At Palace Merano to regain vital energy, lose weight and achieve optimal psychophysical balance
by Elena Barassi
A Belle Epoque building, surrounded by the peaks of the Alps and immersed in the most iconic spa town in Alto Adige, which encompasses a universe dedicated to wellness and longevity, blending ancient wisdom and modern science. The Palace Merano, the place where Henri Chenot developed the method to purify the body and restore the mind, while also losing excess weight, is today among the most prestigious medical spas in the world. The perfect refuge to dedicate yourself to complete self-healing of the body, thanks to the Revital method, here you can choose between different programs lasting at least 4 days. But most choose a program of at least 7 days. In the round, the Detox for Longevity program, undoubtedly the most famous, focuses on organic “detoxification”, the purpose of which is to achieve optimal psychophysical balance, improving the cardiovascular and circulatory system, strengthening the muscular and joint system and optimizing the digestive and hormonal system. It all starts with an in-depth diagnosis, performed in the bright, recently renovated 1,200-square-meter spa and in the
new Relax & Balance department, which aims to establish the energy status of the body’s internal organs, stress levels, bone density, muscle mass and fat levels so that the medical team, led by Dr. Massimiliano Mayrhofer, can intervene on each critical aspect and formulate the treatment path to undertake. In this first phase, some blood tests can also be performed which, thanks to the internal biological laboratory, are processed in just one day. The path includes, first of all, a detox diet plan based on alkaline foods, which counteract the effects of acidity to maintain a neutral pH – but there is also a more caloric Biolight menu -, hydro-mud therapy consisting of a 20-minute aromatherapy bath followed by a seaweed mud pack to drain and stimulate circulation and finally a massage with hydrotherapy jets, followed by a detoxifying cupping massage lasting about an hour. Depending on the 
of the problems encountered, complementary treatments are then inserted such as postural analysis, ozone therapy, colon hydrotherapy, vitamin and mineral salt boosters, acupuncture and non-invasive electro acupuncture to free energy blocks and improve the vital energy passage through the meridians. In the bioenergetic department, therapists perform psychosomatic analysis based on the five elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine – earth, fire, water, wood and metal -, in order to identify the dominant element in each individual. The
everything is completed by a department dedicated to aesthetic medicine that, thanks to high-tech treatments, such as Plasmozonic and Rexonage, improve blemishes in a natural way for a newfound sense of psychophysical well-being. Perfect backstage for treatments, the glamorous effect of the façade of the Palace Merano continues inside among the large golden mirrors and crystal chandeliers of the hall, the tea bar and the Lounge and rises up into the elegant suites, with fine furnishings and fabrics, overlooking the park and the scenic pool. Adjacent to the building, Castello Maur offers, for lovers of absolute privacy, 2 brand new rooftop suites connected directly to the Spa via a private elevator.