With medical tourism big business in Costa Rica, the number of health-oriented facilities throughout the country is growing in tandem. Whether you’re looking for a secluded place to relax and recover after surgery, a treatment facility for drug or alcohol addiction, or a wellness retreat to honor your body’s physical, mental and spiritual needs, Costa Rica is sure to have a place that’s right for you.

The Tico Times compiled the following sampling of recovery, rehab and health and wellness centers around the country.

Recovery Centers

Refugio de Montaña in San Pedro de Poás, northwest of the capital in the Alajuela province, provides post-surgery care to medical tourists and also specializes in care for the elderly and for people with temporary or permanent disabilities. The facility is 20 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport and the San Rafael de Alajuela Hospital. Services and amenities here include medical care, transportation to and from the airport and medical appointments, all meals, monitoring and supervision of patient health conditions, a gymnasium and doctor office. Refugio de Montaña also can arrange tours, spa and beauty salon services, physical therapy and massage therapy. Prices listed on the website ($110 per person and $60 per companion per night) have been lowered to $90 per person and $40 per companion per night. The facility also offers wireless Internet access, free local calls, private bathrooms, laundry service and cleaning service. For information, visit www.refugiopoas.com, e-mail info@refugiopoas.com or call 2448-5781.

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R..H. was a 73-year old man with extremely bad teeth, missing nearly all of his upper teeth, and his bottom jaw teeth separated by large gaps. All his teeth were yellowed and damaged by age, wear and decay. He had difficult eating and speaking, but didn’t suffer from any other medical conditions that affected his overall general health.

R.H. traveled from California to High-Tech Dental Care in San Jose, Costa Rica, captivated by not only the destination, but their superlative qualifications. Accessing information through a medical provider portal called Placid Way, R.H. found the information he was looking for and contacted High-Tech Dental Care for his needs.

R.H. arrived at the clinic in mid-October, 2010, hoping for help with his dental issues. He found what he was looking for, and then some. Dr. Alberto Coto is only one of the highly trained dentists at High-Tech, graduating first in his class in dental surgery at the University of Costa Rica. “I’m also a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantology and the American Academy of Osseointegration,” says Dr. Coto. “I want my patients to feel comfortable and safe with my qualifications and experience. My goal is to offer them the safest, most effective dental treatments possible.”

Making it Happen
No doubt about it, R.H.’s teeth were in very bad shape. Still, Dr. Coto and his team at High-Tech Dental took a step-by-step approach to repairing the damage and creating implants for R.H. that would make his life not only easier, but offer him the smile and function he’d been lacking for years.

First, Dr. Coto put R.H. through a full dental CT scan to check his jaw and bone structure and then gave him a thorough check up. The following day, Dr. Coto performed oral surgery with R.H. under nitrous oxide sedation. During the 2-hour procedure, they placed eleven ImplantDirect® dental implants into R.H.’s jaw. Following that, staff at the clinic took dental impressions and then placed healing caps on R.H.’s remaining teeth.

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The La Mariposa exhibit was the most organic exhibit in the Herradura Convention Center with a wide variety of tropical fruits and vegetables displayed in traditional hand carved exotic wooden bowls along with vibrant flower arrangements.

The sixty room ocean view hotel specializes in destination weddings and romantic honeymoon packages that includehealthy cuisine and spa services. The personal attention of the staff makes La Mariposa a great recovery location.

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Costa Rican Sunny Beach

If you are looking for another good reason to visit or move to Costa Rica, the benefit of the Costa Rica sunshine on your health may be it!  The climate in Costa Rica is warm and pleasant all year round and with few exceptions, the sun shines every day for at least part of or all of the day!  Sunlight is the best and only natural source of Vitamin D. Vitamin D sufficiency is becoming one of the most important preventive factors in leading a healthy lifestyle. Numerous studies are now linking Vitamin D deficiency to higher rates of various types of cancer‚ heart disease‚ osteoporosis‚ and many other diseases. Only a few foods naturally contain or are fortified with supplemental Vitamin D.  An 8-ounce glass of whole milk is fortified with 100 IU (international units) of Vitamin D; just 10 percent of what many conservative Vitamin D researchers now say is needed daily for optimal health.  Comparatively, sun exposure to the skin makes thousands of units of Vitamin D in a short period of time.  That’s about 90 percent of our Vitamin D naturally!  Humans spend less time in the sun today than previous generations which is why an increasing number of people worldwide are believed to be Vitamin D deficient.  Safe sun exposure to the skin, about 10-15 minutes per day, is the most natural and effective source of Vitamin D. While overexposure to sunlight carries risks, no research from sunlight exposure to our skin has shown that non-burning exposure to UV light poses a significant risk of skin damage. Unlike dietary or supplementary Vitamin D, when you get your daily dose of Vitamin D from sunshine your body takes only the amount it needs!  It won’t be hard to find at least 10-15 minutes of daily sunshine and more year round in the beautiful country of Costa Rica!

