New Wellness and Medical Retreat Set to Open in December Offering Tailored Wellness Programmes Through Science- Led Technology

Grifco PR is delighted to announce that it will handle the UK PR for RAKxa, a new fully integrative wellness & medical retreat, opening December 2020 in Bangkok, Thailand. Set in Bangkok’s preserved ‘Green Lung’, a protected jungle-clad island on the Chao Phraya River, RAKxa will deliver tailored wellness programmes designed by certified medical doctors combining advanced medical treatments with revered holistic therapies alongside renowned Thai hospitality, resulting in a world-class medical destination. This ground-breaking enhanced wellness retreat is the first of its kind in Thailand and promises a fully transformative experience through personalised three- to- fourteen day programmes based on real results using cutting -edge technology.

Well suited for those looking to reset from the environmental stresses of everyday life, RAKxa will offer a series of 10 programmes all focusing on different health goals including Gut Heath, Immunity Boosting, Body Solution, Facial Solution and De-Stress. RAKxa’s transformative experience begins at home and carries on long after guests leave, unearthing a complete blueprint of health that enables certified medical doctors from VitalLife, a subsidiary of Bumrungrad International Hospital, and holistic therapists to prescribe a precise treatment plan based on one of the 10 packages available.

Completing the wellness journey is a high-tech medical gym with Olympic athlete training equipment, hydrothermal spa facilities, an anti-inflammatory food philosophy, a cleansing tea lounge, an organic garden, and an enticing menu of workshops and activities. RAKxa will offer 60 private villas and two residences each nestled by a lake surrounded by flourishing botanical gardens.

Programmes

RAKxa will offer 10 unique, cutting-edge programmes which vary in length from three to fourteen nights. With long-term health goals in mind, RAKxa’s programmes include Detox, Weight Management, Gut Health, Mobilisation, De-Stress, Facial Solution, Body Solution, Facial & Body Solution, Immunity Booster and a Discover RAKxa programme. Guests experience will begin at home with a pre-arrival questionnaire which the Health & Wellness Advisor will run through with the guest upon arrival to help establish long term health goals, unearthing who they are before the programmes is finalised. Each day will be packed with a combination of specialised holistic and scientific treatments along with a carefully planned diet plan and activity schedule designed to restore and reform creating optimum results.

VitalLife Scientific Wellness Clinic

RAKxa will boast a VitalLife Scientific Wellness Clinic, a subsidiary company of the renowned Bumrungrad International Hospital, providing pre-diagnosis in a medical lab which will be used for DNA tests, epigenetics, gut microbiome and inflammation using state-of-the-art technology. The VitalLife Scientific Wellness Clinic will also be home to an array of modern technologies such as Light Therapy, IV Nutrient Therapy, CryoSauna, Infrared Sauna and hormone replacement therapy. VitalLife uses anti-aging technology, rejuvenation, positive lifestyle regimens and personalised holistic medicine designed to restore guests to optimal health.

Holistic Wellness- RAKxa Jai

VitalLife medical doctors work alongside experts of time-honoured healing disciplines in RAKxa’s Holistic Wellness Centre ‘RAKxa Jai’ bringing science and tradition together. RAKxas’ holistic treatments span Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM), Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ayurvedic treatments and energy healing practices. The therapeutic spa will offer a comforting space in which to enjoy the hydrothermal facility - a Vichy shower, a floatation room and reflexology. Despite origins in different countries and cultures, each method of holistic care, backed up by scientific results, shares the belief that true wellness is an alliance between body, mind, and spirit.

Medical Gym- ‘RAKxa Gaya’

RAKxa’s Medical Gym is home to a team of expert physiotherapists and world class exercise physiologists who will conduct a comprehensive body analysis of each and every guest in the ‘RAKxa Gaya’ using state-of-the-art equipment used by medical researchers, sport scientists and professional athletes all over the world. Following a thorough assessment, a completely individualised training programme will be created based on the principles of corrective exercise, performance rehabilitation, and neuromuscular training.

Activities

From traversing nature trails to invigorating dance classes or hands on cooking classes with the Executive chef, Tai Chi, Yoga, Muay Thai boxing, and organic food lectures, enriching experiences are planned at RAKxa to ensure that every moment is fulfilling.

Dining

RAKxa's wellness cuisine is centred on ingredients and great emphasis is placed on their origins, the value of seasonality and the benefits of sustainable eating. The approach to food is guided by an anti-inflammatory philosophy and based on a deep understanding that gut and body imbalances are caused by the average modern diet. The carefully curated menus strive to minimise, and eventually eliminate, harmful toxins that have accumulated in the body. RAKxa’s two restaurants include:

Unam – Set to open at launch, serving honest, healthy cuisine without compromising on taste. The on-hand nutritionist will offer guidance and assistance to ensure each dining experience is exciting and delicious, whilst also keeping in-line with guests tailored programme requirements.

Ukhao – RAKxa’s speciality Asian restaurant is set to open in 2021 and will draw inspiration from local ancient wisdom in traditional recipes from Thailand and neighbouring countries.

Accommodation

RAKxa will boast 40 Garden Villas, 20 Pool Villas and 2 Residences. The first launch phase of the project will have 27 garden villas at 80sqm, each with their own lush, exotic garden with an ever-changing ecosystem of indigenous plants and flowers. The pool villas and presidential villas are expected in early 2021. RAKxa’s villas are designed to encourage rest and reflection with airy living spaces, spacious bathrooms and bedrooms designed for the ultimate night’s sleep. The earth-toned spaces are furnished in fabrics by Jim Thomson alongside handcrafted pieces that reflect the local community’s relaxed simplicity.

Located within a lush and expansive botanical garden, RAKxa is separated from the rest of Bangkok by a winding river, accessible by both boat and car, just an hour from both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International Airports, yet it feels like a world away. RAKxa has restored and repaired the ecosystem in an area of Bang Krachao that had been degraded and damaged over time. From planting thousands of local trees and flowers, soil regeneration, and waste clearance, to supporting local farmers and gardeners in organic farming methods, the RAKxa concept goes above and beyond. Abundant with fresh air and with gazes of green in every direction, the rural location is like stepping back in time, to a Bangkok before sky-scrapers and buzzing traffic

Nightly rates at RAKxa start from $2,000 per person for the Immunity Booster Package, with a minimum of a three-night stay.