SHA Wellness Clinic has opened its first international outpost in Mexico following 15 years of establishing its cutting-edge preventative facility in Alicante, Spain.

The brand, known for its holistic approach that blends anti-ageing and genetic medicine with natural therapies and macrobiotics, says the launch is part of a worldwide rollout plan driven by increasing consumer demands for health and wellbeing pursuits.

“We feel we’ve reached our maximum potential at SHA Spain, so we’re making our offer more accessible to a global market,” SHA vice president Alejandro Bataller told Spa Business in an exclusive interview (see www.spabusiness.com/alejandrobataller).

Genome inspired design
SHA Mexico is located in Riviera Maya in the eastern portion of the Yucatán Peninsula. The shape of the striking building, comprising 35 residences and 100 oceanfront rooms, has been inspired by the human genome.

Designed by Mexican architectural firm, Sordo Madaleno, with interiors by Alejandro Escudero, the property blends the indoors with the outdoors with an organic, sustainable and contemporary feel.

Wellness dominates
As in Spain, wellness facilities are the core focus. SHA Mexico boasts 100 treatment rooms ranging from medical consultation areas, a spa, a hydrotherapy circuit, mind and body rooms, a fitness studio and yoga and meditation sanctuaries.

Guests can choose from four health programmes – Rebalance & Reenergize, Detox & Optimal Weight, Well-Ageing & Prevention and Leader’s Performance – ranging from four to 21 days.

Each will be curated to meet people’s needs across nine disciplines including advanced preventative diagnostics, holistic medicine, preventative and well-ageing, cognitive performance and nutrition.

Physical performance, fitness and healthy living are other features and they’ll be delivered in a high-tech Athletics Club with expansive facilities.

Bataller says releasing the vision in Mexico marks a new chapter in integrative health and wellbeing: “Our commitment to transformative health experiences and unparalleled hospitality is now extended to the heart of Mexico, inviting individuals to embark on a journey of self-discovery and optimal health.

“This is not just an inauguration; it’s a celebration of a harmonious blend of nature, science and luxury, creating a sanctuary where balance is not just achieved but embraced.”

Rollout ambitions
In his interview with Spa Business, Bataller revealed that the overall aim is to have SHA Wellness Clinics on all continents in the next 10 years. And construction is already well underway for SHA Emirates, a further property due to open in Abu Dhabi in 2026 (see www.spabusiness.com/shaemirates).

Both new sites are part of AB Wellness, one of three divisions that fall under the brand’s holding group AB Living – a global development firm founded in 2022.

The two other divisions are AB Properties, focused on residential real estate and AB Hospitality, which aims to develop hotel projects with leading global brands.

Most recently, AB Hospitality has partnered with Marriott with the intent of opening four all-inclusive properties in and around Costa Mujeres – where SHA Mexico is located. The portfolio includes a St Regis, Luxury Collection, JW Marriott and W hotel, which will all be managed by Marriott and up and running by 2026.