Personalised care lies at the core of Chiva-Som Hua Hin’s ethos of holistic wellness, and this ensures that all guests get the appropriate range of treatments, modalities, and amenities to suit their specific needs.
Admittedly, there are different strokes for different folks and, while contemporary medicine and wellness offer a variety of curative and maintenance modalities, what works for one person may not necessarily work for another.
For this reason, the bevy of experts making up the Chiva-Som diagnostics and treatments team take the time to discuss matters with each and every guest almost as soon as they arrive in Hua Hin.
As our very own chief executive Gary Marshall will attest, that much additional effort on the part of the resort team leads not only to an exceptional stay at Chiva-Som, but also significant improvements in the health of every guest.
Getting to know you
As Gary recalls from his recent stay at Chiva-Som Hua Hin: “After settling into my room, the next steps involved getting a one-on-one consultation with a member of the resort’s health and wellness advisory team.
“We began with consultory sessions with in-house experts to tailor my programme for the entire stay, and I also underwent a facial scan wherein they took a close look at my skin to determine the state of my health based on what they saw through the technology they had on hand.”
That particular technology is the VISIA Skin Analysis System developed by the American medical systems firm Canfield Scientific Inc.
VISIA, in particular, is seen as the gold standard when it comes to skin diagnostics, as the award-winning technology makes use of high-definition imaging, UV and IntelliFlash lighting, and artificial intelligence to produce a comprehensive scan of a patient’s skin.
In this case at Chiva-Som, VISIA enables the team to catch any blockages, UV damage, and inflammatory conditions occurring in the skin.
Indeed, the eyes may be the windows to the soul, but the skin serves as a chart or blueprint detailing the state of an individual’s health.
According to Gary, the facial analysis was followed by a more comprehensive physiological analysis and a session with a resident naturopath to determine the specific range of treatments and modalities recommended for him throughout his stay.
Why an examination is necessary
We stated earlier in this article that what may work for one person may not necessarily work in another.
In which case, the information gathered throughout the diagnostic process will lead to the formulation of treatment, exercise, and even dietary plans for individual guests to follow throughout the duration of their stay.
What is recommended is dependent on any of the following:
- A need for post-surgical / post-treatment care Getting surgery or completing a treatment regimen may resolve a specific medical issue, but an invasive procedure or a highly-charged cocktail of medications can leave the body severely depleted. In which case, Chiva-Som Hua Hin experts may recommend a low-impact exercise regimen so as not to further strain the body and a specialised nutritional plan to strengthen the guest, replenishing nutrients and even body mass lost throughout the treatment process;
- A need for hormonal balancing, especially among female guests Whether one is seeking to boost fertility through stress reduction and balanced nutrition or navigating through the challenges of perimenopause and menopause itself, getting an expert’s analysis goes along way to determine precisely what one’s body needs to get into proper sync;
- A need for strengthening and/or recovery This is especially necessary for competitive athletes, especially prior to or immediately after a gruelling competition. A careful analysis of one’s physical state determines the preparedness of one’s musculoskeletal and circulatory systems for racing or other strenuous event, or pinpoints areas that require treatment in the aftermath of an event;
- A need to destress and detox The wear and care of everyday living is what prompts the majority of guests to make their way to Chiva-Som Hua Hin, much as its own founder did in the 70s and 80s. While optional, consultations help with the stress relief process as experts see what forms of massage, aromatherapy, and meditation would work best for an individual; and
- A need to mitigate the effects of natural ageing While ageing is a natural part of life, getting a proper diagnostic from those who know best can reduce the adverse effects it may have on one’s quality of life. Likewise, chronic diseases may be kept at bay through an expertly considered regimen of exercise and diet.
At Chiva-Som Hua Hin, experts also skillfully weave together the centuries-old healing traditions of the East with contemporary treatments backed by science in order to ensure that each guest gets the best possible care for their respective conditions.
For more information regarding the services, amenities, and accommodations at Chiva-Som Hua Hin, be sure to visit their official website.
