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Euphoria says it’s trialled the Advanced Cellular Health programme on 10,000-plus people / photo: Euphoria
Kamalaya builds brain health facility
Thai destination spa Kamalaya Koh Samui has unveiled a purpose-built centre and programmes for brain optimisation.
The Cognitive House offers assessments and diagnostics and an impressive array of science-based and holistic approaches to improve focus, attention, circulation and mood, as well as to reduce stress and anxiety, regulate the nervous system and enhance motor function. Modalities include:
• Neurofeedback therapy with EEG
• Brain stimulation and neuromodulation therapy using gentle electrical currents
• Neuro-lymphatic therapy, a detoxing approach employing manual techniques to stimulate the lymphatic and glymphatic systems in the cranial membranes
• Transcranial photobiomodulation, using red and near-infrared light
• Neuro-sync sound therapy, where vibroacoustic sound waves and zero-gravity positioning are designed to promote deep relaxation and theta sleep states
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• Supplements and IVs
• Cognitive enhancement meditation with breathwork
• Craniosacral therapy
• Neuroactive fitness training which combines physical and cognitive exercises
These therapies can be added on to any of Kamalaya’s existing wellness pathways. A dedicated Brain Enhancement programme is also in development.
As the hunger for longevity continues, brain optimisation has emerged as a key focus for leading operators such as Clinique La Prairie, Gwinganna and SHA Wellness. Even fashion designer Christian Louboutin is hosting a Brain Edit retreat at his hotel in April (see p10).
Spa Business has been tracking the interest in brain health for more than 10 years – it first featured in its annual Spa Foresight in 2014 (see www.spabusiness.com/foresight2014).
location: Kamalaya Koh Samui, Thailand
duration: 45 minutes (brain stimulation therapy
cost: THB2,100 (US$62, €57, £48)
Services can be added onto existing wellness pathways / photo: Kamalaya
Neurofeedback therapy is just one of an impressive array of modalities / photo: Kamalaya
Naomi Watts tackles menopause at Equinox spas
The Spa by Equinox Hotels has partnered with Stripes Beauty, a pro-ageing brand – founded by actor Naomi Watts – to focus on the overlooked needs of perimenopausal and menopausal women.
The brands have joined forces to create the Pause + Renew spa treatment circuit and roll out in-room wellbeing amenities.
Pause + Renew includes a body-shaping session using Stripes products and the Icoone Roboderm, a Dr Lara Devgan Dermal Renewal Facial (also featuring Stripes Beauty), a NutriDrip CoQ10 Booster Shot and a take home gift.
“Menopause deserves attention, respect and care,” says Watts. “This partnership is a pivotal step in our mission to take the stigma out of menopause and make science-backed solutions and luxury wellness more accessible to women navigating this life transition.”
Elsewhere, Canyon Ranch recently unveiled its retreat concept for menopause (www.spabusiness.com/mpower). The 4-day M Power programme costs US$7,000 (€6,467, £5,402) and will be offered four times in 2025.
Six Senses has also launched a programme in partnership with women’s health advocate Dr Mindy Pelz. The three-, five- or seven-day journeys are designed to educate women about how to keep their hormones and metabolism balanced during their monthly cycle. Prices for Female Wellness start at US$1,000 for three days (€924, £771).
location: Equinox Hotel New York, US
duration: 150 minutes
cost: US$825 (€772, £643)
The actor founded Stripes Beauty for menopausal women / photo: Stripes Beauty
Nocturnal spa-ing in the Maldives
Island resort The Nautilus Maldives, is one of the latest operators to address the growing demand for treatments at cooler times of the day with its new Moonlit Renewal sessions.
Timed with the full moon – a symbol of balance – its 30 minute rituals encourage reflection, calmness and connection. Guests can enjoy Tibetan singing bowls, ocean waves, aromatherapy and herbal tea under moonlit skies.
For deeper transformation, three Private Full Moon Experiences help guests manifest new beginnings and release what no longer serves them.
To read more about Spa Business’ predictions on how coolcationing and nocturnal societies will impact the industry, visit www.spabusiness.com/coolcustomers.
location: The Nautilus Maldives, Baa atoll, Maldives
duration: 30 minutes
cost: Complimentary
The 30 minute rituals encourage calmness and reflection / photo: The Nautilus Maldives
Sessions are timed with the full moon / photo: The Nautilus Maldives
Mandarin Oriental targets new parents
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in the UK has introduced a week-long postpartum recovery retreat in collaboration with Tenth Wellness, for immediate post-birth care for new mothers and their families.
