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A medical spa, or medi-spa, blends traditional spa services with medical treatments, offering a comprehensive approach to health, wellness, and beauty. Unlike standard health resorts, a medical spa operates under the supervision of a medical director, ensuring a higher level of expertise and care. These spas often feature advanced, technology-driven treatments that provide valuable insights into your overall health through specialized medical tests. These tests can help tailor treatments, activities, and nutrition to your specific needs. In addition to medical assessments, medi-spas offer a wide array of traditional spa services, including massages, facials, and pedicures. Many also provide cosmetic procedures such as injectables, laser treatments, and other aesthetic therapies, making them a one-stop destination for relaxation, rejuvenation, and personalized care.
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Hotel | Longevity Senses
5
NEW! Longevity Senses, Portugal
Longevity Senses Cascais is an adults-only hotel combining boutique comfort with extensive wellness and health facilities. Enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, a full-service spa and an exclusive setting designed for relaxation and wellbeing.
Wellbeing & Relaxation

In need of rest and renewed energy? Discover programmes that help you slow down, recharge and regain balance. Experience deep relaxation, a clear mind and more vitality in everyday life.

from € 582 p.p.
Fitness

Want to feel stronger, fitter and more resilient? These programmes combine training, therapies and recovery to boost strength, energy and balance

from € 614 p.p.
Longevity & Well-Ageing

A healthy lifestyle starts with taking care of yourself. From beauty to vitality, discover programmes that support your health and radiance at any age

from € 1324 p.p.
Detox & Weight Loss

Time for a body reset? Whether you want to detox, lose weight or boost your energy, find programmes that help you reach your goals effectively

from € 3800 p.p.
Longevity Medical & Health Hotel
5
Longevity Medical Hotel, Portugal
Longevity Health & Medical Hotel is an adults-only Destination Spa with a state-of-the-art wellness centre for preventative, medical and holistic wellbeing programmes in the heart of the Algarve.
17 Reviews
Detox & Weight Loss

Receive a full health check and intense detox. Cleanse and restore your entire system

from € 634 p.p.
Fitness

Boost your fitness with a check-up, training and relaxing spa sessions

from € 1600 p.p.
Health Optimisation

Boost your health with programmes for sleep, heart, metabolism, diabetes and vitality. Holistic therapies restore balance in body and mind

from € 2243 p.p.
location Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa
5
Santé Wellness Retreat & Spa, South Africa
Santé Wellness Retreat & Spa combines high-tech wellness and luxury with views of the magnificent Drakenstein mountains. It features three healing centers under one roof: a Health Optimising Clinic, a Day Spa, and the Bio-Energy Centre.
Relax
from € 800 p.p.
Fitness
from € 1600 p.p.
Detox & Weight loss
from € 3230 p.p.
Zulal Wellness Resort
5
Zulal Wellness Resort, Qatar
Thailand's renowned health spa, Chiva-Som, has expanded to the tranquil northern area of Qatar with Zulal Wellness Resort. Expect the same high level of holistic programs, services, treatments, and cuisine that Chiva-Som is famous for.
5 Reviews
Relax and De-stress

Relax and restore at Zulal Wellness Resort with programmes that bring back balance and energy through spa, mindfulness and holistic care.

from € 899 p.p.
Palazzo di Varignana
4
Palazzo di Varignana, Italy
A sophisticated retreat nestled in the heart of the Italian countryside, just 30 minutes from Bologna. Featuring Italy’s top-rated spa, it offers specialized wellness programs based on the Acquaviva Method.
9 Reviews
Relaxation

Recharge with relaxing programmes at Palazzo di Varignana. Enjoy treatments like massages, yoga, Pilates or improve your sleep with Deep Sleep.

from € 970 p.p.
Fitness & Weight Loss

Improve your fitness or work on your ideal weight with programmes at Palazzo di Varignana. Choose from Slim, Reshape or Flexible Fitness for a tailored stay that suits your goals

from € 1385 p.p.
view over the river
4
RXV Wellness Village, Thailand
Expertise in a healthier lifestyle for everyone! For every stage of life and every wellness level, only one hour away from Bangkok.
Relaxation

