There are wellness resorts that relax you.
And then there are those rare places that shift something deeper.
On a recent research trip to Bangkok, I visited several high-end wellness properties, each impressive in their own right. But one stood out immediately. From the moment I stepped into RAKxa Integrative Wellness, I knew this retreat was in a class of its own.
RAKxa is tucked away in Bangkok’s “green lung,” a lush, preserved zone just across the river from the city. Yet it feels a world apart. Quiet, cocooned, calm. Not flashy or overstated. Everything about it whispers intention.
This is a retreat built entirely around healing, not just luxury. And as someone who’s spent years curating wellness experiences for clients, that distinction means everything.
The feeling: grounded, personalised, profoundly restorative
What struck me immediately was the energy of the place. It didn’t feel like a hotel. It felt like a wellness sanctuary. One where you are seen, heard, and supported from the inside out.
Staff were intuitive, kind, and genuinely attentive. My consultations didn’t feel rushed or generic. They felt like proper conversations, grounded in expertise but delivered with care.
Every treatment flowed with purpose. Each session built on the last, creating a wellness rhythm that felt deeply personalised, not prescriptive.
True integrative wellness: science meets soul
RAKxa’s biggest strength is its blending of worlds.
Medical diagnostics, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Thai healing, energy work, nutrition, movement and functional therapies that are all part of the offering. But it’s not overwhelming. It’s curated intelligently, and always aligned with your specific health picture.
I had consultations at VitalLife Scientific Wellness Clinic, which added a layer of medical confidence. I also experienced:
- Functional fitness assessment – practical, eye-opening
- Chi Nei Tsang + Visceral Lymphatic Drainage – deeply effective
- Traditional acupuncture – subtle but powerful
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy – clear-headed, re-energised
- Energy medicine and marma healing – soulful, intuitive, grounding
Together, it was like a tune-up for every part of my body and a gentle reset for my mind.
Food that truly supports healing
As someone with food sensitivities, I appreciated how easy it was to adapt the wellness cuisine. My nutritionist suggested a FODMAP-style plan, and the kitchen implemented it without fuss. Every meal was a small, thoughtful course, satisfying, light, and aligned with my program.
It never felt restrictive. It felt nourishing. Which, let’s be honest, is how food should feel at a wellness retreat.
My stay: private, peaceful, and beautifully designed
I stayed in a Garden Villa, which felt more like a private retreat home than a hotel suite. Spacious, serene, with an outdoor garden perfect for reading, journaling, or just breathing. Bicycles made it easy to glide through the lush grounds, and the layout encourages slow movement, not hustle.
Who I’d recommend RAKxa to:
RAKxa is ideal for clients who want more than spa treatments and smoothies. I’d recommend it to:
- Solo travellers needing a full reset
- Curious minds exploring integrative wellness
- Professionals wanting serious care with high standards
- Those ready to shift gut health, energy, or emotional wellbeing
- First-time retreat guests or seasoned wellness travellers seeking more
Whether it’s a 3-night taster or a longer transformational stay, the experience delivers real value and real results.
A final note from me
As a Wellness Consultant, I’ve seen plenty of “wellness light” offerings. This isn’t that.
RAKxa is wellness done properly – thoughtful, holistic, credible, and deeply human. It’s the kind of place I would confidently recommend to anyone ready to take their health seriously, in a space that feels safe, luxurious, and deeply nurturing.
And the best part? It’s just minutes from Bangkok, making it a perfect addition to a city stay or a wider Thailand wellness itinerary.
Curious about how RAKxa could work for you?
Reach out to your Spencer Travel Wellness consultant at wellness@spencertravel.com.au or call us on +61 2 9437 3347.
