Wellness Fusion Festival at Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda
January 28 – February 8, 2026
Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda | Miches 24000, Dominican Republic
Discover Paradise. Transform Within.
What if your next wellness retreat wasn't just a getaway — but a gateway to lasting transformation?
Nestled in one of the Dominican Republic's most pristine sanctuaries, the Wellness Fusion Festival at Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda invites you to experience the intersection of ancient wisdom, modern science, and Caribbean serenity.
This is where breathwork meets ocean waves. Where plant-based culinary artistry nourishes cellular longevity. Where digestive wisdom awakens energy you didn't know you had.
Guided by Dr. Monisha Bhanote — quintuple board-certified physician, integrative pathologist, and best-selling author — this immersive wellness experience blends personalized health insights with transformative daily practices in one of the world's most breathtaking natural settings.
The Experience
Surrounded by Nature's Intelligence
Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda is more than a destination — it's a living ecosystem. A pristine beach bordered by lush palm groves. The gentle rhythm of Caribbean waters. Four distinct "boutique villages" offering prime all-inclusive luxury. And nearby, the majestic whales of Samaná Bay remind us of nature's magnificent resilience.
Here, wellness isn't an add-on. It's woven into every breath, every meal, every moment.
Led by Dr. Monisha Bhanote
As a pioneer in cellular health and resilience medicine, Dr. Bhanote brings a rare fusion of expertise: triple board-certified pathology, integrative medicine, and Ayurvedic wisdom. Her approach goes beyond symptoms — she teaches you to understand your body's innate intelligence and cultivate practices that support lifelong vitality.
Featured Wellness Sessions
The Breath of Resilience | 75 Minutes
January 30, February 3 & February 5 | 10:00 AM EST
A meditative journey that restores balance to body and mind while awakening deeper steadiness within. Surrounded by the gentle rhythm of the ocean and Michès' natural beauty, release tension, quiet daily noise, and reconnect with your innate strength. Leave centered, clear, and renewed — carrying a practice that lingers long beyond your time by the sea.
What You'll Discover:
Breathwork techniques that regulate your nervous system
Meditation practices for mental clarity and emotional resilience
How breath influences cellular health and longevity
A portable practice you can take anywhere
Digestive Reset Workshop | 90 Minutes
February 1 & February 7 | 3:00 PM EST
Discover your unique digestive type through insights that blend modern gastroenterology with Ayurvedic wisdom. Learn how your gut influences energy, mood, and resilience — then experience a grounding ritual designed to restore balance from within. Leave lighter, clearer, and equipped with practices you can carry home.
What You'll Discover:
Your personalized Ayurvedic digestive constitution (dosha)
How gut health shapes immunity, mental clarity, and aging
Science-backed strategies to optimize digestion naturally
A restorative tea ritual for digestive balance
Culinary Longevity Workshop | 75 Minutes
February 3 | 10:00 AM EST
Transform vibrant, whole plants into nourishment and medicine. In this hands-on culinary class, craft colorful rainbow spring rolls while discovering how plant diversity supports gut health, strengthens immunity, and fuels cellular longevity. Learn why eating the rainbow is more than beautiful — it's a science-backed path to resilience, energy, and a longer, healthier life.
What You'll Discover:
How phytonutrients and fiber support longevity
The connection between plant diversity and microbiome health
Practical culinary techniques for nutrient-dense meals
A delicious recipe you can recreate anywhere
Private Longevity Lifestyle Consultation | One-on-One
By Appointment
A rare opportunity to see your health through an entirely new lens. Drawing on her expertise in cellular health, integrative medicine, and longevity science, Dr. Bhanote illuminates how gut health, nervous system balance, and daily practices shape the way you age and how resilient you remain.
Each consultation provides more than information — it opens perspective. Leave with clarity about your unique wellbeing journey and personalized practices that feel both inspiring and practical.
Why Attend?
Personalized Wellness Wisdom — Understand your unique body through integrative and Ayurvedic insights
Science-Backed Practices — Learn evidence-based strategies for cellular health and longevity
Hands-On Learning — Experience breathwork, culinary medicine, and restorative rituals
Lasting Transformation — Take home practical tools you can use every day
Paradise Setting — Immerse yourself in one of the Caribbean's most pristine natural environments
Who This Is For
This festival is for anyone seeking:
A deeper understanding of their body's innate wisdom
Evidence-based approaches to gut health and digestion
Stress resilience and nervous system regulation
Culinary skills that support longevity and vitality
Personalized health guidance from a world-class physician
A transformative wellness experience in an extraordinary setting
Whether you're a wellness enthusiast, health professional, or simply someone ready to prioritize your wellbeing — this is your invitation to discover what's possible when ancient wisdom meets modern science in paradise.
This is more than a wellness retreat. It's your invitation to discover resilience from within, nourish your cells with intention, and carry practices home that transform how you live.
Join us in paradise. Transform from within.