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Deborah Szekely

Deborah Szekely pioneered the modern wellness movement. She co-founded the world’s first fitness spas, Rancho La Puerta and the Golden Door, in 1940 and 1958 respectively.

Ancient Wisdom: How to Live to Be 103

For 86 years, Deborah Szekely has run one of the most famous health spas in the world, Rancho La Puerta. At the age of 103, she’s ready to tell the…

April 17, 2026

Deborah Szekely

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