The Body Retreat

What The Body Retreat does

The Body Retreat is a UK-based, women-only wellness and weight loss retreat operator founded in 2010 and registered in England and Wales as JAB FIT UK (Company No. 06794592). The company delivers multi-day residential programmes at a single private countryside venue near the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England, combining hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), nutritional therapy, and tailored fitness into a proprietary Four Pillars framework (Mindset, Menu, Movement, Maintenance). Core offerings include Midweek Weight Loss Retreats (4 nights, £1,800-£2,200), 7-Day Weight Loss and Wellness Retreats (£2,550-£3,575), 12- and 14-Day extended programmes (£3,950-£6,300), Sugar Detox Retreats, a dedicated Menopause Retreat, and a Returners tier for repeat attendees; a £450 GLP-1 Partner Programme add-on serves women using Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, and a £26 Conscious Cooking Book extends the brand into physical product.

The business operates exclusively as a direct-to-consumer, premium-priced service with no third-party distribution, marketplace listings, or B2B contracts. Go-to-market relies on the company's own website (with online booking and deposit handling), a phone sales channel (+44 (0)203 701 1603), and a 'Request a callback' consultative sales funnel. Marketing is anchored in content marketing (Conscious Cooking Recipes, Women's Wellness blogs), PR and earned media (The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Top Sante, Women's Fitness), organic social with the @thebodyretreat handle, display retargeting, and referral/word-of-mouth driven by an alumni community. Pricing requires a 30% deposit at booking with balance due 12 weeks pre-retreat, supported by an Easy Pay instalment scheme and tiered cancellation fees.

Customer segments span UK women seeking holistic weight loss, women navigating menopause, women using GLP-1 medications, women with sugar dependency, and repeat retreat attendees. The company employs 11-50 staff, is privately held with no disclosed external funding or institutional investment, and reports being multi-award winning including TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice, Visit England Quality Assured, Muddy Stilettos, and the 2025 Mobile Awards National Winner Digital Award. Strategic partnerships are limited to a co-promotional arrangement with Mio Skincare and a network of local therapists providing complimentary treatments during retreats.

Name

The Body Retreat

Legal name

JAB FIT UK

Website

https://thebodyretreat.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Body Retreat is a UK-based, women-only wellness and weight loss retreat operator founded in 2010, delivering multi-day residential programmes in Dorset that combine hypnotherapy, NLP, nutritional therapy, and fitness under a Four Pillars methodology, serving individual women seeking holistic weight loss, menopause support, and GLP-1 medication coaching.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wellness Retreats

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Diet and Weight Reducing Centers (812191)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Detox & Weight-Management Retreats (THAGAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wellness Retreat Centers (Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness) (THAGAMAB), Wellness Retreats & Immersions (Multi-day, Digital Detox, Mind-Body Programs) (THAJAHAB)

Keywords

• Women wellness retreats
• Weight loss retreats
• Holistic health programmes
• Mindset coaching retreats
• Menopause wellness retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Wales

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Retreat Programmes: Core revenue stream from multi-day residential wellness retreats. Retreats range from 4-night midweek programmes to 14-day extended programmes. Pricing varies by retreat type, duration, and accommodation options (single occupancy, shared twin, etc.). Deposit of 30% required to secure booking with balance due 12 weeks before commencement.
2. GLP-1 Partner Programme Add-On: Supplementary programme priced at £450, offered as an add-on to existing weight loss retreats. Includes additional workshops, 1-2-1 coaching sessions during retreat, specific meal planners, exercise video tutorials, hypnosis downloads, and 3 weekly group coaching sessions post-retreat.
3. Conscious Cooking Book: Published cookbook 'Conscious Cooking: Cook Well, Eat Well, Live Well' sold as a product for £26. Targets women wanting sustainable nutrition guidance outside of retreat setting.
4. Optional Additional Services: Additional revenue from optional services including personal training sessions (from £60/hour), additional body treatments (from £55-60), and expert hypnotherapy consultations (£85-90).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Body Retreat operates women-only residential wellness and weight loss retreats at a private Dorset countryside venue near the Jurassic Coast. Programmes range from 4-night midweek retreats to 14-day extended retreats, combining expert-led nutrition, tailored fitness, hypnotherapy, NLP, and behavioural change coaching under a proprietary 'Four Pillars' framework (Mindset, Menu, Movement, Maintenance). Specialised retreats address menopause, sugar detox, and GLP-1 medication users, with add-on coaching programmes and a companion cookbook.

