Medical Wellness and Spa, is also referred to as "Integrative Medicine and Wellness", whereas emphasis is put on preventive methods to improve health, immune systems, spiritual stregth.
A new line of resorts, specialising in healthcare programs, has been developed, where medical knowledge, specialised body and mind treatments, and meticulous hospitality are combined - Wellness and Destination-Spa Resorts.
A Destination Spa
is where the whole environment is geared towards the four cornerstones of a spa experience: mind and body fitness, healthy eating, relaxation and treatments. You generally go there for at least two or three nights and immerse yourself in the spa atmosphere. Some people go to such place seeking help in makeing lifestyle changes. Ideally such a spa will have hydrotherapy tubs, wet rooms, steam-baths, saunas and some unusual/special (signature) treatments. Expect a wide selection of exercise and stress reduction classes, as well as outdoor activities. Healthy spa cuisine is generally served.
Thus, once choosing to spend such a vacation, following guidelines are followed:
- Enjoy a unique vacation in a secluded, luxurious environment
- Use your vacation to improve your health
- Your vacation becomes a relaxed activities experience
- Eat healthy (organic, controlled diet) food, distance yourself from stress, feel strong
- Receive body and mind treatments, exercise your body with sport
- Lose weight, strengthen your muscles, improve your spiritual balance