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About Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa

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

Address

8755 NW 36th Street
Miami, Florida ,
33178
United States

Call: 1(305) 935-7131

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Highlights

  • Business Type
  • Destination Spa
  • Medical Getaway Spa
  • Programs
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Stress Management
  • Weight Loss
  • More
  • Focus on health and lifestyle change
  • Comprehensive health evaluations
  • Offers corporate retreats

Awards & Accolades

2011 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

2011 Readers Choice Awards - Medical Program
2011 Readers Choice Awards - Men
2011 Readers Choice Awards - Weight Loss

2009 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

Best Cooking Classes
Best Medical Program
Best for Men
Best for Weight Loss
Favorite Spa Professional

2008 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

Best Cooking Classes
Best Fitness Program
Best Medical Program
Best for Going Solo
Best for Men
Best for Weight Loss

ServicesView business treatment 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.

Treatment OfferingsView business treatment menu

  • Non-Surgical Treatments
  • IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Treatments
  • Chemical Peels
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Injectable Treatments
  • Botox®
  • Restylane
  • Traditional Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Pain Management
  • Bone Density Testing
  • Nutrition Consultation or Therapy
  • Sleep-Health Consultation
  • Physical Therapy
  • Complementary Alternative
  • Biofeedback
  • Massages
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples
  • Deep Tissue
  • Hot Stone
  • Reflexology
  • Shiatsu
  • Swedish
  • Facials
  • Anti-aging
  • Back Facial
  • Custom
  • Men's
  • Body Scrubs
  • Salt Scrub
  • Hair/Nail Services
  • Manicures
  • Pedicures
  • Waxing
  • Other
  • Vinotherapy
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.

Offerings

  • Rooms
  • 75Rooms
  • Food Options
  • Portion Control
  • Serves No Alcohol
  • Vegetarian
Activities

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. 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.

Offerings

  • Fitness & Activities
  • Personal Training
  • Yoga Classes
  • Facilities & Amenities
  • Swimming Pool

Reviews

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Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
4.8 out of 5
Overall rating based on4 Reviews
4of4 (100%)
Customers would visit this business again
Diet Detox
233 of 473 People Found This Review Helpful
4.0 out of 5
ByMiriamW | July 22, 2010
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 Quality4 out of 5
Service Variety5 out of 5
Spa Facilities4 out of 5
Fitness Facilities4 out of 5
Tops all around now
359 of 708 People Found This Review Helpful
5.0 out of 5
ByHappycustomer | February 6, 2010
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 Quality4 out of 5
Service Variety4 out of 5
Spa Facilities4 out of 5
Fitness Facilities5 out of 5
Best weight loss spa available
457 of 893 People Found This Review Helpful
5.0 out of 5
ByBelle | December 30, 2008
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 Quality5 out of 5
Service Variety5 out of 5
Spa Facilities4 out of 5
Fitness Facilities4 out of 5
474 of 919 People Found This Review Helpful
5.0 out of 5
BySpaExpert | October 15, 2007
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 Quality3 out of 5
Service Variety4 out of 5
Spa Facilities4 out of 5
Fitness Facilities5 out of 5

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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.

Address & Contact Info

For more information call 1(305) 935-7131 or visit www.pritikin.com