Spain’s trending wellness address SHA Wellness Clinic
This summer, all eyes are on Spain’s trendy SHA Wellness Clinic, where luxury travellers are investing in long-term health and wellbeing, through tailored diets and advanced treatments
Alittle over an hour’s drive from Valenica Airport, I stepped inside the doors of SHA Wellness Clinic, that lies on Spain’s Costa Blanca, overlooking the Bay of Altea. My rst impression: a mecca of wellness — brimming with futuristic technology, incredible amenities; with 300 expert physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, osteopaths and professionals in 'bioenergy,' nutrition, and the guests (read: mostly in their robes) making their way from one treatment to another.
Looking at the clinic’s unique approach and advanced treatments, the number of Indian visitors to this uber-luxe Spanish wellness clinic is on the rise.
THE SPANISH SUNSHINE
e resort has been thoughtfully designed with a great focus on highlighting minute details that are vital for the overall wellbeing of the guests — space includes tiny waterfalls, miniature square-size ponds, small gardens and soothing music. What’s more interesting is that every corner of the resort has a beverage dispenser mainly serving detox water that guests can consume at any hour of the day.
e accommodation is quite spacious and elegant. I stayed in the superior room featuring a separate living room, dining space, a bedroom and a balcony that opens to sweeping views of the mountains and the cityscape. e bathroom was equipped with in-house toiletries. Before arrival, the team at SHA Wellness Clinic enquired about my preference on the type of pillows, bed sheets, and size of the slippers and the tting of my bathrobe, which made my stay nothing but comfortable.
TREATMENTS
e resort houses more than 80 treatment rooms. Upon my arrival, my agenda planner and I sat for a short brie ng regarding my programme. I had around 18 treatments in the course of four days, including a general health examination, consultations, massages, acupuncture, tness/functional training among others.
HYDROENERGETIC DETOX CURE
e Hydroenergetic Detox Cure, a powerful detoxifying healing treatment consists of three steps: Hydroaromatherapy, Fitomudtherapy Wrap and Hidrojet. Here, I am taken to a dark room, which has a tub that is lled with water and essential oils. Once you’re comfortable in the tub, the therapist will start the machine. Next, you will feel the pressure of the water and temperature. is is when I realise that the oils are penetrating the skin, opening pores and creating a relaxing and purifying e ect. (Read here: the disco lights in-built in the tub excited me much). Later, I am taken to a separate room where I am wrapped in seaweed mud for 15 minutes that leaves me with a draining, detoxifying and revitalising e ect. Water jets with varying pressures are applied using a Hidrojet that restored my energy levels.
Looking at the clinic’s unique approach and advanced treatments, the number of Indian visitors to this uber-luxe Spanish wellness clinic is on the rise
FACIAL INDIBA
As my skin is acne-prone, initially, I refused to do this treatment. But with the dermat consultation, I agreed to go for it. is Indiba treatment is a non-invasive radio frequency treatment that rebalances the cell interaction, as a result the oxygen’s ow between cells is improved, the micro-circulation is reset and the skin is rejuvenated. is treatment lasts for an hour.
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO NUTRITION
Based on a nutrition consultation, guests are placed on (the macrobiotic diet) - one of the three diets - Kushi is a hard-core intensive weight loss programme, which includes oil and our free dishes that comprises of whole grains, beans lentils, sea vegetables, among others. Bio-light menu is a milder version of Kushi, and the SHA menu is designed for everyone to enjoy at the SHAmadi –
e SHA restaurant located on the fourth oor of the resort. Cristian Garcia, Food and Beverage Director at SHA Wellness Clinic, says, “e menu here is extremely healthy. Mainly serving vegetables, whole grains, beans, sh but no dairy, sugar or processed food. We carefully construct meals for the programmes that range from a four-day to month. Additionally, guests are allocated the same table and the waiter at the restaurant throughout their stay so that they can develop a connection and understand your requirements during the stay."
Melanie Waxman writer of ‘Eat Me Now! Healthy Macrobiotic Cooking’ was my nutrition specialist at SHA. e consultation stressed on how important it is to have a balanced meal during the day. A er she inquired about my dietary regime and tness routine, she puts me on a NO-DIET that means I will get to choose from two menus - SHA and Bio-light. Additionally, she o ered me a comprehensive health plan during my stay. She gave me some healthy tips on what-to and what-not to consume.
There is a dedicated SHA Wellness Clinic app where planners, dietitian, and experts customise the guest’s wellness programme and overall stay