Picture a medi-spa, and what do you see? Probably sterile white environs, doctors in lab coats and slimming menus consisting of swamp-coloured juices. But a new generation of retreat couldn’t feel further away from this antiseptic cliché.
More holiday than hospital, the next gen of medical spas combine lavish décor, proper food and stimulating surrounds — from beaches to cityscapes — with the latest advancements in curative technology. No longer just the preserve of those in ill health, medi-spas have turned their focus towards preventative medicine, longevity programmes and cosmetic cures. And as a result, they’re attracting a young, fit and wealthy crowd. Think biohacking enthusiasts looking to optimise body and mind for the long-haul.
