Expert Guide to Treatment Couches

In this new era of wellness, installing the right equipment within your spa is vital if you are to achieve sustainable business success. With demand surging for spa and wellness services, the power of touch is a higher priority than ever before and treatment room spaces must be maximised to strengthen the connection between therapists and guests.

The quality of a treatment room experience is fundamentally important to your revenue and the right equipment can make a considerable difference. In particular, treatment beds play a vital role for both guests and therapists. Investing in the very best equipment can help the latter to perform in an ergonomic and safe way, thereby optimising their ability to deliver consistently premium treatments.

The latest multi-functional beds can further maximise the profitability of your treatment room. Enabling a contemporary and high level of experience, a variety of technological elements can be combined to deliver a range of individually enhanced, multi-sensory treatment journeys.

This guide showcases the very best in treatment room furniture and multi-functional equipment that delivers superior spa and wellbeing services.

With luxury treatment couch manufacturers constantly evolving their products to meet changing demands, we’ve asked a range of experts how you can best engineer the treatment room spaces in your spa to innovate and adapt your offer for future success.

Above: CELLIS by Gharieni provides a high-tech wellness experience

Lemi Group

With a pedigree spanning more than three decades, Italian company Lemi is renowned for creating luxurious wellness experiences with unique designs and advanced technology incorporated into its premium spa and beauty equipment

Lemi’s Aemotio Spa offers versatility and style

Matteo Brusaferri, general manager, Lemi Group, answers our questions:

What makes your company and its services stand out from the competition?

As a forerunner in the global spa and beauty sectors for more than 30 years, we have always been committed to exceeding expectations with the design, innovation and quality of our products.

Our equipment is renowned for its multi-functionality. For example, the Lemi Spa table allows therapists to perform several treatments in the same space, customised according to each guest’s needs.

In addition, we invest heavily in advanced technical research and we guarantee the quality of our products through our 100% ‘Made in Italy’ production cycle.

How have you adapted your offering for the new era following Covid-19?

We actually created the Bellaria outdoor treatment bed before the pandemic began. After receiving many requests for this equipment we researched a solution that would deliver the guaranteed quality of Lemi products while enhancing the relaxation experience in an outdoor environment, especially in seaside locations.

With this product development becoming a priority, the Bellaria has been much sought-after as it is a very durable outdoor spa bed with specific components designed to resist external agents, including rain, saltwater and direct sunlight.

Lemi's ‘under the rain’ Nettuno treatment bed

What new equipment do you have available for the spa setting?

We created a movable, protective piece of equipment for therapists called Spa SHIELD. Thanks to its thermoformed plexiglass structure, Spa SHIELD protects the guest and the therapist, allowing them to perform treatments in comfort and safety. It has a metal, painted base, silent rubber wheels with brakes and a fully height-adjustable stand to fit any spa bed.

We use either Nefos or Spa Prestige vinyl leather fabric on our products and both of these are made in production processes involving an anti-microbial additive technology. Studies show that fabrics treated in this way are up to 99.9% resistant to harmful bacteria and sanitised with a permanent effect.

Why is investment in quality spa treatment room equipment so important?

Spa guests spend a lot of time on the treatment bed, so it is an integral part of the experience. It is important to ensure maximum customer comfort to amplify the enjoyment and benefits of treatments. The equipment is also a work tool so it must be reliable and durable to ensure daily use without problems, and to amortise its considerable cost.

The Portofino EVO from Lemi

The purchase of high-quality products means your service level improves not only the guest experience but also your revenue. Therefore, it is a better investment both from an economic point of view for the operator and from a client’s experiential perspective.

How can your equipment best support spas in streamlining their treatment offer and improving therapist wellbeing?

The multi-functionality of Lemi beds has always aimed to optimise the workspace while making it perfect for the practitioner. In fact, Lemi beds have a refined design from a safety point of view, too.

All our mattresses have perfectly rounded corners to allow therapists to move freely without bumping uncomfortably while delivering excellent treatments.

Moreover, electric height adjustment allows therapists of different statures to maintain a correct posture while performing their treatments. Finally, each of our bed structures is designed so that the practitioner can position their lower limbs and knees near the bed without hitting the base.

Lemi's Spa Dream

Why should spa investors be thinking about Lemi as they plan for the future?

For the wellness sector as a whole, Lemi is confident that once the existing situation recedes there will be a strong need for people to reconnect with both their physical and mental wellbeing. This is why we will continue to study new ways to make our products safer and comfortable for guests and therapists, providing equipment that helps to make the spa experience more complete and unique.

Anyone using our products must be able to find themselves in a state of absolute relaxation, which is why Lemi constantly reinvents itself to create superior wellness paths that embrace all the senses.

www.lemispa.com

Matteo Brusaferri, General manager, Lemi Group

FIVE REASONS TO INVEST

1. "Lemi offers a warranty of up to 10 years, which is one of the longest on the market and underlines our quality commitment to you."

2. 100% Made in Italy: "Since 1989 we have designed, manufactured and controlled our entire production cycle from our factory."

