Health Retreats With Heart For the past 5 years, the Abundant Life Wellness Centre in Alberta, Canada has dedicated itself to helping guests recover from a variety of conditions and diseases in order to start living life to the fullest.  Some guests arrive without major illness, but have a desire to improve their overall health and learn how to eat properly for maximum health.  Others seemingly crawl to get here, having lost hope or feeling as if their bodies are breaking down. Whichever the reason, when our guests conclude our program, it's as if a miracle has happened.  We offer 6 day, 10 day, or 14 day cleansing programs tailored to your needs.  The 6 day program is a Juice Rejuvenation (Juice Fasting) program, the 10 day program is an Advanced Whole Body Cleanse, and the 14 day program is a complete Health and Wellness Makeover.  Whichever program you choose, everyone leaves with bright and shining eyes, bodies full of health, and a restored radiance and enthusiasm.   Delicious and Healthful Dining Our guests consume a raw diet of vegetables, fruits, sprouted grains, water, and a variety of fresh-squeezed juices, as well as cleansing drinks. Our guests do not spend their stay feeling hungry, either physically or mentally. We feed both the body and eye, with attractively presented, colorful and healthful meals and snacks.  Our 6-10-14 day Wellness Programs includes variety of different vegetable and fruit juices served daily, which our team members created and tested themselves. The combinations of vegetables and fruit our blends consist of are specially chosen for their cleansing properties with focus on the GI tract, liver and blood. Detox and Rejuvenating Rituals Our guests enjoy daily steam baths and hydrotherapy treatments designed to assist with elimination of toxins, boosting the immune system, weight loss, clearing the respiratory system, and beautifying the skin.  Our health based program includes rejuvenating treatments which are designed to increase a feeling of well-being, including Skincare, Massage, Reflexology, Hydrotherapy, Colonics, Salt Glows, Infrared Sauna, and more. Accommodations Abundant Life is housed in the 8000 sq ft historic "Lavoy Hotel" one hour East of Edmonton. The retreat an comfortably host up to 14 people at double (shared) occupancy, and less when guests request private rooms.  This small group size enables us to assure one-on-one attention and the availability of solitude and peace. We offer seven fully furnished bedrooms for guests participating in the cleansing program; private rooms have one queen size bed per room, while shared rooms have one full and one single bed. To contribute to comfort and privacy, the retreat has eight bathrooms and three showers.  We encourage our guests to "unplug" during their stay, but we make available a business center with a telephone, wireless internet access and a computer for checking email.  Rooms are equipped with televisions, and we have a central media room as well, where health related programming is presented to all guests.

Special Offer:  Register before January 31, 2008 to receive 10% discount for any 10-6-14 day session in 2008. Bring a friend or a family member and save an additional $500.00, plus receive unlimited infra red sauna session ($400 value based on 10 sessions) and complimentary airport pick up. Book a group of 10 friends and receive a complimentary 10 Day Advanced Whole Body Detox Retreat.

The Millcroft Inn & Spa | Alton, Ontario, Canada | Naturopathic Detox Getaway

Does your career or lifestyle keep you in a chronic state of fatigue and stress?   Have you been fighting aliments such as allergies, skin disorders, arthritis, cardiovascular disease and obesity?  Have you undergone long-term chemical therapies, such as Chemotherapy, and can't seem to regain your prior form? If you answered yes to any of these questions and are ready to take control of your health and well-being, The Millcroft Inn & Spa's Four-Day Naturopathic Detox Getaway can put you on the proper path.   Developed in partnership with, and supervised by, Dr. Wendy Davis, N.D. of Harmony Health Naturopathic Clinic in Orangeville, Ontario Canada (located just 10 minutes from The Millcroft), this is the first and only detox program of its kind in Ontario - and one of a small few in Canada.

Weeping Willow Retreat and Guest House British Columbia, Canada We are located in the beautiful North-East Okanagan of British Columbia, Canada, in the Monashee Mountains bordering on the famous Monashee Forest Reserve.  We offer year-round accommodation where you can enjoy the spectacular feeling of being in the middle of the unspoiled B.C. wilderness. We invite you to experience the natural and peaceful setting at Weeping Willow Creek for a cleansing juice fast. Our aim is to provide for you, our guests, a safe, relaxed environment for self-nurturing and an opportunity for enhanced well-being.

