Flowing in healing waters, nurtured with medicinal mud and steeped in history, The Lucia Magnani Health Clinic in Italy overflows with health and wellbeing. It’s a place renowned for its thermal cures and unique “Long Life Formula” where age is translated into youth through a number of bespoke programmes created to enhance healthy ageing and promote longevity.
Health And Wellbeing Based On A Scientific Formula Of Life
The Long-Life Formula is an innovative method based on over 40 years of scientific research. Its aim is to improve an individual’s life according to their needs using advanced medical equipment, highly qualified professionals and a customised regenerative programme formulated from personal health evaluations to enhance life with positive lifestyle practises for longevity. Health and wellbeing being the common denominator.
The Health Clinic – More Of A Boutique Hotel With A Healthy Interior
Situated in a pretty location in the heart of Italy’s Emilia Romagna region, the Lucia Magnani Health Clinic is an oasis of serenity hedged by acres of parkland to connect with the hushed sounds of nature. The health clinic itself feels more like a stylish minimalist hotel, a collage of gleaming marble flooring, harmonious design with restful areas for peaceful reflection, delivering, of course, efficient service. Dotted around are historic references such as the over-sized carved paintings in the lobby, respectfully restored. Reliving the elegance of the 20s and 30s, the 5*Grand Hotel Castrocaro, with its rationalist architecture, adjoins the Clinic extending the hospitality promise. Opposite is an Art Decò jewel in the shape of the Padiglione delle Feste (Party Pavilion), designed by Diego Corsani.
A Personalised Programme
On arrival I was introduced to my “Long Life Angel”, smartly suited in white, who was to be my guardian throughout my 3-night stay. I had selected The Evergreen Programme which focused on anti-aging designed to regain muscle tone and skin elasticity. My individual course was prescribed from the results of various consultations and tests analysed by the Clinic’s own laboratories which ranged from sensory experiences, physical reawakening, oriental practices and regenerative ozone therapies – all devised to reprogram unhealthy lifestyle habits. My face was jet peeled, a gravity bed suspended me in space while advanced AI technology stimulated and tested my mind. The posture doctor made me stand to attention, “Head back, shoulders down, chest out, belly in, walk with conviction” instructions still with me today. {Posture is a sign of age and mood and if left without correction the body will grow into a slouched stance). Yoga was authentic and thought-provoking with a harmonium playing soothing sounds amidst magnificent frescoes by the acclaimed Tito Chini in the historic Party Pavilion. As for the designer-styled treatment rooms, what better place to sooth away aches and pains with a toning massage cradled in spacious, beautifully decorated privacy with the attention firmly on the meaning of relaxation with cosy touches such as a warming cupboard for the after-treatment sheet or bathrobe. Absolute bliss.
Founder and CEO Lucia Magnani is passionate, dedicated and committed to building on her success. She added, “Since its launch in 2010, Long Life Formula® has been at the heart of my commitment to promoting. longevity and well-being. Through the seven programmes available at Lucia Magnani Health Clinic, I have focused my work on how to counteract premature aging and fight oxidative stress, through a scientific method, recognising its role in the decay of cells, tissues and organs.”
The Underground Sanctuary Saturated In Health And Wellbeing
The secret treasure lies underneath where a labyrinth of tunnels lead to lime green waters brimming in beneficial minerals. Here you could float through to the thermal pool outside and be transported to a Romanesque space guarded by stone walls, trickled with a fountain. This spa sanctuary oozes wellbeing from every alcove bathed in low lighting leading to further hideaways to relax: bio-aromatic sauna, steam bath, Finnish spa, Turkish bath with chromotherapy and gravity beds.
