Dr. Antoinette Sarasin Gianduzzo Director of BIO-R®, Nutrition & Lifestyle, at The Kusnacht Practice, zurich

How does The Kusnacht Practice, the world's foremost provider of superior health care, establish the benchmark for the Swiss 5-star standard of luxury? 
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Dr. Antoinette Sarasin Gianduzzo, Director of Biomolecular Restoration (BIO-R ® ), Nutrition & Lifestyle, Member of the Board of Directors - We are proud that The Kusnacht Practice has established the benchmark, which is based on a two-fold approach: first, the level of treatment, and second, the exceptional accommodation and services that our clients receive during their stay with us. Our primary goal is to identify and treat the root causes of our clients' health issues, rather than merely addressing the symptoms. So, working holistically, we tackle all elements that influence health, wellbeing and longevity, using cutting-edge, science-based interventions. For each client, the treatment protocol is 100 percent tailor-made. Once the treatment protocol has been established, a multi-disciplinary team of relevant experts—doctors, therapists, nutritionists, nurses, complementary therapists, personal trainers, and psychologists—is assigned to each client. By receiving only a very limited number of clients at any time, we ensure that each specialist can devote a great deal of time to each client. Also, we do not believe in a ‘treat-and-go’ approach: to create sustainable change, we develop a lifestyle architecture for each client that provides a framework for ongoing support and follow-ups after they leave the clinic. All of this is complemented by 5-star hospitality of the highest level during the residential phase of the treatment. Secluded villas and a penthouse apartment overlooking Lake Zurich or Geneva ensure absolute peace, privacy and security, supported by a full-service staff including concierge, housekeeper, driver and a personal BIO-R® nutrition chef.

In reference to the recently launched BIO-R® Female Health Blueprint initiative, what are the specific phases of the programme, and how does it differ from previous anti-aging treatments and initiatives?

Dr. Antoinette Sarasin Gianduzzo, The programme is designed to promote rejuvenation and longevity on a biochemical level, from the inside out, creating results that you can feel and see. It comprises three phases. It begins with a comprehensive testing protocol that provides the basis for each client’s bespoke treatment plan. The core phase is an intensive two-week treatment programme that effectively kick-starts the process. Significant results will become apparent within this time. In the third stage, as clients return to daily life, they are supported by an ongoing BIO-R ® membership that includes monitoring and fine-tuning the programme, and a BIO-R® Recharge session twice a year. Our state of health is determined by our everyday habits and this continuous support programme is indispensable in forming the new habits that ensure sustainable results. Longevity is not a quick fix but a continuing journey. Among the key points of difference, the BIO-R ® Female Health Blueprint is designed specifically for women, by women. Historically, women have been underrepresented in medical research, and their needs are often misunderstood, particularly in relation to hormonal balance, which is crucial to both lifespan and health. The Kusnacht Practice’s programme addresses this at its core. Female health needs a specific approach, from in-depth lab testing of biomarkers, to the lens through which results are assessed and the consequent treatment plans. These treatment plans include the restoration of metabolic flexibility and the rebalancing of the 50+ hormones that control and coordinate every aspect of our body’s health, coupled with coaching, psychological counselling and aesthetic intervention, always according to each client’s specific needs.

What experts can guests expect to meet during their stay and treatment, and how many professionals are involved in an individual’s programme?
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Dr. Antoinette Sarasin Gianduzzo, The BIO-R® Female Health Blueprint is designed to turn back the clock in every area of a woman’s health (which will also have a positive impact on her appearance), so an integrated team of specialists is dedicated to each client for the duration of her stay and her ongoing treatment. According to her tailor-made programme, this team will include expert doctors in all fields of rejuvenation and longevity, including hormonal health, the microbiome, inflammation and detoxification. They are complemented by a BIO-R®️ nutritionist, a personal BIO-R®️ chef preparing entirely tailored menus, a physiotherapist or personal trainer, a wide range of complimentary therapists, experts in aesthetic treatments and specialists in psychology, personal development, mental strength and communication. 4. The therapy employs what is known as a “360-degree strategy." Can you please elaborate? Health and longevity are determined by multiple factors—nutrition, hormonal balance, relationships, dental health, thyroid function, and more—and our 360-degree protocol addresses all of these. We establish the status quo by assessing every aspect of a client’s life—physical, emotional, and mental—and, on that basis, craft a personalised blueprint that will have the greatest impact on the client. A focus on lifestyle architecture and continuing care is part of our approach, ensuring that each client maintains the healthy habits developed during their stay and integrates them into their daily lives. The body, mind and soul are interconnected and in today's fast-paced world, with its stress and endless distractions, this comprehensive model of care is more needed than ever. 5. To what extent does this approach follow the so-called evidence-based therapy protocol, and to what degree does it encompass the preferences and wishes of the client? Our work is based on the latest scientific insights in the field of longevity Medicine, coupled with comprehensive lab tests and examinations for each client, with every detail of the treatment plan tailored to the individual’s results. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve long-lasting and sustainable results, so lifestyle architecture is a key element. This programme for continuing support takes into account each client’s preferences and daily routine and, after their in-house stay with us, we continuously monitor their progress and, based on the evidence, will adjust any elements of their programme that may be needed. 6. Are there any side effects to the programme, and how do you work to avoid them? Because programmes are tailored to individual needs and an existing state of health, the only “side effects” are positive: a very rapid improvement in energy, fitness, appearance, mental sharpness and overall sense of wellbeing. This leads, in the longer term, to increased years of good health, independence and freedom from pain towards the end of life. It may happen in some cases that our comprehensive medical tests and ongoing check-ups reveal a potentially serious but previously undiagnosed condition. In this case, we can refer the client to the relevant specialist in The Kusnacht Practice’s network of top-class Swiss medical experts if they wish, with the added benefit of an earlier diagnosis than would otherwise have happened. 7. What is the most popular anti-aging daily routine for home, in your experience? The basics go without saying: good quality sleep, exercise, the elimination of processed food, the habit of snacking, and healthy relationships. We also know that putting the body under a certain degree of metabolic stress boosts rejuvenation on a cellular level. Such ‘stress’ might be intermittent fasting and heat or cold therapy, such as an infrared sauna, a cold plunge or outdoor swimming during the winter. Above all, it is a question of resetting the bad habits that cause a loss of control over health in the first place. However, it is important to understand that there can be no one-size-fits-all recommendation. A personalised protocol based on the individual’s metabolism and current health status is essential for the best outcome.