Home Health and Wellness Guide

Health and Wellness Guide

From Botox, fillers and more we introduce you to the local health care scene and focus on you feeling great and looking better with our 2021 health and wellness guide.

LGBTQ+ Community Center Expands, Offers New Services

Vallarta's Gay+ Community Center is located at Morelos 101-Local 3B, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal. It has recently expanded it's physical space and its services. Photo by Jerry Jones
The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center (VGCC) is experiencing a period of rapid growth and expansion, transforming into a vital hub for Puerto Vallarta's LGBTQ+ community.

Mpox Vaccine Authorized in Mexico for Adults at High Risk

Photo illustration of the mpox vaccine. Photo from YayImages.
The Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) announced the approval of the Jynneos vaccine in Mexico for use against monkeypox (mpox) in adults 18 and older.

Mexico May Soon Approve a MPox Vaccine

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Mexico’s Federal Commission for Protection Against Healh Risks (Cofepris) may soon approve a vaccine to help combat the world-wide health threat of Mpox (formerly Monkey Pox). 

Free HPV Vaccinations Set for August 26, 27

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An event to provide free HPV vaccinations for people living with HIV will be held at Capasists Vallarta and Blue Chairs Hotel on August 26, and 27, 2024.

Barras LGBT Vallarta, Wants You

Barre LGBT Program Chaka Of Paradise Photographed at the Calisthenics space in the stadium by Oscar Almeida
An inclusive calisthenics group for the LGBT+ community, inspired by successful initiatives in Mexico City and Guadalajara, is now being offered in Puerto Vallarta.

Strengthening Community: Te Cuido, Me Cuido 2024, A Free Health Initiative

Activist Kenya Cuevas at conference for Vallarta Pride 2024 by photographer Oscar Almeida
A free course, "Te cuido, me cuido LGBT 2024”, will be made available that will provide training in counseling on health, comprehensive care and rights of diverse people. The course is open to  general public, with the only requirement to pre-registration, before July 26, 2024.

Experience Turkish and Moroccan Hamam in Puerto Vallarta

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Relax and rejuvenate with a traditional Turkish massage at Hamam Turkish Boutique Spa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Vallarta Gay+ Community Center Launches Health Initiative to Serve Diverse Community

A temporary space has been donated inside ThrIVe IV & MedSpa on Basilio Badillo 277-A, in Zona Romantica (Col Emiliano Zapata) so that doctors can meet with patients and continue their PrEP treatment.
In a groundbreaking move aimed at bolstering support and fostering health within the LGBTQ+ community, the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center has announced the establishment of a new health organization. 

ISSTE and LGBT Groups Administer 1,000+ Vaccines at Hotel Mercurio

More than 1,000 vaccines were administered at the daylong vaccination event at Hotel Mercurio. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
More than 1,000 vaccines were recently administered to some 650 people during a vaccination event held at Hotel Mercurio.

Get a Total Body Experience with Personal Trainer in Puerto Vallarta with fitness expert Daniel Duran

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Daniel Duran, a familiar face to many in Puerto Vallarta, wants to work with you to achieve your fitness goals through his "total body experience" program.

Look Younger and Feel Better with Microneedling in Puerto Vallarta

Daniel Chávez checks out the results after the microneedling treatment at ThrIVe MedSpa.
If you’re looking for a new glow and ‘fresh face’ look no further than ThrIVe MedSpa, which offers microneedling, a process that helps your skin produce more collagen and elastin.

PrEP Vallarta Offers New Medical and Treatment Options for Vallartians

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PrEP Vallarta held a grand opening celebration on April 27, 2023 at its new clinic offices in the Plaza Caracol shopping center.

SETAC Resets Prep Program, Will Provide Services for up to 1,000 participants

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SETAC (SOLIDARITY ED THOMAS CIVIL ASSOCIATION), will reset it's PREP program and now provide PREP for up to 1,000 participants over the next year.

SETAC Discontinues Free PREP Services Due to Lack of Government Funding

SETAC Prep Services Announcement
SETAC (SOLIDARITY ED THOMAS CIVIL ASSOCIATION), announced via a "story" posted on Instagram and Facebook on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, that it was being forced to discontinue providing free PREP to more than 500 uses of the program due to a lack of government funding.

Yoga Classes in Puerto Vallarta

Local yoga instructor Collin Wynter will soon start teaching two new yoga classes - one that is unique in that it will be one of the few - if only - men’s nude yoga classes around.
Join instructor Collin Wynter in this Yoga class held every Monday and Wednesday in Zona Romantica, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Men’s Nude Yoga and Not-So-Nude Yoga Classes to be Offered by Collin Wynter

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Local yoga instructor Collin Wynter will soon start teaching two new yoga classes - one that is unique in that it will be one of the few - if only - men’s nude yoga classes around.

Vallarta Gay Medical Clinic Opens in Zona Romantica

Vallarta Gay Clinic (VGC), located on Calle Lazaro Cardenas 379, has opened in Zona Romantica with a promise to focus on providing LGBTQ+ patients with primary healthcare services. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Vallarta Gay Clinic (VGC) has opened in Zona Romantica with a promise to focus on providing LGBTQ+ patients with primary healthcare services.

ThrIVe Celebrates One Year with $50 USD Off Services Through Dec. 31, 2022

Mikel Alvarez, CEO, opened ThrIVe MedSpa on December 31, 2022, and has been amazed at how welcoming Puerto Vallarta has been to his new business. Alvarez previously owned a Ketamine IV therapy clinic in Las Vegas, NV, but sold that location to move to Puerto Vallarta full time as this is now his home.
ThrIVe MedSpa, an IV hydration and revitalization MedSpa in Puerto Vallarta, is celebrating its one-year anniversary on Dec. 31, and offering a huge discount on services offered between now and Dec. 31, 2022.

Dr. Puerto Vallarta Adds New Physician to Treat Chronic Pain and Expands Hangover IV Treatments

Dr. Karen Torres has joined the staff with Dr. Puerto Vallarta, as a pain management specialist for patients with chronic pain and palliative care.
Dr. Karen Torres has joined the staff with Dr. Puerto Vallarta, as a pain management specialist for patients with chronic pain and palliative care.

Vallarta Medical Center Celebrates Seven Years as a Top Level Hospital

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For more than seven years Vallarta Medical Center has been providing top-level medical services to Puerto Vallartians. 
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