Weight Management – 7 days and longer
This programme is ideal for anyone struggling with stubborn weight, or wanting to understand the metabolic picture before changing their diet.
Ideal if you are concerned about your weight, pre-diabetic, or noticing other metabolic symptoms and ready to start regaining your health and vitality.
The package combines a thorough physical and metabolic baseline with daily personal training under the guidance of our biokineticist with practical and personalised nutritional advice, so the changes you start at Hoogland keep going once you leave.
Package Rates – valid until 30 November 2026
* U$ rates may vary depending on current exchange rates – this uses R 17.00/U$
* The rates are based on single guests staying in Mountain Karee rooms and guests sharing staying in Bushwillow (twin) or Coral Tree (double) rooms. A single surcharge may apply for guests visiting on their own for some quality me-time if they wish to stay in a double or twin room
Package Includes:
Included in your mini-assessment:
The mini assessment includes a selection of blood tests, urinalysis, a blood pressure reading, a blood oxygen saturation test, body fat percentage scale measurements as well as waist circumference to height ration. The consultant will discuss your results, medical history and goals. Based on your results the consultant will also advise which additional tests, treatments and consultations might work for you and make recommendations on how best to use the daily programme for your own, unique needs.
The following professionals are available to book:
Psychologist
Life Coach
Homoeopath
Biokineticist
Chiropractor
Nutritionist
Lifestyle Consultant
Personalised Exercise Programme
A combination of assessment and programme development with a biokineticist and personal trainer, with four personalised follow-up sessions.
Why: The value of exercise in regaining and/or maintaining metabolic health cannot be overstated. Every human being has their own unique physical ability and a personalised programme with clear, inspiring goals, is an essential element to long term health and weight management.
Lab Work Included
Weight Management
Urinalysis, ESR, CRP, Full Blood Count, Chemistry Panel 1 (liver, kidneys, lipids, blood sugar), TSH, Fasting Insulin and HbA1c.
Why: Shows where you sit on the insulin-resistance spectrum, how your liver and lipids are responding to your current weight, and whether thyroid or inflammation is working against you — the metabolic core of any weight programme.
Physical Wellbeing Assessment
A complete top-to-toe physical wellbeing assessment with a biokineticist.
Why: An honest evaluation of your body’s overall strengths and weaknesses to help prioritise interventions where needed and to gauge progress.
Extras to Consider
Tests and Consultation with Dr André, “The Fast Doctor” – R3 375 (U$206) (1-hr consult + R 1850)
If you feel that a more in-depth health assessment is what you need, add this valuable bundle to your weight management package.
It consists of a comprehensive set of blood tests and urinalysis, plus a thorough medical consultation with Dr André.
These blood tests are done same-day at our on-site laboratories. After you have reviewed the results and compiled questions, a consultations with Dr André of between 1 and 2 hours will follow.
If you feel after the mini-assessment that the additional tests and consultation with Dr André will benefit you, the top-up rate is R3 185 (U$194).