Abdominal massage with a MAYR Medicine doctor at VIVAMAYR

Wellness objective

Gut health

Compare 17 gut health programs from Lanserhof, VIVAMAYR, MAYRLIFE, Villa Eden, and Buff Medical Resort. Mayr Medicine specialists with pricing from EUR 1,800.

Overview

Mayr Medicine is the gold standard for gut health restoration, and we work with every leading Mayr clinic in Europe. Lanserhof, VIVAMAYR, MAYRLIFE, and Buff Medical Resort all deliver medically supervised programs that reset digestion, reduce inflammation, and identify food intolerances. Our advisors help you choose the right Mayr clinic for your symptoms and budget.

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The best programs for gut health

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Reception of the diagnostics and biohacking floor at BIOGENA PLAZA Operngasse, Vienna, home of the MAYRLIFE Day Clinic

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City Detox

MAYRLIFE Day Clinic Vienna · Austria

The outpatient MAYRLIFE cure: the Altaussee method run over two weeks in Vienna, while you keep sleeping at home and going to work. You come in for the appointments, and the diet and the daily routine happen in your own…

Min stay: 1 dayFrom €1,300
The Leela herbal steam cavern at Kamalaya, used through the Comprehensive Detox programme

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Comprehensive Detox

Kamalaya · Thailand

Kamalaya’s advanced detox retreat, for physical and mental vitality. It enhances colon health, relieves the toxic burden on the body, and cleanses the blood and lymphatic system. Guests report clear and luminous skin, fe…

Min stay: 8 nightsFrom THB 131,367
Park Igls medical spa resort seen from its garden in summer, Innsbruck-Igls, Tyrol

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Detox Classic

Park Igls · Austria

The ideal introduction to Modern Mayr Medicine, and the programme most first time guests are placed on. A Mayr doctor examines you on arrival, sets your dietary stage and treats the abdomen by hand during the week. Aroun…

Min stay: 7 nightsFrom €2,120
Intravenous infusion with Weber laser, used in the RAKxa Detox+ programme

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Detox+

RAKxa · Thailand

The deeper and longer form of the Detox programme, with medical laboratory testing added so the cleanse is guided by measurements rather than symptoms alone. Everything in the standard Detox is here, therapeutic abdomina…

Min stay: 7 nightsFrom THB 405,000
Traditional Thai herbal massage at Kamalaya, used in the Enriched Gut programme

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Enriched Gut

Kamalaya · Thailand

A programme built specifically around gut health and the microbiome, combining dietary work, targeted supplementation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and abdominal therapy.

Min stay: 8 nightsFrom THB 132,121
Reception of the diagnostics and biohacking floor at BIOGENA PLAZA Operngasse, Vienna, home of the MAYRLIFE Day Clinic

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Functional Myodiagnostics

MAYRLIFE Day Clinic Vienna · Austria

The central diagnostic tool of Mayr medicine: muscular response to specific stimuli, read to identify individual food and substance intolerances. Foods you do not tolerate put a long, quiet strain on the intestines, the…

Min stay: 1 dayFrom €150
Chi Nei Tsang and acupuncture at RAKxa, used in the Gut & Immunity Support programme

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Gut & Immunity Support

RAKxa · Thailand

Enhance your digestive health and strengthen your immune system through a combination of traditional and modern healing practices. The programme optimises gut function, improving digestion, nutrient absorption and waste…

Min stay: 7 nightsFrom THB 415,000
Abdominal therapy at Chiva-Som, part of the Gut Health retreat

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Gut Health

Chiva-Som · Thailand

Our signature detoxifying abdominal massage, probiotic-infused colonics, and Pranayama breathing sessions will promote a feeling of lightness and relaxation.

