Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
Chinese acupuncture and herbal therapy for mind-body harmony
Many people turn to acupuncture as a trusted therapy within Traditional Chinese Medicine, said to stimulate the flow of Qi (energy) and promote overall wellness. This ancient practice is widely recognised for its ability to manage pain, prevent illness, and restore balance.
Our retreats offer the perfect opportunity to explore acupuncture for the first time, or deepen your experience through multiple personalised sessions. Alongside acupuncture, herbal medicine is often used to enhance healing and support your body’s natural rhythms.
Discover our Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Retreats
Our guests come for all sorts of reasons - relief from chronic conditions, stress reduction, and holistic rejuvenation, to name a few. Our worldwide retreats provide expert guidance in a relaxed setting. Contact us to find a retreat tailored to your wellness goals, and find out about our exclusive special offers.
Chiva-Som Health Resort
HUA HIN, THAILAND
One of the world’s most reputable wellness retreats, this Thai temple to wellbeing serves up impeccable service, tasty cuisine and a genuine focus on transformation – not to mention a tropical backdrop of glossy palms and ivory sand.
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary
KOH SAMUI, THAILAND
Tropical surroundings are lovely, but Kamalaya raises the bar with a spot on a sacred, forested Koh Samui hillside. This deeply transformative retreat takes a mind-body-spirit approach to wellness, an ethos that’s led to countless awards and secured its world-class reputation.
Ananda in the Himalayas
UTTARANCHAL, INDIA
Famous for its seclusion and elegance, Ananda has hosted British royalty and Hollywood stars, making it one of India’s most celebrated wellness destinations. Its location is as dreamy as it gets, too – part of the 100-acre Maharaja Palace Estate, fringed by forest greens and overlooking the Rive
SHA Spain
EL ALBIR, ALICANTE, SPAIN
Perched above Albir on Spain’s Costa Blanca, SHA Spain is a world‑renowned wellness retreat. Award-winning programmes blend Eastern and Western therapies, personalised nutrition and expert-led fitness, while the SHA Academy offers daily guidance – a complete, transformative approach to wellbei
COMO Shambhala Estate
GIANYAR, BALI, BALI
A jungle-cloaked estate with a romantic design, the COMO Shambhala has everything you need in a wellness escape, including holistic treatments and hidden pools. It’s widely considered one of the world’s best, too – recognised by the likes of Vogue and Condé Nast Traveller.
Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda
GARGNANO, VERONA, LAKE GARDA, ITALY
Set high above Lake Garda, this striking resort blends modern architecture with terraces lined with olive trees and wide views over the Riviera dei Limoni. It’s ideal for wellness lovers, featuring a 4,300-metre spa with saunas, float therapy, and pools. There's also a spectacular outdoor infinity
Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa
LIDO DI JESOLO, VENICE, ITALY
If you like the idea of combining relaxation with a city break, you’ll get the best of both worlds at this luxe five-star resort, which pairs an award-winning wellness offering with contemporary Italian interiors and a location on a private beach just a hop from iconic Venice.
Sen Wellness Sanctuary
TANGALLE, SRI LANKA
Looking for a restorative, adults-only escape in exotic surrounds? Sen Wellness Sanctuary is just the place. This intimate, eco-conscious retreat is nestled in the rainforest, close to caramel sands on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Guests can look forward to personalised Ayurveda, yoga, meditation a
Euphoria Retreat
MYSTRAS, GREECE
In pine-cloaked hills overlooking the UNESCO-listed town of Mystras, you'll find one of Europe’s leading wellness destinations. Euphoria Retreat has a state-of-the-art spa and programmes that fuse 21st-century science with age-old therapies, along with a beautiful design that pairs modern comforts
Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort & Spa
MAZARA DEL VALLO, SICILY , ITALY
A five-star Sicilian sanctuary among Mediterranean gardens, Almar Giardino di Costanza offers elegant rooms and private beach access. Its star feature, though, is the Almablu Spa, which has a sleek, Roman-Arab-Norman design, thermal pools, saunas and a long list of energy-balancing treatments.
SHA Mexico
COSTA MUJERES, CANCUN, MEXICO
This cutting-edge Cancun resort brings Spain’s acclaimed SHA Wellness Clinic to tropical shores. Guests can enjoy results-driven holistic and medical programmes with highly personalised care. Beyond treatments, there are infinity pools, peaceful gardens and a beautiful beach just footsteps from th
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