Who doesn't dream of unlocking the secrets to staying youthful? For those looking for a practical and science-backed approach to healthy aging, SHA Wellness Clinic is a top destination. In 2018, led by Dr. Mera, SHA introduced a multidisciplinary Healthy Ageing program designed to support a long, vibrant, and fulfilling life. The goal is not just longevity but feeling your best at every stage of life.
SHA Wellness Clinic offers a fully customizable approach to healthy aging, combining advanced science with holistic well-being. This methodology is built on key pillars, including personalized nutrition, supervised physical activity, stress management, optimized rest and sleep, and hormonal balance. It also emphasizes detoxification and metabolic efficiency, alongside in-depth analysis of the immune system and genetic predispositions.
To gain deeper insight into this fascinating subject, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Vicente Mera, head of the Genomic Medicine and Healthy Aging Unit at SHA Wellness Clinic. In 2021, Dr. Mera was honored with the European Award in Medicine, recognizing him as the leading European doctor in the field of Anti-Aging Medicine. His distinguished career is built on a commitment to patient care, a keen diagnostic approach, and a passion for sharing knowledge. He excels at integrating the latest Western scientific advancements with time-tested Eastern therapies, creating a comprehensive approach to healthy aging.
Healthy ageing does not only mean the absence of disease, but enjoying an optimal state of physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing at any age. We achieve this by systematically assessing and planning the ageing process which, in the long run, provides an improvement in both quality of life and life expectancy, sometimes with minimal effort.
The way we perceive aging has shifted, yet many still approach it by looking backward rather than forward. Instead of focusing on what lies ahead, we often use the past as our reference point, leading us to believe that our best years are behind us. This mindset can make us feel old and worn out by 50, even when there is still so much to accomplish. A perfect example is David Attenborough, the renowned British scientist, educator, and environmentalist, who at 95 remains as active and engaged as ever.
In recent years, significant advancements across various medical fields have contributed to a longer life expectancy. Breakthroughs in genetic research, including new biomarkers like telomere length, have provided deeper insights into aging. Additionally, bioidentical hormone treatments, detox protocols, targeted vitamin supplementation, and a growing understanding of the impact of emotions and the microbiome on the aging process are transforming approaches to longevity.
SHA Wellness Clinic provides a range of personalized health programs, each designed to meet the unique needs and wellness goals of every guest. Upon arrival, a customized plan is created, guided by the expertise of medical and therapeutic professionals to ensure the most effective and beneficial experience.
SHA is a life-transforming experience, where health is seen as the absence of disease, but also as an optimal state of complete physical, mental, spiritual and environmental well-being, maintaining ideal weight and vitality.
After more than a decade of refining its concept, SHA announced its international expansion last year with the opening of two new centers in Mexico and Abu Dhabi. Both locations were carefully chosen based on key factors such as climate, natural surroundings, connectivity, and access to top-tier medical resources. SHA Mexico, situated in the stunning Costa Mujeres north of the Riviera Maya, is set to welcome guests in early 2024. SHA Emirates, positioned midway between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, is expected to open its doors in late 2025.