Min stay: 5 nightsFrom THB 0
Working with plants in the herb garden at JOALI BEING, part of the Microbiome pillar and the AKTAR preparations

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Gut Reset Retreat

JOALI BEING · Maldives

The Microbiome pillar at full strength, and the programme designed to address the root cause of digestive disorders rather than its symptoms. It promotes cellular detoxification and restores the natural balance of the mi…

Min stay: 5 nightsAvailable upon request
A delicious plate of ravioli with truffles and herbs prepared by the chef at Villa Eden in Merano

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Healthy Gut – Natural Intestinal Rejuvenation

Villa Eden · Italy

An integrated, individualized gut-health pathway beginning with a FLORA microbiome test to personalize nutrition and probiotic strategies. The protocol includes localized endogenous thermotherapy sessions to improve inte…

Min stay: 3 nightsFrom €1,800
A male guest during a consultation with his Mayr doctor at VIVAMAYR during a PURE program

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VIVAMAYR PURE

VIVAMAYR Maria Wörth · Austria

PURE is the standard base program for all stays at VIVAMAYR. A thorough medical assessment that gives the team a complete picture of where you are before anything else begins. It also includes essential treatments and se…

Min stay: 7 nightsFrom €2,951
Yoga practice in the mango orchard at Six Senses Vana Yogic Detox program

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Yogic Detox

Six Senses Vana · India

A cleanse that works through the yogic system rather than Ayurveda. The Yogic Detox combines asana (Hatha yogic postures) and Sat Kriya (Kundalini yoga), pranayama, and meditation with a nutritious, balanced diet to offe…

Min stay: 5 nightsFrom ₹392,500
The cleansing diet set used in the Art of Detox retreat at Chiva-Som

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Art of Detox

Chiva-Som · Thailand

A fully personalised programme featuring a specially formulated cleansing diet, which provides a break from repeated dietary abuse and gives the digestive system a chance to restore and renew.

Min stay: 5 nightsFrom THB 0
Jamu turmeric elixir shots at Kamalaya, part of the detox programmes

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Basic Detox

Kamalaya · Thailand

A full detox programme over eight nights or more, combining a cleansing diet with colon care, therapeutic bodywork, naturopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Min stay: 8 nightsFrom THB 100,295
Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage, used in the RAKxa Detox programme

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Detox

RAKxa · Thailand

Aimed at purifying the body and enhancing its toxin-removing mechanisms. The programme draws on therapeutic abdominal massage combined with clinical colon hydrotherapy to increase the clearance of metabolic waste. Tradit…

Min stay: 5 nightsFrom THB 225,000
Park Igls medical spa resort seen from its garden in summer, Innsbruck-Igls, Tyrol

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Detox Intensive

Park Igls · Austria

Described by the house as the premier class of Modern Mayr Medicine, and its most popular programme for long term weight loss. It adds a second manual abdominal treatment, bioimpedance measurement, a comprehensive blood…

Min stay: 7 nightsFrom €2,816
The intravenous nutrition station at RoseBar, Six Senses Ibiza

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Detox Program

Six Senses Ibiza · Spain

A non-invasive yogic cleanse that helps the body detoxify in a safe, controlled manner, combined with private activities, detoxifying therapies and mind-body practices. The stated aims are to eliminate toxins, improve di…

Min stay: 3 nightsAvailable upon request
Hot stone treatment in a Six Senses Spa Crans-Montana treatment room ©Six Senses Hotels Resorts & Spas

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Detox Program

Six Senses Crans-Montana · Switzerland

A non-invasive yogic cleanse combined with low-intensity training, detoxifying therapies and mind-body practices. Suited to anyone carrying fatigue, bloating or sluggish digestion who wants to give the system a break and…

Min stay: 3 nightsFrom CHF 1,233
Row of colourful cold-pressed juices served at COMO Shambhala Estate

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Detox to Restore Program

COMO Shambhala Estate · Indonesia

A cleansing program focused on gut health and mental clarity. It begins with diagnostics and a wellness consultation, then follows a therapeutic protocol designed to clear dietary and environmental toxins. Open-system co…

Min stay: Available upon requestFrom $1,050
Wellbeing detox herbal drink and fresh ingredients at Euphoria Retreat, Mediterranean detox retreat Mystras Greece

