GlobalSpa
28-Dec-2025
Four pillars, one philosophy: Buff Medical Resort offers a high-tech, high-touch approach to better health and longer life.
The contrast and harmony between the new and old epitomises this new center of holistic wellness and vitality situated on the shores of Lake Constance, Germany. Guided by the foundational principles of Dr F. X. Mayr—where gut health and mindful nutrition are central to longevity—Buff Medical Resort also represents a new generation of health destinations. Here, forward-thinking, futuristic medical facilities take precedence, placing measurable outcomes above aesthetics and physiology above indulgence.
Initiated by the Swiss entrepreneur Hans Jürg Buff, the Buff Medical Resort is based on four pillars that combine state-of-the-art diagnostics, functional medicine, regeneration and nutrition. World-leading doctors and specialists come together to provide personalised medical and holistic treatment programmes. This is coupled with yoga, Ayurveda, advanced spa treatments, gourmet cuisine and leading sports scientists and nutritionists.
Pillar 1: Medical Care and Treatments
At the core of Buff's medical offerings is a suite of technologies more commonly found in hospitals than luxury resorts. The most sought-after treatment at the resort is the Cardio-MRI which helps draw a precise and noninvasive analysis of heart health and also helps to detect heart risks before any symptoms show up. Meanwhile, the BuffMed Apheresis, a detoxification programme designed for modern lives burdened by environmental stressors, filters out toxins such as heavy metals, pesticide traces and chemical residues from the blood. The treatment is followed by a carefully personalised infusion protocol, delivering a targeted mix of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants to support immunity and aid recovery. As with all therapies at Buff, apheresis begins with a detailed medical consultation, laboratory analysis and a resting ECG to ensure suitability.
Pillar 2: Diet Based on the F.X. Mayr Method
With BuffMed Pure Fasting, the resort offers a modern reinterpretation of the proven F.X. Mayr cure that focuses on intestinal health, metabolic optimisation and mental balance to create a comprehensive regeneration concept. Medical care includes a detailed initial examination, regular check-ups with manual abdominal treatments, blood gas analysis, electrolyte measurement, and determination of the antioxidant potential as well as diagnostics such as 3D body scans and heart rate variability measurements. As a result, one can experience physical relief, detox effects and also find a space for reflection, inner contemplation and mental relaxation.
Pillar 3: Rest and Recovery
Once you are back in your room, your treatment does not stop. The resort understands the importance of sleep and promotes regeneration at the cellular level through an artificially created high-altitude climate, which can be individually regulated. When you sleep, the oxygen content in the room is lowered in a controlled manner. As a result, it improves cell activity, energy production increases and regeneration accelerates. Additionally, it also activates the metabolism, supports fat burning and strengthens the immune system – without any physical exertion. Each guest undergoes a comprehensive diagnosis, including an IHHT test (Interval Hypoxia-Hyperoxia Test), to understand the individual oxygen tolerance.
Pillar 4: The Alpine Spa
The spa at the Buff Medical Resort combines architecture, design and nature into a harmonious retreat. The clear lines, warm materials and soft lighting further create a calm and embalming atmosphere. Special focus is on wellness on water. The indoor and outdoor pools open up views of the landscape, while the aqua shiatsu pool and salt grotto allow deep relaxation. Alternating baths in the Kneipp and ice pools activate the senses, while the infrared and Finnish saunas offer a warm and relaxing atmosphere. When it comes to the treatments, each therapy is tailored according to individual requirements, and the spa team works closely with the in-house doctors and sports scientists.
Buff Medical Resort combines modern preventive medicine, exercise therapy and mental regeneration into a coherent overall concept.
