Sri Lanka’s Ayurvedic tradition runs deep, and a genuine wellness experience here involves far more than a spa afternoon. A doctor-led consultation, including pulse diagnosis and constitutional assessment, forms the basis of a personalised treatment plan that might include Abhyanga oil massage, herbal steam therapy or Shirodhara. Retreats range from a single restorative day to multi-week programmes built around genuine detox and recovery. Certified centres with a resident physician offer a meaningfully different experience from a generic hotel spa menu.