This year leading Italian supplier Lemi launched three new spa solutions, and ventured
into the creation of signature treatments for the first time. GM Matteo Brusaferri
explains why he sees this as the way forward to help spas maximise their investment.
Lemi worked with spa consultant Jean-Guy de Gabriac to create two signature massages. The treatment for the quartz bed is the Sand Tide Massage
What’s the idea behind the new Spa Dream bed? Our Spa Dream bed was first designed more than a decade ago, and while it’s been a very popular model, it was time to bring it up to date to better serve the needs of today’s spas and their clients.
Spa Dream can now offer two very unique treatments, so spas can diversify their offers without having to continuously invest in new technologies.
Spas can deliver massage treatments on a water-cushioned mattress or on natural spherical quartz, with a minimum amount of changeover between the two.
What are the stand-out features? The WATER PACK version of Spa Dream includes four heated water cushions, made of soft resistant material that perfectly balances body weight.
This version is suitable for muscle relaxation and allows the operator to create a highly relaxing massage, while also absorbing pressure from the therapist delivering the massage.
The QUARTZ PACK version includes natural spherical quartz which cocoons the client in warm sand that shapes uniquely to their body – while the therapist can deliver a deep-tissue massage with greater comfort. In trials, some of our testers even fell asleep during treatment, which is usually unheard of during such a firm massage!
Are there any unique features that have not been incorporated into your beds before? The bed offers 2 different inclinations (forward and back), allowing the operator to carry out the treatment in the ideal position.
Also, this is the first time we’ve developed signature treatments to match the beds. This will help spas create standout packages that perfectly suit the model, as well as give them greater inspiration to develop their own offers around it.
The ability to switch from water to quartz and back again also keeps their offers fresh from season to season.
For the treatments we worked with consultant Jean-Guy de Gabriac, who’s extremely knowledgeable and experienced within the spa sector and also an excellent creative storyteller.
How does the Ocean Dream massage work? It’s based around the concept of water and the ocean as elements of natural strength. Taking inspiration from types of massage around the world, like the Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, the therapist is able to draw the client into the story of a relaxing journey, like a boat in a calm ocean. The water cushions help to create the feeling of lightness and sea current, while the massage strokes involve flows of energy to rid the body of toxins.
How does the Sand Tide massage complement the quartz bed? This massage has been designed to enhance the structure of the quartz element, which does not absorb the massage movement, but allows the therapist to work deeper on the muscle without greater effort and without ‘dispersing’ the energy of the various movements. The earth element in this version of the massage offers a place of protection, a warm embrace that gives serenity and stability to body and mind.
You also launched the Nettuno in 2020. Can you tell us more? Nettuno is a spa bed with a seamless, comfortable waterproof mattress designed for hydrotherapy spa treatments like the Vichy shower. The two columns of the water-resistant base are electrically adjustable via remote control to change the height, back, legs and tilt. Nettuno can be used outdoors, and also as a normal massage bed outside of the wet areas - so it’s extremely versatile.
In 2020 you also opened your first Lemi Branch in the US, in Miami. How has that been? Although the pandemic has prevented us from travelling for most of this year, the American market has already responded very well to our presence there. We feel there’s a real and growing need for Italian equipment – and all that represents in terms of design, build-quality and style – in today’s American market.
Do you have any spa market predictions for 2021 that you’d like to share? Well I anticipate a certain amount of ‘revenge spending’ from clients who have been deprived of their spa services during the pandemic! It will also be interesting to see what happens in China in the coming months, as that market could give an idea of how the world market will emerge from the crisis.
