Pritikin

Overview

Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa is a premier, physician-led immersive health retreat located at the luxurious Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida. For nearly 50 years, Pritikin has pioneered sustainable weight loss and reversal of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease through a scientifically proven program. Unlike fad diets or short-term fixes, Pritikin emphasizes a non-diet, lifestyle transformation backed by over 100 peer-reviewed medical studies.

The overall atmosphere is supportive, transformative, and luxurious, blending rigorous health protocols with resort-style indulgence. Guests enjoy a distraction-free environment surrounded by high-achievers, fostering motivation and lasting friendships. Daily routines start with energy-boosting exercise, progress to educational sessions, and end with bountiful, delicious meals. Testimonials highlight life-changing results: “It’s a miracle,” “I got off my medications,” and “It saved my life.” The experience reignites vitality, with guests reporting average 9lbs weight loss, 83% off blood pressure meds, and significant reductions in cholesterol and inflammation.

Features & Amenities

Pritikin offers a comprehensive, all-inclusive wellness ecosystem at the 650-acre Doral Golf Resort:

• State-of-the-art fitness facilities: 4,100 sq ft gym with 50+ cardio machines (treadmills, ellipticals, rowers, bikes), free weights, and strength training equipment.
• Resort amenities: 5 PGA championship golf courses, indoor/outdoor pools, tennis courts, and 100+ spa therapies for relaxation and recovery.
• Spacious accommodations: Serene guestrooms and suites with garden views, amenity-rich for comfort during stays.
• Culinary excellence: Gourmet, Pritikin-approved dining with fresh, whole-food buffets—no calorie restrictions, just healthy abundance (e.g., egg-white omelets, grilled bison, chocolate mousse).
• Outdoor activities: Tropical walking paths, aqua-aerobics, yoga, Zumba, and “go outside and play” options like golf and tennis.
• Medical & educational spaces: On-site physicians, labs for cardiometabolic stress tests, lecture halls for wellness classes.

Services

Pritikin’s customized programs are tailored to individual health journeys, led by physicians, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, psychologists, and chefs:

• Core Programs:
  • Weight Loss: Jumpstart sustainable habits.
  • Health Challenge: Physician-led reversal of conditions like diabetes or hypertension.
  • Level Up: Enhanced wellness with excursions.
  • Reset: Reconnect with healthy habits in a priority-focused escape.
• Daily Structure:
  • Fitness: Cardio (30-90 min, 6-7 days/week), strength training (2-3x/week), flexibility/stretching (10+ min/day), classes like Core & Stretch, Yoga, Zumba.
  • Nutrition Education: Pritikin Eating Plan—unlimited whole foods, low-fat, plant-based; cooking demos, meal plans, 1000+ recipes.
  • Wellness Education: Lectures on lifestyle change, stress management, behavioral health.
  • Medical Services: Evaluations, medication adjustments, nitric oxide boosts for blood pressure.
• Ongoing Support: Lifetime membership with recipes, videos, meal planners, newsletters, phone consults, patient portal.
• Specialized Care: Preventive orthopedics, mental health counseling, Kosher/Halal meals (+$250/week).

Pricing

Specific pricing is not detailed on the site. Rates are available via personalized consults or brochure requests. Preferred rates for concierge physician partners. Contact for custom quotes based on program length (e.g., 2-3 weeks for optimal results).

Location & Hours

• Location: Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa at Doral Golf Resort & Spa, Miami, Florida—a lush, 650-800 acre tropical paradise with easy access for immersive retreats.
• Operating Hours: Not explicitly listed; programs run daily with early mornings (e.g., 45-60 min cardio) through afternoon electives. Year-round availability; special events like Mind+Body Retreats.

Notes

What sets Pritikin apart:

• Scientific Credibility: Only resort-based program with results in 100+ peer-reviewed journals (e.g., New England Journal of Medicine, Circulation). Proven outcomes: 74% off diabetes meds, 45% inflammation drop, 23% LDL reduction.
• Holistic & Sustainable: No gimmicks, starvation, or extremes—focus on progress, not perfection. Combines preventive cardio, orthopedic, and mental health care uniquely.
• Immersive Expertise: 8 on-site physicians, elite faculty (e.g., NFL PTs, Gottman therapists). Guests like CEOs, senators thrive in a motivating community.
• Long-Term Success: Post-stay tools ensure adherence; many maintain results years later. Endorsed by Oprah, Bloomberg, WSJ as the “gold standard” in wellness.