What is medical tourism? This resort-clinic combines health and holiday

Posted on 25 October 2022

A new concept is taking root in South Africa. Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis in Johannesburg, a premier spa in Johannesburg, focuses on well-being and medical aesthetics where guests can wind down in luxury before and after treatments at the in-house clinic.

Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis in Johannesburg focuses on well-being and medical aesthetics. 

The first of its kind in Africa, encompassing the hotel and spa along with an aesthetic clinic has a state-of-the-art hospital, accredited by the Department of Health and focusing on cosmetic surgery.

The hotel, which is 100% black and largely female-owned, offers an integrated approach to wellness incorporating five elements: holistic health, nutrition, fitness, spa, and aesthetic beauty.

With its setting amid expansive gardens and gigantic pecan nut trees, the hotel has a resort-like feel, offering 48 rooms and three suites spread across the property.

Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis in Johannesburg focuses on well-being and medical aesthetics. 

The brainchild of Dr Anushka Reddy, an award-winning doctor in the specialty of aesthetic medicine. ‘We saw the need for medical tourism to be developed in South Africa and noticed it was particularly lacking in Johannesburg,’ says Reddy.

‘We strongly believed that we could convince international medical tourists to visit our facility for cosmetic or weight-loss surgery which would pique interest in the area as well as inject much-needed revenue into our economy through tourism and health,’ she adds.

The spa, winner of the prestigious international World Spa Awards for two years running, promotes Kneipp therapy which treats the body, mind, and soul of an individual. The spa facilities include a hydrotherapy suite with a steam room, an ice fountain, a heated vitality pool, and an infrared sauna cabin. Guests also have access to a mineral swimming pool, yoga studio, and gym.

Dining options include Brambles Restaurant and the Pécan Pool Bar, while the spectacular rooftop lounge and bar have a spectacular setting amid the giant pecan tree canopy.

The cherry on top is Vivari Aesthetics Institute for Surgical Excellence which boasts a modern, accredited hospital equipped with Vaser for body sculpting and liposuction and Renuvion for skin tightening.

Hotel guests also have the option to have non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as fillers and Botox with Dr Reddy who has two decades’ worth of experience in aesthetic medicine.

For reservations and more information call: 010 594 4100 or email [email protected] or visit www.vivarihotel.co.za

Pictures: Supplied

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