The personalised programme is based on flexible booking to accommodate the baby’s arrival and includes mental health therapy, sitz baths, belly binding, postnatal massages and lactation support. It also features 24/7 newborn care, on-call doulas, a fully equipped nursery and nutritious meals.
In addition to this, fathers also receive coaching to ease their transition into parenthood.
An elevated package adds in energy healing and IV therapy.
location: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London, UK
duration: Seven days
cost: Starts at £11,165 (US$14,316, €13,404)
The package offers immediate post-birth support / photo: shutterstock/Leszek Glasner
Social dining returns to Champneys for 100th anniversary
Champneys, the UK’s first health resort, is marking its centenary with a 100 Years Young campaign. As part of the year-long festivities, its communal dining table has returned – a timely, on-trend move given the increasing importance of social wellness and connection which is rising to the fore (see www.spabusiness.com/loneliness).
Rooted in the belief that food is best enjoyed together and to promote meaningful conversations, the table is available at four Champneys resorts, can seat up to six (if not more) people and can be booked in advance.
The concept will be introduced at various touchpoints in the guest journey, while other activities for social wellbeing include daily guided group walks, fitness classes and nutrition and skincare talks.
location: Champneys spa resorts, various locations, UK
cost: Complimentary
Champneys was the first health resort in the UK / photo: Champneys
The on-trend move tackles loneliness / photo: Champneys
Euphoria unveils Advanced Cellular Health programme
A 360-degree Advanced Medical Cellular Wellness programme, designed to clear energy pathways, enhance mitochondrial function and restore cells to a healthier state for improved longevity, has been introduced at Greek wellness destination Euphoria.
Founder Marina Efraimoglou describes it as the first scientifically tested cellular therapy for holistic health management using natural methods. The programme, based on a patented methodology, has been trialled on over 10,000 participants.
Structured in four phases – testing, diagnosis, intervention and follow-up – it begins with biomarker analysis to detect imbalances. Customised interventions then include lifestyle adjustments, fitness plans and self-healing workshops, with a two-month after care package.
Euphoria says it’s trialled the programme on 10,000-plus people / photo: Euphoria
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2025 issue 1
Editor's letter: Auto spas
Fully automated, self-service spas are set to enter the market, presenting a disruptive opportunity for investors and operators
Spa People: Christian Louboutin
The fashion designer teams up with his personal trainer to create a Brain Edit retreat at his hotel in Portugal
Spa People: Julien Alfred
Exercise, endurance and resilience are the focus of a programme being led by Olympic 100m winner Julien Alfred at BodyHoliday in St Lucia
News report: Emerging economies
Two fresh GWI reports highlight the potential of the wellness markets in the Maldives and Saudi Arabia
Interview: Paul Hawco
Katie Barnes talks to the man heading up wellbeing at Banyan Group as it prepares to open its 100th resort and reports a 16 per cent rise in revenue
Wellness design: Design of the times
Sixteen experts share their insights on how wellness design can be used to create more impactful and profitable spas in a new white paper by Accor
Opinion: High leverage learning
What three skills do people need to master to future-proof their spa careers? Jeremy McCarthy reports
Spa tourism: Hot on the trail
A famous pilgrimage route and natural hot springs are being combined in an innovative tourism package in Spain
Opinion: Beacons of light
As cities in the US start to hire chief wellness officers, Mia Kyricos reveals what this means for our sector
Sponsored: 111SKIN - Winning formulation
111SKIN’s spa/clinic concept is making waves globally – backed by a combination of medical expertise, intuitive partner support and potent products
Product focus: AI and robot massage
Spas around the world are starting to offer AI massage. We highlight the different types of equipment coming to market
Menu engineering: At your service
A dedicated brain health facility at Kamalaya and a menopause package by actor Naomi Watts feature in our programming pages this issue
Finishing touch: Big business
Companies investing in workers’ happiness outperform other portfolios in major global stock markets, according to new research
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold rituals, has become one of the
most valued practices in the fields of wellness and recovery. [more...]
Euphoria says it’s trialled the Advanced Cellular Health programme on 10,000-plus people / photo: Euphoria
Kamalaya builds brain health facility
Thai destination spa Kamalaya Koh Samui has unveiled a purpose-built centre and programmes for brain optimisation.
