It was 1983 when the concept of Medical spa. The year it opens its doors Villa Eden in Merano, in the city of Princess Sissi and of care, that is, of well-being. The idea comes from an entrepreneur, Karl Schmid, who frequented similar centers in Germany, the homeland of the bitter Jegermeister of which he had become a distributor in Italy. He had had an intuition, when he went to spas abroad “he ate little and paid a high bill”, a combination that made him think there was a niche in the world of remise en forme. Together with a partner, the charismatic Henry Chenot, Karl Schmid founded Villa Eden, in the beginning with a very simple concept: combining a light and detox diet with spa treatments, such as massages and some water courses (Kneipp), to improve the silhouette.
An innovative idea at the time that has evolved over time, becoming more and more articulated, laying the foundations of what the philosophy of Villa Eden is today, as imagined by her daughter Angelika, who took over the hotel and spa in the 1994 when the two partners went their separate ways.
“Villa Eden is a place of health promotion through preventive medicine, here we come to improve the general state of the body and to aim for longevity. In these 40 years we have seen the benefits that this approach can have, so we want to convey that it makes no sense to gorge on medicines and live for a long time, life must be of quality “, he explained. Angelika Schmid hotel managerincluded in the circuit of Leading Park Retreatwhich boasts one of the most renowned Longevity Medical Center Italians.
Frequented over the years by celebrities such as Eros Ramazzotti, Luciano Pavarotti, Barbra Streisand, Ligabuejust to name a few of the names whose portraits are on display in the corridors of the hotel, Villa Eden flourished in the 1980s because it was chic to go beauty farm and lose 7 pounds in 7 days. An approach that changed in the early 2000s, when the awareness of having to reduce work stress levels to live better had taken precedence over aesthetic care, so the clientele changed, as did the hotel’s offer, designed also for those who are healthy and want to allow themselves the luxury of feeling even better. Since last year, an innovative one has been introduced Epigenetics testwhich examines the hair root to analyze 800 biomarkers that reveal imbalances or inflammation of the body, on the basis of which a detox diet and treatments are studied to improve the health and well-being of the person to prevent pathologies.
“Our hope is that the search for well-being does not end in the six or seven-day stay at Villa Eden, but that it continues with advice to take home, to help those who come to us to find a healthy lifestyle that is reconciled with everyday commitments ”, commented Angelika Schmid.
What are the key points of Villa Eden’s longevity philosophy?
«Everything starts with nutrition, a key point. There is no escape from the detox and diet menu if you choose to follow one of the health programs. We eat many vegetables, few carbohydrates, mostly gluten-free, even if gluten alone is not harmful, but the excessive use that the food industry makes of it increases intolerances. If you can limit it or replace it with other grains, legumes or quinoa, your gut benefits. You eat a lot of fish proteins, no dairy products, it is a regimen that has a strong anti-inflammatory effect and promotes the restoration of the acid-base balance in the body, a method that many also take home. Coffee and milk are also given up, preferably an alternative drink. Each client has the assistance of a doctor throughout the process, the same one with whom he has an initial consultation and who recommends the right integration for everyone “.
Who comes to you?
«Our customers are different, from the entrepreneur who wants to make a pit stop and re-set, to those who want to lose weight, want to regenerate after an illness, or feel even better. Usually those who come for the first time come back ».
How are the treatments chosen for each path?
«There are programs, but there is always the possibility of integrating or replacing treatments. We have a broad offering that acts on the whole system, especially for those of longevity which include a Epigenetics test, the examination of the hair root to evaluate the deficiencies and inflammations, or even that of the bacterial flora in order to predict the predisposition to pathologies and avoid their onset. These can be combined withOxygen-Ozone Therapy which involves a blood sample that is enriched with oxygen and ozone before being re-injected. It is a panacea for microcirculation, metabolism and sleep, it also has antibacterial, fungicidal and antiviral action. Even the innovative training in hypoxia, CellGymhelps renew the body’s cells, generating the destruction of old mitochondria and stimulating the production of new ones, all thanks to breathing at intervals hypoxic (9-17% oxygen) e hyperoxic (32-34% oxygen), performed safely with oxygen saturation, pulse, and heart rate monitoring (HRV). Both treatments are indicated to reduce the effects of long covid ».
What is your strength compared to other longevity and medical spas?
«We have focused on the combination of cutting-edge instruments, such as LPG, Endosphères, Endermologie, radiofrequency and excellent manual skills. Then we always try to propose the most innovative protocols ».
Do you have a peak treatment?
“The Body Cast Treatment. After a radiofrequency session on the legs, abdomen and buttocks to firm the tissues, we move on to the application of a mix of algae or volcanic powders, depending on whether the goal is more oriented towards drainage or toning, and leave it dry until it becomes solid like a cast. The hot and cold effect in the passages helps the release of liquids. It doesn’t make you lose muscle mass, but excess water, it allowed me to lose a size by doing six close sessions! “
If you had to think of a slogan for Villa Eden what would it be?
“The place to do everything to show that you have done nothing.”
The most innovative treatments of Villa Eden
EMSCULPT it’s a non-invasive system, approved by the FDAthat is to say Food and Drug Administration (the US government body that deals with the approval of medical devices) which helps to increase muscle mass, reduce cellulite and at the same time burn fat and redefine the volumes of the body. Take advantage of the HIFEM® technology (high intensity focused electromagnetic energy), the same as magnetic resonance, to induce 20,000 muscle contractions, as if you were doing abdominals while lying comfortably on a bed. This goal is impossible to achieve with voluntary movements during a normal workout (30 minutes of treatment correspond to the equivalent of 10,000 steps). Remodeling with Emsculpt is painless, both during and after the session, and we usually recommend 4 sessions of 30 minutes each 48/72 hours apart to see results. It does not emit radiation, is absolutely athermic and does not act on the sensory nerves. The only contraindications are for those who have metal or electronic implants, have had recent surgery (as muscle contraction could interfere with the healing process), are pregnant, or have muscle injuries or contractures.
Touch For Healththe best kept secret by Villa Eden, thanks to Stefan Pilcher, the holistic operator who has devised a treatment that combines the benefits of breathing, kinesiology and oriental techniques for rebalancing energy flows, to reduce stress levels and solve posture problems. His realignment work seems to have something magical: it takes place with the repetition of affirmations aloud, such as “I love”, “My heart is full of forgiveness”, “I am grateful”, to improve self-awareness and get in touch with your body. At the same time, the awakening takes place thanks to small manual taps given to the energy points to loosen the muscle blocks and activate the mental influence on the energy of the organs and meridians. Among the hotel regulars this practice is jokingly called “la bussatina”, a knock knock performed on the whole body, from head to toe, including the pelvic area, where static kundalini (or vital) energy is concentrated, which is hoped for. to restart and flow in the body with greater awareness.
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