Dieter Buchner

If you’ve ever wondered where to start on your wellness journey, Dieter’s likely already one step ahead—planning your next breakthrough (and probably your next juice blend). As co-founder of Vietnam Detox, Dieter’s mission is simple: to help you tap into your body’s potential and make healthy living an adventure rather than a chore.

Dieter’s path to fasting took a transformative turn with his best friend Alison from the UK. Witnessing Alison heal herself from months of acute pain through a seven-day elimination fast was nothing short of remarkable. Inspired by her experience, Dieter immersed himself in the science behind fasting’s benefits and decided to train as a Buchinger Fasting Coach at the German Fasting Academy to empower others with these profound tools for healing.

In recent years, longevity clinics, biohacking, and next-generation wellness programmes have exploded in popularity, attracting people willing to invest in advanced and sometimes obscure treatments—all in pursuit of a longer, healthier life. Yet, the deeper Dieter delves into the science of longevity, the more he realises that fasting itself—an ancient practice embraced for thousands of years—remains one of the most effective and scientifically validated ways to promote health span and quality of life. Leading medical research supports the regenerative effects of fasting, highlighting benefits such as cellular repair, reduced inflammation, improved metabolic health, and even increased lifespan in various organisms

Dieter’s background in massage therapy (studied in Thailand and Hawaii) and professional training in learning and development add depth to his retreats, where he’s renowned for creating a warm, encouraging, and deeply informed experience for every guest. Since 2016, Dieter has inspired participants from all over the world to use fasting not just as a health intervention, but as a catalyst for self-discovery, community, and lifelong wellbeing.

After a retreat with Dieter, you’ll leave Vietnam not just recharged, but empowered to write your own chapter in wellbeing—embracing one of the oldest and most effective longevity practices on earth.