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Euphoria Wellbeing Detox

Euphoria Retreat · Greece

A gentle, vitality-driven detox built around the 3GL Plus nutritional test and Mediterranean cleansing principles. Days combine supportive treatments like lymphatic drainage, hydrotherapy, sauna and colon cleansing with…

Min stay: Available upon requestFrom €2,079
One-to-one personal training session for medical weight management at Euphoria Retreat, longevity wellness Peloponnese Greece

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Advanced Weight Management

Euphoria Retreat · Greece

A medical weight loss program that resets metabolic efficiency rather than slashing calories. You start with 3GL Plus testing, a body composition scan and a medical consultation. Nutrition, fitness, Mediterranean diet co…

Min stay: Available upon requestFrom €6,972
Wellness treatment at Marbella Club, part of the Cleanse and Purify gentle detox programme

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Cleanse & Purify

Marbella Club · Spain

A gentle detox created to cleanse and purify the body, and the programme Marbella Club is best known for. It reduces the symptoms of fatigue, irritability and general discomfort so you feel lighter and more energised, an…

Min stay: 3 nightsAvailable upon request
Six Senses Kyoto in the historic Higashiyama district of Kyoto

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Detox

Six Senses Kyoto · Japan

A non-invasive yogic cleanse combined with low intensity training, aimed at eliminating toxins, improving digestion, boosting the immune system and clearing the mind. Like the Sleep programme it is recommended at six day…

Min stay: 1 nightAvailable upon request
A body wrap treatment at REMISSIŌ spa, REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Bali

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Detox & Cleanse Retreat

REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali · Indonesia

REVĪVŌ makes a point that is worth repeating: toxins manifest physically but also live in mental and emotional states that affect body and mind negatively, and the retreat targets the detoxification of mind, body and sou…

Min stay: 5 nightsAvailable upon request
The steam room in The Spa House at Amanpuri, part of the hydrotherapy used in the Detox and Cleansing Immersion

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Detox & Cleansing Immersion

Amanpuri · Thailand

Body purification and mental rejuvenation, treated as one process rather than two. Built after assessment and screening, the programme combines a cleansing nutrition plan with specialised therapies, hydrotherapy in the w…

Min stay: 3 nightsAvailable upon request
Park Igls medical spa resort seen from its garden in summer, Innsbruck-Igls, Tyrol

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Detox Short Break

Park Igls · Austria

A four night taster of the Mayr method for those who cannot take a full week. The medical frame stays in place, an initial and a final examination with a Mayr doctor, a full body massage and the Modern Mayr Cuisine, and…

Min stay: 4 nightsFrom €1,318
Patient with a happy smile after recovering his gut health

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Gut Health Optimisation

Chi Longevity at Four Seasons Singapore · Singapore

A microbiome-focused programme using metagenomic stool analysis to identify microbial imbalances affecting digestion, energy, and immune function. A dietitian interprets results to deliver targeted nutrition, supplementa…

Min stay: 1 dayFrom SGD 1,000
Signature detox rolls at Kamalaya

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Introduction to Detox

Kamalaya · Thailand

A short, supervised introduction to Kamalaya’s detox approach, with a cleansing diet, colon care, bodywork and naturopathic support.

Min stay: 3 nightsFrom THB 50,287

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Master Detox

Clinique La Prairie Anji · China

The house detoxification programme, at seven days. It follows the Clinique La Prairie pattern of combining medical assessment with nutritional and movement work rather than relying on a fasting protocol.

Min stay: 7 nightsAvailable upon request
Fresh raw picnic lunch with rice paper rolls and vegetables at Kedara, COMO Shambhala Estate

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Nourish to Glow Program

COMO Shambhala Estate · Indonesia

A nutrition-focused program designed to revitalise eating habits and restore radiance from the inside out. After initial diagnostics, a personalised eating plan is developed with the COMO Shambhala Kitchen team. The appr…

Min stay: Available upon requestFrom $1,050
Anti-Inflammatory Reset treatment at MAYRLIFE

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The Anti-Inflammatory Reset

MAYRLIFE · Austria

Developed in cooperation with Dr. Barbara Sturm, The Anti-Inflammatory Reset is a personalised 4-night program that combines MAYRLIFE’s medical diagnostics with an inflammation-conscious approach to health, beauty and re…

