Chef Heinz Beck with nutritionist doctor preparing the meal for a guest at Palazzo Fiuggi

Wellness objective

Healthy nutrition

Compare nutrition programs from Palazzo Fiuggi, Lanserhof, SHA, and VIVAMAYR. Medical diagnostics, cooking education, and personalised meal protocols.

Overview

Changing how you eat requires more than a diet plan. The best nutrition programs combine medical diagnostics with hands-on cooking education and personalised meal protocols. Palazzo Fiuggi, Lanserhof, SHA Wellness Clinic, and VIVAMAYR each take a different clinical approach to rebuilding a sustainable relationship with food.

Curated programs

The best programs for healthy nutrition

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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
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
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
The spa relaxation area at Chiva-Som, used through the Cell Vitality retreat

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Cell Vitality

Chiva-Som · Thailand

This retreat has been carefully created to support guests who have recovered or are in remission from cancer. Daily programmes are crafted to help you regain your appetite through dedicated dietary plans, stimulate physi…

Min stay: 10 nightsFrom THB 0
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
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
The indoor seawater pool at ORA Longevity Bay, Barrière La Baule

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Détox Minceur

Ora The Longevity Bay by Barriere · France

A six-night stay at Le Royal aimed at rebalancing the body and restarting the metabolism. It runs on the marine side of the resort rather than the longevity assessment battery, so it suits a guest who wants to shift weig…

Min stay: 6 nightsFrom €2,772
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
Medical doctor during a nutrition and health consultation with a female patient

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Gene Insights: Nutrition and Health

Chi Longevity · Singapore

Gene Insights aligns nutrition with personal biology by combining a targeted gene panel with comprehensive blood biomarkers, body composition analysis, and cardiovascular risk profiling. Physician and dietitian interpret…

Min stay: 1 dayFrom SGD 3,500
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
Healthy cuisine at Kamalaya, central to the Ideal Weight programme

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Ideal Weight

Kamalaya · Thailand

A structured weight programme combining nutritional consultation, personal training, metabolic support and bodywork, designed so the result can be sustained after you leave.

Min stay: 8 nightsFrom THB 135,322
Mats and bolsters laid out on the open shala deck at Atlas Cove, looking across the meadow to the pine woods

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Longevity Residency

Atlas Cove · Portugal

Six days and five nights, one cohort, everything included. Baseline questionnaires before arrival, VO2 max and grip strength on day two, a protocol built from those numbers and adjusted daily, then the same measurements…

Min stay: 5 nightsAvailable upon request
The gardens at Chiva-Som, at the heart of the Nature’s Embrace retreat

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Nature's Embrace

Chiva-Som · Thailand

Explore the healing effects of herbal wellness treatments and natural, organic cuisine. The peaceful beachfront setting in quaint Hua Hin invites you to reconnect with nature.

Min stay: 3 nightsFrom THB 0
Instability training at Chiva-Som, part of the Sustainable Weight Management retreat

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Sustainable Weight Management

Chiva-Som · Thailand

A personal trainer will work with you to help balance physical activity in conjunction with a supportive diet. Each programme is tailored to your needs to promote an end result that not only achieves weight loss, but als…

Min stay: 5 nightsFrom THB 0
Back, neck and shoulder massage at Chiva-Som, part of the Tension Release retreat

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Tension Release

Chiva-Som · Thailand

Carefully designed to help guests who suffer from high blood pressure to regain a restorative balance in life. The retreat works through nutritional consultation, the appropriate use of dietary supplements, and personali…

Min stay: 10 nightsFrom THB 0
Wellness at Amanpuri, where each Immersion begins with an assessment and a personalised nutrition plan

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Weight Management Immersion

Amanpuri · Thailand

Sustainable loss or gain, with lasting behavioural change as the stated objective rather than a number at the end of the week. The programme is built after an in-depth assessment and wellness screening, and combines a pe…

Min stay: 3 nightsAvailable upon request
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
Skin and facial analysis at Chiva-Som, part of the Ageing Well retreat

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Ageing Well

Chiva-Som · Thailand

We draw on diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices to help you preserve your health and your ability to enjoy life to the fullest.

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
Body treatment at Marbella Club, part of the Beach Ready sculpting and nutrition programme

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Beach Ready

Marbella Club · Spain

The body-confidence programme, and honest about being one. Total-body sculpting workouts run alongside nutrition guidance and full-board healthy menus, aimed at gentle but sustainable weight loss rather than a crash. Tre…

Min stay: 3 nightsAvailable upon request
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
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
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
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

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Healthy Weight

Clinique La Prairie Anji · China

The weight management programme, approached through metabolic assessment and nutritional restructuring rather than restriction alone. Duration is not published for Anji and should be confirmed at enquiry.

Min stay: 7 nightsAvailable upon request
The pool and jacuzzi at The Retreat Costa Rica, setting for the three-night Immersive Wellness package

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Immersive Wellness

The Retreat Costa Rica · Costa Rica

The shortest way in, and the package for guests who want to rejuvenate in every way without committing to a specific protocol. It keeps the daily frame that all the packages share, a morning and an afternoon practice, se…

Min stay: 3 nightsAvailable upon request
A naturopathic consultation at Chiva-Som, part of the Immune Resilience retreat

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Immune Resilience

Chiva-Som · Thailand

Our team of trainers and therapists will provide guidance on how to build and maintain resilience throughout your stay and beyond.

