Best for… Lanserhof Sylt is a weeklong detox at one of Europe’s leading medi-spas
The look and feel… The resort is spacious and open, with clean, crisp architectural elements designed by Christoph Ingenhoven. Recently constructed, it feels like no expense was spared—from the dining-room banquettes to the expansive, indoor and outdoor swimming pools. My favorite area is the living room, a wide-open space with a circular sofa around a fire pit overlooking the North Sea, on the coast between Northern Germany and Denmark.
The wellness… The Lanserhof Sylt approach takes a holistic view of health, and their programs combine mind, body and movement. The spa offerings range from technologically advanced medi-spa treatments to Eastern-led holistic, naturopathic therapies in a stark, bright, all-white clinic. I did a 7-day gut detox program, a complete boot camp to reset gut health, with daily lymphatic drainages and massages and a specific abdomen massage to activate the gut.
The food… A conscious approach to nutrition is a key philosophy of Lanserhof and a week of their considered diet with treatments puts you in an objectively healthier place. The menu is tailored to each guest’s health goals, whether that’s a detox, weight loss, or recovery from chemotherapy. The cuisine is both extremely healthy and gastronomic in flavor/presentation. My menu, designed for a gut reset, included meals that removed all salt, sugar, and refined carbs. There is also no caffeine or alcohol. It was definitely on the lighter side, but with some of the mindfulness reminders that were included with each meal, it re-wired my approach to food and nutrition. Some of the dishes I loved were roast beef with breaded carrots, beetroot tartare, spinach mozzarella with spelt noodles, and buckwheat toast.
Be sure to… Try the infusions after each liver or colon therapy. The rush of vitamins literally brings you back to life.
Extra tip goes to… Dr. Mari Arens supervised my care. Her sweet and soft-spoken demeanor, along with her patience to answer and attend to my questions, left me feeling completely safe and cared for during my stay.
Parting words… I felt significantly lighter and clearer. While weight loss was not at all my goal, I shed eight pounds and felt physically and mentally unblocked—that feeling alone is what will keep me coming back to Lanserhof.
Date of stay… January, 2023
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