Reconnect body and mind with movement therapy, spa and mindfulness

from € 1100 p.p.
Fitness

Strengthen your body with training, therapies and wellness. Includes medical check, personal sessions and access to sauna and pool. For a fit, balanced lifestyle

from € 1200 p.p.
'NEW! Golden Rock Resort'
5
Golden Rock Resort, Sint Eustatius
St. Eustatius is the hidden gem of the Caribbean. At Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort, you'll experience luxury, nature, relaxation, and adventure – for an authentic and unforgettable island getaway.
1 Review
Tinnitus Relief Therapy

Experience the most powerful laser therapy for tinnitus and hearing loss. An innovative and holistic approach, specifically designed to restore hearing and reduce tinnitus symptoms.

from € 1198 p.p.
Swimmingpool Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort
5
Preidlhof, Italy
This award-winning, adults-only resort, located in the Dolomites about two hours from Verona, offers a holistic spa approach and is ideal for outdoor activities, exercise, very good food and relaxation.
4 Reviews
Relaxation
from € 1235 p.p.
village in the snow
5
Mount Med Resort, Austria
A life-changing adults-only resort in the mountains with a medical spa and personalised programmes for longevity, improved quality of life, health, aesthetics, and mobility.
Medical Check-ups and healthy lifestyle

Medical check-ups and a healthy lifestyle are central here. Choose from programmes like Health you Up, Quick Prevent, Age Reverse, Aesthetic Weekend or Menochange. Work on lasting health, prevention and vitality with expert guidance

from € 1480 p.p.
Fitness and Pain Relief

Want to get fit or ease pain? Programmes like Get Fit to Perform, Ortho & Mobility and Hiking for Health help improve performance, relieve pain and boost mobility with medical support and expert guidance

from € 4917 p.p.
Villa Eden Leading Park Retreat
5
Villa Eden, Italy
A 5 stars Small Luxury Hotel with prize-winning medical wellness centre (named winning Longevity and Beauty Centre). At Villa Eden The Leading Park Retreat, a truly personal approach goes hand-in-hand with excellent expert knowledge.
5 Reviews
Relaxation & De-Stress
from € 1700 p.p.
Detox & Weight Loss
from € 2600 p.p.
Medical programmes
from € 5800 p.p.
pool OCEANO Health Spa Hotel
4
OCEANO Health Spa Hotel, Canary Islands
You are in excellent hands for a F. X. Mayr, Ayurveda or thalasso programme at the authentic family hotel, OCÉANO Health Spa Hotel
40 Reviews
Fitness & Active Health
Relieve back pain or boost fitness with therapies, exercise and relaxation. For those who are seeking strength, recovery and renewed energy

from € 1846 p.p.
Weight Loss

Lose weight or tone your body with diet, fitness and focused treatments. For lasting results and renewed body confidence

from € 2241 p.p.
Dr Mayr Cure

Health begins in the gut. Just like a tree needs strong roots, a healthy gut is vital for physical and mental balance

from € 2920 p.p.
Park Igls
4
Park Igls, Austria
Park Igls is a private medical spa located in the heart of Tyrol, Austria. One of the leading award-winning medical spas in Europe, with a focus on the Mayr approach for a healthier lifestyle.
18 Reviews
Mayr Detox

Health begins in the gut. Just like a tree needs strong roots, a healthy gut is vital for physical and mental balance

from € 2070 p.p.
Physiotherapy and Neuro

Targets muscle and joint pain like back issues, arthrosis or imbalance. Includes physiotherapy, heat and movement to ease pain

from € 4049 p.p.
SHA Spain
5
SHA, Spain
SHA seamlessly blends Eastern philosophies with Western perspectives on health and well-being within its luxurious and modern setting.
39 Reviews
Stay without programme