Min stay: 4 nightsFrom €3,150
Breakfast at FLOW, JOALI BEING, where menus are built around the body’s circadian rhythm

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Weight Rebalance Retreat

JOALI BEING · Maldives

A metabolic programme that starts with the gut rather than with the scales. It works across the Microbiome and Energy pillars, combining nutritional rebuilding with intelligent movement programmed from the arrival analys…

Min stay: 5 nightsAvailable upon request
A two-hand Ayurvedic oil therapy at Vida Mía, the signature treatment of the Authentic Ayurveda Spa programme at The Retreat Costa Rica

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Authentic Ayurveda Spa

The Retreat Costa Rica · Costa Rica

The most structured thing The Retreat does, and the closest it comes to a clinical protocol. It runs a Panchakarma approach that begins before you arrive, with a video consultation with the Ayurvedic doctor, and continue…

Min stay: 7 nightsAvailable upon request
Dandelion seeds drifting at sunset — weight management and healthy lifestyle programme at Küsnacht Practice Zurich

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BIO-R® Longevity: Detox Blueprint

Kusnacht Practice · Switzerland

Constant fatigue, premature ageing, and low energy are often signs of the body's impaired ability to eliminate toxins. The BIO-R® Detox Blueprint identifies the client's specific toxin burden — heavy metals, environmenta…

Min stay: Available upon requestFrom CHF 117,300

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Detox & Cleansing Immersion

Amanemu · Japan

Aman’s multi-day Wellness Immersion focused on detoxification and cleansing, offered at only five houses in the group. It is personalised after an assessment rather than delivered as a fixed protocol. At Amanemu the deto…

Min stay: 3 nightsAvailable upon request
The outdoor gym at Villa Stéphanie in the private park at Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa

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Detox & Weight Loss, 14 days

Villa Stéphanie at Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa · Germany

The same protocol given twice the time, which in practice means roughly double the treatment volume, two postural therapy and mobility sessions rather than one each, and a closing consultation and follow-up appointment t…

Min stay: 14 nightsFrom €14,490
The gym at Villa Stéphanie, used for medical training therapy and personal training

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Detox & Weight Loss, 7 days

Villa Stéphanie at Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa · Germany

The house signature, and the programme most guests come for. It integrates deep cleansing with sustainable weight reduction, gently eliminating harmful substances while relieving the key detoxification organs, particular…

Min stay: 7 nightsFrom €8,035
Park Igls medical spa resort seen from its garden in summer, Innsbruck-Igls, Tyrol

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Detox Medical Check

Park Igls · Austria

A full preventive screening wrapped around a week of Mayr therapy. Alongside the cure you get a comprehensive blood laboratory check including hormone status, urinalysis, stool analysis, spirometry, an oxidative stress t…

Min stay: 7 nightsFrom €4,723
Patient with a happy smile after recovering his gut health

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Gut Health Optimisation

Chi Longevity · Singapore

Gut Health Optimisation uses metagenomic stool analysis to profile microbiome composition and diversity, identifying imbalances linked to digestion, energy, immunity, and inflammation. A dietitian interprets findings and…

Min stay: 1 dayFrom SGD 1,000
Park Igls medical spa resort seen from its garden in summer, Innsbruck-Igls, Tyrol

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Immune Booster

Park Igls · Austria

An intravenous led programme for guests who catch everything going round. Three drips with activated oxygen, three with zinc and three with vitamin C are given across the week, backed by a comprehensive blood laboratory…

Min stay: 7 nightsFrom €3,351
Reception of the diagnostics and biohacking floor at BIOGENA PLAZA Operngasse, Vienna, home of the MAYRLIFE Day Clinic

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Online Nutrition Coaching with Individual Nutrition Plan

MAYRLIFE Day Clinic Vienna · Austria

Nutrition coaching by video, plus a written plan built for you by a MAYRLIFE nutrition specialist around your intolerances, your medical picture and how you actually eat. Written to the principles of Mayr medicine and to…