Product overview

The Body Retreat is a women-only wellness and weight loss retreat company operating since 2010. The core offering consists of residential retreats in Dorset, England, combining expert-led nutrition, gentle fitness, mindset coaching (hypnotherapy and NLP), and supportive group experiences. The product portfolio includes: Weight Loss and Wellness Retreats (available as midweek 4-5 night, 7-day, and extended 12-14 day formats), Sugar Detox Retreats, The Menopause Retreat, and Returners Retreats for clients who have completed multiple previous retreats. The GLP-1 Partner Programme is an add-on module for women using weight loss medications. A physical Conscious Cooking Book is also sold. All retreats feature the Four Pillars framework: Mindset, Menu, Movement, and Maintenance. Retreats are held at a private countryside venue near the Jurassic Coast with ensuite accommodation, private pool, and gardens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weight Loss and Wellness Retreat (7-Day) Multi-award winning women's residential retreat combining expert-led nutrition, gentle fitness, mindset coaching (hypnotherapy, NLP), and supportive group experiences. Held at a private Dorset countryside venue near the Jurassic Coast with ensuite accommodation, private pool, and extensive gardens.
• Midweek Weight Loss Retreat (4-5 Nights) Shorter-format residential retreat focused on sustainable weight loss and wellness for women with limited time. Includes hypnotherapy, nutrition workshops, movement sessions, all meals, accommodation, and a complimentary body treatment.
• Sugar Detox Retreat (7-Day) Specialised women's retreat focused on sugar addiction and detoxification, with 3-4 hours of activities per day including behaviour workshops, hypnotherapy, and nutrition education, plus a 4-week follow-up support plan with weekly Zoom calls.
• The Menopause Retreat (7-Day) Women-only retreat supporting women through menopause transition, covering natural approaches, HRT options, nutrition, movement, supplements, and expert guidance on women's health during this life stage.
• Returners Weight Loss and Wellness Retreat Advanced retreat for returning clients who have completed at least two previous Body Retreat programmes, offering new workshops, activities, menus, and recipes not available in standard retreats.
• GLP-1 Partner Programme Add-on coaching programme supporting women using GLP-1 weight loss medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro). Includes side effect management, sustainable lifestyle change coaching, nutrition guidance for fat loss without muscle loss, mindset work, metabolic strength movement guidance, plus a post-retreat meal planner, exercise videos, hypnosis download, and three weekly group coaching sessions.
• Conscious Cooking Book: Cook Well, Eat Well, Live Well A cookbook focused on sustainable eating habits for busy women, designed as a guide to cooking well, eating well, and living well while developing a healthy relationship with food for life. Priced at £26.
• Optional Additional Retreat Services Optional on-retreat services supplementing the core retreat programme: personal training sessions (from £60/hour), additional body treatments (from £55-60), and expert hypnotherapy consultations (£85-90).

Quantifiable outcome

• Sustainable lifestyle changes with reduced rebound weight gain
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Mio SkincareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Body Retreat has partnered with Mio Skincare to promote 'fit skin for life'. Mio is a skincare brand focused on fitness and active lifestyles. This partnership provides complimentary skincare products/treatments to retreat guests and represents a product partnership for wellness co-promotion.
• Local TherapistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Body Retreat works with local therapists who provide a variety of complimentary treatments on retreat. These are local wellness practitioners who deliver spa and therapeutic services during retreat programmes, enhancing the guest experience.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Retreats4Women: Aggregator and operator of UK women-only wellness retreats covering weight loss, fitness, and holistic health formats. Comparable women-only positioning, though multi-operator model rather than single-venue curated experience like The Body Retreat.
• Grayshott Spa: UK destination health spa offering residential wellness retreats focused on detox, weight loss, and lifestyle change. Most directly comparable to The Body Retreat in terms of UK residential wellness retreat model targeting health-focused guests seeking structured programmes.
• New Atlantis Trust: UK-based small group residential retreat provider offering wellness, weight management, and lifestyle change programmes for women. Closest scale and product match to The Body Retreat in the UK boutique women's wellness retreat category.

Broad incumbents

• Lanserhof: European medical wellness resort group operating premium health-focused retreats across Germany, Austria, and beyond. Higher-end, medically-led positioning overlapping with The Body Retreat's holistic, results-oriented wellness retreat model.
• VivaMayr: Austria-based medical wellness clinic specialising in detox, weight management, and gut-health focused residential programmes. Comparable premium positioning and Mayr-based methodology overlap with The Body Retreat's detox and weight-loss retreat offerings.
• SHA Wellness Clinic: Spain-based international wellness clinic and resort offering residential programmes combining nutrition, fitness, and holistic health. Premium international competitor in the residential integrative wellness retreat category where The Body Retreat competes.
• Champneys: UK health spa resort chain operating multiple destination spa hotels with weight management, detox, and wellness programmes. Larger and broader portfolio than The Body Retreat, but with overlapping health-and-wellness positioning serving similar UK female demographic seeking residential wellness experiences.

Regional players

• Euphoria Retreat: Greece-based wellness retreat offering residential programmes focused on weight management, detox, and emotional wellbeing. Comparable holistic, multi-pillar residential retreat format and women's wellbeing positioning, though serving a Mediterranean/international market.
• The BodyHoliday: Saint Lucia-based all-inclusive wellness resort offering structured fitness, nutrition, and spa programmes. Comparable brand naming and concept overlap with The Body Retreat, though serving Caribbean/international wellness tourism rather than UK market.
• Kamalaya: Thailand-based wellness sanctuary offering holistic residential programmes including weight balance, detox, and women's health retreats. Comparable holistic women-focused retreat model, though primarily serving international wellness tourism market rather than UK domestic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bodyretreatuk
• Facebookfacebook.com/thebodyretreat
• Instagraminstagram.com/thebodyretreat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/body-retreat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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