Melea – The Health Concept is situated on one of the seven peaceful lakes in Sárvár, not far from the Austrian border. It offers 5-star superior comfort with 83 suites and rooms, all with balconies. The Secret Spa offers a pool and sauna area, while a garden of around 32,000 sqm rounds off the offer. Melea also pays special attention to sustainability and climate protection: heating is provided entirely by a geothermal heat pump.
Every guest begins their health journey with a comprehensive questionnaire, laboratory tests, basic examinations by the nurses and individual consultations with doctors, physiotherapists, dieticians, personal trainers and highly qualified beauticians. Based on this information, the staff creates a tailor-made program for each guest for their stay. More on this later.
This offer is complemented by a daily changing program of activities ranging from breathing therapy to Pilates and yoga, lectures on nutrition and homeopathy, as well as mindfulness groups and cooking classes. Healthy meals are freshly prepared and based on guests’ individual dietary plans.
External beauty is also taken care of by highly trained beauticians, who offer personalized treatments at the highest level, based on consultations and exclusively using products from Biologique Recherche, Alqvimia and Seed to Skin.
“Nowadays, burnout, excessive stress or simply lack of proper guidance is a common problem,” says Alfred Hackl, general manager of Melea – The Health Concept. “We provide real solutions to this, supporting each guest with a personalized, individual program plan. Our holistic concept combines conscious gastronomy, beauty and health preservation, and mental and spiritual development to support our guests in reaching LLOA,” he adds.
A unique feature of the hotel is the four-, seven- and 10-day packages created to reach the right positive health effects. The reason for these unusual booking options is that a minimum of four days of rest, recharge and treatment is required to achieve the previously mentioned goals.
One of the critical aspects at the heart of this experience are the medical services in Melea – The Health Concept, which aims to cover the full range of treatment options with a team consisting of specialists in internal medicine, dietetics, physiotherapy, personal training, yoga, nursing and psychology.
Guests undergo a unique assessment and care process: first, they will have an internal medicine consultation, where blood pressure, ECG, vascular wall, and glycaemic values are all examined. This is followed by consultations with a dietician (including body composition measurements) and movement therapy specialists (including a physiotherapist and a personal trainer).
Melea also offers mental health consultations, carried out by psychologists, to ensure one of the main goals: that body, soul and mind harmonize. An essential element of the guest’s stay is a health test, completed on arrival, which allows the professionals to prepare for the first consultation with the guest.
Chef Gábor Gyurik and his team are responsible for the gastronomic concept of Melea. Together with Melea’s dietician, they have developed a gastronomic service in line with the hotel’s philosophy, emphasizing healthy, plant-focused gastronomy.
Their four menu system means they can cover most dietary needs. These menus offer vegan, low-fat (the specialty is that it does not contain any bloating foods), permissive (also known as the “Mediterranean menu,” which includes oilseeds, pasta, fish, seafood, and poultry), and the so-called “normal” diet (which includes red meat and butter, among other things).
The diets are designed to help guests in the long term, and the suggestions given at Melea can be incorporated into daily life at home. To enhance the experience, menus are presented in a rotating system. One of the principal reasons for this is the use of seasonal ingredients. Dishes are made from local or regional ingredients, with a preference for certified bio and organic ingredients. A feature of the restaurant is that all meals are plate service, ensuring that every guest receives the highest level of service.
The Melea team has prepared a range of special offers for guests, from a get-to-know Melea package where one could experience what Melea is all about, through a pre-wedding radiance package specially curated for brides to ensure they glow with radiance and feel their absolute best on their special day, to a cleansing and rejuvenation offer promoting the body’s anti-aging processes. For more information, visit www.melea.hu.
Life Long Optimal Activity is about maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle and integrating a holistic approach to health and well-being throughout all stages of life. It involves a commitment to regular physical exercise, mental stimulation, social engagement, balanced nutrition, and preventive healthcare. By embracing these principles, individuals can enjoy a healthier, more fulfilling life well into their later years.
The U.S. National Academy of Medicine defines longevity as a state in which years spent in good health approach biological life expectancy, with high levels of physical, cognitive and social functioning that enable well-being for the whole population. It is about achieving a high quality of life for as long as possible, thereby increasing the standard of living of society, life expectancy at birth, and quality of life.
This article was first published in the Budapest Business Journal print issue of July 12, 2024.
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