The Cognitive House offers assessments and diagnostics and an impressive array of science-based and holistic approaches to improve focus, attention, circulation and mood, as well as to reduce stress and anxiety, regulate the nervous system and enhance motor function. Modalities include:
• Neurofeedback therapy with EEG
• Brain stimulation and neuromodulation therapy using gentle electrical currents
• Neuro-lymphatic therapy, a detoxing approach employing manual techniques to stimulate the lymphatic and glymphatic systems in the cranial membranes
• Transcranial photobiomodulation, using red and near-infrared light
• Neuro-sync sound therapy, where vibroacoustic sound waves and zero-gravity positioning are designed to promote deep relaxation and theta sleep states
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• Supplements and IVs
• Cognitive enhancement meditation with breathwork
• Craniosacral therapy
• Neuroactive fitness training which combines physical and cognitive exercises
These therapies can be added on to any of Kamalaya’s existing wellness pathways. A dedicated Brain Enhancement programme is also in development.
As the hunger for longevity continues, brain optimisation has emerged as a key focus for leading operators such as Clinique La Prairie, Gwinganna and SHA Wellness. Even fashion designer Christian Louboutin is hosting a Brain Edit retreat at his hotel in April (see p10).
Spa Business has been tracking the interest in brain health for more than 10 years – it first featured in its annual Spa Foresight in 2014 (see www.spabusiness.com/foresight2014).
location: Kamalaya Koh Samui, Thailand
duration: 45 minutes (brain stimulation therapy
cost: THB2,100 (US$62, €57, £48)
Services can be added onto existing wellness pathways / photo: Kamalaya
Neurofeedback therapy is just one of an impressive array of modalities / photo: Kamalaya
Naomi Watts tackles menopause at Equinox spas
The Spa by Equinox Hotels has partnered with Stripes Beauty, a pro-ageing brand – founded by actor Naomi Watts – to focus on the overlooked needs of perimenopausal and menopausal women.
The brands have joined forces to create the Pause + Renew spa treatment circuit and roll out in-room wellbeing amenities.
Pause + Renew includes a body-shaping session using Stripes products and the Icoone Roboderm, a Dr Lara Devgan Dermal Renewal Facial (also featuring Stripes Beauty), a NutriDrip CoQ10 Booster Shot and a take home gift.
“Menopause deserves attention, respect and care,” says Watts. “This partnership is a pivotal step in our mission to take the stigma out of menopause and make science-backed solutions and luxury wellness more accessible to women navigating this life transition.”
Elsewhere, Canyon Ranch recently unveiled its retreat concept for menopause (www.spabusiness.com/mpower). The 4-day M Power programme costs US$7,000 (€6,467, £5,402) and will be offered four times in 2025.
Six Senses has also launched a programme in partnership with women’s health advocate Dr Mindy Pelz. The three-, five- or seven-day journeys are designed to educate women about how to keep their hormones and metabolism balanced during their monthly cycle. Prices for Female Wellness start at US$1,000 for three days (€924, £771).
location: Equinox Hotel New York, US
duration: 150 minutes
cost: US$825 (€772, £643)
The actor founded Stripes Beauty for menopausal women / photo: Stripes Beauty
Nocturnal spa-ing in the Maldives
Island resort The Nautilus Maldives, is one of the latest operators to address the growing demand for treatments at cooler times of the day with its new Moonlit Renewal sessions.
Timed with the full moon – a symbol of balance – its 30 minute rituals encourage reflection, calmness and connection. Guests can enjoy Tibetan singing bowls, ocean waves, aromatherapy and herbal tea under moonlit skies.
For deeper transformation, three Private Full Moon Experiences help guests manifest new beginnings and release what no longer serves them.
To read more about Spa Business’ predictions on how coolcationing and nocturnal societies will impact the industry, visit www.spabusiness.com/coolcustomers.
location: The Nautilus Maldives, Baa atoll, Maldives
duration: 30 minutes
cost: Complimentary
The 30 minute rituals encourage calmness and reflection / photo: The Nautilus Maldives
Sessions are timed with the full moon / photo: The Nautilus Maldives
Mandarin Oriental targets new parents
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in the UK has introduced a week-long postpartum recovery retreat in collaboration with Tenth Wellness, for immediate post-birth care for new mothers and their families.
The personalised programme is based on flexible booking to accommodate the baby’s arrival and includes mental health therapy, sitz baths, belly binding, postnatal massages and lactation support. It also features 24/7 newborn care, on-call doulas, a fully equipped nursery and nutritious meals.
In addition to this, fathers also receive coaching to ease their transition into parenthood.