Min stay: 1 dayFrom €200
One-to-one nutrigenomics and biohacking consultation with the head therapist at Euphoria Retreat, medical wellness Mystras Greece

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Signature Nutrigenomics & Biohacking

Euphoria Retreat · Greece

A precision weight and metabolism reset built around your genetic code. The starting point is a nutrigenomic panel that reads how your body handles fats, carbohydrates, caffeine, alcohol, vitamins and stress hormones. Fr…

Min stay: Available upon requestFrom €9,184
The organic garden that feeds the Naked Challenge Signature Detox at The Retreat Costa Rica

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The Naked Challenge Signature Detox

The Retreat Costa Rica · Costa Rica

Diana Stobo’s signature programme, and the most demanding thing on the menu. It is a full detox with the tools to keep it: three infrared saunas, an enema, a Vibra-Pro detox, two ionic detox foot baths, udwarthanam, abhy…

Min stay: 7 nightsAvailable upon request
Female guest enjoying a mud wrapping treatment as part of her detox program following the Chenot Method at L'Albereta

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Cleanse & Rebalance

Espace Chenot at L’Albereta · Italy

Detailed inclusions are shared during your private consultation.

Min stay: Available upon requestAvailable upon request
The sculptural arrival jetty at JOALI BEING over the turquoise lagoon, the first wellbeing island in the Maldives, Raa Atoll

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Men’s Wellness Retreat

JOALI BEING · Maldives

The counterpart programme, built around prevention and physical performance. It works across the Energy and Microbiome pillars: movement and strength programming at CORE, gut and metabolic work, and the recovery therapie…

Min stay: 5 nightsAvailable upon request
A herbal leaf body treatment at JOALI BEING, drawing on the Skin and Microbiome pillars

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Preventative Care Retreat

JOALI BEING · Maldives

The Skin pillar’s dedicated programme, and a more interesting one than it sounds. It works on the skin, hair and scalp microbiome, treating the skin as an organ with its own ecology rather than as a surface. Therapies dr…

Min stay: 5 nightsAvailable upon request
A Tai Chi session at RAKxa, part of the RAKxa Rebalance programme

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RAKxa Rebalance

RAKxa · Thailand

The programme aims to rebalance your physical and mental stability, brain and body coordination, chakra alignment, the flow of vital energy, the gut-brain axis and overall health. The integrative approach consists of min…

Min stay: 5 nightsFrom THB 220,000
Movement practice in the LOTUS studio at JOALI BEING, looking out into the island greenery

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Reverse Ageing Retreat

JOALI BEING · Maldives

The longevity programme, aimed at guests from around thirty-five onwards. It combines skin and hair rejuvenation from the Skin pillar with the nervous system and energy work of the Energy pillar, and the microbiome found…

Min stay: 5 nightsAvailable upon request
The reception at Villa Stéphanie, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden

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Ultimate Medical Health

Villa Stéphanie at Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa · Germany

The deepest diagnostic programme in our entire catalogue, and the reason to consider Brenners over any comparable house if the goal is to leave nothing unexamined. Fourteen days of preventative medicine at a level most p…

Min stay: 14 nightsFrom €39,450

Why gut health programs produce lasting results

The gut influences far more than digestion. It regulates immunity, produces neurotransmitters, controls inflammation, and directly affects energy, mood, and skin quality. When the gut is compromised, the effects ripple through every system. Bloating, fatigue, brain fog, skin problems, and weight gain are often symptoms of gut dysfunction rather than standalone conditions.

A clinical gut health program identifies the root causes. Microbiome testing, food intolerance panels, and digestive function assessments reveal what is happening inside. Targeted protocols then restore balance through nutrition, fasting, abdominal treatments, and supplements. This is the kind of structured intervention that home-based efforts rarely achieve.

Types of gut health programs

The gut health space is dominated by one medical tradition and complemented by several others.

