History of Clinique La Prairie

The 1930s marked the beginning of a story that would span all eras. Dr. Paul Niehans operated in Montreux in a small private establishment, Clinique La Prairie. Since his early days in medicine, Dr.Niehans had been interested in biological research on the ability of cells to adapt.

The notoriety of cell treatments is such that the Vatican becomes aware of them. In February 1953, Professor Niehans was called by the doctors of His Holiness to the bedside of the seriously ill Pope Pius XII. The Pope was cured and the news quickly spread around the world. The world media broadcast the information. More and more people heard about Paul Niehans, the effects of his celltherapy and Clinique La Prairie People from all over the world sought the attention of the now famous Doctor Niehans. The results achieved never cease to amaze, with patients returning regularly and testifying to their satisfaction. Among them were personalities such as Winston Churchill, the German Chancellor and Mariene Dietriech, to name but a few. In 1960, Dr. Niehans published the results of his cell therapy research, breaking new ground in medical science and establishing the pioneering spirit of Clinique La Prairie.

In 1971, Doctor Niehans died at the age of 91. Nevertheless, the strength of his convictions lives on and his work and philosophy remain intact. His successors carry on his philosophy of longevity. In 1976, Armin Mattli, an accomplished entrepreneur, bought Clinique La Prairie. He developed the clinic and surrounded himself with doctors who were as visionary as he was. His goal was to create a stateof-the-art multidisciplinary facility.

In 1987, Armin Mattli initiated the development of medical center of excellence and launched a vast scientific research program on cellular extract, soon to be known as CLP extract.

This research, based on that of Dr. Niehans, culminated, when the CLP extract, purified and honed, was integrated into the Revitalisation program, which renewed its scientific dimension with the objectives of immunity and longevity.

In 1991, Clinique La Prairie's medical center opened, a state-of-the-art facility with operating rooms, consultation offices, radiology and a cosmetic medicine center.

Subsequently, Clinique La Prairie expanded its existing range of services to include specialty consultations, cosmetic surgery, dentistry, dermatology and more. That' s when the clinic adopted its holistic approach. Thanks to this multidisciplinary approach, the clinic is a world leader in its field.

To mark the end of this decade, the Foundation for Research on Aging and Immunology was established in 1998.

The 2000s marked a new turning point in the history of the Clinic. In 2003, the biological effects of the CLP extract were patented by the European Patent Office in Munich. In 2005, a new wellness building was created to further develop the holistic program approach.

Among the thousands of patients treated by Doc tor Niehans, a number of famous faces have visited Montreux in the strictest confidence: The British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill; the German Chancellor, Konrad Adenauer, the American President, Dwight D. Eisenhower, General de Gaulle; the King of Yemen, Ahmed I; King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia; the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and also artists including Miles Davis, Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso, not to mention stars such as Marlene Dietrich, Romy Schneider and Marilyn Monroe.

In 2011, Clinique La Prairie welcomed Gregor Mattli as its head, continuing the Mattli family's involvement with the clinic. In 2016, Simone Gibertoni became CEO of the clinic under the chairmanship of Gregor Mattli. In 2020, Dr. Heini was appointed Medical Director.

In 2016 CLP's longevity method was launched, based on a holistic and preventive approach that targets inflammation, slows aging and boosts immunity using the elements of the 'four pillars' philosophy: medical, nutrition, wellbeing and movement. Clinique La Prairie's method gives guests a unique opportunity to change their cellular environment in a way that will optimize health, strengthen the immune system, benefit the metabolism, support the brain, ultimately building a stronger body and mind.

In 2019, the Wellness center welcomes even more technologies such as infratherapy, neurostimulation and deep relaxation techniques, including transcendental meditation, vibrations and sounds. Science is also being pushed even further, with the introduction of the Cellular Genomics supplements with anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant and microbiota-beneficial properties. These products, derived from CLP scientific research, have a direct impact on the process of cellular senescence.