Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa

Second trip to Pritikin. The first was great, but the quality has gone down tremendously. Received no service or even response from "program advisor". Did not get things I was entitled to, no explanation. No one to complain to. Detailed feedback in the departure form and complaints to front desk went unanswered. The whole trip was unsuccessful because of their total lack of customer service.

Would not go back again and would no longer recommend to friends. Very disappointed! I do not take this lightly and didn't post right away, but no one reached out to me for a 3 weeks since I left to discuss my concerns.

Very effective program for weight loss and educational seminars - 3rd trip in the last 2 years - includes a complete physical - got off a blood pressure med while here and still off of it A+ rating in my book

I have been to other health camps, this one is by far the worst camp possible for your health. The food and nutrition was so bad I lost 2 days of my life throwing up, only to find out that this happens to 15% of clients. In addition the food was literally damaging my kidneys. This too is common! They take your blood weekly just to manage how much damage to your kidneys they are causing.

I tried to stick it out but had to eat out for lunch and dinner in order to regain my health, breakfast was the only healthy meal there. Their workout routine is boring with very little diversification. What they offer is nothing a person can use for any type of a sustainable lifestyle change for long term health. They promote weight loss not fat loss. All the weight loss comes from water weight only and is back on you in a week.

This is my second time at Pritikin and it is absolutely transformative. While the classes and workouts are great, the real value is in what they teach you about health. Within two days of being here my blood pressure has dropped from 152/102 on meds, to 114/ over 73 off meds. It's all about education and what salt, poor diet and lack of exercise does to your body.

Unlike other resorts there is an entire medical team here that really listens and takes the time to explain. While it is expensive, about $11,500 ( high season) for two weeks for a private room, all meals: classes are included as well as access to the full resort and spa and other things like cooking classes. Additionally, the cost is a small price to pay on what could be exorbitant medical bills in the future. All staff is incredibly kind. 5 stars! Also ages run the gamut. There are 70 year olds healthier than this 45 year old.

I'm changing my review because after a year or two of my visit I am still on the pritikin plan and it has changed my life. I think the only real criticism I have at this point is that my mother has attended Pritikin for decades and she ended up bringing home a beautiful notebook with the entire program in written form a few years ago. I refer to it all the time and it's sad that they don't provide that anymore.

I did do a lot of video taping with my phone and they don't seem to mind that but that's a little more time-consuming to review. I think it's important to keep in mind that this is not a diet program or way to lose weight. Nate pritikin was in a lot of trouble and needed to reverse the there's condition he was in. It's actually a program built to reverse the effects bad health. That makes it very unique. How many people think it's too late? Too many! It's not!

I can't say enough about my two weeks here! I went reluctantly next few days into it I really never wanted to leave. I learned so much and got myself in a fantastic routine while enjoying gorgeous accommodations. I also brought two of my daughters with me. One was focused on taking her exercise and nutrition to a new level and the other one was focused on weight loss. They also loved it. The staff has been there for decades and you feel like family. I actually can't wait to return

Stayed at Pritikin for 10 days.11/17-11/27/19.even though you pay for 10 days, you dont actually start working out on the 3rd day of stay because the first day of arrival, there isnt anything going on, and you see the doctor and have tests the next day. As far as things to do.there is NOTHING really ever going on.yes, it is not a vacation place, however, it would be nice to have some sort of entertainment going on, but its dead in the evening.

We wound the food lacking in taste and quality. It felt like a big pot of same stuff was cooked everyday, and just called different names. No salt, no fat and NO taste. The salad dressings are sweet and taste the same, regardless of the name. Since when extra virgin olive oil is not allowed? There is no individual approach. Not having a history of blood pressure problems, or diabetes, my diet should be different from someone who has those problems.

To make matters worse, we were overcharged, and a mistake was acknowledged but not corrected. WIll have to take it up with the credit card company. So.if a person has serious health issues, yes, the program may work for you if you follow it there but, the trick is, how much people follow once they go back home. I didnt feel special at all.

