Luckow is the former executive director of Canyon Ranch and hopes to bring a similar model to Europe and beyond
As a former executive director of US destination spa Canyon Ranch, Joshua Luckow had the rare opportunity to work in every key area of the business while overseeing the company’s complicated operations and jointly running the flagship property in Arizona.
Now, he wants to use his experience to bring a similar type of wellness destination to Europe and beyond. Working with several other former Canyon Ranch employees, Luckow has started a new venture, SolaVieve, which will design, develop, acquire and operate holistic, immersive wellness properties.
“This is the dawn of a consumer-led revolution within the booming wellness market,” says Luckow. “Vacationing is moving from indulgence to purpose; hospitality from conventional to experiential. At the same time, healthcare is shifting from sick care to optimal living, while spa is moving from a glamorous extravagance to a meaningful pursuit.”
Joining him is Jerry Cohen, who co-founded Canyon Ranch and was the long-standing CEO, and will serve as SolaVieve’s executive chairman; and Natalie Rushton, who was senior operations manager for Canyon Ranch’s At Sea SpaClub division, and who is the vice president of operations.
Luckow says SolaVieve, which is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is focused on generating a sustainable triple-bottom-line return — people, planet, and profit. Key to the model is bringing on expert staff who engage guests at a transformational level in health and wellbeing. “We are not about momentary detoxification or mere escapism, but nurturing one’s lifestyle,” says Rushton.
Programming falls under one of six divisions: Health & Healing, Fitness & Movement, Spiritual & Creative, Rest & Relaxation, Food & Nutrition, and Personal Growth. The business model will bring an all-inclusive concept, in order to “minimise the transactional costs that might prevent someone from pursuing their passion, curiosity, or recommended health action,” says Luckow.
Plans are underway for the first SolaVieve, but Luckow is keeping specifics under wraps for now. He hopes to have three locations within the next five years.
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Luckow is the former executive director of Canyon Ranch and hopes to bring a similar model to Europe and beyond
As a former executive director of US destination spa Canyon Ranch, Joshua Luckow had the rare opportunity to work in every key area of the business while overseeing the company’s complicated operations and jointly running the flagship property in Arizona.
Now, he wants to use his experience to bring a similar type of wellness destination to Europe and beyond. Working with several other former Canyon Ranch employees, Luckow has started a new venture, SolaVieve, which will design, develop, acquire and operate holistic, immersive wellness properties.
“This is the dawn of a consumer-led revolution within the booming wellness market,” says Luckow. “Vacationing is moving from indulgence to purpose; hospitality from conventional to experiential. At the same time, healthcare is shifting from sick care to optimal living, while spa is moving from a glamorous extravagance to a meaningful pursuit.”
Joining him is Jerry Cohen, who co-founded Canyon Ranch and was the long-standing CEO, and will serve as SolaVieve’s executive chairman; and Natalie Rushton, who was senior operations manager for Canyon Ranch’s At Sea SpaClub division, and who is the vice president of operations.
Luckow says SolaVieve, which is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is focused on generating a sustainable triple-bottom-line return — people, planet, and profit. Key to the model is bringing on expert staff who engage guests at a transformational level in health and wellbeing. “We are not about momentary detoxification or mere escapism, but nurturing one’s lifestyle,” says Rushton.
Programming falls under one of six divisions: Health & Healing, Fitness & Movement, Spiritual & Creative, Rest & Relaxation, Food & Nutrition, and Personal Growth. The business model will bring an all-inclusive concept, in order to “minimise the transactional costs that might prevent someone from pursuing their passion, curiosity, or recommended health action,” says Luckow.
Plans are underway for the first SolaVieve, but Luckow is keeping specifics under wraps for now. He hopes to have three locations within the next five years.
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
Promotional feature: Oakworks
Dafne Berlanga, vice president of international business
development of Oakworks, discusses the importance of sustainability
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theme: #JoyMagenta – a celebration of the healing qualities of simple gestures and activities
that spark joy.
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HUM2N, to launch a clinic at Six Senses London, at The Whiteley.
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site in Altaussee, Austria – has launched a day clinic at the Rosewood Vienna.
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, will imminently unveil its most significant
redevelopment since its launch in 2002 to create an integrated wellness model combining
training, recovery and relaxation.
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
West Indies, is offering a programme of ocean-inspired yoga classes between 8-14 June to
celebrate Global Wellness Day (GWD).
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package
that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day
(GWD) that includes guided rainforest walks, mindful movement and guided coastal meditation
experiences.
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-
powered intelligence system to help physicians deliver continuous, personalised longevity-
focused care at scale.
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is
expanding its portfolio by adding a new centre in Hyderabad that will launch between 2028 and
2029.
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