Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa has partnered with Dr. Natalie Christine Dattilo, an instructor at Harvard Medical School and founder of Priority Wellness Group, to launch a psychologist-approved sustainable wellness program for guests and staff called The Escape to Tabacón. This pioneering program blends organizational self-care with traditional wellness practices and evidence-based therapies to support mental and physical wellbeing.
© Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa / Dr Natalie Dattilo
“Over the last two years, physical and mental health have become guiding factors for daily decisions. People are increasingly prioritizing self-care, and travel offers a powerful way to restore essential aspects of health through sleep, play, and connection with nature,” said Dr. Natalie, instructor at Harvard Medical School and founder of Priority Wellness Group. “Travel as intrinsic healing is becoming a key consideration for luxury travelers seeking deep restoration. We developed the ESCAPE® to Tabacón to meet that need, and I’m honored to contribute clinical expertise to enhance the vacation and employment experience Tabacón provides.”
Dr. Natalie designed the guest-facing portion of the program around six core mind-body strategies from her trademarked, science-backed ESCAPE approach:
- Exercise: Guests select an adventure that suits them, such as horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and more.
- Sleep: The ESCAPE turndown service includes a pillow spray and a proprietary Healthy Mind essential oil blend to support restorative rest.
- Connect: Private outdoor yoga sessions help reconnect the mind with nature and encourage presence.
- Appreciate: Activities include a private tree-planting ceremony to foster gratitude and a sense of purpose.
- Play: Guests are encouraged to enjoy the natural thermal pools or participate in a cooking class for two, promoting joy and social connection.
- Exhale: The resort’s Emotional Massage integrates aromatherapy, guided breathing, and targeted pressure points to reduce stress.
© Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa / Dr Natalie Dattilo
The offering emphasizes sensory, emotional, and physical experiences unique to the resort, designed to increase relaxation, ease mental stress, and support overall health. Guests receive Dr. Natalie’s self-care guidebook, which includes breathing exercises, mindfulness practices, and gratitude techniques to continue benefits beyond the stay.
Uniquely, The Escape to Tabacón is built to benefit both visitors and staff, promoting wellness across the entire hotel ecosystem and reinforcing sustainable workplace practices that uplift employee mental health and guest experience alike.
The Escape to Tabacón package includes five nights of accommodations. Book online; pricing starts at $2,195.