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2020 issue 4
Editor's letter: Nurturing mental health
It’s time for spas re-evaluate their mental wellness approach to help governments and society to tackle the escalating mental health crisis says Katie Barnes
Spa people: Dr Narinthorn Surasinthon
RAKxa Jai, a cutting-edge medi-wellness spa, has opened in partnership with Bumrungrad International Hospital and Minor Hotels in Bangkok. Spa Business talks to its COO
Spa people: Isabelle Duchesneau
The executive director of Québec's Le Monastère Augustines explains why its priority of serving caretakers is more relevant today than ever
Spa people: Michael Banissy
The world's largest study on touch uncovers the role it plays in our health and wellbeing. Spa Business talks to the lead researcher
Interview: Krip Rojanastien
Chiva-Som’s CEO talks to Spa Business magazine about guiding the destination spa through COVID-19 and its first contract management project in Qatar
Ask an expert: Corridors of power
What will it take to make politicians realise the value of spas? Spa Business magazine asks those in government and others who’ve made inroads
Promotion: Artofcryo: Cold Calling
Artofcryo.com aims to offer the best whole-body cryotherapy chambers as well as a complete, reliable and effective solution for operators and results for guests
Promotion: ISPA: Lead, inform, inspire
Lead, Inform, Inspire. It’s been quite a year for ISPA, with its firm commitment to supporting members through the pandemic, as president, Lynne McNees explains
Interview: Mark Hennebry
Ensana’s chair tells Spa Business magazine about its landmark development, Buxton Crescent, one of the only genuine spa hotels in the UK
Promotion: Lemi: Creating the dream team
This year leading Italian supplier Lemi launched three new spa solutions, and ventured into the creation of signature treatments for the first time. General manager Matteo Brusaferri explains why he sees this as the way forward to help spas maximise their investment
Interview: Luisa Anderson
A Longevity Garden and inner healing room are just two of the extra special features at the new Healing Village Spa at Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay, Bali, says its regional spa director
Promotion: Biologique Recherche
Skincare specialist, Biologique Recherche, is using its knowledge of chronobiology to create new approaches to skincare which yield powerful results
Event review: Global Wellness Summit 2020
This year’s Global Wellness Summit saw two US surgeon generals, leading spa stakeholders and wellness professionals look towards the role they have to play following the global pandemic. Spa Business magazine gives its highlights
Research: Matter of minds
A new study is the first to define and put a value on the global mental wellness industry – estimating it to be worth US$121bn. But what does this mean for spas?
Sponsored briefing: Starpool: Cargo-tecture
During lockdown, Riccardo Turri, CEO of Starpool, was inspired to create a whole new category of product, based on recycled containers. The result is the new i.con spa brand, which fuses luxury, wellness, recycling and design
Software: All booked up
Spa software suppliers take a look at 'big data' to reveal the booking trends they’ve seen since spas have reopened
Promotion: Voya: supporting spa partners
Jessica Anhold, Voya’s head of global sales and marketing, talks community in a time of crisis and how the company is supporting its spa partners
This year leading Italian supplier Lemi launched three new spa solutions, and ventured
into the creation of signature treatments for the first time. GM Matteo Brusaferri
explains why he sees this as the way forward to help spas maximise their investment.
Lemi worked with spa consultant Jean-Guy de Gabriac to create two signature massages. The treatment for the quartz bed is the Sand Tide Massage
What’s the idea behind the new Spa Dream bed? Our Spa Dream bed was first designed more than a decade ago, and while it’s been a very popular model, it was time to bring it up to date to better serve the needs of today’s spas and their clients.
Spa Dream can now offer two very unique treatments, so spas can diversify their offers without having to continuously invest in new technologies.
Spas can deliver massage treatments on a water-cushioned mattress or on natural spherical quartz, with a minimum amount of changeover between the two.
What are the stand-out features? The WATER PACK version of Spa Dream includes four heated water cushions, made of soft resistant material that perfectly balances body weight.
This version is suitable for muscle relaxation and allows the operator to create a highly relaxing massage, while also absorbing pressure from the therapist delivering the massage.
The QUARTZ PACK version includes natural spherical quartz which cocoons the client in warm sand that shapes uniquely to their body – while the therapist can deliver a deep-tissue massage with greater comfort. In trials, some of our testers even fell asleep during treatment, which is usually unheard of during such a firm massage!
Are there any unique features that have not been incorporated into your beds before? The bed offers 2 different inclinations (forward and back), allowing the operator to carry out the treatment in the ideal position.
Also, this is the first time we’ve developed signature treatments to match the beds. This will help spas create standout packages that perfectly suit the model, as well as give them greater inspiration to develop their own offers around it.
The ability to switch from water to quartz and back again also keeps their offers fresh from season to season.
For the treatments we worked with consultant Jean-Guy de Gabriac, who’s extremely knowledgeable and experienced within the spa sector and also an excellent creative storyteller.
How does the Ocean Dream massage work? It’s based around the concept of water and the ocean as elements of natural strength. Taking inspiration from types of massage around the world, like the Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, the therapist is able to draw the client into the story of a relaxing journey, like a boat in a calm ocean. The water cushions help to create the feeling of lightness and sea current, while the massage strokes involve flows of energy to rid the body of toxins.
How does the Sand Tide massage complement the quartz bed? This massage has been designed to enhance the structure of the quartz element, which does not absorb the massage movement, but allows the therapist to work deeper on the muscle without greater effort and without ‘dispersing’ the energy of the various movements. The earth element in this version of the massage offers a place of protection, a warm embrace that gives serenity and stability to body and mind.
You also launched the Nettuno in 2020. Can you tell us more? Nettuno is a spa bed with a seamless, comfortable waterproof mattress designed for hydrotherapy spa treatments like the Vichy shower. The two columns of the water-resistant base are electrically adjustable via remote control to change the height, back, legs and tilt. Nettuno can be used outdoors, and also as a normal massage bed outside of the wet areas - so it’s extremely versatile.
