• Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
  • Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
Important Announcement

Programs are available on a one-, two-, three-, or four-week basis. Guests generally arrive on a Saturday and leave on a Saturday, but the spa will occasionally accept a Sunday arrival. Gift Certificate minimum of $200 to be applied towards program fee.

  • About Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa

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    For more than 30 years, the Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa has been a top choice for health, weight loss, and relaxation. "Pritikin is where the A-list goes," wrote BusinessWeek. More than 110 studies in leading medical journals like the New England Journal of Medicine document the program's results, including long-term weight loss; lowering of blood pressure to normal, medication-free levels; diabetes reversal; and dramatic reductions in heart disease risk factors like cholesterol and triglycerides.

    Surrounded by 650 acres of lush tropical gardens, waterfalls, meditative labyrinths, championship golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, and guest rooms with private balconies, Pritikin is not just a health institute; it is a paradise resort. Guests are immersed in a complete revitalization program featuring workshops on stress management, nutrition, women's health, heart health, and training in healthy cooking and restaurant dining. Fitness favorites include Pritikin's signature cardio, strength training, and core-and-stretch program. The spa features 32 treatment rooms and 100-plus body and spa treatments. Guests also enjoy delicious yet nutritious creations prepared by the institute's award-winning chefs.

    Location

    Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa

    ADDRESS

    8755 NW 36th Street
    Miami, FL  33178
    United States

    Phone: +1(305) 935-7131

  • Awards & Accolades

    2012 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

    1. 2012 Readers Choice Awards - Going Solo
    2. 2012 Readers Choice Awards - Medical Program
    3. 2012 Readers Choice Awards - Men
    4. 2012 Readers Choice Awards - Weight Loss

    2011 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

    1. 2011 Readers Choice Awards - Medical Program
    2. 2011 Readers Choice Awards - Men
    3. 2011 Readers Choice Awards - Weight Loss

    2009 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

    1. Best Cooking Classes
    2. Best for Men
    3. Best for Weight Loss
    4. Best Medical Program
    5. Favorite Spa Professional

    2008 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

    1. Best Cooking Classes
    2. Best Fitness Program
    3. Best for Going Solo
    4. Best for Men
    5. Best for Weight Loss
    6. Best Medical Program

Services View Treatments Menu

Its world-acclaimed healthy-lifestyle program and lush, tropical setting make Pritikin the vacation choice for life-changing results in weight loss and overall health. In addition to its all-inclusive program of daily dining, education, fitness, and physician care, Pritikin provides customized wellness packages for improving heart health, controlling and reversing diabetes, shedding weight, preventing disease, and enhancing women's health. After an active day in class, guests can unwind at the Doral Spa and enjoy complimentary services like aromatherapy-infused steam rooms, Jacuzzis, and Finnish saunas, as well as more than 100 fee-for-service delights in the spa's 32 treatment rooms, some of them couples suites.


Aesthetic

LED (Light Emitting Diode) treatments

Microdermabrasion

Complimentary and Alternative

Acupuncture

Facilities & Amenities

Cold Plunge Pool

Sauna

Showers

Steam Room

Swimming Pool

Whirlpool, Jacuzzi

Fitness & Activities

Golf

Personal Training

Biomechanical + Musculoskeletal Evaluation

Yoga Classes

Preventive

Body Scans

Bone Density Testing

Cardiovascular Medicine

Nutrition Consultation or Therapy

Other Traditional Wellness Treatments

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Compulsive Overeating
E.M.D.R.
Group Session Therapy
Imago Couples Counseling
Intimal-Medial Thickness
Lifestyle Counseling
MedCheck Program
Smoking Cessation
State-Of-The-Art Diagnostic Testing Of Your Heart + Circulation

Pain Management

Physical Therapy

Sleep-Health Consultation

Classes

Wellness

Golf

Fitness

Personal Training

Setting Yourself Up for Success
Dining Out in the Real World
Women's & Men's Health
The Calorie Density Solution: Feeling Full While Losing Weight
Cooking Workshops
New Thoughts, New Behaviors
Diseases of Affluence (The Price of Success)
Supermarket Savvy
How to Prevent a Heart Attack
Planning Your Eating Strategy
Move It! Exercise Action Plan
Belly Fat, Metabolic Syndrome, and Diabetes
Hypertension
Maximizing Your Stress Hardiness
The Biology of Weight Control
Designing Your Home Exercise Program
Fueling the Healthy Body

Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa

4.86 out of 5 stars
Overall rating based on 7 Reviews
7 of 7 (100%)
Customers would visit this business again
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Trade in your typical summer vacation for Pritikin!
By JessicaS | July 12, 2012
5.00 out of 5 stars
I had a great experience at Pritikin. I traded in my typical summer vacation so i could go for the two week stay. I've been a yo-yo dieter and a once-in-a-while exerciser for most of my life. My family and friends didn't want to hear about how I wanted to start a new diet or exercise plan because I'm so likely to give up. I went to the Pritikin Center for the support as well as the learning and great looking facility. I lost 8lbs while I was at the center and picked up a ton of great new habits. I also lowered my cholesterol by something like 20%! And most importantly I got the support I needed to commit to healthier habits. I highly recommend Pritikin!
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
5.00 out of 5 stars
Service Variety
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So This is What it Feels Like to be in Shape
By christinel | June 7, 2012
5.00 out of 5 stars
Although I am not a gushy person by nature, I feel the need to brag - I feel the need to smile, to show off, to wear less clothing. This is brand new to me, thanks to the Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa, the weight loss spa in Miami. Crazy as it seems to me, Pritikin was a weight loss spa, an adult fat camp of sorts, and yet it felt no less luxurious then a luxury resort retreat would. Fantastic, it was, to be losing weight, eating clean, chef-inspired Foods from the Pritikin weight loss spa. I'll be back- trying to push the boss to take us all there for a corporate wellness retreat at the Pritikin Longevity Center. That would be a treat!
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
5.00 out of 5 stars
Service Variety
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Amazing!!!
By MaggieC | March 23, 2012
5.00 out of 5 stars
After a lifetime of overeating and inviting health issues, I finally decided to try the whole "healthy living" thing. I went to "Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa" and I think it just might have changed my life... A middle aged diabetic with hypertension and a pot belly, I still managed to lose 6 pounds and get into an almost-normal range for my blood pressure! And, you know what, I actually liked the food a lot-- the nutritionists were not stiffs, and I took home some information with my new muscles. As far as fitness resorts, and all inclusive spa resorts go, this was #1. After a week of pretty fun fitness classes and good food, I come home fitter, less stressed, and happier. The facilities were great, check, the service was the best I have ever had, check, and Pritikin is amazing! If you could use a health vacation at a luxury spa resort (or a corporate retreat or executive physical, by the way) try Pritikin out!
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
5.00 out of 5 stars
Service Variety
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Spa Facilities
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Fitness Facilities
4.00 out of 5 stars
Diet Detox
By MiriamW | July 22, 2010
4.00 out of 5 stars
Tranquility abounds at this spa from the moment you enter the spa facility. Numerous services, warm staff and inviting facility. I love going outside to one of the outdoor pools or taking one of the classes or lectures. Very informative. That is why the high ratings. There are some negatives though> The Pritikin program has taken over an existing spa but are not Really in harmony because it dictates any food options. This means that you are forced to submit to the Pirtikin lunch and the reassurences about how "good" it is for you. It didn't taste good! The staff also "pushes" this lifestyle as the ultimate! I would like a little more relaxation and a lot less regimentation in a "spa". This felt more like fat camp! The only other negative is that you are now charged a parking fee separate from the spa services. This fee is up to $12.00 for the day! I find that outragious for it discourages local guests who purchase a day package (as I do). There is no discount or reduction no matter how much you spend at the spa.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
4.00 out of 5 stars
Service Variety
5.00 out of 5 stars
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Fitness Facilities
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Tops all around now
By Happycustomer | February 6, 2010
5.00 out of 5 stars
Have been to Pritikin in Aventura numerous times. The program is stellar although the facilities were getting a bit tired. I understand they have recently moved to the Doral and now the facilities are top notch too. Am looking forward to another visit in March!
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
4.00 out of 5 stars
Service Variety
4.00 out of 5 stars
Spa Facilities
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Fitness Facilities
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Best weight loss spa available
By Belle | December 30, 2008
5.00 out of 5 stars
Excellent for weight loss - lost 7 lbs. first week - which was amazing for me - and I've continued to lose a total of 18 lbs. once home. Food is great - plentiful, really!! Speakers, mostly physicians and medical researchers were beyond belief, plus you have 2 hours one on one with a personal physician to sit and discuss you medical concerns with extensively!! Facilities need updating a bit - but if you are really looking to lose weight, with medically sound information, this is THE place to go. Stop looking now and sign up - it saved my life, literally! Mixed group - older to younger, very heavy to those who return after weight loss for just a health revisit, several international clients, ultra-wealthy to average folks . . . fitness program based on your ability - and really medically supervised - stress test rating before you start - so your program is based on your ability and health - diabetics, heart problems, mobility issues, high blood pressure - all considered and monitored during exercise program. I am forever grateful for the knowledge that I gained from this week. Having been to other weight loss spas, I can say this is the best place in the country if you have medical issues and serious weight to lose.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
5.00 out of 5 stars
Service Variety
5.00 out of 5 stars
Spa Facilities
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Fitness Facilities
4.00 out of 5 stars
By SpaExpert | October 15, 2007
5.00 out of 5 stars
Great place to learn how and what to eat and you get medical all in one. A real top notch program
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
3.00 out of 5 stars
Service Variety
4.00 out of 5 stars
Spa Facilities
4.00 out of 5 stars
Fitness Facilities
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Location & Hours

