Healing Center & Spa

Spa Philosophy

Vida Mia is a world class destination spa perched on a high vibrational crystal mountain that was created to serve all healing modalities that begin in nature. With our innovative and organic remedies fused with the wisdom of ancient therapies and the metaphysical powers of the four elements, earth, water, air and fire, we have connected health, beauty, relaxation, and healing.    We focus on genuine therapeutic treatments and hands on experiences to connect, nurture, protect and heal the Mind-body health systems. 

Facilities

The Gratitude Lounge is a resting place with big lush couches to enjoy resting and reading or sipping tea. 
 
The Gratitude Lounge Café and Tea Bar presents a robust natural menu of snacks, smoothies, light lunches, and of course sunset platters with Organic and Biodynamic Wines. 
 
The Meditation Deck right below the ‘Monkey tree” is a wonderful place to reflect, chant, pray, or be one with nature. 
 
There are poolside lounges where food and drink can be served. Lightly swing on the in-pool hanging chairs; take in the beauty of ​the surroundings while dipping your toes in the natural saltwater.  
 
The second level holds the changing rooms, an air-conditioned fitness facility, a covered Jacuzzi, and cold-water cascade plus an outdoor covered resting den. 
 
All treatment rooms have open air or large windows to connect the guests with the natural surroundings, to the bring the outside into their treatments and to connect them with the healing elements. Each room is named for different indigenous healing crystals. 
 
BAI Is for Vichy treatments with tiered Costa Rican marble slabs encasing water jets to massage and clear the body energy with our crystal infused waters. 
 
NEVE Is our multipurpose treatment room with an outdoor glass shower for wraps, scrubs, massages, and therapeutic oil treatments 
 
AMARAJA Is a spacious and luxurious massage room with an outdoor balcony facing the Pacific Ocean where one can relish in the expansive view while receiving a vast array of healing treatments.  
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RATANA Has an outdoor balcony facing the Pacific Ocean. This heavenly and spacious massage room provides guests with a beautiful view and is a space where you can receive many of our healing treatments. 
 
MINA Is a precious gem of a facial room, cozy and quaint with a view of the feng shui river and lush foliage 
 
ALLIRA  An inspiring Couples Suite with a private outdoor shower for two, double Hydrotherapy and Chromotherapy bath and sitting tea lounge. The suite has a 25-foot floor to ceiling window that opens to the fresh air for a romantic getaway of connecting and healing. Couples can enjoy the landscape from the comfort of the king size hanging bed. 
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AYURVEDA  A room dedicated to our herbalists, medical advisors, Functional Nutritionists, and Ayurvedic Doctor to diagnose, prescribe, and heal imbalances. Featuring a handmade wooden massage table for traditional Ayurvedic treatments.  
 
Yoga & Meditation Temple, below the meditation deck. 
 
Heated Volcanic Clay Bath and Forest Bathing Deep in the forest lies a volcanic clay bath, surrounded by lush greens to heal and energize all the mind-body systems. 

Open daily: 9 am to 8 pm  

Reservations  
To guarantee your treatment schedule request, please make your reservation well in advance. If you are not a hotel guest, a major credit card is required to guarantee your scheduled time.  
  
Cancellation Policy  
Treatment times are reserved especially for you. We kindly request that any cancellations or changes to your treatment time be made at 24 hours in advance for single appointments and 48 hours in advance for three or more appointments. A credit card is required to hold your reservation. If you do not cancel by the required time or miss your appointment, your credit card will be charged in full.  
  
Quiet Atmosphere  
To maintain the healing vibration of the spa, we ask you silence your cell phones and electronic devices upon arrival.  
  
Arrival  
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment so you can decompress and make full use of the spa facilities. Regretfully, untimely arrivals may be subject to reduced treatment time to remain on schedule for subsequent guests.  
  
​Valuables  
For your convenience, lockers are available to store your personal belongings. We cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.  

Gratuity  
Our staff works with true passion to help you achieve your highest vibration. While gratuity is optional and at your discretion, it is kindly appreciated and accepted.  
  
​For Your Safety  
Guests with medical conditions are advised to consult their doctors prior to booking any spa services. Kindly inform your spa technician of any existing medical conditions by completing a Guest Check-In form prior to receiving your treatments. Vida Mia reserves the right to discontinue service for any reason to ensure the safety of all parties.  
  
Minimum Age Requirements  
Spa services can be enjoyed by men and women with a minimum age of 16 years in case of receiving any kind of treatments from sheet.  
  
Spa Etiquette  
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas of the spa   
Any inappropriate behavior of an aggressive, violent or sexual  
nature, will give reason to evict client from our spa facilities.  
  
All spa treatments prices do not include Costa Rican taxes and gratuity.

A knowledgeable, creative and highly skilled spa and wellness professional, Dr. Maneesh Damodharan is the wellness director at The Retreat Costa Rica’s luxurious healing center and spa, Vida Mia Spa.

With over 10 years of experience in global wellness concepts, Damodharan is originally from Kerala, India, the birthplace of Ayurvedic medicine. His affinity for holistic medicine began in childhood when his father sparked an enduring interest in a naturopathic lifestyle. “My father was knowledgeable and experienced in traditional healing techniques, so I was lucky to learn about the importance of alternative medicine and its influence on one’s health at a very young age,” he explains.

Later, he pursued his passion through higher education, earning a Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in India.

Adopting an integrated and customized approach to wellness, he has extensive knowledge of naturopathy, Ayurveda, nutrition/dietetics, hydrotherapy, mud therapy, acupuncture, acupressure, yoga and psychology– and has worked as a spa and wellness professional at leading global hospitality brands including The Zuri White Sands in Goa, India, and the InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort in Tamil Nadu, India.

“A balanced diet, proper exercise and adequate sleep lead to body-mind synergy – the ultimate key to health and wellbeing of an individual,” Damodharan says. I am honored to share my knowledge and skills, which combine Western and Asian modalities and provide true integrated wellness to The Retreat at Costa Rica guests"