Not ready to commit to a programme? Book your stay only and personalise your SHA journey on-site with help from the expert team

from € 2169 p.p.
Healthy Lifestyle

Invest in long-term wellbeing with Advanced Longevity, Women’s Health or Cognitive Boost. Each programme enhances ageing, brain health or hormonal balance through personalised, cutting-edge care

from € 2300 p.p.
Quit Smoking

Quit smoking naturally with expert medical care, personalised therapies and healthy habits that ease withdrawal, prevent relapse and boost motivation

from € 2800 p.p.
Recover & Energise

Recharge and rebalance. Recover & Energise boosts your energy at a cellular level, while Sleep Well addresses the root of sleep issues. Both help restore vitality and promote deep, lasting rest

from € 2800 p.p.
Leader's Performance

Designed for high performers, this intensive plan strengthens body and mind using both scientific and holistic treatments to boost energy and resilience

from € 4469 p.p.
Palazzo Fiuggi
5
Palazzo Fiuggi, Italy
This renowned medical spa is just an hour’s drive from Rome. It combines world-class medical wellness programs with holistic therapies, therapeutic mineral water, and an outstanding gourmet dining experience.
6 Reviews
Wellness
from € 2308 p.p.
Detox and Weightloss
from € 8013 p.p.
Longevity
from € 10063 p.p.
garden RAKxa Integrative Wellness
5
RAKxa, Thailand
The RAKxa Integrative Wellness is the first sustainable, comprehensive Medical & Holistic retreat in Thailand. Amidst a lush green oasis, you work on your health under the guidance of experts at all levels. Rakxa's expertise: weight loss programs.
7 Reviews
Relaxation

Restore your mental and physical balance with RAKxa’s Relaxation programmes. Combining traditional therapies and clinical treatments, you will experience deep rest, improved energy flow and a calmer mind

from € 3100 p.p.
Personalised Wellness

For a fully personalised retreat, this programme is tailored to your goals and wellbeing needs. Holistic and medical insights combine to create your unique path to vitality.

from € 3600 p.p.
Detox & Weightloss

Purify, energise and reset your system with RAKxa’s detox and weight management programmes. Traditional and clinical approaches work together to eliminate toxins and optimise metabolic function.

from € 5600 p.p.
Aesthetic

Support inner and outer beauty with RAKxa’s integrative Aesthetic programme. This retreat blends ancient and modern methods to enhance skin health, circulation and natural radiance.

from € 8200 p.p.
Physical recovery

Recover physical function after injury, surgery or a sedentary lifestyle. Personalised physiotherapy and assessments restore mobility, strength and coordination.

from € 9900 p.p.
SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico
5
SHA Mexico, Mexico
Brand new award-winning medical spa with an integrated approach - sister to the SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain - nestled in the tropical nature on the Caribbean coast of Mexico.
Recover & Energise

Recharge and rebalance. Recover & Energise boosts your energy at a cellular level. Help restore vitality and promote deep, lasting rest

from € 3169 p.p.
Leaders Performance

Designed for high performers, this intensive plan strengthens body and mind using both scientific and holistic treatments to boost energy and resilience

from € 7335 p.p.
view NEW! Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie St Regis
5
Longevity Hub St Regis, Thailand
The Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie at St. Regis Bangkok offers personalized, science-backed programs for those seeking to boost their health, performance, and longevity through a holistic, future-focused approach.
Medical & Health

Restore energy, cleanse deeply and let your skin glow with powerful therapies, detox and advanced technology. For renewed vitality from within

from € 3900 p.p.
Chenot Palace Weggis
5
Chenot Palace Weggis, Switzerland
Chenot Palace Weggis is the brand new Chenot flagship in Switzerland. The Chenot Method is known worldwide for its medical detox programs where Western science and Eastern philosophy come together.
7 Reviews
Chenot Detox

Recover, cleanse and renew. Here you will find programs for detox, sleep optimization, and anti-aging therapies to enhance your energy, clarity, and vitality on every level

from € 7400 p.p.
Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa
5
Brenners Park, Germany
A luxurious hotel exuding timeless elegance and grandeur, complemented by a state-of-the-art spa boasting contemporary finesse and cutting-edge amenities.
6 Reviews
Detox & Weight Loss
from € 8000 p.p.
Boost your immune system
from € 11800 p.p.
Orthopaedics
from € 12700 p.p.
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What is a medical spa

A medical spa, or medi-spa, blends traditional spa services with medical treatments, offering a comprehensive approach to health, wellness, and beauty. Unlike standard health resorts, a medical spa operates under the supervision of a medical director, ensuring a higher level of expertise and care. These spas often feature advanced, technology-driven treatments that provide valuable insights into your overall health through specialized medical tests. These tests can help tailor treatments, activities, and nutrition to your specific needs. In addition to medical assessments, medi-spas offer a wide array of traditional spa services, including massages, facials, and pedicures. Many also provide cosmetic procedures such as injectables, laser treatments, and other aesthetic therapies, making them a one-stop destination for relaxation, rejuvenation, and personalized care.