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This new group of travelers desires more than before from their vacation, and so the tourism sector is providing many options, such as hotels and resorts with Yoga and focus on health at their core.

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In the current scenario, a visit and stay at a health and wellness retreat will be a marvelous experience. In case you want to relax your body and mind, or concentrate on specific physical and health objectives, a wellness retreat is the perfect destination to go for. It is an excellent opportunity to escape from the work pressure and stress one goes through in his routine life. It is recommended to go for a retreat that is full of natural food, guidance and spiritual wellness.
Go for any life-enriching holiday at one of Costa Rica’s wellness and health retreats featuring almost all health-related strategies—from yoga to meditation and fasting, to rebalancing bodywork. Along with dazzling sceneries and tropical climate, Costa Rica is a perfect stage for a number of famous retreats. So plan a trip to Costa Rica and relax in the heart of nature. These wellness centers are the ultimate destination for yoga practitioners, eco-friendly people, and travelers desiring to go for a unique and soothing vacation.
Costa Rica is a combination of beauty, fun and health. The tourism industry of Costa Rica is one of the best and the most popular services available in the world tourism market. It is the most wanted place especially for the environment-loving and eco-friendly travelers. It is an exceptional traveling location comprising of stirring experiences along with the promotion of human and environmental health. A number of its top tourism centers have been internationally acclaimed for their commitment to healthy and planet-savior tourism packages.
Health and wellness in Costa Rica is given special attention. There are a large number of Costa Rica wellness retreats. Many among them are considered as the supreme wellness retreats in the world. A lot of world’s leading yoga instructors, health professionals and certified therapists organize their workshops in Costa Rica’s retreats throughout the year. Visitors gather in large number at such workshops and acquire knowledge about the benefits of colon care and living foods (organic, vegetarian and raw).
Details about some of the most popular retreats in Costa Rica are mentioned hereunder.

Pura Vida Retreat and Spa: It is often considered as the perfect destination for wellness and yoga. A perfect balance of mind, body and spirit is offered here with beauty, tranquility and homely ease. This retreat pampers your body and soul, together with exploring the renowned beauty of Costa Rica.
The spa here offers attractive packages for treatment. The packages range from highly-focused salutary features to delicious spa treatments. Its experienced therapists are popular all over the world for their extraordinary performance and services.
Luna Lodge: It is considered to be a place of enchantment and fascination. The pleasant, adventurous and healthy memories attached to this place will remain engraved in the heart of a visitor for lifetime. It is a secluded eco-lodge situated at Osa Peninsula, near Corcovado National Park in south-western Costa Rica. It is a very popular wellness retreat of Costa Rica.

AmaTierra Retreat & Wellness Center: Situated in the mountains of the Central Valley, it is considered as an intimate wellness center and hotel. Along with the other homely comforts, it is popular among the tourists for yoga and professional wellness services.

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Las fórmulas de Ayurveda para la salud son populares entre hombres y mujeres de Costa Rica. En un país donde uno crece sabiendo todos los nombres de las plantas medicinales y sus usos, la popularidad de la medicina ayurvedica ha subido como un cohete. Principalmente debido a su efectividad y la similitud de muchas plantas aquí a los de la India, de dónde Ayurveda, que tiene decenas de milenios, proviene. Una alternativa para los artículos más comunes de su tienda corriente, son la línea de Himalaya, que ha hecho mucho para traer el Ayurveda a las masas.