  • Mayr Medicine programs are the gold standard for gut health restoration. Developed by Dr. F.X. Mayr over a century ago, this approach focuses on slow, mindful eating, alkaline nutrition, fasting periods, and manual abdominal therapy. Lanserhof operates the most recognised Mayr clinics in Europe. The Classic Plus program at Lanserhof Lans (from EUR 3,990) adds extended diagnostics and additional therapies to the foundational Mayr protocol. VIVAMAYR Maria Worth (VIVAMAYR PURE from EUR 2,951) and MAYRLIFE in Altaussee (Classic Program from EUR 2,975) offer the same medical tradition in different Austrian settings.
  • Intensive Mayr diagnostics programs go deeper. Buff Medical Resort in Germany (Buff Med Classic, from EUR 6,500) provides one of the most thorough Mayr-based diagnostic workups available. Lanserhof Tegernsee, Lanserhof Sylt, and Lanserhof Lans all offer the Classic program (from EUR 2,940) as a foundational entry point to Mayr Medicine.
  • Integrative gut health programs combine modern functional medicine with complementary therapies. Villa Eden in Merano (Healthy Gut, from EUR 1,800) offers a focused intestinal rejuvenation program in a boutique Italian setting. Grand Resort Bad Ragaz (Detox, from CHF 7,700) includes significant gut health components within its medical detox framework.
  • Ayurvedic gut restoration takes an entirely different approach. Six Senses Vana in India offers Detox and Yogic Detox programs that address digestive health through Ayurvedic cleansing, herbal treatments, and dietary protocols refined over thousands of years. These suit guests drawn to Eastern healing traditions.

How to choose the right gut health program

If you are new to gut health treatment, start with a standard Mayr program. Lanserhof Lans Classic (from EUR 2,940) gives you the core Mayr experience: diagnostic consultation, personalised nutrition, abdominal treatments, and a clear take-home plan. A 7-night stay is enough to feel a significant shift.

If previous treatments have not resolved your digestive issues, go deeper. The Classic Plus at Lanserhof Lans and the Buff Med Classic at Buff Medical Resort offer extended diagnostic investigation. These programs identify food intolerances, bacterial imbalances, and functional problems that basic testing misses.

If you prefer a softer entry point with strong results, Villa Eden's Healthy Gut program starts from just EUR 1,800. The setting in Merano is elegant and the approach is effective without feeling clinical.

If you want to combine gut health with a broader wellness reset, try VIVAMAYR Maria Worth. Their programs address gut health alongside weight management, stress, and metabolic function. The lake setting in Carinthia is beautiful and the medical team is highly experienced.

For an Ayurvedic approach, Six Senses Vana provides the most authentic experience. A minimum 14-night stay is recommended for meaningful digestive transformation through traditional methods.

What to expect during a gut health program

Most programs begin with a medical consultation and basic blood work. You receive a personalised meal plan, often starting with a simplified diet to rest the digestive system. Abdominal treatments begin on day one or two. In Mayr programs, these involve manual palpation of the abdomen to assess and stimulate digestive function.

The first 2 to 3 days can feel challenging. Reduced food intake and the absence of caffeine and sugar cause mild detox symptoms in some guests. By day four, digestion noticeably improves. Bloating decreases, energy rises, and sleep quality often improves as a side benefit.

By the end of a 7-day stay, most guests report flatter stomachs, better digestion, clearer skin, and improved energy. Weight loss of 2 to 5 kg is common. The real value is the dietary education: you learn which foods your body tolerates well and which to avoid.

What does a gut health program cost?

Villa Eden's Healthy Gut starts from EUR 1,800, making it one of the most accessible clinical gut health programs at this quality level.

Standard Mayr programs at Lanserhof (Classic) begin from EUR 2,940 per week. VIVAMAYR PURE starts from EUR 2,951 and MAYRLIFE Classic from EUR 2,975. These represent excellent value for medically supervised gut health treatment.

Extended programs like Lanserhof Classic Plus (from EUR 3,990) and Buff Med Classic (from EUR 6,500) include deeper diagnostics and additional therapies.

Contact our team for advice on which program best fits your symptoms, goals, and budget.

Frequently asked questions about gut health

Answers to common questions about gut health programs and retreats.

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