A structured medical experience designed to heal through an integrative approach
7-Day
Program
+46h
Medical Treatment
100%
Customized
Alquimia Retreats is a structured medical experience that combines functional medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and clinical nutrition to understand the true state of your body, address its imbalances, and generate sustainable changes.
It is a 100% personalized medical process.
For the first time, I understood what was really happening in my body and knew how to fix it.
Every decision is guided by clinical criteria and scientific evidence, not trends.
The cloud forest environment actively supports and enhances your healing process.
A structured journey designed according to your specific needs and health goals.
Is This Retreat for You?
This Program is Designed for people that:
Live with persistent symptoms or unresolved conditions
Have tried multiple treatments without clear results
Want to understand what is happening in their body, not just relieve symptoms
Are in stages of high physical or mental demand
Desire to prevent health deterioration through a serious approach
Need to understand and transform their health
The Location
Mindo's unique climate and vegetation create the ideal environment for connection with nature and the individual being.
The cloud forest, rivers, and pure air are not just a scenery - they actively enhance the effectiveness of medical interventions.
The natural surroundings help patients understand the connection between the body and the environment, or the climatic factors through the five phases theory (wood, fire, earth, metal and water).
Total immersion where medical treatment will happen with no interruption.
The Process
Virtual medical consultation and clinical history review.
We determine if the retreat is suitable for your specific health needs and conditions.
Mandatory personalized medical exams in Quito before traveling to Mindo (lab, x-rays, sleep apnea, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, among others).
A 7-day comprehensive and personalized medical intervention.
Learn exactly what is happening with your health and how to sustain long-term changes.
Continued medical support after you return home.
Patients must undergo mandatory examination in Quito before traveling to Mindo. The retreat covers the cost and arrangement of the needed tests.
Criteria: Tests are determined based on your symptoms, medical history, selected package, and your pre-retreat consultation.
Your transformation continues beyond Mindo.
Includes 4+ hours of virtual follow-up:
All sessions are customized to your condition and delivered virtually after you return home.
Join our free weekly webinars on specific health topics
Three specialized physicians providing comprehensive, personalized care throughout your journey.
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Internal & Functional Medicine
Specialist focused on resolving root causes of chronic conditions. Implements conventional diagnostics and treatment with integrative therapies.
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TCM & Pain Management
Acupuncturist physician with Master's training in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Sciences, combining canonical Chinese medicine with integrative clinical practice.
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Functional, Orthomolecular & Sports Nutritionist
Specialist focused on identifying and addressing underlying drivers of chronic health conditions through personalized, evidence-based strategies. Combines clinical assessment with integrative nutritional therapies.
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International Program Investment
Starting at
Total Estimated Value in Fragmented Healthcare
US$ 28,500
Limited to 14 participants per retreat
Not sure which date is right for you? Contact our medical team and we'll help you choose.
Accommodation
Comfortable private or shared accommodation in Mindo's cloud forest.
Social Commitment
Alquimia Retreats allocates 16% of its profits to social development projects and environmental conservation in the Mindo biosphere.
Expert articles on functional medicine, integrative health, and the science behind lasting transformation.
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