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What Is SHA Wellness? Everything You Need to Know About the Celebrity-Favorite Retreat

View of the Tulum beach in Tulum, Quintana Roo state, Mexico.
Relax, recharge and rejuvenate like a star at SHA. AFP via Getty Images

Wellness tourism has become a status symbol, and few destinations carry the cachet of SHA Wellness. The luxury retreat has hosted some of the most recognizable names in entertainment and is now expanding across continents — making it one of the most-watched names in the high-end health space heading into 2026.

For travelers curious about what celebrities actually do when they disappear for a “reset,” SHA offers a window into how the wealthy approach longevity, weight, sleep and stress.

Where is SHA Wellness Located?

SHA’s original property opened in Spain. The brand expanded to Mexico in 2024 and is set to open a third location in the UAE in late 2026.

According to reporting on celebrity wellness retreats, guests have included Naomi Campbell, Kate Beckinsale, Barbra Streisand and Kylie Minogue.

What is the SHA Method?

The retreat is built around what it calls the SHA integrative method, which the company describes as “the most integrative method available to achieve an optimal state of health and well-being.”

The approach focuses on nine main areas: healthy nutrition, natural therapies, preventive and healthy aging medicine, advanced aesthetics, cognitive stimulation and emotional health, well-being and inner balance, and physical performance.

Is SHA Wellness Backed by Science?

SHA’s Scientific Advisory Board is made up of medical professionals specializing in cardiology, preventative medicine, neuroscience and other fields. The board guides the programming across all locations.

Each property also has its own on-site team that includes nutritionists, hormonal specialists, dermatologists and more.

What Programs Does SHA Wellness Offer?

SHA’s standard package options include:

  • Rebalance and Energize
  • Detox & Optimal Weight
  • Advanced Longevity
  • Leaders Health & Performance

The retreat also offers specialized packs focused on Women’s Health, Gut Health, Sleep Well, Quit Smoking, Health Optimization Check Up and Cognitive Boost.

Guests can also have the team tailor-make a program based on their goals, or build their own by combining offerings and staying as long as they want.

What’s Included Beyond Treatments?

A SHA stay includes suite accommodations and access to a hydrotherapy circuit, fitness areas and recovery spaces throughout the visit. Guests receive a complete, personalized meal plan during the stay, plus transportation to and from the airport or train station.

How Much Does SHA Wellness Cost?

Prices vary based on location, package and number of nights.

Health and wellness program costs generally range from around $700 to $1,400 per person. Accommodations range from around $550 to $5,500 per night depending on suite size.

This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.

This story was originally published May 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM.

Lauren Schuster
Miami Herald
Lauren Schuster is a content specialist working with McClatchy Media’s Trend Hunter and national content specialists team. 
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