SHA Wellness Clinic — L'Albir
Flagship Spain retreat with on-property suites, diagnostics, hydrotherapy, nutrition, movement, and twelve clinical leaders
Walk-ins: Appointment Only
Amenities & highlights
About
SHA Spain is the founding SHA campus in L'Albir, a Costa Blanca setting between Benidorm and Altea. Guests stay on-property in suites, residences, or Villa Alma while the clinical team coordinates diagnostics, nutrition, movement, hydrotherapy, and specialist visits. The location is not a storefront clinic; it is a residential medical retreat where the physical environment, Mediterranean light, food program, and treatment schedule are part of the care model.
Reviews
Editorial summary
Recent Google review samples praise the calm Costa Blanca setting, attentive staff, named therapists, and the integrated rhythm of medical care, food, spa, and rest. Mixed notes focus on renovation-era facility changes, menu fit for guests who want more protein or variety, and the need to confirm exactly what amenities are available during the stay.
What people mention
Staff Professionalism
positive5 mentions
Guests often name front-of-house, therapy, restaurant, and clinical staff warmly, with long staff tenure adding to the sense of continuity.
Facility Environment
mixed4 mentions
The campus, views, design, and calm atmosphere come through strongly; renovation periods and neighboring construction can affect the experience on specific dates.
Clinical Expertise
positive3 mentions
Named clinicians and signature therapies earn strong praise, especially when guests feel guided through the program rather than simply scheduled.
Treatment Outcomes
positive2 mentions
Guests describe feeling clearer, lighter, better rested, and more reset after the stay.
Value For Money
mixed2 mentions
Guests who buy into the full residential method tend to see value; friction appears when facility substitutions or dietary expectations are not clear before arrival.
What to Know
Signature approach
Care is organized around a stay plan rather than isolated appointments. Guests move through medical intake, diagnostics, nutrition, movement, therapies, and education across several days or weeks, with the hydrotherapy circuit and recovery spaces supporting the rhythm between clinical sessions. The goal is a full-environment reset, not a single consult.
What sets them apart
- Founding campus. This is where SHA started in 2008 and where the core residential method was developed.
- Resort-clinic setting. Suites, residences, Villa Alma, hydrotherapy, pools, and clinical rooms sit within one property.
- Twelve clinical leaders. The Spain roster includes physicians, a psychologist, a nutrition lead, a neurophysiologist, a physiotherapy lead, and a dentist.
- Costa Blanca context. Light, sea air, quiet surroundings, and a Mediterranean food program are part of the stay, not background decoration.
Before You Book
- Plan for a stay. Most guests come for four nights or longer; Advanced Longevity programs can run two to three weeks.
- Airport access helps. Alicante airport is the usual arrival point, about 30 minutes away, with transfers included for stays of 4+ nights.
- Confirm current facilities. Hydrotherapy and resort areas can change during renovations or seasonal work, so confirm what is open for your dates.
- Residential policies apply. Check age, pet, check-in, check-out, and cancellation rules before booking travel.
Services & Facility
Services
The space
A hilltop Costa Blanca resort-clinic with suites, residences, villas, Mediterranean views, hydrotherapy, pools, restaurant, clinical rooms, and recovery spaces on the same residential campus.
Languages spoken
From Google
Modern suites in a chic wellness resort, plus a posh spa, indoor & outdoor pools, & chic restaurant.
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Pricing
In practiceAdd-ons, payment details, and coverage limits.
- Pricing is private. SHA shows final EUR pricing only after program, date, and accommodation choices in the booking flow. - Rate structure. The nightly rate bundles accommodation, the medical program, diagnostics, meals, facilities, and airport transfers for stays of 4+ days. - Realistic envelope. Industry coverage places typical 7-21 night SHA stays around €8,000 - €25,000+ before flights. - Stay rules. Most signature programs start at four nights; Advanced Longevity programs run 14-21 nights. - Payment posture. Private-pay in EUR. Cancellations or appointment changes after the 6 PM day-before deadline can carry a 20% penalty, and treatments are not exchangeable for cash.
Insurance: Self Pay · HSA/FSA: Not Eligible
SHA is based in Spain and bills in EUR. US-issued HSA/FSA cards do not extend to international medical retreats.
Team
Alejandro Bello, MD
Sleep and internal medicine focused on circadian routines, REM quality, and habit-first sleep recovery
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Vicente Mera, MD
Internal and longevity medicine with biological clocks, genomics, sleep, hormones, and seven-pillar healthy aging
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Daniela Riselli, MD
Functional medicine workups from an Argentine-trained ENT physician reviewing labs inside SHA Spain stays
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Mariel Silva, MD
Medical Services Director focused on gut health, microbiome balance, functional medicine, and patient education
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Marina Domene, Nutritionist
Longevity nutrition blending Mediterranean, Japanese, macrobiotic, microbiome, and anti-inflammatory food planning
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Mario González-Bonilla, DDS
Digital Smile Design, prosthodontics, oral rehabilitation, ozone dentistry, and oral-systemic health
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Rafael Navas, MD
Hormonal health, bioidentical HRT, dermatopathology, aesthetic medicine, and women's health at SHA Spain
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José Luis Tabueña, PT
Therapeutic exercise, postural rehab, Human Tecar, reflexology, and stress-related muscle tension care
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Barbara Dalbos, MD
French-trained aesthetic medicine with Thermage, Ultherapy, Fraxel, injectables, PRP, and skin-aging prevention
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Cinthya Molina, Psychologist
Clinical psychology, sexual health, emotional resilience, and breathwork support inside SHA Spain programs
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Mariano Pérez Arroyo, MD
Clinical neurophysiology for cognitive and emotional health, backed by UMH teaching and hospital practice
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Rosario García, MD
Revitalizing medicine with ozone, IV nutrients, cellular bioanalysis, and intravenous laser therapy
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