Clinique La Prairie guest of the 2nd edition of Swiss Excellency Meets Morocco

“We are one of the clinics in Switzerland that operates internationally. Every year, we welcome 85 different nationalities and carry out a total of 50,000 consultations.” It was with these words that Dr José Lopez, Medical Director of Clinique La Prairie, introduced the Clinic.

Founded in 1931 in Clarens, in the municipality of Montreux, Clinique La Prairie, a byword for wellbeing, is recommended for anyone seeking balance between body and mind. In addition to medical excellence, its Swiss hospitality know-how and its location are among its strengths. Facing the Alps, this 88-year-old place of healing combines a medical facility with a luxury hotel. “We offer services in the field of longevity and anti-ageing”, explained Arnaud Marche, Director of Operations at Clinique La Prairie

A symbol of Swiss excellence in healthcare, Clinique La Prairie had until now made a name for itself in several regions and continents (China, the United States, Latin America), but not in Africa. This has now been achieved through the second edition of Swiss Excellency Meets Morocco, at the invitation of the CCSM. As Dr Lopez confirmed: “We believe that no country in the world should be neglected.”

How it works

Dr Lopez mentioned four pillars to explain what gives Clinique La Prairie its reputation and strength in the field of longevity. Medicine, wellbeing, nutrition and movement are the four pillars of Clinique La Prairie. “You cannot envisage a holistic (comprehensive) approach without having different professions involved. That is how we are able to take good care of patients”, he explained during the conference moderated by Sami Zerelli, President of the CCSM. For him, it is imperative to give patients dietary advice and to explain to them the link between the four pillars and their interdependence.

From the client’s arrival, over the course of a week, the client receives a diagnosis of their state of health, proposals for balancing their diet and sleep, and a suitable programme of physical activities. “All this to help them enjoy a higher quality of life”, added Dr Lopez, who notes that the quality of service is the result of the involvement of several experts. Clinique La Prairie provides patients with 22 in-house doctors and 54 others accredited, on the strength of their qualifications, to intervene at very specific moments, in addition to a team of nearly 250 people working in hospitality, medical care and related services. “We consider everyone who comes to us as an individual who should receive the fullest attention and care”, Dr Lopez assured during his talk. And Mr Marche confirmed: “What is very important to us is excellence in the care of our clients”. This luxury is obviously intended for a targeted clientele, said Maria Gil, Sales Manager Business Developer at Clinique La Prairie.

Preventive medicine: the other strength

In addition to the various specialities in which it excels, Clinique La Prairie is a leading figure in preventive medicine. By carrying out genetic tests, which it sends to the prestigious centre and laboratory Gene Predictis, based in Lausanne, Clinique La Prairie begins, once it has received the results, to plan the preventive medicine that makes it possible to anticipate and prevent several diseases. “This is one of the chapters that is close to our hearts. In prevention, you need to know where you want to go and with what means. It is on that basis that a personalised lifestyle is chosen, according to each patient’s case”, explained Dr Lopez.

When it comes to preventive medicine, advice is of major importance. As Dr Lopez explained during his presentation, the doctor sees the client throughout the week, right up to the last day, that of the overall general assessment. “We have a return rate of around 60% among our clientele”, concluded the Medical Director.

In their words

Our programmes will always have fairly varied objectives: either Revitalisation, which is one of our flagship programmes, or something very medical such as the Medical check-up. If you want to establish yourself in a country, the media channel is essential. We will also need to reach out to the tourism industry, because our clinic is part of the luxury hotel groups. This explains our desire to engage with companies operating in medical tourism. Dr José Lopez, Medical Director of Clinique La Prairie

It is an honour for us to be invited by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Morocco (CCSM). Clinique La Prairie has built an international reputation thanks to its anti-ageing programmes and its philosophy: a holistic vision of beauty and health. Clearly, Clinique La Prairie’s aim is to show our know-how in the field of longevity and in our other specialities in which we excel. Our aim is to meet people who may be interested in our services and in the policy that governs our approach. Arnaud Marche, Director of Operations at Clinique La Prairie

In addition to following a medical programme, Clinique La Prairie allows patients to recharge their batteries. While resting, patients invest in their health and leave us with a complete medical report. Maria Gill, Sales Manager Business Developer at Clinique La Prairie

For us, Clinique La Prairie is a prestigious brand that illustrates Swiss excellence in health and innovation. It is a brand that has existed for 88 years and has constantly innovated and excelled in its core mission, that of improving longevity. It has made great use of new technologies, particularly those linked to cutting-edge diagnostics, which are currently largely under-used because they are predictive. If we can anticipate the onset of a disease, we can act at very early stages before any deterioration occurs. Sami Zerelli, President of the CCSM