I was at Pritikin for two weeks in early July 2019. I originally booked for a week but added a second week, communicating by both email and phone. When I checked in they only had me booked into the program for two weeks but only had my room booked for one week. When I tried to meet with my program adviser to sort out the problem I found that she had left the company, but I was never notified or assigned to someone else.

I requested that I be reassigned but they didn't/wouldn't. I found that it took ages for the blood test results to be posted on line and I had to call after I was home to get my final results. The gym equipment had TVs and USB ports to plug into, but the audio didn't work! The final straw was when I received a credit card charge a month after I was home for $250.

When I inquired about it I was told it was for a change fee! Turns out they charged me for leaving the site early to go to the airport - I left late Saturday for an evening flight, rather than an early morning flight on Sunday. I did NOT change my reservation and paid for the entire two weeks, I just vacated my room 12 hours early. I don't know what they're thinking - are they charging me for not eating dinner there on Saturday?

For not sleeping in my room the last night? For leaving the premises.what, was I a prisoner? Were they charging me based on my physical presence? The group cooking classes with the chef were very good, but the private cooking lesson could have been better. They made no effort to find out what I wanted to learn, they just made the same recipes with everyone for all the private lessons.

In my case it was salmon, even though I am a vegetarian and eat no animal/fish/chicken products! On the positive side, the gym staff was good, the lectures were good (especially the nutritionist), and the wait staff in the dining room were exceptional. I think the organization as a whole has some issues (program advisers, reservations, and accounting.) They seem money grubbing charging me a ridiculous "change fee".

Good place to go and get off of sugar and salt and kick off a healthy lifestyle. Expensive but worth it. Stay for 2 week at least if you can

I stayed here for 3 weeks and found the place to be OK. Not really worth my trip across the country for the experience. The decorations are very nice, made me feel special. But I wasn't here to be wined and dined, I came to get a work out with weights and learn about better eating habits. Loving Mexican food, I was a little taken back because they told me that everything I was eating was bad.

No tacos unless it had turkey meat, spinach, no cheese and don't fry the organic taco shells. No tomato sauce unless it was organic with no salt. I always thought olive and coconut oil was good for you. They say its actually bad for you.huh? I got massages but they were lousy, my kid would have done better. The masseuse didn't seem to know anything about massage techniques.

I kind of felt like I was in a cheap massage parlor and was expecting to be asked if I was willing to pay for a "happy ending". The massage just being a front.right. Lack of communication. I don't know if they were just being polite and respecting my time and space, but there is a real lack of communication. You really have to ask the staff when and where anything is going on.

Lots of activities are canceled without notice until you arrive. They really need to communicate with their guests a lot better. The price is great, all in all, I would return but not take the place too seriously. Id just return to hang out and use the services if they paid for my flight.

The good: Overall good experience. Facilities are luxurious and well decorated. When you use the spa you also get to use all the facilities, pool, spa, etc the whole day. Very good deal and def. Relaxing. Customer service is very good. Food was very good. Overall will return for the experience as a whole. It would have helped if my massage therapist had experience it did not seem like she had much, please see below: The NOT so good: Unfortunately the person that did my massage did not show skill whatsoever and no bedside manners.

The massage was relaxing just because of the nature of the activity but the massage therapist had no skill, asked no questions to assess what I needed and was or was not comfortable with. Will go there again for the experience as a whole, but not for the massage itself. thats for sure. Decor was gorgeous, but you could see some def. signs of wear in some of the furniture of the spa and hotel as a whole.

This is an amazing place, they truly helped me produce the results I was hoping for. I recommend it to anyone who needs to lose weight or turn their health around.

