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What better place to begin, continue or enhance your well being than in beautiful Puerto Vallarta? Whether you are here on vacation or here to stay, the many health and beauty services available in Puerto Vallarta will keep you feeling fit and looking absolutely marvelous.

As with any international travel destination, Puerto Vallarta offers an unsurpassed menu of beauty treatments and medical services that will keep you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and revived. In addition to the availability of the latest techniques and technologies, the costs of these services are dramatically less expensive than in the States.

Bilingual medical, dental, chiropractic, and physical therapy services, as well as modern hospitals with high-tech equipment and fully accredited physicians, assure that patients can expect the same quality of health care in Puerto Vallarta as they would receive in the US – and prescription drugs are readily available, and at reasonable prices!

Puerto Vallarta is also home to dozens of gyms, spas and fitness centers that offer day packages, vacation packages and even full memberships for those of us who live here year-round. Local beauticians know all the latest hairstyles, coloring, skin and nail care techniques – and these beauty treatments cost about a third of what it would cost at home.

Vacation surgery is gaining popularity, and since most of these procedures are relatively quick, it’s easy to take home not only a tan but a little tucking as well. Liposuction, tummy tucks and other ‘remedial measures’ cost less than half what they do up North, yet they’re staffed by highly trained and board certified professionals.

Puerto Vallarta has a competent, confident and cutting-edge medical community. And since prominent hospitals, world-class gyms and spas, and well-known beauty salons continue to be attracted here, it’s easy and affordable to pamper yourself with professional health and beauty treatments that’ll leave you looking, and feeling, like a million bucks.

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Beauty Tips from PV’s MiMi Bomba: Jabón es Jabón!

MiMi Bomba believes beauty products don't have to cost a fortune. From washing her hair with dish detergent to using Vaseline on her face and hair, she shares unconventional money-saving tips, with humor and a reminder to save your money - and to question hype.

Too Hot, Too Broke, Too Tired: Let’s Talk About Sleep

When I started writing for this publication, part of the plan was for me to talk about health. After all, I am a health practitioner. So maybe summertime is the perfect opportunity to trade adventures for a little practical health talk. And I want to start with something I hear about constantly: sleep.

How Neurofeedback Helped Me Heal in Puerto Vallarta

After moving to Puerto Vallarta carrying heartbreak, loss, and emotional exhaustion, I wasn't sure how to begin healing. Then I discovered NeurOptimal® neurofeedback, an unexpected tool that helped me regain hope, resilience, and a renewed sense of self.

Advanced Digital X-Ray Technology Arrives in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is now home to Jalisco's only Dynamic Digital Radiography system, giving patients access to cutting-edge medical imaging. Installed at Grupo Diagnosti-K, the new technology delivers faster exams, greater precision, and improved comfort while supporting more advanced diagnoses.

Puerto Vallarta Breaks Ground on New Autism Care Center

Puerto Vallarta has begun construction of a new Autism and Intellectual Disability Care Center that will provide free therapies, rehabilitation, and skill-building programs for children and adolescents. The 100-million-peso project will expand specialized care throughout the Banderas Bay region.

Rethinking What’s Possible for Healing in Puerto Vallarta

When I first visited Vallarta Vitality, I felt like a kid walking into a candy store. From sleep and structural health to regenerative therapies, detoxification support, personalized testing and immersive wellness retreats, the clinic did not fit neatly into one category.

MiMi Discovers a Hidden Wellness Gem in Vallarta

After a not-so-graceful fall left her wondering what to do next, MiMi Bomba took a friend's advice and discovered a peaceful place she now recommends to everyone. From chiropractic care to massages and more, Zona Z Spa turned out to be much more than she expected.

Puerto Vallarta Selected for Regional Autism Support Center

Puerto Vallarta will soon play a central role in expanding specialized services for people with autism and intellectual disabilities, as the city has been chosen to host a new Regional Center for Autism and Intellectual Disability under a sweeping statewide initiative.

Tepache: Mexico’s Ancient Gut-Healthy Drink That’s Making a Comeback

Long before kombucha filled grocery store shelves, Mexico had its own delicious fermented beverage: Tepache. Lightly sweet, naturally fizzy, and incredibly refreshing, this traditional drink has been enjoyed for centuries and is quickly becoming a favorite among health-conscious food lovers around the world.

Puerto Vallarta’s Hidden Tropical Gem: The Incredible Lychee Fruit

Most visitors come to Puerto Vallarta for its beaches, sunsets, and famous tropical fruits, but one delicious local treasure often goes unnoticed. Sweet, juicy, and packed with nutrients, lychees are a seasonal treat that may become your new favorite taste of the tropics.