A medical spa is always supervised by a medical director who is a licensed physician. The director is responsible for overseeing the medical and spa treatments, ensuring that all treatments are performed safely and that all staff members are properly trained and licensed. The medical director may also be involved in developing treatment plans, performing medical consultations and overseeing the use of medical-grade equipment. A side note on this: while doctors typically supervise medical spas, not all treatments are necessarily performed by a physician. Some treatments may be performed by licensed nurse practitioners, physician assistants or registered nurses who work under the supervision of the medical director.

What to expect from a Medical Spa

The goal of a medical spa is to provide a safe way to improve overall health and wellbeing. Guests can receive treatments in a comfortable, relaxed environment, and medical spas typically offer a more personalized approach to care than traditional medical clinics or hospitals. If you have a specific health or wellbeing goal, and you would like to do this under supervision of a medical doctor, then a medical spa could be a great option for you. Medical spas have become increasingly popular in recent years, with professional programmes that might aid your health and wellbeing goals, such as help quitting smoking, back pain relief, long covid or reuma. Spa lovers can still be able to enjoy treatments that are part of a typical luxury spa holiday, but with the added benefits of modern-day technologies and expert medical staff. Apart from technology-based and spa treatments, medical spas can also offer aesthetic treatments and address issues ranging from specific skin issues and healthy ageing.

The benefits of a medical spa 

  • Safe, effective treatments and advanced technology: Medical spas provide many modern and up-to-date treatments. Choosing a rejuvenating healthy ageing holiday at a medical spa, rather than surgical procedures will really reflect in your skin, body and therefore your mind too. Many healthy ageing spa programmes combine treatments and exercises for youthfulness, complemented with skin and nutrition consultations. Leading medical spas have the latest and most up-to-date equipment, which make treatments and procedures as safe and effective as possible.
  • Improved Appearance: Treatments like Botox injections, dermal fillers and laser skin resurfacing can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and other signs of aging, giving patients a more youthful and refreshed look. 
  • Personalized Care: Medical spas offer a more personalized approach to care, allowing patients to receive treatments and services tailored to their specific needs and goals. 
  • Relaxation: Medical spas offer a peaceful and relaxing environment, making it easier for patients to unwind and de-stress. Being in a professional environment like a medical spa will ease your mind and keep you calm, especially knowing you have a Thai massage booked later that day, rather than being in a public clinic, with doctors and patients hurrying around. This will make your recovery relaxing, stress-free and therefore speedy. It is important to ease emotional and physical pain, and medical spas offer as much time as you need to make the most out of your treatment and recover from any health issues. 
  • Convenient Care: Medical spas typically offer extended hours, making it easier for patients to fit treatments into their busy schedules. 
  • Improved Overall Health: Treatments like massages, facials, and body treatments can improve circulation, boost the immune system and reduce stress levels, all of which contribute to improved overall health and well-being. 
  • Non-Invasive Treatments: Many of the treatments offered at medical spas are non-invasive, meaning they do not require surgery. 
  • Services offered: In addition to the treatments mentioned earlier, medical spas may offer services such as microdermabrasion, dermal fillers, micro-needling, photofacials, and body contouring treatments. Some medical spas also offer wellness services like acupuncture, massage therapy and nutritional counseling. 
  • Qualified staff: Medical spas are required to have licensed medical professionals on staff, such as a medical doctor, a registered nurse, a physician assistant, or an aesthetician. These professionals are responsible for performing medical procedures and overseeing the facility's operations. It is essential to check the credentials of the staff before choosing a medical spa. 
  • Cost: Medical spa treatments are typically more expensive than traditional spa treatments due to the specialized equipment. Prices may vary depending on the treatment and the location of the facility.