Dr. Juan Francisco Cornejo Pinto
TCM & Pain Management
Canonical Chinese MedicineAcupuncture
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Functional & Integrative Medicine · Mindo, Ecuador
Healing Through Science
A structured medical experience designed to optimize health through an integrative approach
7-Day
Program
+46h
Medical Treatment
100%
Customized
What is Alquimia Retreats?
Alquimia Retreats is a structured medical experience that combines functional medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and clinical nutrition to understand the true state of your body, address its imbalances, and generate sustainable changes.
It is a fully personalized medical process.
For the first time, I understood what was really happening in my body and knew how to fix it.
Our Approach
Medicine Leads
Every decision is guided by clinical criteria and scientific evidence, not trends.
Nature Amplifies
The cloud forest environment actively supports and enhances your healing process.
Experience Accompanies
A structured journey designed around your specific needs and health goals.
Is This Retreat for You?
Why this Retreat is for you
This Program is Designed for Individuals Who:
Live with persistent symptoms or unresolved conditions
Have tried multiple treatments without clear results
Want to understand what is happening in their body, not just relieve symptoms
Are in stages of high physical or mental demand
Want to prevent health deterioration through a serious approach
Are ready to understand and transform their health
The Location
Why Mindo?
Full Focus
Mindo's unique climate and vegetation create the ideal environment for complete disconnection and medical focus.
Nature as Medicine
The cloud forest, rivers, and pure air are not just scenery—they actively enhance the effectiveness of medical interventions.
Connection to Traditional Chinese Medicine
The natural surroundings help patients understand the connection between body and environment through the elements: wood, water, wind.
24/7 Immersion
Total immersion where medical treatment occurs continuously, without interruption.
The Process
Your Path to Transformation
Pre-Evaluation
Virtual medical consultation and clinical history review.
Profile Approval
We determine if the retreat is suitable for your specific health needs.
Pre-Travel Testing
Mandatory medical examinations in Quito before traveling to Mindo.
Intensive Retreat
A 7-day comprehensive and personalized medical intervention.
Understanding & Tools
Learn exactly what is happening in your body and how to sustain long-term changes.
Post-Retreat Follow-Up
Continued medical support after you return home.
Included in Your Experience
Mandatory Pre-Travel Testing (Quito)
Patients must undergo mandatory examinations in Quito before traveling to Mindo. The retreat covers the cost and arrangement of these exams.
- Laboratory Tests (mandatory)
- Sleep Apnea Test
- ECG
- Echocardiogram
- Others (per indication)
Criteria: Tests are determined based on your symptoms, medical history, selected package, and your pre-retreat consultation.
After You Leave
Post-Retreat Follow-Up
Your transformation doesn't end when you leave Mindo.
+4 Hours of Follow-Up included:
- 2 Functional Medicine sessions
- 2 Traditional Chinese Medicine sessions
- 2 Functional Nutrition sessions
All sessions are customized to your condition and delivered virtually after you return home.
Our Medical Team
Three world-class functional medicine doctors providing comprehensive, personalized care throughout your journey.
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Dr. Alegría Valdez Simpson
Functional and orthomolecular nutrition
Sports nutritionAyurvedaBiomagnetism
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Dr. Alberto León Villalba
Internal & Functional Medicine
Cannabinoid Medicine SpecialistTraditional Chinese MedicineIntegrative Protocols
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Learn From Our Medical Team
Join our free weekly webinars on specific health topics
Burnout & Chronic StressDigestive DisordersMetabolic ConditionsChronic Pain
Register for FreeInvestment in Transformation
International Program Investment
US$ 14,000
Starting at
Total Estimated Value in Fragmented Healthcare
US$ 28,500
Everything is included:
- Pre evaluation: Virtual medical consultation and clinical history review
- Pre-medical tests in Quito
- +15 Hours of Clinical Personalized Interventions
- +9 Hours of Medical Education
- +6 Hours of Practical Health Education
- +12 Hours of Complementary Therapeutic Activities
- Luxury accommodation in Mindo
- Personalized nutrition throughout stay
- +4 Hours of Post-Retreat Medical Follow-Up
Apply for Our 2026 Retreats
Limited to 14 participants per retreat
Not sure which date is right for you? Contact our medical team and we'll help you choose.
Social Commitment
Our Impact
16%
Alquimia Retreats allocates 16% of its profits to social development projects and environmental conservation in the Mindo biosphere.
Medical Insights
From Our Medical Team
Expert articles on functional medicine, integrative health, and the science behind lasting transformation.
Functional Medicine5 min read
The Root-Cause Approach: Why Functional Medicine Changes Everything
Conventional medicine excels at managing symptoms. Functional medicine asks a different question entirely: why is this happening? Understanding the difference could transform how you relate to your own health.
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Mind & Nervous System7 min read
Sleep as Medicine: Restoring Your Body's Most Powerful Healing Cycle
Chronic poor sleep is not just a lifestyle inconvenience — it is one of the most significant drivers of metabolic dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, and immune dysregulation. Here is what the science says, and what you can do about it.
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Metabolic Health6 min read
Metabolic Health and Hormonal Balance: A Functional Perspective
Insulin resistance, cortisol dysregulation, thyroid dysfunction — these are not isolated conditions. They are interconnected signals from a system under stress. Functional medicine connects the dots.
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