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Koerner (left) and Szekely, 94, (right) will appear on a US TV show focusing on healthy ageing
Spa industry veteran Deborah Szekely, co-founder of the iconic Rancho La Puerta destination spa in Mexico, is to appear on a new US TV show Senior Moments.
Hosted by Debra Koerner – co-founder of both education firm Imassage and the Well World Group consultancy – Senior Moments focuses on healthy ageing.
“We have to do something right now to empower and educate our older population to keep them healthy and in their homes for as long as possible,” says Koerner, who’s also executive producer of the show.
“When I began thinking about segments for Senior Moments, the story of 94-year-old Deborah Szekely immediately came to mind,” she adds. “I’ve always held the desire to share her story with a larger audience.”
Speaking on the programme, Szekely says: “Everyone wants to make a difference in their life and I’ve been lucky – I’ve been making lots of differences.” She goes on to tell Koerner that inner peace is her personal definition of wellbeing.
“First you have to know why you want a long life,” Szekely says. “What is it you want to do? What fascinates you? And then you can work towards it. It’s making deposits like in a bank. You’re setting up not money, but preparations for that long life... and if you’re enthused enough, then it’s worth the work.”
Szekely often speaks to guests at Rancho La Puerta about 60 being the ‘breakthrough year’.
“At 60, you should be ready to say what you want,” she explains. “So for me, my emancipation – my freedom to be me, to get to know myself – was when I turned 60. But at 60, if you can sit back and say, ‘Wow, what now? It’s wonderful. And you can look forward to it and then your years 60 to 90 are the best years of your life, because you picked them.”
Koerner says she believes the spa industry has valuable stories that need to be told to a wider audience, and that spas can play a vital role in the journey to healthy ageing.
Spa software company ResortSuite has underwritten Senior Moments, and the International Spa Association is supporting it by helping cover crew travel costs. Skin Authority is also on-board as the show’s exclusive skincare partner.
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Promotional feature: Phytomer
As a pioneer of marine skincare, Phytomer represents a story of three impassioned generations and a dedication to cultivating the purest spa ingredients from the northern French coast
Koerner (left) and Szekely, 94, (right) will appear on a US TV show focusing on healthy ageing
Spa industry veteran Deborah Szekely, co-founder of the iconic Rancho La Puerta destination spa in Mexico, is to appear on a new US TV show Senior Moments.
Hosted by Debra Koerner – co-founder of both education firm Imassage and the Well World Group consultancy – Senior Moments focuses on healthy ageing.
“We have to do something right now to empower and educate our older population to keep them healthy and in their homes for as long as possible,” says Koerner, who’s also executive producer of the show.
“When I began thinking about segments for Senior Moments, the story of 94-year-old Deborah Szekely immediately came to mind,” she adds. “I’ve always held the desire to share her story with a larger audience.”
Speaking on the programme, Szekely says: “Everyone wants to make a difference in their life and I’ve been lucky – I’ve been making lots of differences.” She goes on to tell Koerner that inner peace is her personal definition of wellbeing.
“First you have to know why you want a long life,” Szekely says. “What is it you want to do? What fascinates you? And then you can work towards it. It’s making deposits like in a bank. You’re setting up not money, but preparations for that long life... and if you’re enthused enough, then it’s worth the work.”
Szekely often speaks to guests at Rancho La Puerta about 60 being the ‘breakthrough year’.
“At 60, you should be ready to say what you want,” she explains. “So for me, my emancipation – my freedom to be me, to get to know myself – was when I turned 60. But at 60, if you can sit back and say, ‘Wow, what now? It’s wonderful. And you can look forward to it and then your years 60 to 90 are the best years of your life, because you picked them.”
Koerner says she believes the spa industry has valuable stories that need to be told to a wider audience, and that spas can play a vital role in the journey to healthy ageing.
Spa software company ResortSuite has underwritten Senior Moments, and the International Spa Association is supporting it by helping cover crew travel costs. Skin Authority is also on-board as the show’s exclusive skincare partner.
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
Promotional feature: Phytomer
As a pioneer of marine skincare, Phytomer represents a story of three impassioned generations and a dedication to cultivating the purest spa ingredients from the northern French coast
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.
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider,
HUM2N, to launch a clinic at Six Senses London, at The Whiteley.
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known for its
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.
