If you’ve ever dreamed of pressing pause on your daily stress and focusing solely on you—your health, your hormones, and your peace of mind—you’re not alone. As more women enter midlife and begin navigating the ups and downs of perimenopause, along with the overall menopause transition, many are seeking more than just quick fixes.
They’re looking for transformation.
That’s why wellness retreats for women are having a moment—especially those that combine science-backed care with rest, connection, and luxury. We’ve talked about menopause retreats before but, one of the more accessible options, is right in Miami.
Why Menopausal Women Are Turning to Retreats
As hormone levels shift in your 40s and 50s (sometimes it can start as early as in your 30s), so does everything else— your energy, mood, sleep patterns, libido, and even how your body responds to stress. But traditional medicine hasn’t always offered comprehensive support.
That gap is now being filled by a growing number of health and wellness retreats for women, which pair personalized care with the space to reset. Research shows that immersive programs like these may very well lead to real, physiological improvements.
A 2023 study in PLOS ONE found that even a short marine-based retreat – think beach, yoga, and Nordic walking – significantly improved cortisol rhythms in postmenopausal women, helping to regulate the body’s stress response.1
Another 2023 meta-analysis published in the journal Menopause, confirmed that mind–body practices like yoga, tai chi, and meditation help to improve sleep, mood, and fatigue in perimenopausal women—especially when delivered in structured settings, like retreats.2
The benefits of these outings aren’t just physical. Psychosocial interventions used in retreat environments—like peer support, group therapy, and guided education—are shown to lower anxiety and depressive symptoms in women navigating the hormonal changes of menopause.3
Meet the Inner Glow Retreat in Miami
Many of the retreats we’ve referenced previously were outside of the U.S., however an experience has recently been introduced stateside. The newly launched Inner Glow Retreat at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, offers a clinically supported, community-based space for women to understand and support their bodies. It’s more than one of the many all-inclusive resorts in Miami—it’s one of the first designed specifically around perimenopause treatment.
Participants receive hormone panels, IV nutrient therapy, acupuncture, personalized fitness plans, sleep support, and vaginal health consultations—all in a relaxing, beachfront setting.4
The goal? To give women access to advanced care in a setting that feels both empowering and rejuvenating.
Why The Menopause Wellness Trend Is Here to Stay
Women aren’t just looking for a break—they’re looking for better care and ways to improve their wholistic health. And luxury health and wellness retreats like Inner Glow are setting a unique standard by integrating clinical services with lifestyle support.
In a recent National Geographic feature, menopause retreats were shown to reduce hot flashes, improve sleep issues, and boost mental clarity by offering education, movement, and rest. These trips are certainly not just about spa treatments, they’re about being seen supported, and cared for.5
Other women agree. In a recent Good Housekeeping piece, one retreat attendee described her experience as “life-changing,” citing the combination of medical insights and sisterhood as what made the difference for her.6
Experts echo the same. In a Women’s Health Magazine interview, Harvard’s Dr. Claudia Gold called menopause-focused retreats “a much-needed shift,” especially for women who have felt dismissed or misinformed by traditional health systems.7
What You Can Expect
The Inner Glow Retreat prioritizes hormonal balance and activities that help to restore the body and mind. You may choose to try acupuncture to lower stress hormones, explore pelvic floor therapy for issues with sexual health/intimacy, or consult with a practitioner about bioidentical hormone options to potentially manage other disruptive symptoms.8
Even sleep support is personalized—important, since sleep disturbance is one of the most common (and troublesome) symptoms of perimenopause. A 2024 review outlined how these issues stem from hormonal, circadian, and thermoregulation shifts, underscoring the need for multifaceted solutions like the ones offered at menopause retreats.9
It’s a far cry from DIYing your hormone journey. And for many women, that’s exactly the point.
A Different Kind of Reset
The Inner Glow Retreat isn’t about escaping your life—it’s about reconnecting with it. Whether you’re seeking symptom relief, deeper education, or simply time to listen to your body, this kind of intentional care can be a turning point.
Even if a retreat isn’t in your current plans, one thing is clear: your midlife health deserves attention. And there are more luxury health and wellness retreats than ever to support you along the way.
Because caring for yourself isn’t indulgent—it’s essential. Start tracking your symptoms. Talk with your provider about what’s changing. Whether it’s with community, research-backed therapies, or a few days of deep rest, you deserve support that meets you where you are.
Resources:
- https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0284627
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11465887/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38364979/
- https://www.carillonhotel.com/en/wellness/health-retreats/inner-glow-retreat/
- https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/what-are-menopause-retreats-and-how-do-they-help
- https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/a64609212/luxury-menopause-retreat/
- https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a64621245/menopause-retreats/?
- https://www.carillonhotel.com/en/wellness/health-retreats/inner-glow-retreat/
- https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/fulltext/2024/08000/sleep_disturbance_associated_with_the_menopause.11.asp
