Estonia’s Health Centre Success Story Expands to Latvia

Taking care of one’s health has come a long way from simply visiting a doctor. Alongside medical care and check-ups, health today covers a broader awareness of well-being, preventive care, physical activity, mental practices, and much more. Recognizing these evolving needs, Estonia’s successful Health Centre model is now set to make its way to Riga.

A Health Centre is a modern solution designed to meet people’s evolving needs. It brings together all the health and wellness services that are often spread across the city, like pharmacies, gyms, general practitioners, and breathing therapists, into one place. Why spend a day rushing around the city when you can handle multiple health tasks in a single location – and maybe even fit in a workout afterward?

Health Centre – Holistic Approach to Health

Health Centres have been a success in Estonia for about ten years, gradually evolving into community hubs. Their primary purpose is to create a convenient, modern place where people can receive treatments and expand their health awareness.

These health hubs focus on balancing a busy lifestyle with well-being. Their services go beyond standard medical care, including support for mental and physical wellness, like yoga, rehabilitation, nutritional counseling, and beauty services. Some centres even have flower shops and cafés to add to the experience.

The entire Health Centre environment – from natural lighting and sustainable materials to wellness-oriented design – creates a sense that health and well-being are truly at the forefront. Unlike older, more traditional medical facilities, a Health Centre is a place where people genuinely feel comfortable and welcomed.

Lasnamäe Health Centre: A Success Story Ready to Expand

One standout example in Tallinn is the Lasnamäe Health Centre, which has been serving the community for nearly eight years. This health hub has adapted to the needs of the local area, bringing together health and wellness services, and commercial spaces to create a seamless environment for residents.

In Lasnamäe, the combination of similar services in one location has created a synergy that benefits both clients and service providers. Clients don’t need to drive across town, they can visit the dentist, get a blood test, consult with a general practitioner and a surgeon, take a group exercise class, and even pick up groceries from the on-site Coop market – all in one day.

For entrepreneurs, the all-in-one solution at Lasnamäe Health Centre means shared clients and collaboration opportunities with other specialists. A professional network has developed within the hub, where everyone benefits from each other’s presence.

Due to high demand, Lasnamäe Health Centre will undergo a nearly 5,000-square-meter expansion next year. In addition to traditional health services, it will also welcome modern approaches, like alternative health practices.

Growing Demand in Latvia and the Opportunity to Be First

In Estonia, Health Centres are already a familiar concept. People appreciate these all-in-one hubs, and demand is continually increasing.

According to Estmak Capital, a real estate developer in Estonia and Latvia, the Health Centre concept is still unfamiliar in Latvia. The local healthcare service market is fragmented, with each provider operating independently. A comprehensive and convenient all-in-one solution for health and wellness services is entirely missing from the market.

However, Latvians’ awareness of their health is rising, as is the demand for modern, customer-oriented health services. With health issues increasing in a fast-paced society, Latvian people are looking for effective ways to support their well-being. A well-designed Health Centre could meet this demand in Latvia.

Consequently, the Health Centre model, already successful in Estonia, shows great potential in Latvia as well, starting in major cities and eventually expanding to smaller areas.

Riga’s First Health Centre in the New Lāčplēša Skvērs

To meet the rising demand for modern and customer-focused health and wellness services, Estmak Capital is establishing Latvia’s first Health Centre in the innovative Lāčplēša residential and business quarter in the heart of Riga.

This new Health Centre will be the first of its kind in Latvia, bringing top doctors, diagnostic services, therapists, and a range of wellness services under one roof, offering the local community a thoughtful, complete wellness experience.

In the environmentally conscious building, service providers will find a healthy workspace, easily adaptable rooms, and a professional community of healthcare specialists. Every element of the space is designed to enhance daily well-being and quality of life.

The surrounding area, based on the human-centered Woonerf concept, transforms an old industrial site into a vibrant community space. With plenty of green areas, cafés, and recreational spots, the neighborhood will feel like a small town where the Health Centre staff and visitors become part of a connected community.

The vision behind the Lāčplēša Health Centre – and the entire new quarter – is to elevate quality of life to a new level, with happiness, mental health, and physical well-being at its core.

Estmak Capital has always supported bold solutions. We believe that the Lāčplēša Skvērs and the local Health Centre will lead the way in bringing fresh ideas to Latvia’s health and wellness landscape.