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The opening of the 103,000sq ft spa has been highly anticipated / photo: Ken Hayden Photography
Amrit Ocean Resort, a beachfront wellness destination on the Singer Island peninsula in South Florida, has officially opened its long-awaited four-storey, 103,000sq ft wellness sanctuary after nearly seven years of development.
Home to 25 treatment rooms, Amrit Wellness & Spa has been conceived as a transformative retreat blending European, Chinese and Indian wellness traditions.
Elixir of life Amrit means ‘elixir of life’ in Sanskrit and its spa was founded on the belief that wellbeing and longevity are achieved by integrating mindfulness, nutrition, fitness, relaxation and sleep.
The resort, managed by hospitality and management company Highgate, opened in May with 155 wellness-inspired guestrooms. Launching five months later, the spa was created in partnership with Bilkey Llinas Design, wellness consultancy Under a Tree and global spa brand ESPA, which will also operate the facility.
“Amrit is the only place in South Florida where the five pillars of wellness culminate into one transformative centre,” says Akram Alkawasmeh, Amrit’s executive director of wellness and spa.
“It’s a true sanctuary where guests can discover inner peace and be guided toward a higher sense of wellbeing.”
Hydro highlights At the heart of the spa is the 17,000sq ft Aayush Hydrothermal Experience – a sequence of hot and cold pools, a hydro-reflexology path, an Arctic chill fountain, an effusion shower, a salt inhalation chamber, saunas and steamrooms and a lap pool.
The facility is also home to a 1,200sq ft hammam, a retail area, an IV lounge and oceanfront relaxation spaces.
A modern fitness and mindfulness centre provides access to a 3,500sq ft Matrix-equipped cardio studio, along with six studios for classes such as cardio circuit, group cycling, functional training, yoga, pilates and sound baths. Access to the centre and classes is free for hotel guests and a wellness membership is available to locals.
A full-service salon completes the offering, with a standout feature being non-surgical scalp and hair rejuvenation treatments.
Integrated health assessments The facility’s comprehensive menu comprises both holistic and tech-forward treatments. Think Tibetan sound bowl chakra balancing and Thai massage (in a dedicated room) alongside hyperbaric oxygen, IV therapy and MediSpa’s Facial Rejuvenation Device.
Solidifying its integrated health approach, Amrit has collaborated with board-certified physicians and medical practitioners to offer a range of diagnostics and services.
Experiences include the 360-degree Personal Wellness Guide Assessment, homing in on its five pillars and other evaluations focusing on nutrition, body composition and ayurveda.
There’s also the Personal Wellness Support System (PWSS) – a web-based platform designed to further customise guests’ wellbeing journeys before, during and after their stay.
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The opening of the 103,000sq ft spa has been highly anticipated / photo: Ken Hayden Photography
Amrit Ocean Resort, a beachfront wellness destination on the Singer Island peninsula in South Florida, has officially opened its long-awaited four-storey, 103,000sq ft wellness sanctuary after nearly seven years of development.
Home to 25 treatment rooms, Amrit Wellness & Spa has been conceived as a transformative retreat blending European, Chinese and Indian wellness traditions.
Elixir of life Amrit means ‘elixir of life’ in Sanskrit and its spa was founded on the belief that wellbeing and longevity are achieved by integrating mindfulness, nutrition, fitness, relaxation and sleep.
The resort, managed by hospitality and management company Highgate, opened in May with 155 wellness-inspired guestrooms. Launching five months later, the spa was created in partnership with Bilkey Llinas Design, wellness consultancy Under a Tree and global spa brand ESPA, which will also operate the facility.
“Amrit is the only place in South Florida where the five pillars of wellness culminate into one transformative centre,” says Akram Alkawasmeh, Amrit’s executive director of wellness and spa.
“It’s a true sanctuary where guests can discover inner peace and be guided toward a higher sense of wellbeing.”
Hydro highlights At the heart of the spa is the 17,000sq ft Aayush Hydrothermal Experience – a sequence of hot and cold pools, a hydro-reflexology path, an Arctic chill fountain, an effusion shower, a salt inhalation chamber, saunas and steamrooms and a lap pool.
The facility is also home to a 1,200sq ft hammam, a retail area, an IV lounge and oceanfront relaxation spaces.
A modern fitness and mindfulness centre provides access to a 3,500sq ft Matrix-equipped cardio studio, along with six studios for classes such as cardio circuit, group cycling, functional training, yoga, pilates and sound baths. Access to the centre and classes is free for hotel guests and a wellness membership is available to locals.
A full-service salon completes the offering, with a standout feature being non-surgical scalp and hair rejuvenation treatments.
Integrated health assessments The facility’s comprehensive menu comprises both holistic and tech-forward treatments. Think Tibetan sound bowl chakra balancing and Thai massage (in a dedicated room) alongside hyperbaric oxygen, IV therapy and MediSpa’s Facial Rejuvenation Device.
Solidifying its integrated health approach, Amrit has collaborated with board-certified physicians and medical practitioners to offer a range of diagnostics and services.
Experiences include the 360-degree Personal Wellness Guide Assessment, homing in on its five pillars and other evaluations focusing on nutrition, body composition and ayurveda.
There’s also the Personal Wellness Support System (PWSS) – a web-based platform designed to further customise guests’ wellbeing journeys before, during and after their stay.
Treatment & equipment suppliers
◼︎ Biologique Recherche
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◼︎ EmerginC
◼︎ Icoone
◼︎ Lemi
◼︎ MarocMaroc
◼︎ MediSpa
◼︎ Scandia
◼︎ Seed To Skin
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Editor's letter: Pleasure time
It’s time to make ‘pleasure health’ the new ‘play’ to realise the true value of the wellness sector, says Katie Barnes
Spa people: Luuk Melisse
Sanctum's co-founder Luuk Melisse on going global with the unique, spiritual workout that originated in Amsterdam
Interview: Dean Kowarski
Virgin Active is transforming its gym business with 230 sites and 1.2 million members into a social wellness brand. The CEO reveals more details to Liz Terry
First person: Steamy situation
Cassandra Cavanah is moved to tears (and also a little nervous) as she joins hundreds of near-naked heat enthusiasts at this year's Aufguss World Championships
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to wellness expert
Alina Hernandez
about the power of
real snow to create
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Interview: Fabian Dolman
How can operators make a successful business out of aufguss programmes? Thermen Resort's CEO gives some tips
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