetite changes and nutrition gaps

Early recovery can scramble hunger cues. Gentle, frequent meals from our kitchen and easy-to-digest proteins rebuild appetite and address common nutrient gaps that affect mood and energy.

Cravings and triggers

Short bursts of activity can dial down urge intensity, and consistent eating makes hunger-driven cravings less likely. Hydration and minerals from balanced meals support a steadier nervous system.

Low mood and fatigue

Regular movement can lift mood and improve sleep quality. Pairing it with protein and complex carbs from the daily menu helps fight sluggish mornings and afternoon crashes.

Anxiety and stress

Exercise in the gym releases feel-good brain chemicals and loosens muscle tension, while nutrition-dense, chef-prepared meals, many people feel calmer as routines settle in.

Sleep issues

Smarter snack timing, caffeine limits, and earlier light activity help your body wind down. A simple wind-down routine plus a warm, balanced dinner trains your brain that night is for rest, not scrolling.

Care That Wraps Around You

Recovery is about more than detox or therapy—it’s about building a lifestyle that supports both body and mind. At The Haven Detox, nutrition counseling, private training sessions, and chef-prepared meals fit seamlessly alongside individual therapy, group support, family education, and medical care. Each part works together so you feel healthier, clearer, and more capable day by day.

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Locations Offering Fitness & Nutrition for Recovery

The Haven Detox centers are designed to feel calm, private, and supportive. Many locations feature an on-site gym and in-house kitchens. When you reach out, a team member will match you with the site that fits your needs, preferences, and timing.

The Haven Detox - Arizona

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The Haven Detox - Florida

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The Haven Detox - New England

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The Haven Detox - Little Rock

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The Haven Detox - New Jersey

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The Haven Detox - West Memphis

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Fitness & Nutrition for Recovery Success Stories

Mohammad C.

The Haven Detox is an excellent detox center where the stay was first class and equally cared for by the friendly nurses and staff members. The food quality was excellent due to the in-house chef cooking all the fresh food.

Craig B.

The Haven was truly a lifesaver. The facilities are not only clean and in impeccable condition, but the food is also amazing. They promote a healthy lifestyle with opportunities for exercise and healthy eating.

HansMems

I’m a recovering drug addict and alcoholic. I’ve been diagnosed with a wide array of things like depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc. Working out is a huge part of my program. It helps a ton with keeping my mind right and improving my self-image. It significantly improves my depression and anxiety.

Insurance Coverage & Accessibility for Fitness & Nutrition for Recovery

Many insurance plans cover services like this when provided by qualified clinicians in a licensed program. You can get a free, confidential benefits check before you start, and a team member will walk you through options at your pace.

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FAQs About Fitness & Nutrition for Recovery

Does exercise and nutrition really help with recovery and mental health?

Research suggests regular physical activity can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, improve sleep, and support brain health, while consistent, balanced nutrition helps stabilize mood and energy. It’s not a cure, but it’s a strong helper alongside therapy and medical care. For an overview, see this Cochrane Review on exercise for depression. ⓘ

What does the daily menu look like?

Expect rotating options prepared by in-house chefs—lean proteins, whole grains, vegetables, fruit, and balanced snacks. Your nutritionist coordinates with the kitchen so choices match your plan and preferences.

Can the chefs handle allergies or cultural foods?

Yes. Meal planning includes allergies, intolerances, religious practices, and cultural favorites. The kitchen team works from your nutrition plan to keep meals safe and satisfying.

Is the gym crowded or intimidating?

The on-site gym is designed for comfort, privacy, and safety. Sessions are scheduled and guided, with low-impact options and trauma-informed coaching.

Do I meet the trainer and nutritionist at the same time?

No. You’ll have separate visits. They coordinate with each other and with your clinical team so your plan stays connected.

What should I eat before exercise?

A small snack with carbs and protein—like yogurt with fruit or peanut butter on toast—can boost energy without weighing you down. Your nutritionist personalizes this for you, and the kitchen provides options.

How soon might I notice a difference?

Many people feel a bit more grounded within the first week—especially with better sleep, hydration, and regular meals. Everyone’s timeline is different, and there’s no “perfect” pace.

Will my insurance cover it?

Coverage varies by plan, but many policies include services like this when delivered within licensed programs. You can request a quick, confidential benefits check before you begin.

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