Macrobiotics Wellness Clinic to open in Spain
SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain is to open in July 2008. Devoted to improving and prolonging wellbeing, SHA will be the first destination spa in Europe to offer the macrobiotic system of diet, which was developed by Michio Kushi, the internationally recognised ‘father of modern macrobiotics’.Michio had studied briefly with George Ohsawa, a self-proclaimed expert in the macrobiotics world, who taught him that food was the key to health and health was the key to peace. Today, Michio Kushi is the world’s leading representative of modern macrobiotics eating and a consultant to international organisations such as the World Health Organisation and the United Nations.
Nestled between the sea and the magical green mountains close to the secluded El Albir beach on the Mediterranean Coast of Spain, SHA Wellness Clinic is owned and developed by the Bataller family. Its conception was influenced by Alfredo Bataller Parietti’s personal experience of the life-changing benefits of the macrobiotic diet, following years of ineffective traditional drug treatment for an illness that he had developed as a young man. After their father’s full recovery, the whole Bataller family adopted the principles of macrobiotics and have experienced positive changes in their lives and wellbeing ever since.
Today, Alfredo’s continuing passion for macrobiotics and his belief in its healing benefits has encouraged him to reach out to a wider world by building his own clinic that is centred on the macrobiotic system of diet. In 2007, he started to build SHA and chose a spot that was very close to his heart – the family’s private residence at Playa del Albir, a plot of land that Alfredo initially never wanted to develop. There will be 5 individual and architecturally striking buildings which are modern in design and interconnected with bridges.
The 93 suites range from 84 sqm to 320 sqm in size, most have private balconies and terraces and some will also include Jacuzzis and small kitchens for in-room dining. Zen gardens, extensive water features and chill out areas feature throughout the property.
The SHA Method is a way of life based on an understanding of the rhythm, ebb and flow of nature and the goal of macrobiotics is to provide the body with essential nutrients so that it can function efficiently. The macrobiotic practice is a comparatively modern one and teaches conscious eating together with the balance of yin and yang in our diet and lifestyle choices.
Macrobiotics encourages the body’s natural ability to heal itself and the main benefit of is that the body becomes cleaner as toxins and excesses are discharged, which alone can relieve minor aches and pains. As our bodies are cleansed, our minds become clearer ultimately leading to a perfect balance of our mind, body and soul.
Although, the Macrobiotic system of diet is a cornerstone of SHA, the clinic also offers some of the best alternative health practices, natural therapies, aesthetical medicine and anti-ageing treatments.
With the highest standards of service, luxurious accommodation, delicious and innovative ways of serving macrobiotic food and some of the best health therapies, SHA Wellness Clinic is set to become the No.1 destination spa in Europe.
Guests visiting SHA will need to commit to a minimum of a one week stay in order to undertake a programme that will be able to offer dramatic and life-changing benefits.
Prices start from 1,750 Euros for a 7-night SHA Lifestyle Programme that includes accommodation in a double suite, personally assigned doctor, two medical consultations (on arrival and before departure), a personalised macrobiotics diet, 1 massage, 3 hydrotherapy sessions, a talk on anti-ageing, morning meditation classes, afternoon yoga classes, use of sport facilities, talks and conferences on the subject of macrobiotics and related philosophies and airport transfers. This price does not include international flights. Nearest airports are Alicante and Valencia.
For more information on SHA Wellness Clinic, visit Shawellnessclinic.com.