We Care Health Retreat Desert Hot Springs, CA Fasting and Colonic Cleansing. We are a holistic fasting and spiritual retreat, providing unique programs designed for personal transformation, enhancing body, mind and spirit in a serene desert oasis. Read a Spa Index Review of the We Care Facility

The Birchcreek Program is a specially designed and proven experience which promises remarkable results in a short period of time. Meals combine as many fresh, local raw fruits and veggies as you desire during the day, with freshly extracted carrot and fruit juices or smoothies for snacks. Dinner is a hearty display of various salad greens and toppings for you to choose from, complemented by the evening’s vegetarian entree.    Programs are tailored to your weight loss and fitness goals, and include a 3 Night Detox Juice Fast; a 7  Night Jump Start;  a 14 Night Get In Shape; and 21 Night Habit Breaker.   Local guests and residents are welcome to enroll in the program without booking accommodations.       Hudson Valley Retreat Shandaken, New York Southwest Retreat Santa Fe, New Mexico East Coast Retreat Captiva Island, Florida

Akash Healing Center 77-378 Sunset Dr. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 808-331-2276 808-989-5741 Renewal of body, mind, spirit; 3-10 day customized, private cleansing & rejuvenation retreats, specializing in Pancha karma & ancient India traditions known as Ayurveda & Siddha. Meditation, spiritual practices. Training available. Cleansing treatments are administered to support one's physical health and spiritual growth. This is accomplished by cleansing the temple in which the spirit lives, this includes an examination of negative thought forms, heavy emotions and harmful memories. These are necessary steps to increase health, longevity and clarity of being.  Significant facets of each program include a focus on nutrition, lifestyle and spirituality in order to support new thought patterns and daily life choices.

Kanewa Place Kailua Kona, HI  96740 808.322.1876   808.938.6590 We invite you to be our guests at Kanewa Place (pronounced Kah-neh-vah), a tropical retreat home nestled among palm trees and flowering plumerias. Begin each day with the sweet fragrance of flowers, songs of the birds and the sound of the ocean.  We offer Jin Shin Jyutsu, Colon Hydrotherapy, Far Infrared Saunas, Detox/Cleanses, Guided Juice Fasts, Ear Candling, Personal Training, Massage Modalities, Pilates and Fitness Programs.  Please stay with us in our beautiful vacation rental, or you may come for the day.  We create personalized programs for individuals or couples based on your desires and goals.

Martha's Vineyard Holistic Retreat and Spa 209 Franklin Street Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 800-595-9996 The goal of Martha's Vineyard Holistic Retreat is to educate and inspire the total person - in mind, body, and spirit.  Our comprehensive programs are designed to pamper you back to vibrant health and vitality through physical and emotional cleansing while staying at our extraordinary Victorian Inn on a beautiful island that is naturally conducive to healing. Martha's Vineyard Holistic Retreat is a quaint and private healing place where individuals can come for physical and mental cleansing.  A place to get away to focus on learning and begin to put into practice nutritional and lifestyle changes that enable the body to regain vibrant health by restoring its own natural healing power.  The Holistic Retreat operates in a small private Inn with tranquil grounds on Franklin Street, in a quiet Vineyard Haven neighborhood. A ten minute walk to Main Street.

The Birchcreek Program is a specially designed and proven experience which promises remarkable results in a short period of time. Meals combine as many fresh, local raw fruits and veggies as you desire during the day, with freshly extracted carrot and fruit juices or smoothies for snacks. Dinner is a hearty display of various salad greens and toppings for you to choose from, complemented by the evening’s vegetarian entree.    Programs are tailored to your weight loss and fitness goals, and include a 3 Night Detox Juice Fast; a 7  Night Jump Start;  a 14 Night Get In Shape; and 21 Night Habit Breaker.   Local guests and residents are welcome to enroll in the program without booking accommodations.       Hudson Valley Retreat Shandaken, New York Southwest Retreat Santa Fe, New Mexico East Coast Retreat Captiva Island, Florida

The Birchcreek Program is a specially designed and proven experience which promises remarkable results in a short period of time. Meals combine as many fresh, local raw fruits and veggies as you desire during the day, with freshly extracted carrot and fruit juices or smoothies for snacks. Dinner is a hearty display of various salad greens and toppings for you to choose from, complemented by the evening’s vegetarian entree.    Programs are tailored to your weight loss and fitness goals, and include a 3 Night Detox Juice Fast; a 7  Night Jump Start;  a 14 Night Get In Shape; and 21 Night Habit Breaker.  Local guests and residents are welcome to enroll in the program without booking accommodations.       Hudson Valley Retreat Shandaken, New York Southwest Retreat Santa Fe, New Mexico East Coast Retreat Captiva Island, Florida

 

Dubbed a "Bed and Breakfast for the Soul" by Budget Travel Magazine, Sanivan Holistic Retreat and Spa offers a truly personalized getaway for a maximum of 6 guests at a time. Located amid the Catskill mountains yet only 2 hours from New York City, this retreat allows each visitor to receive the personal attention necessary to meet their stress-relief, healing and personal growth goals. Some of our offerings include: Private retreats with a maximum of only 6 guests; intensive detox programs with juice fasting; alternative modalities such as Raindrop Technique, Sound Work, and more; pampering spa services, including holistic facials, hot stone massage, Shiatsu, holistic skin and body care using organic Jurlique products; organic cuisine with raw and vegetarian food options; state of the art facilities including swimming pool, sauna, steam, vertical Vichy shower and fitness equipment. Read A Review

