Weight Loss Spas
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When you want to take your pursuit of a healthy body weight to a whole new level, but a weight loss camp isn't enough, consider one of the upscale health and weight loss spas located in some of the most inspiring and beautiful locations on the planet.
The Food
The nice thing about weight loss spas is that you can indulge in fabulous upscale cuisine without guilt. The meals are prepared by highly trained chefs and represent haute cuisine at its best; not only is it excellent food well-presented, but it's also carefully planned and portioned to help you reach your weight loss goals.
The Places
Weight loss spas can be found in many places, but the most reputable establishments are located at some of the most incredible places on earth. Consider, for example, H3I, located on Hilton Head, or Clinique la Prairie, in Geneva, Switzerland. Even San Diego has a 200-acre weight loss spa, Cal-a-Vie, which boasts beautiful Spanish-style villas for its exclusive clientele.
The Benefits
Like Weight Loss Camp, weight loss spas offer the opportunity to get away from the stresses and temptations of daily life, which allows you to spend time focusing on weight loss and establishing healthy habits. The benefit of spas and camps is long-term, as most reputable places focus on helping clients develop lifelong habits that will enhance their health, rather than targeting quick weight loss. In many ways, losing weight is merely a side effect of the relaxation, stress reduction, and healthy living habits that are practised at the spa.
How Weight Loss Spas Differ From Camps
Luxury and focus are the primary differences between spas and camps. The former tend to be more opulent and geared toward "the finer things," while the latter are typically centered around a down-to-earth and practical regime. Spas offer the allure and cachet of the European vacation, along with the benefits of the weight loss focus. Another difference is that some weight loss spas offer amenities offered by health spas, such as massages and skin treatments. Camps, on the other hand, do not generally offer such luxuries. Spas also generally have a higher staff-to-guest ratio, and they may have low limits on how many people they will allow in each session.
Price and Exclusivity
Weight loss spas can be very expensive; Cal-a-Vie's basic rate is more than $6000 for a one-week stay, and Clinique la Prairie's 12-day weight loss program costs $15,000 (not including travel costs). One reason for these charges is exclusivity: Cal-a-Vie has space for only 24 guests at a time. Another reason for the higher cost is the higher staff-to-guest ratio, which ensures more personalized attention for each guest. Spas are also more likely to have a higher ratio of highly trained professional staff: doctors, personal trainers and physical therapists, cosmetologists, and even psychologists.
Important Considerations
The most important thing to consider when choosing a spa is its focus: the goal should be improving overall health by learning strategies for exercise and stress reduction, as well as learning the principles of better nutrition. It is important to review a spa's literature carefully and choose a spa that matches your personality and needs.
Spa Websites
- Cal-a-Vie
- Hilton Head Health Institute (commonly known as H3I)
- Clinique la Prairie
- Canyon Ranch
- CuisinArt Resort and Spa
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Comments
Hi Fernanda,
Sorry only English. What you need to do is find the spa nearest you and contact them to learn what services they offer and how much they cost.
-- Contributed by: Donna SundbladHi, mi name is Fernanda and i'm looking a place for weight loss if you have a representative in spanish i prefer that, my weight know is 250 pounds, i want to know for 4 weeks how much is the price??? Thanks
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