New specialised recovery programme focuses on injury rehabilitation and optimising peak performance through targeted treatments
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, the Middle East’s first and largest immersive wellness destination, is further elevating its transformative, bespoke approach to wellness with the launch of Restore Rehab, an advanced recovery retreat tailored to athletes and individuals seeking effective physical rehabilitation support. This newly introduced retreat is designed to help guests overcome injuries, improve mobility, manage chronic pain, and optimise physical performance through an evidence-based and holistic approach.
Building on Zulal Wellness Resort’s legacy of blending Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) with modern therapeutic practices, Restore Rehab provides a targeted and results-driven pathway to recovery and enhanced physical function. Backed by evidence and tailored to guests’ needs, this programme integrates advanced physiotherapy techniques, precision-focused rehabilitation exercises, and expert guidance to sustainable recovery.
Available for three, five, seven, ten and fourteen nights, the retreat offers a structured yet personalised experience, starting with a comprehensive consultation with both the Health & Wellness Advisor and a Physiotherapist. This dual-expert assessment ensures a fully customised approach to recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term wellbeing. Treatments include:
- Wellness Rehabilitation Therapy – a holistic approach to recovery, blending traditional and modern therapies, such as Postural Corrective Therapy and Bone Density Exercises.
- Chronic Pain Therapy – a comprehensive physical assessment followed by an individualised sessions using a combination of physiotherapy techniques, such as TENS nerve stimulation and ultrasound, to provide effective and lasting relief for chronic pain.
- Upper Body Tadleek – a therapy utilising the holistic wisdom of Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) that assesses areas of chronic tension held in the upper body and combines stretching, deep tissue massage, and various physiotherapy techniques to release muscle tension.
- Super Stretch – a therapeutic massage focusing on the head and abdomen for a powerful release of tension.
- Kinaesthetic Assessment – an assessment that covers posture, flexibility, coordination, balance, and muscle tone during active movement.
The Restore Rehab retreat also includes acupuncture for the stimulation of meridian points in the skin, personal training with a tailored programme that is appropriate for all abilities, depending on guests’ needs, Watsu (Aquatic Therapy) to gently massage away muscle tension, and a thorough nutrition consultation that includes tailored meal planning, lifestyle recommendations, and education on balanced eating.
Guests undergo a comprehensive assessment upon arrival, allowing wellness destination’s expert specialists to tailor a programme that best suits their recovery and performance needs. The serene coastal setting of Zulal Wellness Resort further enhances the healing process, offering an environment that promotes both physical and mental rejuvenation.
In addition to the launch of Restore Rehab, Zulal Wellness Resort has refined its signature wellness retreats for 2025, ensuring a targeted and goal-oriented experience. Designed to help guests embark on a bespoke wellness journey that enhances vitality, balance and overall wellbeing, the newly revamped retreats reflect Zulal Wellness Resort’s continued commitment to redefining holistic health and wellbeing:
- Taste of Zulal – a holistic experience encompassing spa, fitness, physiotherapy, and nutrition.
- Sustainable Weight Loss & Management – a structured retreat focusing on long-term healthy weight balance.
- ActiveFit – high-performance training and recovery solutions for fitness enthusiasts.
- Burnout Recovery – a restorative retreat designed to combat stress and exhaustion.
- Cleanse & Revive – a detox-focused programme supporting natural cleansing and rejuvenation.
Combining expert care, exceptional facilities, and a serene environment, Zulal Wellness Resort is dedicated to helping guests achieve optimal wellbeing. Drawing on Chiva-Som’s 30 years of pioneering wellness expertise, each tailored retreat combines traditional healing practices, lifestyle guidance, and health-sustaining philosophies, complemented by the resort’s wellness cuisine. The outstanding culinary offering is underpinned by the belief that healthily eating sustains a wholesome way of life. The fresh, nutrient-rich dishes are designed to sustain long-term vitality and are guided by TAIM principles, using powerful therapeutic ingredients.
The resort embodies the very essence of holistic wellness, where mind, body, and spirit are rejuvenated. As with Chiva-Som’s flagship in Hua Hin, Thailand, its philosophy is built upon six modalities: fitness, physiotherapy, spa, holistic health, aesthetic beauty, and nutrition. These principles guide every retreat and wellness programme, ensuring that guests receive tailored care that addresses concerns such as stress, pain, emotional balance, and many more.
Healing Holidays (healingholidays.com; 020 7843 3597) can arrange a three-night Restore Rebab programme from £1,499 per person sharing, including transfers, full board accommodation and inclusions of the programme.
For more information on Zulal Wellness Resort, visit www.chivasom.com/en/zulal.