Medical Wellness Spas

Prevention of illness is the focus of many spas. Lifestyle Advantage, in Sausalito, California, and Florida's Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa are just two destinations that integrate spa and medical services. These types of programs are designed for guests seeking to maintain good health, as well as for those dealing with serious medical concerns, from cardiovascular disease to obesity.

Typically, wellness programs are carefully structured and fully supervised. Sometimes they are also developed in consultation with your own physician. You work with teams of doctors to modify self-destructive behavior. One-on-one training with fitness instructors, nutritionists, and psychologists helps to serve as a blueprint for achieving your personal goals. Often, you can cap your workouts with massage and other spa treatments.

Wellness programs follow a scientific approach to health and fitness and combine traditional medical services with preventative measures. Fitness testing, counseling on nutrition and stress reduction, and exercise programs constitute the bulk of the day. But you can always cap your workouts with massage and other spa treatments.