Healing Waters, Glorious Mud
Recent studies on mud therapy of the Baths of Castrocaro, in collaboration with the University of Pisa, have shown reparative properties to slow down the aging process of biological tissues. The wealth of benefits is topped up with the mineral-rich waters of Castrocaro formed when the land was submerged by the sea. Today they flow into reserves and are used for the wide range of therapeutic spa treatments. Additionally, the thermal water also contains the seaweed Chlorella which is also naturally anti-aging. So, it is no surprise that I was twice plastered in the velvety mud which makes this place famous and, on both occasions, my skin gleamed with health and renewal from the naturally maturing muds produced from the fine blue clays of the surrounding hills.
Regular Nutritional Eating
To my delight, my nutritional schedule involved eating 5 times a day. I could choose from portioned ingredients for breakfast and snacks. Lunch and dinner were gourmet affairs which appeared like art in a bowl and based on a Mediterranean diet using low temperature cooking and fresh local and colourful ingredients. There were even nests of pasta and coffee. A three-course lunch included steamed spinach with almonds and chicken fillet with lemon curry. Dinner presented dishes such as cream of zucchini with marjoram followed by octopus skewer with cherry tomatoes and salsa verde with which I paired a glass of Rosso Magnani their selected high oxidant wine – Saluti! I dined in the day overlooking fountains and under shading trees silhouetted by hazy sunshine. Dinner was served on the terrace of the Grand Hotel’s restaurant overlooking the romantically adorned gardens.
Lifestyle Practises To Take Home
I had been pasted in mud, coated in oil, cosseted in warm sheets and wrapped in a fluffy soft bath robe. In between I met friendly ladies at lunch cuddling their cute dog companions, also benefiting from the 5-star surroundings. I had marvelled at the architecture, been educated in Italian history whilst rediscovering my youth and thanks to the posture doctor, I was leaving 2 centimetres taller. A stay here is a long-term investment to transform lifestyle practises towards longevity. A blend of history, science and of course, health and wellbeing. If the saying “you are as young as you feel” is correct, the Lucia Magnani Clinic, certainly put the youth back into my life after following The Evergreen Programme and the smile in your heart from Route to Happiness programme.
Lucia Magnani Health Clinic homepage:
https://www.luciamagnanihealthclinic.it/en
Lucia Magnani Health Clinic Long Life Formula programmes:
https://www.luciamagnanihealthclinic.it/en/long-life-formula/long-life-programmes
A three-day Evergreen programme in a Long-Life Prestige Room starts from €3,500.00
What’s included:
Medical check-up (blood tests, ECG at rest, GP visit, complete ultrasound of abdomen, ultrasound of abdomen fat, examination of muscles)
Oxidative stress complete analysis
Nutritional check-up (physical activity check-up, family history of diabetes, fat mass and lean mass analysis, specific diet during your stay)
Physical activity check-up (fitness test to identify personal training intensity, workout sessions created ad hoc for you, outdoor activities)
Posture education (mobility of spine, improving sitting posture, postural medical examination, identification of posture defects)
Beauty and thermal spa treatments (including Thermal Rain Body Exfoliation, everyday access to the spa and thermal pools, selection of personalised as well as Long Life Formula anti-aging treatment, anti-aging jet peel, and thermal baths)
Full board hospitality (breakfast, lunch, dinner and two daily snacks are included in the rate, overnight stay in a Long-Life Formula room, welcome package including tracksuit, bathrobe, slippers and daily access to solarium terrace with outdoor pool and jacuzzi as well as the indoor and outdoor thermal pools and spa).
The Happiness Route Programme
This programme aims to recover that natural feeling of joy by measuring stress and defending the self against aggression and apprehension. Activities range from music therapy, forest bathing, healing yoga, a sound bath and effective breathing patterns with surprise treatments to widen that smile and hearten the spirit. It includes a full medical check-up, complete oxidative stress analysis, beauty treatments, sports activities and full board hospitality. The Happiness Route Programme has a minimum of 7 nights.
All programmes include a medical check-up, dietary advice, postural education, specific physical activity planning, a range of beauty and spa treatments – natural and innovative.