Min stay: 5 nightsFrom THB 0
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
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy at the Longevity House, Kamalaya

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Resilience & Immunity

Kamalaya · Thailand

A programme aimed at strengthening the immune system and physical resilience, drawing on Traditional Chinese Medicine, naturopathy, nutrition and targeted supplementation.

Min stay: 8 nightsFrom THB 126,633
The seven-day Revive & Thrive Signature retreat at Aro Hā, hiking in the Southern Alps

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Revive & Thrive Signature

Aro Hā Wellness Retreat · New Zealand

The complete version, and the one the property is built around. Seven days of hiking, yoga, breathwork, pilates, meditation, daily massage and plant-based food, with enough time for the arc to actually complete rather th…

Min stay: 7 nightsAvailable upon request
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
Basal metabolic rate assessment at RAKxa, part of the Weight Management programme

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Weight Management

RAKxa · Thailand

Achieving an individual’s healthy weight and body composition, over a stay long enough for the change to hold. Personalised exercise combined with scientifically based treatments, including cold therapy and metabolism-bo…

Min stay: 10 nightsFrom THB 445,000
The initial wellness consultation that opens every stay at Chiva-Som

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A Taste of Chiva-Som

Chiva-Som · Thailand

Every journey towards optimal wellness begins with a first step, and A Taste of Chiva-Som is the ideal retreat for those who are either new to Chiva-Som or to holistic wellness. It provides a concise yet comprehensive ov…

Min stay: 3 nightsFrom THB 0
Personalised wellness consultation at Six Senses Vana Ayurvedic Pre Natal Care program

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Ayurvedic Pre Natal Care

Six Senses Vana · India

A nurturing programme for mothers-to-be: designed to prepare body and mind for childbirth through the wisdom of Ayurveda. The programme recognises the unique needs of each woman and addresses the aches, anxieties, and ph…

Min stay: 7 nightsFrom ₹616,000
The Orchid Lounge at Chiva-Som

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Chiva-Som Essentials

Chiva-Som · Thailand

For those in search of brief respite, a chance to unwind and rejuvenate. Chiva-Som Essentials carries every component of a retreat stay except the retreat programme itself: tranquil days by the ocean, healthy wellness cu…

Min stay: 2 nightsFrom THB 0
Tibetan singing bowl therapy at Chiva-Som, part of the Cranial Relief retreat

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Cranial Relief

Chiva-Som · Thailand

For guests who suffer from migraines and life-disrupting headaches. Combining holistic and physiotherapy treatments, you will discover how to regain stability through meditation, specific exercises and a special dietary…

Min stay: 10 nightsFrom THB 0
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 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
The Fitness Flow wellness journey at Song Saa Private Island

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Fitness Flow

Song Saa Private Island · Cambodia

A journey towards physical capability rather than appearance, which is how the property frames it and how the trainers actually work. Personal training, yoga, pilates, wild swimming and paddleboarding sit alongside senso…

Min stay: 4 nightsAvailable upon request
The Mediterranean Lifestyle programme at Marbella Club, drawing on Mediterranean healing traditions

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Mediterranean Lifestyle

Marbella Club · Spain

The signature programme, inspired by Mediterranean healing traditions and the natural elements of the setting. Facials, body treatments and personalised massage for exfoliation and calming, wrapped around the seasonal Me…

Min stay: 3 nightsAvailable upon request
The MOVEŌ gymnasium at REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Bali

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Organic Weight Loss & Re-Shaping Retreat

REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali · Indonesia

A fusion of spa treatments, nourishing cuisine and comprehensive fitness classes, designed for guests seeking not only weight loss but a vibrant lifestyle they can sustain afterwards. Whether the goal is shedding weight…

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
The five-day Revive & Thrive Essential retreat at Aro Hā

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Revive & Thrive Essential

Aro Hā Wellness Retreat · New Zealand

The same programme compressed into five days, with the same practices, the same food and the same guides. Arrival is Sunday and departure Friday. It exists for people who genuinely cannot take a full week, and the proper…

Min stay: 5 nightsAvailable upon request
A specialty retreat led by a visiting educator at Aro Hā Wellness Retreat

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Specialty Retreat

Aro Hā Wellness Retreat · New Zealand

Occasional retreats on the standard format but led by a visiting educator and built around one modality: breathwork, nutrition, leadership, stillness and self-mastery have all run. The daily structure, the food and the s…

Min stay: 7 nightsAvailable upon request
Casitas and desert landscaping at Canyon Ranch Tucson, the base for the flexible Stay Your Way experience

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Stay Your Way

Canyon Ranch Tucson · United States

The standard Canyon Ranch experience, and the most flexible thing on the menu. It replaced the old "Just Be Here" stay and does the same job: everything that makes the resort work is already included, and you build the r…

Min stay: 3 nightsAvailable upon request
Canyon Ranch Lenox from the grounds, the base for the flexible Stay Your Way experience

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Stay Your Way

Canyon Ranch Lenox · United States

The standard Canyon Ranch experience, and the most flexible thing on the menu. It replaced the old "Just Be Here" stay and does the same job: everything that makes the resort work is already included, and you build the r…

Min stay: 3 nightsAvailable upon request

Why nutrition guidance works better in a retreat setting

Knowing what to eat is easy. Actually changing how you eat is hard. At home, habits, convenience, and social patterns override good intentions within days. A nutrition retreat removes those defaults and replaces them with a structured food environment designed by clinicians.