An elevated package adds in energy healing and IV therapy.
location: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London, UK
duration: Seven days
cost: Starts at £11,165 (US$14,316, €13,404)
The package offers immediate post-birth support / photo: shutterstock/Leszek Glasner
Social dining returns to Champneys for 100th anniversary
Champneys, the UK’s first health resort, is marking its centenary with a 100 Years Young campaign. As part of the year-long festivities, its communal dining table has returned – a timely, on-trend move given the increasing importance of social wellness and connection which is rising to the fore (see www.spabusiness.com/loneliness).
Rooted in the belief that food is best enjoyed together and to promote meaningful conversations, the table is available at four Champneys resorts, can seat up to six (if not more) people and can be booked in advance.
The concept will be introduced at various touchpoints in the guest journey, while other activities for social wellbeing include daily guided group walks, fitness classes and nutrition and skincare talks.
location: Champneys spa resorts, various locations, UK
cost: Complimentary
Champneys was the first health resort in the UK / photo: Champneys
The on-trend move tackles loneliness / photo: Champneys
Euphoria unveils Advanced Cellular Health programme
A 360-degree Advanced Medical Cellular Wellness programme, designed to clear energy pathways, enhance mitochondrial function and restore cells to a healthier state for improved longevity, has been introduced at Greek wellness destination Euphoria.
Founder Marina Efraimoglou describes it as the first scientifically tested cellular therapy for holistic health management using natural methods. The programme, based on a patented methodology, has been trialled on over 10,000 participants.
Structured in four phases – testing, diagnosis, intervention and follow-up – it begins with biomarker analysis to detect imbalances. Customised interventions then include lifestyle adjustments, fitness plans and self-healing workshops, with a two-month after care package.
Euphoria says it’s trialled the programme on 10,000-plus people / photo: Euphoria
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2025 issue 1
Editor's letter: Auto spas
Fully automated, self-service spas are set to enter the market, presenting a disruptive opportunity for investors and operators
Spa People: Christian Louboutin
The fashion designer teams up with his personal trainer to create a Brain Edit retreat at his hotel in Portugal
Spa People: Julien Alfred
Exercise, endurance and resilience are the focus of a programme being led by Olympic 100m winner Julien Alfred at BodyHoliday in St Lucia
News report: Emerging economies
Two fresh GWI reports highlight the potential of the wellness markets in the Maldives and Saudi Arabia
Interview: Paul Hawco
Katie Barnes talks to the man heading up wellbeing at Banyan Group as it prepares to open its 100th resort and reports a 16 per cent rise in revenue
Wellness design: Design of the times
Sixteen experts share their insights on how wellness design can be used to create more impactful and profitable spas in a new white paper by Accor
Opinion: High leverage learning
What three skills do people need to master to future-proof their spa careers? Jeremy McCarthy reports
Spa tourism: Hot on the trail
A famous pilgrimage route and natural hot springs are being combined in an innovative tourism package in Spain
Opinion: Beacons of light
As cities in the US start to hire chief wellness officers, Mia Kyricos reveals what this means for our sector
Sponsored: 111SKIN - Winning formulation
111SKIN’s spa/clinic concept is making waves globally – backed by a combination of medical expertise, intuitive partner support and potent products
Product focus: AI and robot massage
Spas around the world are starting to offer AI massage. We highlight the different types of equipment coming to market
Menu engineering: At your service
A dedicated brain health facility at Kamalaya and a menopause package by actor Naomi Watts feature in our programming pages this issue
Finishing touch: Big business
Companies investing in workers’ happiness outperform other portfolios in major global stock markets, according to new research
Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global research
initiative that will provide insights into the retreat sector from both consumer and industry
perspectives.
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry
framework designed to ensure the retreat market offers responsible experiences.
A new survey of UK and international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and
wellbeing concerns have caused one in three respondents to consider leaving the industry.
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity
guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's
physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing
sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.
Anna Bjurstam has left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and Resorts and
launched a new wellness, longevity and “consciousness consultancy” called Wahayla.
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) in the Northwest of England
with a
1,715sq m Fairmont Spa that has been designed using a ‘Wellness without Walls’
concept.
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
total revenue from wellness and leisure – recorded the strongest RevPAR and TRevPAR growth
in 2025 across categories when compared with 2024, according to the latest Wellness Real
Estate Report by RLA Global, produced in partnership with P and L benchmarking firm HotStats.
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional
dance classes and group cold plunge sessions in response to market demand for social
connection.
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold rituals, has become one of the
most valued practices in the fields of wellness and recovery. [more...]
