The Metabolic Health Retreat

On the Metabolic Health Retreat, you will have a full daily programme of activities to choose from ranging from lifestyle workshops, creative sessions and cookery demonstrations to refreshing morning yoga, exercise taster sessions and guided walks, designed to be as peaceful or invigorating as you choose. View a sample of the Five Roots Activities Programme.

Throughout the year of your programme, you will have full use of our facilities including

• Gym with innovative equipment that harvests energy to reduce our carbon footprint
• 65 weekly movement classes
• Heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools
• Two Saunas and one steam room
• Four Hydro beds
• Two Indoor and two Outdoor Tennis courts
• Three Exercise studios

Whatsmore, our 70 acre Estate grounds and surrounding area, provide you with the spaces to gently increase movement. Our skilled and compassionate Exercise Coaches will collaborate with you to discover forms of movement that you enjoy and can apply at home.

To reset and restore balance for your mind and body, your stay includes three credits that can be used for a

• Consultation with a Nutritionist
• One to one session with an Exercise Coach
• Treatment with a Holistic Practitioner practising in Acupuncture, Counselling/Psychotherapy, Cranial Sacral Osteopathy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Structural Integration, Naturopath, Physiotherapy, Reflexology or Shiatsu
• Appointment with a Therapist for a body treatment.

The Metabolic Health Retreat encompasses Combe Grove’s Five Roots of Metabolic Health

• Nutrition
• Movement
• Sleep
• Mindset
• Environment

During your stay, these Five Roots are encapsulated by the healing potential of boundless nature, healthful food that follows Combe Grove’s Food Ethos and a range of activities that inspire movement, education, creativity and positivity.

The hardest part is sustaining lifestyle change when you get home. This is why, unique from all other health retreats, you will also receive one year of invaluable online support, accessed through your online portal. This support ranges from delicious recipes with seasonal ingredients, and activities to keep your body moving,  to scheduled consultations with our Practice Team to discuss your progress and plan the next phases of your health journey.

To assist you in achieving equilibrium within your Five Roots, you will be invited to enjoy a one-year membership of the Club with its state-of-the-art gym, a wide range of classes, selection of rejuvenating treatments and therapies and a seasonal and sustainable menu. Take the opportunity to collect eggs from the chicken coop, harvest freshly grown produce and enjoy guided walks through the woodland of oaks and hazels.

The Metabolic Health Programme at Combe Grove is unique within the UK – it combines meticulous medical assessment and regular measurement of core health metrics with an array of therapies and treatments designed to fully address the holistic promotion of wellness within you.

From first contact to full health audit to programme completion, our qualified nutritionists are present to discuss and advise on suitability and personalisation within the Metabolic Health Programme.

Accuniq

The Accuniq machine is a state-of-the-art, comprehensive body composition measurement device, which delivers a full and accurate profile of your skeletal mass, lean muscle mass and fat mass. Through a series of one-to-one consultations, our expert Coach House nutritionists use these measurements to guide you to reaching your body composition goals.

hbA1C and Cholesterol Blood checks

Each guest has their blood tested for a series of predispositions, from Diabetes to critical aspects of heart health and performance. Our checks also monitor Cholesterol levels, providing vital information that is actionable towards mitigation and remedy on your health journey.

IR Health Check

Combe Grove GPs and registered Nurses are present at every step within your journey towards improved metabolic health and optimal wellness. All guests receive comprehensive health assessments that confidentially feed into the personalised programmes developed at Combe Grove. Our IR (Insulin Resistance) Health Check is designed to assess key denotations of metabolic health.

Personal sessions

From weight loss to core strength, our team of expert medical professionals, dieticians, nutritionists and movement specialists will identify and develop bespoke approaches to assist physical and mental development towards achievable wellness goals.

In-house nutritionists and experienced chefs create seasonal menus that draw upon principles of metabolic health to deliver deliciously nourishing meals throughout your time at Combe Grove. All dishes are prepared using produce grown on the Estate or sourced locally, ensuring that the freshest and most nutrient-dense food is served every mealtime. Expert nutritionists and dietitians guide you through workshops designed to enhance your understanding of metabolic health, allowing you to create meaningful change through a deep appreciation of how the body processes and responds to the food we eat.

These menus are created using seasonal ingredients and therefore change regularly. View a sample menu here.