In 2020 you also opened your first Lemi Branch in the US, in Miami. How has that been? Although the pandemic has prevented us from travelling for most of this year, the American market has already responded very well to our presence there. We feel there’s a real and growing need for Italian equipment – and all that represents in terms of design, build-quality and style – in today’s American market.
Do you have any spa market predictions for 2021 that you’d like to share? Well I anticipate a certain amount of ‘revenge spending’ from clients who have been deprived of their spa services during the pandemic! It will also be interesting to see what happens in China in the coming months, as that market could give an idea of how the world market will emerge from the crisis.
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2020 issue 4
Editor's letter: Nurturing mental health
It’s time for spas re-evaluate their mental wellness approach to help governments and society to tackle the escalating mental health crisis says Katie Barnes
Spa people: Dr Narinthorn Surasinthon
RAKxa Jai, a cutting-edge medi-wellness spa, has opened in partnership with Bumrungrad International Hospital and Minor Hotels in Bangkok. Spa Business talks to its COO
Spa people: Isabelle Duchesneau
The executive director of Québec's Le Monastère Augustines explains why its priority of serving caretakers is more relevant today than ever
Spa people: Michael Banissy
The world's largest study on touch uncovers the role it plays in our health and wellbeing. Spa Business talks to the lead researcher
Interview: Krip Rojanastien
Chiva-Som’s CEO talks to Spa Business magazine about guiding the destination spa through COVID-19 and its first contract management project in Qatar
Ask an expert: Corridors of power
What will it take to make politicians realise the value of spas? Spa Business magazine asks those in government and others who’ve made inroads
Promotion: Artofcryo: Cold Calling
Artofcryo.com aims to offer the best whole-body cryotherapy chambers as well as a complete, reliable and effective solution for operators and results for guests
Promotion: ISPA: Lead, inform, inspire
Lead, Inform, Inspire. It’s been quite a year for ISPA, with its firm commitment to supporting members through the pandemic, as president, Lynne McNees explains
Interview: Mark Hennebry
Ensana’s chair tells Spa Business magazine about its landmark development, Buxton Crescent, one of the only genuine spa hotels in the UK
Promotion: Lemi: Creating the dream team
This year leading Italian supplier Lemi launched three new spa solutions, and ventured into the creation of signature treatments for the first time. General manager Matteo Brusaferri explains why he sees this as the way forward to help spas maximise their investment
Interview: Luisa Anderson
A Longevity Garden and inner healing room are just two of the extra special features at the new Healing Village Spa at Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay, Bali, says its regional spa director
Promotion: Biologique Recherche
Skincare specialist, Biologique Recherche, is using its knowledge of chronobiology to create new approaches to skincare which yield powerful results
Event review: Global Wellness Summit 2020
This year’s Global Wellness Summit saw two US surgeon generals, leading spa stakeholders and wellness professionals look towards the role they have to play following the global pandemic. Spa Business magazine gives its highlights
Research: Matter of minds
A new study is the first to define and put a value on the global mental wellness industry – estimating it to be worth US$121bn. But what does this mean for spas?
Sponsored briefing: Starpool: Cargo-tecture
During lockdown, Riccardo Turri, CEO of Starpool, was inspired to create a whole new category of product, based on recycled containers. The result is the new i.con spa brand, which fuses luxury, wellness, recycling and design
Software: All booked up
Spa software suppliers take a look at 'big data' to reveal the booking trends they’ve seen since spas have reopened
Promotion: Voya: supporting spa partners
Jessica Anhold, Voya’s head of global sales and marketing, talks community in a time of crisis and how the company is supporting its spa partners
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound
may be losing weight, but they’re also becoming less physically active, according to new
research presented at the ENDO 2026 annual meeting of the Endocrine Society
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed
€1 billion
offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the
continental European Center Parcs business.
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The
Source, which hosts an open-access online Transformation Series programme.
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-
day Living with Cancer and Beyond retreat, which will be held at Carden Park Hotel and Spa in
Cheshire, UK, between 1 and 5 September.
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated and
rebranded wellness offering called Ansana Wellness and Spa.
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
22,000 sq ft indoor-outdoor Spa at Mauna Kea as the final step in the property’s overall
renovation, which has cost more than US$180 million (€166 million, £140 mill
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
it will host the Good Spa Guide Awards 2026 during an event on 16 November at Sopwell House
Hotel in St Albans, UK.
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives, with this
percentage increasing year on year, according to a preview presentation of McKinsey’s Future of
Wellness 2026 research report.
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development of
a luxury resort by Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner.
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
theme: #JoyMagenta – a celebration of the healing qualities of simple gestures and activities
that spark joy.
