SPA or Medical Facility?
February 14th, 2009 by Simon Salt
Susie Ellis, founder and President of Spa Finder, an online spa travel service, predicts that in coming years a major trend in spa vacations will blur the line between out-of-the-U.S. medical services and luxury spa stays. Ellis explains, “In a few short years, I’ve watched spas go from a narrow focus on pampering to become a vastly expanded category where dozens of wellness solutions are explored. They’ve become, in essence, our alternative ‘laboratories’ for testing new health and wellness approaches — from fitness to nutrition, acupuncture, and yoga — or more recently, sleep and fertility solutions.
And for 2009, whether it’s energy medicine or brain health offerings — or the rise of wellness tourism or diagnostics — there’s never been more breeding going on in the spa petri dish.” Obtaining medical care out of country has become increasingly popular for Americans, who often find they can get higher quality care with luxury perks not affordable in the U.S.
- Posted in Travel
