Tecnobeauty

Good resolutions: a week or a long weekend of remise en forme

Slimming down, detoxifying, overcoming stress, improving energy: whatever the goal, there is a tailor-made protocol and a hyper-specialised clinic to achieve it.

by Laura Belli

27 February 2026

Una vista della piscina del Falkensteiner Spa Resort Marienbad.

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TAILOR-MADE

Tailor-made protocols are the core principle at Palazzo Fiuggi. Here, each guest's course is customised according to his or her medical history and the goals to be achieved. The medical consultation is repeated at different times: at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of the stay to measure results and provide indications for their consolidation. Femina Longevity is dedicated to women (from €11,300, minimum seven-night stay excluded) and combines advanced diagnostics with regenerative methods and treatments to support hormone balance, cell renewal and vitality (such as gynaecological supplements, cognitive behavioural therapy, collagen facials). Evaluations include gynaecological examination, pelvic and breast echo, Pap test, HPV-DNA and hormone screening. Palazzo Fiuggi's offer extends to a new selection of add-ons: mini-programmes to be integrated with the main one or experienced individually, even combining more than one. Recommended is Sugar Cleanse (€1,500, if outside a package, room rate per night from €680) to counter the harmful effects on body and mind of excessive sugar consumption. It includes hydrocolon therapy, sleep monitoring, a dedicated food line and cognitive behavioural therapy (palazzofiuggi.com).

Una vista interno/esterno degli spazi del Palazzo Fiuggi.

BETTER SLEEPING

According to traditional Chinese medicine, vital Qi energy flows through the body along the meridians: a slowdown or blockage in the flow is the cause of malaise. Insomnia is the manifestation of an energy alteration linked to physical causes (hormonal imbalances, hyperactivity, poor digestion) and mental causes (primarily stress). The medical staff of the Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda, known for its holistic approach to wellness and great expertise in the practice of acupuncture, has developed a programme to promote good sleep: The Path of Hypnos. It includes an initial energetic medical examination, personalised phytotherapy, a sleep check-up, an intermediate medical interview, energetic face and body massages. Plus cell regeneration treatments, cryotherapy and moxibustion, foot reflexology, acupuncture sessions, Qi Gong and Tuina. Targeted suggestions are given at the end of the stay to maintain the results (lefayresorts.com; five nights from € 2,790, excluding accommodation).

L’infinity pool del Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda.

LIGHTNESS RECOVERED

The Falkensteiner Spa Resort Marienbad uses diagnostic tools and the work of several specialists to draw up an overall picture of physical condition. The Detox & Balance programme, developed with qualified nutrition consultants, also involves the hotel's medical management and kitchen. The first interview is followed by measurement of values, diagnostic laboratory tests, bio-impedance analysis, uVida metabolism analysis, and electrocardiogram. With the data obtained, an action plan is drawn up, which includes the most suitable daily diet, supportive physical and physiotherapeutic treatments and therapeutic baths. There is also the physical activity part (with personal trainer): walks, strength training, gymnastics and water therapies. During the week's stay, two further medical consultations plus the final one are provided: to continue this at home, there is the app for recipes and personalised training programmes based on the data obtained from the metabolic analysis (falkensteiner.com; seven nights full board, from 559 € per night).

BEAUTY MISSION

The offer at the Adler Balance Spa & Health Resort is up to date with the latest therapies and technologies in the medical aesthetic field. Among the solutions dedicated to the reduction of the signs of time, stress and environmental aggressions - all non-invasive and preceded by a consultation with a doctor specialised in plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine - are cell regeneration with shock waves and diode laser (200 and 150 €), biolifting (from 350 €) and fillers (from 400 €) in the presence of wrinkles and hollow volumes, shock waves (from 200 €) or Endolift (from 1.550 €) to reduce double chins, Tri laser (from 350 €) for lowering eyelids. On the body front there is Endolift with microfibres carrying laser energy to counteract loss of tone (from €1,550), laser (from €200) and microneedling (from €400) for reducing stretch marks, shockwaves (from €200) or microlipolysis (from €1,550) for cellulite and pads. A new feature is the introduction of ultrasound-guided aesthetic medicine (€190): a state-of-the-art eco-colour Doppler allows deep tissue analysis, making procedures such as fillers and Endolift safer. The benefits of the treatments, suggested by the medical staff after the initial consultation, are added to those of a healthy, balanced diet and the use of wellness and leisure facilities (adler-resorts.com; €232 per night with half board).

La Spa resort dell’hotel Adler Balance Spa & Health Resort.

Sports Prevention

New collaboration between Palace Merano, pioneer of the Revital Method (synergy between functional, allopathic and energetic medicine according to the principles of Chinese medicine) and the St. Josef Health Centre: it is here, just a few steps from the hotel, that guests can undergo check-ups with specialists (cardiologist, dermatologist, ophthalmologist, urologist and gastroenterologist) and have endoscopy and advanced ultrasound diagnostics. Recently introduced at the Medical Spa at Palace Merano is the six-day, seven-night Sport Performance programme, which combines training and recovery with sports nutrition and diagnostics such as body densitometry and blood tests (IgG, fatty acids, oxidative stress). And again, biomechanical, postural and cognitive assessments, personal training service, massages and hydro-fango energy treatments (hydro-aroma therapy, mud therapy, hydro-jet), cryobody sessions to benefit from the effects of cryotherapy without getting wet, or dry-floating (floating on a tub of warm water, without coming into contact with it, to reach a state of deep relaxation), indoor group fitness activities and e-bike excursions, and morning energy awakening. Before leaving the facility, a nutrition plan is drawn up to be continued at home (palace.co.uk; from € 6,150, not including accommodation and the cost of the three compulsory medical check-ups, € 332).

Una vista della piscina del Palace Merano.

MENTAL AND INTERIOR WELL-BEING

The concept of longevity must also consider mental wellbeing: this is the starting point for Clinique La Prairie, which has devised a new care model involving biochemical aspects (targeted nutrition, supplements, anti-inflammatory protocols to regenerate internal balance), physical aspects (photobiomodulation, neurostimulation, vibroacoustic techniques to reconnect body and mind) and behavioural aspects (breathwork, sleep recovery, meditation and immersive practices in nature for greater resilience to stress factors). The weekly Life Reset programme starts with a scientific assessment with genetic, biochemical, cardiovascular and neuropsychological screening. This is followed by nature experiences such as walks and forest bathing, mental health coaching with customised sessions aimed at emotional balance, cognitive performance and stress resistance, hypnotherapy to achieve a state of relaxation and better sleep, vibroacoustic and neuroacoustic therapy (AudioVitality Technology) with sound frequencies and low-intensity vibrations that soothe the nervous system, conscious breathing classes and sunrise yoga sessions (cliniquelaprairie.com, from €16,000).