Planet Hoppers | July 2020

July 2020

As Coronavirus continues to plague the world and disproportionately affects those with underlying conditions, future travelers will be attracted to destinations that have well-managed cases of Covid-19, high standards of hygiene, and opportunities to better your health for immunity, sickness prevention, and enhanced wellbeing. Jason, the founder of Fountain of You, has your wellness solution in Thailand. For those ready to travel right now, Thailand is welcoming limited medical tourists. Read more below.

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With all the unreliable information around Covid-19, the only certainty is that a strong and healthy immune system lowers one’s vulnerability to infection. This has brought awareness of personal well-being to the forefront. Savvy travelers are seeking ways to optimize health, preventative measures to boost their immune systems and restorative holidays such as Wellness Travel or Medical Tourism. We chatted with Jason Thelen, the Founder of Fountain of You in Thailand, to better understand this well-established wellness destination and why it will continue to be the most popular tourist country in the world. As of now, Thailand is ranked second in the Global COVID-19 Recovery Index (GCI) after Australia and ranks first in Asia. Thailand is already accepting limited medical tourists into the country.

Q: What is the difference between Wellness Travel and Medical Tourism and what does Fountain of You facilitate, exactly?

JT: Wellness Travel is a customized package in awe-inspiring destinations that focuses on recharging the body and nourishing the mind, helping people return home feeling better than when they left. Medical Tourism is receiving medical treatment or aesthetic procedures at less than a quarter of the price quoted to them in their home country while receiving, in most cases, higher quality of care. Fountain of You is unique in that we facilitate both and, as far as I can tell, we are the only ones in this market here in Thailand that specialize in offering a luxurious balance of health-related treatments and services with rejuvenating tours, activities, and food experiences. We understand that the process of deciding where to go for particular treatments or procedures abroad is challenging, so we handle everything for our clients. We collaborate with world-class hospitals and internationally-accredited facilities, staffed by highly vetted doctors with international experience, and using advanced, cutting-edge technologies. And, since quality service and experiences are at the core of what makes us unique, we only work with top-tiered hotels and tour operators. As soon as we identify the client’s needs and desires, we plan and coordinate the entire journey from door-to-door. This ensures that our clients have a head-start and a better chance to relax, reset, and start anew.

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Q: What are some of the growing trends you think people will seek out?

JT: The most common medical treatments that we focus on here in Thailand range from In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and health screenings, to dental and aesthetic treatments. But with the ongoing health crisis, a lot of us could probably do with an immunity boost and lifestyle change with long-term effects. There are many health programs to meet different needs, ranging from anti-aging and skin enhancement to a healthier liver, heart, and immune system. We have facilities here that can do a comprehensive health analysis from head-to-toe and have supplements customized and encapsulated, using artificial intelligence with proven clinical effectiveness. They offer measurable results that can be integrated into our clients' lifestyles.

Q: Why should people come to Thailand for well-being treatments?

JT: For over 30 years, Thailand has established itself as one of the world's premier destinations for medical and aesthetic treatments and wellness resorts. The most modern technology combined with Thailand's natural beauty, generous people, their deep-rooted culture, the endless array of cuisines, and amazing value makes Thailand the ideal place to travel.

So since the collective price of state-of-the-art medical services and hotel charges here is one-fourth of the medical procedure in the States, why not spend the difference saved on a well-deserved 5-star break in one of the most beautiful countries in South East Asia where you -- and your health -- come first?

See our video interview with Jason here