Health Tourism

What is Health Tourism? Health Tourism involves individuals travelling to different destinations in a country they don't live, to receive medical treatments, participate in programs that improve their mental, physical, or emotional well-being, and to undergo wellness and spa treatments. 

Different types of Health tourism include Medical treatments, wellness & spa, rehabilitation services, traditional & alternative medicine, and health & wellness resorts. Travelling for medical treatments refers to surgeries, dental procedures, non-invasive medical treatments, and cosmetic surgeries. Individuals who travel for wellness and spa focuses on preventive healthcare services including spa treatments, wellness retreats, yoga, and meditation experiences aimed at enhancing physical and mental well-being. rehabilitation services refers to individuals travelling to facilities offering services for physical therapy, recovery programs, and additional treatments. Traditional and alternative medicine refers to travelling to places known for offering traditional and alternative treatments like traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Places located in unique environments that offer holistic health programs, including nutrition, fitness, management, and lifestyle improvement workshops, is known as travelling for health and wellness resorts. 

 

Popular destinations for Health Tourism include, 

  • Istanbul, Dubai, Berlin, New York - these destinations are popular to visit for hair transplantation, plastic surgery, and dental aesthetics with the Esteworld Medical Group.
  • El Albir, Alicante, Spain - this destination is popular to visit for SHA Wellness Clinic, an exclusive health spa.
  • China - this destination is popular to visit for herbal markets, or TCM doctor's private clinics, through TCM China Travel.