Finally, the true concept of a medical spa

MANILA, Philippines - Spa. The word itself already conjures a picture of relaxation, private baths, privileged luxury… and of,  “throwing away one’s care” — for the moment, figuratively of course. 

But there is more to just going to a spa. The concept of holistic wellness includes spa or “spa-mpering” services and essentially espouses or enfolds  the intrinsic value of soothing the three psyche: body, mind, spirit.   

Zen Institute chief executive officer and founder Dr. Mary Jane Torres says, “The very essence, the foundation that makes a medical spa truly a medical spa is if it is able to fuse, blend, integrate without cutting corners the four elements.”

She then expounds on the four elements: “The Aesthetic element, which is non-invasive, includes facial contouring, hair treatments, body sculpting, skin rejuvenation, whitening, fillers for lips, nose, cheeks, Botox, carbon laser, and lipo-cryo that use extreme cold temperature to melt body fats without pain.” 

“The Integrative element, which applies non-invasive yet protocol-based approaches for various medical treatments is always, always based on a patient’s individual needs. It offers colonics nutrition, which is an intravenous procedure done in-clinic for health and wellness within the patient’s body system and combine detoxification, dietary supplements, prescribed medication for hormonal balance,” she said.

“The Lifestyle element includes body and mind pampering such as nutritional and calorie-burning fitness regimen: yoga, TRX, RIP 60 and Zumba workouts and counseling with qualified personal trainers to help those who want to stay active, stretch and tone their muscles even while undergoing various treatments,” she said.

And lastly, she said the Pampering element, which “offers spa treatments and protocols for anti-aging and weight management, is also considered a therapeutic treatment.”

Zen Institute, established in 2006, is all of these and even more. Torres says, “Ever since we started, we have been allies of surgeons in their pre-operation and post-operation procedures.”  She also believes in what the Japanese exemplifies as “Zen” that she defines as “achieving a healthy, balanced life with the help of science.” 

With the recent expansion of its flagship medical spa in Quezon City, Zen Institute is now a sprawling 500-square-meter facility which boasts of state-of-the-art, leading-edge technology and a wellness center that accentuates its strength and enviable positioning.

Zen Institute takes pride in its array of holistic services for both men and women:

“The Art of Body Sculpting” is elevated to a new level of effectively reshaping the body into what one desires to achieve through its tailor-fit guided programs, while “The Art of Skin Rejuvenation” will help you, whether you are a man or woman, to recapture your skin’s youthful glow to make you look and feel young.

“The Art of Facial Contouring” offers various long-lasting, non-surgical facial contouring procedures to suit one’s individual physiology. “The Art of Image-Building for Men” exclusively offers a complete package from programs, procedures to products to effectively help you gain better confidence, look younger as you trek your path to corporate success.  

And finally, “The Art of Soul Soothing” helps lift the mind, body and soul and untangles the tresses of frayed nerves contained by wearies and worries.

Behind Zen Institute’s team of competent doctors is Torres, who specializes in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine. She is both a champion of holistic approach to beauty perfection and a firm believer of non-invasive surgery. Her latest pioneering effort in body sculpting called “Resonax,” one of the first in Asia and Europe, has garnered esteem and admiration from her peers in the medical field. 

Torres is an active member of the International Society of Mesotherapy, the French Society of Mesotherapy, the American Society of Anti-Aging Medicine, the European Congress of Anti-Aging Medicine, and the Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery. She trained on Botox in Istanbul, Turkey and on lipo-therapy in Athens, Greece.

For inquiries, call or visit the Zen Institute, 69 Scout Rallos St., Tomas Morato, Quezon City (441-1712; 412-2528), with branches at the ground floor, Bonifacio Technology Center, 31st St. cor. 2nd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City (856-2027); and at the St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center, Maharlika Highway, Barangay 2, Sto. Tomas, Batangas (+43) 778-4811).

For more information on the Zen Institute and colonics, visit http://www.thezeninstitute.com. Like on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ZenMedicalSpa.