The Health Lodge
About
The Health Lodge is Australia's first integrated medical retreat and wellness centre, located in Byron Bay. It offers rigorous, comprehensive inpatient medical retreats with a coordinated clinical team of doctors, nurses, naturopaths, and psychologists addressing complex conditions including weight management. The retreat operates on an integrative, patient-led model of care in a purpose-built, AGPAL-accredited facility.
“Australia's First Integrated Medical Retreat & Medical Health and Wellness Centre”
Programs Offered
5-Day Integrative Medical Retreat
A 5-day inpatient medical retreat including 5 nights accommodation, nutritionist-designed meals, 12 practitioner sessions, unlimited bathhouse sessions, and a comprehensive discharge report with after-care instructions.
10-Day Integrative Medical Retreat
A 10-day inpatient medical retreat including 10 nights accommodation, nutritionist-designed meals, 24 practitioner sessions, unlimited bathhouse sessions, and a comprehensive discharge report with after-care instructions.
Weight Loss & Metabolic Health
Personalised weight loss programs focused on metabolic health, hormone balance, and long-term wellness.
Cancer Recovery
Integrative cancer recovery support to help rebuild immunity, improve energy, and enhance post-treatment healing.
Postnatal Depletion
Nurturing postnatal recovery retreats to restore energy, emotional wellbeing, and nutritional balance for new mums.
new mums
Long Covid & Immune Support
Holistic support for post-viral fatigue, long COVID, and chronic exhaustion to help restore vitality and resilience.
Pain Care
Comprehensive programs to address chronic pain, restore mobility and support emotional wellbeing through targeted recovery strategies.
Mould & Environmental Sensitivities
Specialised detox retreats for mould illness, chemical sensitivities, and environmental toxin exposure.
Allergy Clinic
Root-cause investigation and integrative health programs for chronic symptoms with no clear medical diagnosis.
PAT Clinic
Coming Soon: PAT involves the carefully supervised use of medicines, combined with professional psychological support.
Activities & Fitness
Meals & Nutrition
personalised nutrition, organic, food is medicine
The Team
Doctor–Naturopath–Psychologist-led team of practitioners providing integrative inpatient and outpatient care. The team includes integrative GPs, clinical psychologists, naturopaths, clinical nutritionists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, osteopaths, dentists, acupuncturists, occupational therapists, breathwork practitioners, and BioResonance practitioners.
Reine DuBois
Founder and Clinical Director / Integrative Naturopath
Dr Oscar Serrallach
Integrative GP
Dr Senani Wijesena
Integrative Medicine/Holistic G.P.
Simon DuBois
Psychologist
Dr Paula Watkins
Clinical Psychologist
Nicola Uechtritz
Clinical Psychologist
Lilly Geering
Provisional Psychologist
Hannah Cunningham
Integrative Naturopath
Kyra Roberton
Clinical Nutritionist and Integrative Naturopath
Emily Hodges
Nurse Practitioner
Brooke Simmons
Integrative Nurse / Registered Nurse
Victoria Cross
Integrative Nurse / Registered Nurse
Angela Standley
Occupational Therapist
Naomi Jansson
Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Bonnie Stedman
BioResonance
Sally Howe
Breathwork Practitioner
Zac Lewis
Osteopath
Dr. Choppy Somjee
Osteopath
Dr Mona Board
Dentist
Dr Dan Hanson
Myofunctional Dentist
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I arrive on the weekend?
How do I arrange my sessions?
Do you cater for specific dietary requirements?
Do I need to request additional treatments in advance?
Do I need to disclose my medical history, including addictions, when booking?
What are the costs for an extra night?
How do I prepare for my retreat?
How often do the retreats run?
Pricing
From $9,000AUD
Included:
Extra cost:
Quick Facts
Facilities
Situated in Byron Bay, enriched by the healing waters and land of this unique region.
Medical & Safety
After the Retreat
Comprehensive discharge report with after-care instructions. Aftercare with ongoing telehealth appointments.
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