We are a private therapeutic retreat nestled in the peaceful heart of Hollywood Beach, Florida—just 30 minutes north of Miami, 15 minutes south of Fort Lauderdale, and minutes away from the pristine sands of Hollywood Beach. We provide a deeply personalized and intimate approach to holistic health and well-being, designed to help you achieve true balance in mind, body, and spirit.
Our space offers more than just a place for healing—it’s a sanctuary where you’ll experience tranquility, safety, and a calming environment carefully designed to support your wellness journey.
We specialize in a wide range of Healing Arts and Wellness Services to support your path to optimal health & wellness:
Whether you’re here for a single service or a transformative retreat, we offer a holistic experience that honors the interconnectedness of your body, mind, and spirit. We also provide classes, events, and workshops to deepen your healing journey and connect with a like-minded community.
Operating in a peaceful, private setting allows us to offer a truly exclusive and personal experience, far from the busy environments of clinics or commercial wellness centers. Each session is designed around you, offering:
• Unparalleled privacy and confidentiality, ensuring your healing process is discreet and sacred.
• Tailored attention with flexible scheduling that fits your life’s rhythm.
• A soothing, intimate environment that fosters relaxation and deeper transformation.
• Competitive pricing made possible by lower overhead, passing savings onto you without sacrificing quality.
We believe that the ultimate longing of all human beings, in the many paths and forms, is to be able to shine our own light and feel whole.
We believe that this wholeness can only be achieved by an intimate Relationship between Body, Mind & Spirit.
We believe that we're a vessel of Bliss and that by purifying the Mind & Body we achieve better Health and rise to Higher Levels of Energy & Consciousness.
We believe in the innate wisdom of the body to heal itself and we make available information, tools & products to help achieve that balance to live at your maximum potential.
Although we do not give medical advice, we’ll gladly coach you with your Health goals and support you during this process.*
We're always learning and we welcome your comments and experiences.
With over 30 years of experience in holistic wellness, Alejandro Medin (Alex) is the founder and lead psychotherapist at Health & Light Institute. Originally graduating as a licensed clinical psychologist in Argentina in 1990, his journey expanded far beyond traditional psychotherapy, embracing the transformative realms of Eastern healing modalities, Aquatic Therapy, and holistic bodywork.
Alex’s work is a unique blend of psychotherapy, bodywork and somatic therapies like aquatic therapies (Watsu & Aquatic Healignwork), breathwork, dance, and mind-body integration—empowering you to release trauma, heal emotional blockages, and achieve transformational personal growth. Through his deeply personal journey of self-healing and discovery, Alex has crafted a practice that is both innovative and deeply rooted in ancient traditions, offering you a pathway to reconnect with your true, whole self.
Holistic Somatic Psychotherapy: Integrating Body, Mind, and Spirit
At the intersection of somatic psychology and body-oriented psychology, my practice is dedicated to holistic healing that nurtures the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit. Through a unique blend of psychotherapy, breathwork, Watsu, Aquatic Healingwork, and other body-based practices, I help individuals unlock the deep-seated trauma and emotional blockages stored in their bodies.
My work extends beyond traditional therapy, incorporating diverse modalities such as dance, yoga, meditation, and energy work. This comprehensive approach, rooted in both Western and Eastern traditions, empowers you to achieve transformational healing and personal growth. Whether you are seeking to release physical tension, enhance emotional well-being, or deepen your spiritual journey, my practice offers a pathway to restoring wholeness and achieving true balance.
Through Health & Light Institute, I also provide educational resources, workshops, and retreats, helping you embrace your own healing journey with the support of a like-minded community. Join me in exploring the profound potential of holistic somatic psychotherapy, and discover how integrating the body, mind, and spirit can lead to a life of greater ease, resilience, and well-being.
Alejandro Medin (Alex) graduated as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in 1990 from the prestigious Universidad de Belgrano in Argentina.
During his time in college, Alex deeply searched for answers through psychotherapy. However, after graduating and working for a couple of years in a psychiatric clinic, he faced a professional crisis upon discovering the darker aspects of how the mental health system operated.
His unwavering pursuit of Truth led him beyond Western psychology and into the realms of Eastern studies, including Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, and hands-on healing, which would later form the foundation of his postgraduate education.
In 1994, he relocated to India to further immerse himself in Eastern philosophy, cathartic therapies, and meditation, delving deeply into the teachings of his spiritual teacher, Osho. At Osho’s ashram, Alex encountered a wide array of psychotherapies, each adapted to Osho’s approach to meditation. These therapies were all aimed at cleansing the body and mind, to facilitate a reconnection with Source, True Awareness, Realization and Oneness.
Among the various therapies he explored at Osho’s Ashram, Alex found a particular connection with dance, breathwork and an aquatic therapy adapted from Watsu called Aquafloating. These practices, both as innovative forms of meditation and healing modalities, were designed to foster profound transformation through movement, breath, relaxation and letting go. This experience revealed to him the power of deep, transformational healing achieved through deep relaxation, reshaping his approach to mental health and the pursuit of Truth.
Following his time at Osho’s ashram, Alex relocated to Maui, Hawaii, where he shared his newfound insights and the benefits of Aquatic Therapy with other Watsu practitioners and clients.
By 1998, he traced the origins of Watsu and moved to Harbin Hot Springs in California, the birthplace of Watsu and numerous other forms of Aquatic Bodywork & Therapy. During his time at Harbin, where he lived for over 18 years, he immersed himself in bodywork and Aquatic Therapy training. He studied under leading aquatic therapists, including Harold Dull, the founder of Watsu, and Mario Jahara, the creator of the Jahara Watsu method, among others.
In the year 2000, deepening his understanding on how the body holds keys to unlocking the mind, he continued his postgraduate education in somatic psychology though bodywork at Esalen Institute and eventually became a Certified Massage Therapist at Heartwood Institute.
During his time at Harbin Hot Springs, Alex deeply experienced the transformative benefits of a holistic approach to healing. He combined shamanic practices, plant medicine, Tantra, dance, yoga, breathwork, and meditation with the profound relaxation provided by Watsu and Aquatic Bodywork. This integration became a powerful tool for his personal and spiritual growth, as well as for guiding others in reconnecting with their true wholeness as Body, Mind, and Spirit.
During this period, Alex also recognized the critical role of nutrition in overall health, mental clarity, and well-being. He discovered the advantages of using wholesome foods and nutritional supplements to achieve high performance. This comprehensive approach eventually led to the creation of the Health & Light Institute, which has since become his mission and platform for sharing his knowledge and experience.
In 2014, he relocated to Miami, where he continued his work as a holistic practitioner and founded Ecstatic Dance Miami, offering monthly shamanic dance events for the local community. In 2019, he established our retreat center just 30 minutes north of Miami, in Hollywood, where he continues his practice. There, he also founded Watsu Miami, providing classes and private therapeutic sessions at our secluded and private location.
Join us at Health & Light Institute and begin your journey to health, healing, and inner transformation. Discover the power of holistic therapies that unlock your body’s wisdom and allow you to live with greater ease, vitality, and connection.
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We're located 15 min south of Fort Lauderdale and 30 mins north of Miami nestled in a peaceful neighborhood where the only sounds you'll hear are the gentle rustle of palm trees and the sweet melodies of chirping birds.
1441 Plunkett St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
PH: 754-273-5510
Open: Mon-Fri, 10am - 7pm
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