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My December Refresh at SHA Wellness Clinic

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17-Jan-2025 Lisa Fitzell

My December Refresh at SHA Wellness Clinic

A four-day wellness recharge...

At the end of 2024, I felt pretty tired and lacking energy after a busy year. No stranger to a wellness break, I knew I needed an extra pick-me-up. SHA Wellness Clinic had the perfect programme - the four-day Rebalance and Energise programme - which I left feeling like a different person.

With high standards, modern technology and a boutique-hotel feel, this was one of the best wellness retreats I've experienced so far (this was my 11th wellness break!). Having it so close to home made it even easier to add to the end of my year too. So, I wanted to share more about my stay for anyone else who may need an energy boost.

The Stay

When I first arrived, I was actually quite taken aback at how welcoming and friendly the property was. It was not what I was expecting - no white lab coats in sight! Instead, I walked into a beautiful, boutique hotel with views of the mountains and Altea beach in the distance.
Despite the focus of your stay here being treatments and health improvements, it is still a stunning stay. The rooms are relaxed but give you plenty of space, with a dressing room, walk-in wardrobe and huge terrace. There are also larger exclusive suites available.
Large pool with sun loungers and statues of people diving around the outside
Pool
View of the town and mountains through window
Views
There is one restaurant which has a huge outdoor terrace and deck with a large pool overlooking the mountains. It has almost a beach club atmosphere with cool music playing all day long.
The food is based on your nutritionist consultation though; the three menus they offer are Sha, which is a more gourmet option and the only option to include fish; Bio, which has less choice; and Cusha, geared towards weight loss.

I was on a mix of Bio and Sha but was also recommended that my diet was to include a range of teas, seaweeds and sauerkraut for extra minerals.

The Treatments

It all starts with the consultations. As mentioned, one of these is with the nutritionist, but I also had a general health exam and advanced preventative diagnostic. My body fat was measured, I had a strength test and also had a cognitive test that almost felt like a game. I also met with a doctor who went through these results with me, asked about any concerns and advised on supplements.
Across the rest of the programme, I then had several treatments, workshops and sessions that were all based around rebalancing and energising. These ranged from the familiar, like personal training sessions and Pilates, to treatments like IV ozone therapy where blood was taken then washed with oxygen and put back into the body to increase energy and immunity for up to two months.

There was a real range of treatments too. Some were medical, however others were relaxing like the Hydrogentrive detox - a bath with lots of jets followed by seaweed wrap and water massage - or Shiatsu which is like a Thai massage but softer.

The After Effect

The whole time I was there I felt really cared for by an amazing team of experts, and I am so impressed with the difference just four days could make. I came away feeling revitalised and ready to take on the new year.
The balance of long-term health advice and boosting treatments means that I still feel as great as when I left.
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Lisa  Fitzell

Lisa Fitzell

Managing Director

I have been blessed with a wealth of simply unforgettable travel experiences. For me, cuisine, culture, adventure and wellness are the recipe for the perfect trip.

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