Tulah Wellness Clinic: Ayurveda and integrative medicine in Kerala

On India’s verdant Malabar coast, Tulah Wellness Clinic offers a unique approach to well-being. The clinic combines the Ayurvedic traditions of Kerala with the diagnostic tools of modern medicine. An experience in which each treatment is based on both ancestral knowledge and precise scientific analysis. This method goes beyond conventional treatments to address the root causes of your health balance.

Between the Western Ghats and the Malabar Coast

Nestled in Chelembra, near Kozhikode (formerly Calicut), Tulah flourishes on an estate of several hectares, at the gateway to the majestic Western Ghats. This strategic location in the tranquil landscape of Calicut offers privileged access to the natural riches of Kerala. Kozhikode international airport is nearby.

The official opening was in April 2025, marking the culmination of a remarkable architectural project. The complex was designed with a fluid approach, with no sharp angles, and with absolute respect for the existing environment. Two ancient trees, silent witnesses to the site’s history, were carefully preserved and integrated into the design, becoming central elements of the architecture. This design philosophy reflects the natural flow of the site, drawing on the metaphors of meandering water and undulating mountains. An environment where architecture seems to emerge organically from the landscape. According to Faizal Kottikollon, the visionary behind this project, the importance of design in mental well-being cannot be underestimated. Every curve, every opening, every material has been designed to promote a state of mind that is calm and receptive to care.

Then, the geography of the region, where the mountains meet the Malabar coast, creates an ideal microclimate for rejuvenation. Spice plantations perfume the air with their essences, while the lush vegetation of the tropics provides a soothing backdrop where the mind can finally free itself from modern stress. This land, the historic cradle of Ayurveda, carries with it a thousand-year-old wisdom that permeates every plot of land on the estate.

In addition, Tulah Clinical Wellness Sanctuary is closely linked toKozhikode’s leading Meitra Hospital, creating a unique synergy between excellent medical care and holistic wellness. This proximity guarantees guests immediate access to specialized medical services when needed. Finally, at the heart of the estate, an exceptional organic medicinal garden is already home to 400 carefully cultivated medicinal plants. The ambition is to extend this collection to create a veritable medicinal forest, where each plant species contributes to the natural pharmacopoeia used in care. This approach ensures perfect traceability of remedies and guarantees the purity of the ingredients used.

Accommodations designed for serenity

The resort has 130 rooms, each designed to promote relaxation and introspection. The architecture respects traditional Kerala codes while integrating contemporary elements that optimize comfort and modern functionality.

Each accommodation has been designed as a personal retreat where natural materials – local teak wood, stone and plant fibers – create a warm, authentic atmosphere. Generous spaces open onto private gardens or balconies offering panoramic views of the tropical vegetation. Soft lighting, soothing colors and thedeliberate absence of intrusive technological elements encourage digital disconnection and a return to essentials.

Finally, premium suites benefit from private meditation areas and therapeutic gardens where the medicinal plants used in Ayurvedic treatments grow. This integration of nature into the living space extends the wellness experience beyond formal treatment sessions.

When science meets age-old wisdom

Innovation in the service of tradition

Tulah’s true genius lies in its ability to bring ancestral knowledge into dialogue with cutting-edge technologies. This integrative approach is embodied in the “Tulah Index”, a measure of health for body, mind and soul that reflects the key components of longevity and optimal quality of life. The establishment’s philosophy is based on a profound conviction: to enable people to live to 100 and beyond through scientifically proven lifestyle changes. Ayurveda, considered here as the age-old science of longevity, teaches that the natural life expectancy of human beings can reach 120 years. This optimistic vision guides every treatment protocol, focusing on beautiful aging, mindfulness and optimized nutrition.

In addition, an integrated sports rehabilitation center completes the therapeutic offering, aimed at both top-level athletes and fitness enthusiasts seeking to optimize their performance or recover from injury. This holistic approach recognizes that physical health and sporting performance are integral to overall well-being. Technical innovation is also embodied in unique equipment, such as the patented Ayurvedic oil bath bed, developed with European support and protected in several parts of the world. This revolutionary technology optimizes the benefits of traditional hot-oil treatments.

Before getting your personalized program, it all starts with a comprehensive clinical assessment including body composition analysis, genomic analysis and microbiome study. These cutting-edge diagnostics, impossible to imagine in traditional medicine, provide a precise understanding of each client’s unique state of health. This scientific approach then serves as the foundation for age-old therapies perfectly tailored to individual needs.

Transformation paths

Short programs (4 nights)

These short programs offer intensive immersion in the Tulah universe. This duration allows for a complete assessment and initiation into holistic wellness practices. Clients benefit from personalized Ayurvedic treatments, private yoga sessions, and therapeutic sound trails that act immediately on accumulated stress and fatigue.

7-night programs

The seven-night experience deepens this transformative process. The extra time makes it possible to integrate more specialized therapies such as adapted physiotherapy,traditional acupuncture and private consultations with neuroscientists. This optimal length of time enables the foundations to be laid for sustainable new lifestyle habits.

Intensive programs (14 nights or more)

Intensive programs are aimed at those wishing to reverse chronic health problems. These stays offer comprehensive management of pathologies such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or deep-seated emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression. Themultidisciplinary approach combines advanced medical consultations, tailored fitness programs and specialized nutritional advice.

Long course (21 days)

The 21-day Global Journey represents themost complete commitment to the Tulah philosophy. This length of time allows for deep and lasting transformation, ideal for those requiring major lifestyle changes. Clients leave with a deeper understanding of their bodies and concrete tools to maintain their balance over the long term.

The Tulah Tech ecosystem

Technological innovation effectively accompanies the experience. The Tulah Tech platform brings together all recommended treatments, personalized meal plans and movement modalities in an intuitive interface. This technology enables customers to extend the benefits of their stay when they return home, creating valuable therapeutic continuity.

Traditional therapies revisited

Tulah’s expert practitioners are masters of Ayurveda, Sowa Rigpa (Tibetan medicine), and various forms of therapeutic yoga. These age-old disciplines are practiced in their purest essence, enriched by modern understanding of how the human body works. Therapeutic massages use oils prepared according to ancestral recipes. These are tailored to the unique constitution (doshas) of each client, as determined by the initial clinical assessment.

The plate as prescription

Tulah’s nutritional philosophy is based on the Ayurvedic principles of food as medicine. Each meal is conceived as a personalized therapeutic prescription, taking into account individual constitution, identified imbalances and specific health goals.

The chefs work exclusively with local organic ingredients, often grown in the estate’s own gardens. The medicinal spices of Kerala – turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper – are used not only for their exceptional gustatory qualities, but also for their documented healing properties. This approach transforms every meal into a moment of pampering, where the authentic flavors of Kerala reveal their therapeutic virtues.

Nutritional plans evolve over the course of the stay, adapting to the progress made and the body’s reactions to the various treatments. This flexibility guarantees a culinary experience that is always surprising and beneficial, far removed from the restrictive diets often associated with wellness cures.