Over 7 to 14 days, you eat meals prepared by chefs working from a medical brief. Blood work and metabolic testing reveal what your body actually needs. Nutritional consultations translate the data into a plan you can follow at home. The combination of clinical insight and daily practice makes the shift stick.

Programs are available in Switzerland, India, Indonesia, Spain, France, Italy, and Singapore. Approaches range from Ayurvedic nutrition to genetic-based dietary planning and medical weight management.

Types of healthy nutrition programs

Thirteen programs on Serenity Ways include a strong nutrition component, grouped by their primary approach.

  • Medical nutrition and weight management (Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, SHA Spain). Grand Resort Bad Ragaz offers Weight Loss (7 to 14 nights, from CHF 6,400), Detox (7 nights, CHF 7,700), and Longevity (7 to 14 nights, from CHF 9,900) programs with integrated nutritional counselling. SHA Spain's Advanced Longevity (7 to 14 nights, from €7,500) includes macrobiotic nutrition as a core pillar.
  • Ayurvedic and traditional nutrition (Six Senses Vana, COMO Shambhala Estate). Six Senses Vana runs Ayurveda (14 to 17 nights), Detox (5 to 7 nights), and Weight Management (14 nights) programs where meals are prescribed according to your dosha. COMO Shambhala's Nourish to Glow (3 to 10 nights) and Metabolic Reset (2 days) combine Ayurvedic nutrition with modern dietary science.
  • Genetic and performance nutrition (Chi Longevity, Clinique Nescens). Chi Longevity in Singapore offers Gene Insights: Nutrition and Health (1 day, SGD 3,500), which uses DNA testing to build a personalised dietary plan. Clinique Nescens' Sport Performance program (2 days, CHF 3,570) includes nutrition optimisation for athletic output.
  • Short wellness formats (The Capra, Six Senses Vana Pre/Post Natal). The Capra's Summer Retreat (5 to 7 nights) in Switzerland integrates Alpine nutrition principles. Six Senses Vana's Pre and Post Natal Care programs include nutrition for pregnancy and recovery.

How to choose the right nutrition program

If weight loss is the primary goal, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz's Weight Loss program provides the most structured medical approach. Seven to fourteen nights with calorie-controlled meals, metabolic testing, and physician oversight.

If you want to understand your body's unique nutritional needs at a genetic level, Chi Longevity's Gene Insights program delivers a DNA-based dietary blueprint in a single day.

If Ayurvedic nutrition appeals to you, Six Senses Vana offers the deepest immersion. A 14-night stay allows the Ayurvedic physicians to observe, adjust, and refine your diet over time.

If you want nutrition as part of a broader longevity protocol, SHA Spain's Advanced Longevity combines macrobiotic eating with medical diagnostics and fitness.

If time is limited, COMO Shambhala's Metabolic Reset runs just 2 days. It is enough for a baseline assessment and initial dietary recommendations.

Contact the Serenity Ways team to match your goals to the right program and destination.

What to expect during the stay

At Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, meals are calorie-controlled and medically supervised. Blood work on arrival sets the baseline. Nutritional consultations happen every few days to adjust the plan. The food is excellent despite the clinical framing.

At Six Senses Vana, the experience is more sensory. Meals follow Ayurvedic principles with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The kitchen team adapts dishes to your dosha and any medical findings. Cooking demonstrations are part of some programs.

At SHA Spain, the macrobiotic restaurant serves plant-forward cuisine designed around SHA's health principles. A nutrition consultation early in the stay shapes your meal plan. Guests often describe the food as a highlight of the experience.

What does a healthy nutrition retreat cost?

Short formats start at CHF 3,570 for a 2-day Sport Performance program at Clinique Nescens and SGD 3,500 for Chi Longevity's Gene Insights day. COMO Shambhala's programs begin from approximately €260 per night.

Mid-range, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz's Weight Loss starts at CHF 6,400 for 7 nights. SHA Spain's Advanced Longevity begins at €7,500 for 7 nights. Six Senses Vana offers stays from 5 to 21 nights with pricing on request.

The premium range includes Grand Resort Bad Ragaz's Longevity program at CHF 9,900 to CHF 16,900. The Capra's pricing is available on request.

Contact the Serenity Ways team for a quote tailored to your dietary goals and preferred length of stay.

Frequently asked questions about healthy nutrition

Answers to common questions about healthy nutrition programs and retreats.

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