Excelentes líneas de remedios naturales de salud y homeopatía pueden encontrarse en tiendas de salud y yoga. Existe una variedad de productos de calidad disponibles para aquéllos combinando una vacación a Costa Rica con terapias de limpieza intensivas, ayunas o desintoxicación químico y del alcohol.

La salud parece ser una razón principal por que las personas visitan y luego vuelven para quedarse aquí. El ambiente es refrescante en cualquier parte de Costa Rica. Aunque inicialmente yo estaba aprehensivo de la estación caliente y seca, no era tan drástico como aquéllos que experimenté creciendo en el medio oeste de los Estados Unidos.

Las plantas que crecen en las zonas diferentes aseguran a los ticos un suministro constante de comida y hierbas frescas para mantener su salud vibrante. Es una alegría pasearse a través de los mercados de verdura al aire libre sostenidos los fines de semana en la mayoría de los pueblos. Usted verá hortalizas y frutas frescas bonitas, algunos que serán ciertamente nuevas a usted. No se preocupe, están garantizados a satisfacer el paladar.

Costa Rica tiene tierra rica, y fértil y tener un jardín para disfrutar, sembrar y comer de ella es un sueño hecho realidad. Incluso el área de los descompuestos orgánicos se vuelve una aventura visitar, cuando usted sabe el horario de los visitantes salvajes que vienen a revisarlo. Tanto el aire limpio, el paisaje verde y la abundante luz del sol es la mejor medicina para retroceder ese reloj biológico.

El reírse mucho, el conocimiento del Ayurveda antiguo y el ambiente excelente de Costa Rica, son una fórmula segura para el paraíso en la Tierra.

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Costa Rica Yoga is gaining in popularity so fast , many people are wondering why. Following are our top ten reasons for Costa Rica Yoga’s popularity.

1. Beaches, volcanoes, rushing rivers and wild jungles, you name it and you can do yoga there. From five star yoga lodges to humble jungle yogis, choose from a wide variety of teachers and settings to thrill you.

2. International and local Masters and students practice here. Before Costa Rica was a  world class destination yoga was practiced by hippies and gurus that wanted to keep it a secret.

3. Visiting celebrities like Britney Spears stay in shape in Costa Rica. The A list is a veritable who’s who of the rich and famous, you never know who may be next to you in class.

4. Easy access from around the world. Whether you’re here for vacation, looking for a new home, on business or taking yoga classes, you will feel welcomed.

5. Costa Rica, the Switzerland of Central America. International cuisine and European quality assure pampered travelers an experience to be relished again and again.

6. Economical activities. Some courses may be cheaper than the breakfast you ate this morning.

7. Stable government. Costa Rica’s  nonmilitary public policy and a strong international government presence make it a real comfort a long way from home.

8. Record setting longevity and happiness indexes. A small amount of time in the right place can be beneficial for years, not to mention the fun you’ll have.

9. Increased oxygen uptake, fresh weather and sunshine accelerate the benefits of yoga. Medical studies have shown this environment promotes well being.

10. Yoga improves:

• pain relief
• breathing, cardiovascular conditioning
• strength, flexibility
• weight management
• Mental and Spiritual  growth, and much more

There you have it, ten reasons, well maybe a few more, why Costa Rica Yoga is so popular. Come on down and share your own great reasons for coming here to practice yoga.

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Three Costa Rican clinics have received certification that puts them on par with U.S. medical centers, a move that national competitiveness authorities hope will boost this country’s profile as a prime destination for medical tourism.

Following a six-month review process, the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Facilities (AAAASF) has certified the private surgical and ambulatory center Clínica UNIBE, the dental clinic Dental Sonrisa Para Todos and plastic surgery specialists Cirugía Plástica Pino.

“The international accreditation of health services allows us to position ourselves among countries such as the United States, where patients are looking for certified qualified,” said Dr. Jorge Cortés, president of the Council for the International Promotion of Costa Rican Medicine (PROMED).

The vast majority of Costa Rica’s medical tourists come from the United States, whose population in many cases lacks affordable health care. Many procedures here are as little as one-third the cost, or less.

Nearly 13 percent of the medical tourists who visit Costa Rica seek cosmetic surgery procedures, while another 35 percent come for dental work, according to a study by the Competitiveness Ministry. In the U.S., insurance companies are beginning to catch on, offering to chip in for travel packages to this Central American country.

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