A Medical Wellness & Adventure Retreat for Men
You’ve built the career, the family, the life everyone said you should want. This is seven days to find out what’s actually going on under the hood: your health, your data, your direction, alongside men doing the same.
Sima de las Cotorras · Temazcal · El ChiflónThis is not a bro trip. It’s a full-system reset, with real data.
You don’t need another conference, another golf weekend, or another year of “I’ll get the checkup done eventually.” You need to know what’s actually happening in your body, and what to do about it.
The Altavita Men’s Retreat brings together a curated group of 8 men, most 35 and older, for seven days of precision medical diagnostics, genuine adventure, cultural immersion, and the kind of honest conversation most men haven’t had since they can remember. Only 8 spots, and the retreat is open to any adult man ready to do the work.
No performance. No posturing. Just full health data, real adrenaline, and a group of 8 men who decided to stop running on autopilot, together.
Meet your co-facilitator, Ryan Hennessey
Ryan Hennessey is an educator-turned-coach, entrepreneur, and adventurer who spent over a decade creating transformational learning experiences before dedicating his work to men navigating real reinvention: divorce, burnout, career pivots, or the slow realization that the life you built no longer fits.
As the founder of (Re)Align Retreats and the Ascend Men’s Group, Ryan holds space with a rare combination of rigour and warmth, the kind that makes real reckoning feel safe. He believes adventure isn’t an escape from the work; it’s the doorway into it.
“This retreat is for the man who’s been performing strength, and is ready to find out what’s underneath it.”
Find Ryan: Instagram @iamryanhennessey · Substack @iamryanhennessey
Diagnostics, adventure, and brotherhood in one week
Diagnostic Medical Testing
- Blood panels (lipids, hormones, metabolic markers)
- Cardiac stress test
- CT Scan
- Prostate or PSA screen
- Bone Density Scan
Immersive Chiapas Adventure
- Rappel descent into the Sima de las Cotorras and zip line
- All hotel stays at handpicked boutique properties
- Ground transportation throughout
- Chef-driven dinners and locally sourced gourmet cuisine
- Guided cultural excursions and nature immersion
- Spa treatments and wellness sessions
- Curated welcome swag bag
Wellness & Brotherhood
- Personalized 12-month wellness plan with your results
- 4 quarterly follow-up sessions
- Ongoing specialist medical support from our network
- Daily group programming co-facilitated by Ryan Hennessey
- Integration circles, shared adventures, and real conversation
Seven days, from arrival to departure
Arrival & Connect
Land in Tuxtla Gutiérrez and exhale. A curated welcome swag bag, poolside welcome drinks, and an intimate founders' talk set the tone. An intention-setting gathering gives everyone space to arrive fully. No small talk required. Check-in at the Marriott.
Adrenaline & Altitude
Nothing breaks the ice like a 140-meter descent. Rappel down into the Sima de las Cotorras, a vast jungle sinkhole alive with parrots, then take to the zipline above the canopy. By the time you're back on solid ground, you'll know exactly who you're spending the week with.
Diagnostics & Decompression
Morning medical testing at San Lucas Hospital: bloodwork, scans, the full picture. Transfer to San Cristóbal de las Casas, one of Mexico's most enchanting colonial cities. Then let the tension melt with a long lunch of locally sourced gourmet cuisine.
Waterfalls, Nature & Cacao Ceremony
An exhilarating hike to El Chiflón waterfall, one of Mexico's most stunning natural sites. Afternoon recovery, then a traditional cacao ceremony and evening sound bath. The kind of day you'll be telling stories about.
Temazcal & Integration
A morning local market visit, then a traditional Temazcal sweat lodge ceremony, one of the most powerful experiences a group of men can share. Group integration time led by Ryan, solo reflection, and an optional dinner with live music.
Results, Plans & Massage
Your private 1:1 medical debrief. A personalized 12-month wellness plan in your hands. Spa appointments, a closing integration circle, and a chef-driven farewell dinner in San Cristóbal.
Leisure Departure
A slow breakfast, final reflections, and a relaxed checkout. Departures after noon. The retreat ends here. The work, and the brotherhood, are just beginning.
Testing tailored to you, not a fixed checklist
Our medical team works with you individually, reviewing your personal and family health history to determine which diagnostics are most meaningful for you right now.
- Blood panels (lipids, hormones, metabolic markers)
- Cardiac Stress Test
- CT Scan
- Prostate or PSA screen
- Vein System Evaluation: Varicose Vein Prevention
- Gut Microbiome Test
- Bone Density Scan
Our assurances
- All results translated, delivered and explained in English
- Private 1:1 review with a medical expert
- Ongoing support from our specialist network
Frequently asked
Who are the retreats for?
Adults ready to move from reactive to proactive care. Most guests are 35 and older, though every retreat is open to any adult who wants a clear, data-informed picture of their health. Altavita runs four formats: men's, women's, couples, and singles.
Do I need to be unwell to attend?
No. The focus is preventative. Guests come to understand their baseline, get ahead of family health history, and build a plan while they feel well.
What medical testing is included?
Our medical team tailors your diagnostics after reviewing your personal and family health history. Testing can include blood panels, a cardiac stress test, CT scan, bone density scan, gut microbiome analysis, vein evaluation, and other age and gender appropriate screens. Every result is translated, delivered, and explained in English in a private one-to-one session.
How are my results handled?
Confidentially and with care. Your lab data is encrypted and reviewed only by the clinicians assigned to your case. You receive a whole mind and body interpretation, a personalized 12-month wellness plan, and follow-up support.
Is medical travel in Mexico safe?
Yes. Altavita partners only with accredited clinics and qualified specialists who follow international standards, and manages all ground transport, transfers, and logistics. Chiapas is one of Mexico's most visited regions, home to UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Why are the groups so small, and is there an application?
Every retreat is capped and intentional. A short consultation lets us confirm fit, protect your privacy, and give our medical team meaningful one-to-one time for your assessments and follow-up care. Smaller groups simply allow deeper, more personal work.
What is included?
Medical testing and results translation, all accommodation, ground transport, curated excursions, spa and wellness sessions, gourmet meals, a personalized 12-month wellness plan, quarterly follow-up sessions, and ongoing access to our specialist network. Flights are not included.
What does it cost?
We share current investment details on a complimentary consultation call, so we can walk you through exactly what your experience includes.
Is Altavita LGBTQ+ friendly?
Yes. We welcome people from all walks of life, faith, love, and lived experience.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations are handled case by case. With sufficient notice we can often make arrangements. We confirm the details with you before you reserve.
Stop running on autopilot
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