South Shore Temptations – Well, Well, Wellness!

Today when one hears the word “wellnesss,” what often springs to mind are skinny thirtysomethings detoxing on green juices in silent retreats in India, no alcohol, raw food diets and loads of exercise including sweaty bikram yoga performing the Russian splits while doing a water fast; oh, and did I say, no alcohol, unless you are rubbing it on your war wounds from a session of cross fit!

However, despite the seemingly prohibitive nature of this recent trend towards healthy lifestyles, wellness comes in all shapes and sizes, for all budgets, ages and preferences. And where else but on Puerto Vallarta’s South Shore can you dedicate yourself to your kind of wellness! Take a look at these top treats for relaxation on the South Shore.

Your Kind of Wellness on Puerto Vallarta’s South Shore

If the idea of a day spa appeals to you and your kind of wellness, the brand new Spa Imagine located on the 15^th floor of hotel Mousai at the heart of Garza Blanca Preserve is the crown jewel of luxury wellness where you won’t need to lift a finger. A haven to inspire the muses, here you can enjoy lavish facials, exquisite body wraps, refreshing scrubs, his and hers massages, deluxe mani-pedis and more, all while soaking up panoramic views of Banderas Bay and the unspoiled rainforest that surrounds.

Having recently joined the ranks of the best world-class luxury spas in Latin America, Spa Imagine is set to take you to new heights of wellness. A delightful team of highly dedicated and trained therapists will tend to your treatments offering cutting-edge techniques, products and facilities. Before or after your treatment you can indulge in a bit of liquid love by sinking, floating and unwinding in its state of the art hydrotherapy circuit with its six cycle vitality pool where you can be sure to rid yourself of any tension and bracing yourself for the futuristic pressure massage shower that plummets down in strong streams of water to release stress, negative energy and those nagging demons we carry around with us.

Wellness on the Move

One of the main hindrances to our overall wellbeing is our physical condition, starting with our spine. Without a heathy core and spinal chord, the thought of exercise can be torturous, even walking to the spa for a relieving massage can be painful. However, Erik Fulfer, DC has been doing his part to keep the back and bones of Puerto Vallarta’s residents in shape, having been serving the south end of the bay from the airport to Conchas Chinas for nearly 6 years with his dedicated mobile chiropractic service.

Erik Fulfer is a graduate from Life University College of Chiropractic, located just outside of Atlanta Georgia, and has successfully passed all 4 parts of the National Board exams as well as those of the Physiotherapy Board. His goal when moving to Puerto Vallarta was to provide quality, affordable chiropractic care, making it as convenient as possible. Hence the birth of Bahia Chiropractic which delivers quality care in the comfort of your home, office, resort or spa.

“The best part about providing a mobile service is knowing that my correction has a better chance of holding without riding in a bus, cab or car afterwards. Puerto Vallarta is a bumpy place and it can undo what we have just accomplished. Adjusting someone in the comfort of his or her own home, office, resort or spa can help to minimize this,” shares the Vallarta based chiropractor.

Erik currently cares for individuals of all age groups, from infants to the elderly, either to improve general wellbeing or to help alleviate acute pain associated with spinal misalignments and pelvic dysfunction. For more information or to schedule an appointment please visit his website at: www.bahiachiropractic.com

Wellbeing Doesn’t Need to Cost a Dime

The simple things in life are usually both free and good for your soul and general wellbeing. Splashing in the river and doing your own exfoliation with some river mud is a liberating alternative to a lavish spa treatment in Puerto Vallarta. Rio Palo Maria, Juntas y Veranos and Nogalito on our south shore all offer some lovely lush areas to soak, sooth sore skin and use the river sand to exfoliate your feet. After a day at the river, you are sure to have glowing skin and hair that feels like silk.

Relax in the Garden of Hidden Fruits       

A trip to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens is another way to soothe your psyche and get in touch with Mother Nature. Open to the public year round, the Botanical Gardens offer a cool respite from the midday heat and an idyllic retreat for those seeking peace and quiet. Surviving on a small entrance and donations, the gardens are an example of what happens when you put your heart and soul into a project. Founders Robert Price and his mother Betty, have been tending to the gardens since 2004, and each year you will see something different: new walks through the jungle canopies, new species of orchids, new dishes on the delicious menu at the restaurant. You can take a bus or taxi to the gardens and enjoy a wonderful day dedicated to wellness.

Zen and the Art of Pelican Bombing

Watching pelicans dive in the waters of Banderas Bay could just be the best free pursuit you can find in Puerto Vallarta on your path to “enlightenment” (and no, it is not a weightless program)! If you like to feel a sense of well being without too much exertion, sitting on the beach and counting pelicans while they plunge into the water for a couple of hours can bring a wonderful sense of well being. Couple that with a mango margarita and fresh shrimp aguachile (low in carbs high in protein) and you might be forgiven for thinking you had died and gone to heaven. To join in some local Pelican FUN. Click here! 

Well, well, wellness just the way you like it!

By Nicole Martin Real Estate Director Garza Blanca´s Signature Residences