Business Address

Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa

8755 NW 36th Street
Miami, FL  33178
United States

Phone: +1(305) 935-7131

Travel Information

  • The Miami International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
  • Leave your laptop at home. The Center has a computer with Internet access, but work should be the last thing on your mind.
  • Most of the staff have been at the resort for years and pride themselves on knowing all guests by first name. Expect enthusiastic and friendly service.

Facilities & Amenities

Upon arrival, guests receive a health evaluation by a team of physicians who focus on nutrition and fitness as well as overall health. Guests attend a range of activities all geared toward helping turn healthful intentions into healthful habits. The resort offers nutrition and weight-loss workshops, cooking classes that emphasize fast and simple meals, seminars on dining out healthfully, classes in heart disease, diabetes, and cancer prevention, women's health workshops, and seminars on stress management. Guests also participate in custom-designed exercise classes, including cardiovascular training, aquatics, and yoga.

There is ample time for downtime delights. Fitness enthusiasts can play tennis, run along the four-mile jogging track, or swim laps in the outdoor pool; an indoor saltwater pool is also available for guests to unwind. The property's yoga and meditation centers, tucked away amid lush gardens, serene statues, and calming fountains, provide a restful respite. Golfers can hit the links on five nearby golf courses, including the Blue Monster, home of the PGA Tour for more than 45 years, or practice their game at the Jim McLean Golf School. Those vacationing with the little ones can take advantage of Pritikin's athletic and leisure activities tailored toward children such as the Blue Lagoon pool and 125-foot waterslide, and the Pritikin Family Program.


Facilities

Steam Room

Showers

Cold Plunge Pool

Sauna

Jacuzzi

Rooms & Dining

Guest accommodations feature spacious living areas, marble bathrooms, and private balconies or lanais that make the most of picturesque golf course or garden views. High-tech touches include high-speed Internet access, premium cable, and on-demand movies. The most luxurious of accommodations, the 48 spa suites, also come appointed with flat-screen TVs, French doors, dining room fixtures, his-and-her bathrooms, and Jacuzzi baths.

Award-winning chefs prepare a full array of sumptuous gourmet dishes at the resort's two restaurants, where guests eat all their meals. There's no starve-yourself diet plan at Pritikin--heart-healthy meals are served five to six times daily. Though rich in flavor, Pritikin cuisine is not calorie-rich. Many guests shed ten pounds or more in just two to three weeks.

Food Options

Vegetarian

Portion Control

Serves No Alcohol

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