My mom came here for a month, and really enjoyed it. Had some minor issues with staff member being rude and not giving her juice during her stay (she's diabetic and needed to raise sugars ASAP!) but management handled it and made sure my mom was taken care of. I visited her for four days and the food is amazing, we met some really wonderful people and friends there. I'd love to come back. The spa is wonderful! The shower is the best part.

After my marriage, I came to know about Pritikin's valuable health books at my father in law's house. In fact I personally got in touch to read one of his healthier books in my mother toungue Bengali. I shall be very grateful to you if you kindly let me know the Spa Center & book shops at Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Thanking you.

We had a wonderful two weeks in April 2017 and learned enough to aspire to good longevity. Staff was great, lectures were great, doctors were great, and we even thought the food was great (FYI, no salt, no meat). My wife wants to live there. The beauty of the program is that we can eat until we are FULL at every meal and still keep our weight down.

We like to hike, so there is no problem maintaining the exercise part of the program. It does require a lifestyle change to aspire to longer life, but we are enjoying our lives even more after our lifestyle change. and plan to return to the Pritikin Center this fall. Highly recommended.

Upgrading to four stars from one because as I said in my original review.very good program but very poor communications with guests. They, eventually, did right by me but it did take a "dispute" claim through my cc co to get resolved. This place really was great and I've recommended it to others. They did load their food with potassium and you will pee, a lot, your first night there.

Try to hit all the morning exercise programs you can and attend all the lectures in the afternoon. There were some issues communicating with guests when lectures were cancelled. Also, Dr. appts get cancelled so you need to be flexible, just expect it will happen. Stuff happens.

Absolute joke. Do not come to this place for nutrition advice. They have jumped on the BS "coconut oil is bad" nonsense that the ADA put out recently that's already been refuted by numerous actual scientists. You should be ashamed of yourselves for promoting this dangerous propaganda.

For anyone with any type of chronic disease, this is the place to go to help get that disease reversed. The medical team is fantastic- they really know their stuff! This is an evidence-based treatment plan that is actually covered under Medicare to reverse cardiovascular disease (the hotel stay is not covered, but the medical part is). Love this place! I wish there could be one in every major city - the health of our country would greatly improve.

Finding ourselves at Pritikin this spring was the result of a perfect storm that worked totally in our favor. Exercise, Education, Diet plus a supporting cadre of intelligent friendly guests in a beautiful setting. We could have had golf and spa days, but instead we immersed ourselves in the Pritikin Longevity plan. Expert training, nutritionists and medical staff, plus delicious South Florida influenced cuisine including entree specialties of game, caribbean seafood, and a multitude of vegan selections. Result: pounds dropped, cholesterol dropped, blood pressure dropped, medications eliminated-- fitness and fun in the Florida sun!

Pritikin is a life changing, experience! Very, Very informative and they provide lots of great tools to help lead a healthy lifestyle!

No matter what your physical condition, the education and guidance available at Pritikin is without equal. Your stay here will be a life altering experience for the better no matter what your age. The accomodations and surroundings are beautiful. The staff is professional and top notch in all areas. We came to Pritikin for 2 weeks instead of going on a 2 week cruise and it was one of the best decisions that we ever made.

Arrived Saturday 20 Oct., in five days I already feel better than I have in years. More energy, a bit lighter, but more importantly, better educated about health. The lectures and meals are geared around healthy choices for diet and exercise. The program is excellent and first hand reports from those who have been here a week or two are amazing: lower blood pressure, off medications, loss of weight. The program is medically supervised and I have never gone hungry while getting in shape.

Pritikin is a great place to get yourself back on track. It is not a diet but a lifestyle. The food is low in sodium, sugar, and fat it is absolutely delicious. It helps you become more aware of how good food tastes on its own without all the additives like butter and excess oil. However my favorite part of Pritkin besides the food is the gym. You get personal attention with daily exercise classes and an amazing staff.

They are always there to help you along the way and will answer any questions or concerns. They know everyone by name and are always there cheering you on and giving great tips. PS Zumba is a must!