Essence Recovery Centers, Inc. 530 Upper Flat Creek Road Asheville (Weaverville), NC 28787 (828) 658-8198 Essence Recovery Center is a holistic health center, where overcoming health issues is our focus. At our exclusive retreat center, we provide an all-inclusive vacation-like atmosphere while taking you on a journey of health and healing. Clients who visit Essence Recovery Center have issues with food addictions, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, weight problems, chronic health problems, substance abuse issues, fibromyalgia or general toxicity, and wish to reclaim their health naturally. Our unique program emphasizes correcting the bio-chemical imbalances, which lead to addictions and other health problems, through the use of customized nutritional supplementation, an abundance of massage and bodywork therapies, acupuncture, individual and artistic group therapy, music therapy, sweat lodges, meditations and much more. Essence Recovery Center is a beautiful residential and day retreat for the body, mind and soul. We hope you will explore our programs and feel confident that this is the answer you’ve been searching for. View a Special Offer for New Guests

Ann Wigmore Institute, Inc. Carretera 115, Km. 20 Calle Moret, Bo. Guayabo Aguada, Puerto Rico 00602 787-868-6307 The Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute carries on the work of the late Dr. Ann Wigmore, a pioneer in the use of wheatgrass juice and living foods for detoxifying and healing the body, mind, and spirit. Founded in 1990, the Institute was a spiritual oasis for Dr. Ann.  The program involves sprouting and composting, enzyme nutrition, blending, culturing, menu planning, detoxification, colon care, lymphatic exercise, and conscious eating, breathing and relaxation.

 

7373 West 107th Street Overland Park, Kansas 913.754.2023 Day Retreat (No Accommodations) In 2007, the owners of Kansas-based Sunlight Saunas rehabilitated the historic Sun Publications building and spent $6.5 million turning it into a show place for their products and a healing and rejuvenating day spa facility.   The owners viewed it as a landmark building and worked to keep the character and integrity intact.  By adding more efficient windows, roof, plumbing and heating systems, Sunlight Saunas was able to apply to the U.S. Green Building Council for LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, designation. Both Sunlight Saunas customers and Sunlight Spa guests are encouraged to try Sunlight Saunas' exclusive, non-steaming Solocarbon heating technology in the Sunlight Spa.   Day Spa services include skincare / facials by licensed estheticians; massage therapies by licensed massage therapists; body treatments and wraps; hair removal (waxing); and Far Infrared Sauna Therapy.   With the signature sauna therapy, guests are surrounded with far infrared which penetrates deeply into joints, muscles, and tissues, speeding oxygen flow and increasing circulation, and encourage detox. Sauna treatments include a relaxing foot soak, private shower, use of relaxation area, aromatherapy of your choice, and a beverage. Astara Bio-Genic Skincare Line, Spungi Bath Products, Handmade Soaps, Teas, and Soy Candles are available for purchase.  Day Spa Packages and Gift Certificates are available.

Sacred Space Healing Center San Francisco, CA Spend the most invigorating time of your life cleansing and healing your body, mind and soul at Sacred Space Healing Center. Designed for individuals, couples, or groups, your retreat may include all the services, classes and programs that Sacred Space has to offer.

Waves Spa Florida International University Graham Center 1241 11200 SW 8th Street Miami, FL 33199 305-348-0190 At Waves Spa our signature is for a deep healing of your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Whether you need stress relief, pain management, mental clarity or emotional release, our professionally licensed staff is committed to providing exceptional care through the transformative potential of our services. We specialize in Rolfing, Brennan Healings, Customized Massage, Organic Facials, Peelings and Detox. Waves Spa serves the Florida International University community and beyond. All are welcome. Simply by walking in to Waves Spa – your healing begins.  View and Print a SpaFlyer Offer.

Additional Links of Interest:   The Colon Therapists Network Free Health Reports, Weight Loss and Alternative Therapy! The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy, by Nenah Sylver, PhD Sauna therapy, writes Dr. Sylver, was conceived as not only a means for physical healing, relaxation, and socialization, but also communion and spiritual purification.  It is an ancient and respect tradition many thousands of years old, and the reason it has survived is that it works.    "This comprehensive reference for sauna therapy is an invaluable resource for all consumers and professionals. The use of this guide can do much to improve a person's general health and well-being." -- Abas Qutab, MD, Elan Vital Medical Centers and Spas. $34.95, 331 pages, with photographs. Chapter Outline:  The History of Saunas; How and Why we Sweat; What we Sweat; Three Types of Heat; Construction of the Sauna; Why May Use the Sauna and Who Should Not; How to Take a Sauna; Detoxification Programs for Getting Well and Staying Well; A Brief Summary of Ozone; Resources.   Order from Dr. Sylver on her website, or,  as follows: Dr. Nenah Sylver, PhD The Center for Frequency P.O. Box 952 Stone Ridge, New York, 12484-0952 USA 845-687-0963 Shipping and handling ranges from $8.00 and up.  Call the Center for an exact quote.

 

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