3. Tailor-made service: "We satisfy any customisation requirements, from colour to size and bespoke features. "All our equipment boasts exceptional design and meticulous finishing.

4. Trusted for more than 30 years: "With three decades of experience, we guarantee benefits for spa operators and therapists that no one else can offer." :

5. Lemi Lifetime Assistance: "We can provide our customers with technical solutions and spare parts until the end of the product’s life cycle."

RECENT SPA PROJECTS

Eala Resort, Limone sul Garda, Lake Garda, Italy

St Regis Bangkok, Thailand

Raffles Singapore

Carlton Tower Jumeirah, London, UK

JK Place, Paris, France

Gharieni Group

An international wellness technology leader, Germany-based Gharieni Group is a manufacturer of high-end spa furniture and medical equipment with 30 years of industry expertise. Its products are sold in more than 100 countries worldwide

Gharieni's MLX Quartz treatment bed with Quartz poultices

Sammy Gharieni, founder and CEO, Gharieni Group, answers our questions:

What is unique about Gharieni’s products and the services it offers?

Gharieni Group began by specialising in medical and spa equipment, and innovation has always been deeply embedded in our DNA. We foresaw the shift in our industry from simply ‘spa’ to spa and wellness, and we met the needs of this trend by adapting our offering, leading to accelerated growth.

This capacity for rapid response has seen us continue to be a leader in technological experiences through our wellness concepts, and we are committed to the highest standards and verified wellness through our ongoing clinical studies.

Gharieni’s CELLISS

Have you adapted your products as a result of recent events?

We saw a unique opportunity during the pandemic and decided to begin conducting research on the efficacy of our wellness technology concept beds.

Beginning with Welnamis (previously known as SpaWave) and the MLX Quartz, and still ongoing, we have undertaken the first study of its kind in the wellness arena and have found that these products positively impact the human autonomic nervous system.

This has led to further development and now we have created the second-generation Welnamis with better and more precise programming and protocols that continue to expand the range of treatments and the quality of the output.

The MLX i3Dome from Gharieni

What new equipment do you have available to benefit spa operators?

In direct response to the needs of the market, we have developed the Gharieni PlexiShield lines, which are available with three different features. One can be easily attached to the metal frame under the headrest of our spa tables; another is mobile with a tripod; and the final option is a magnifying lamp with an integrated plexiglass screen. All offer optimal space to facilitate a range of movement for the therapist to work during treatments.

Why is investment in quality treatment room equipment so important for spas?

A therapist must have high-quality equipment to maximise the delivery of excellence for their services. This translates to higher guest satisfaction, capture rate and bottom line. The design and finishes should be ergonomic and seamlessly integrated with relaxed luxury into any

room, allowing for maximum guest comfort without the need to conduct a change of treatment room. The premium quality of our materials makes them exceptionally durable, easy to maintain and sterilise, and beautiful to look at.

How can your equipment support spas in streamlining their treatment offer?

A decisive aspect for improved ROI and the success of a wellness facility has always been the smart use of space.

A Gharieni table in use at La Butte aux Bois, Belgium

Multi-functional treatment beds such as the brand new Gharieni 601 combine the best features of a spa table and a treatment bed in one, saving time and space. Facials, manicures, footcare, massages, makeup and haircare can be combined, and even delivered concurrently, facilitating room turnover efficiency.

What should spa investors be considering as this year progresses?

Spa investors should give more thought to individual or more personalised client treatments. One size no longer fits all and we live in a quite different era than previously. Not only are people short of time, but they want more personalised products and services.

So, in addition to relaxing in the wellness and spa area, they also want to experience moments that add value to their customer expectations. As such, always keeping the journey fresh and new for the wellness seeker will foster engagement and loyalty in their lives and create a sense of oasis.

It is important to stay on top of trends and what the consumer needs. Addressing this successfully will lead to higher returns for the investor and a fulfilling immersive environment for guests.

www.gharieni.com

Sammy Gharieni, founder and CEO, Gharieni Group

FIVE REASONS TO INVEST

1. "Post-Covid spas will be at the forefront of preventative lifestyle optimisation and holistic rebalancing."

2. "Integrating holistic treatments with innovative technology will provide a key differentiator."

3. "Gharieni has embraced the new normal as a catalyst for innovation."

4. "We help to create environments where the wisdom of self-care and healing meets the 21st century. n Provide immersive experiences."

5. "Always deliver value in everything you do. Satisfying today’s wellness guests requires bridging products and services in new ways."

RECENT SPA PROJECTS

Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, Baden-Baden, Germany

Palazzo Fiuggi Wellness Medical Retreat, Italy

The Johnstown Estate, Meath, Ireland

Cartesiano Urban Wellness Center, Puebla, Mexico

Zulal Wellness Resort, Al Ruwais, Qatar

Spa Vision

Aquamotus by Aquaform

Created by Aquaform, which specialises in translating massage techniques into water flow and movement, Aquamotus is a contemporary evolution of the Vichy shower.

Aquamotus by Aquaform

Optimally placed in the centre of a wet room above a treatment table, the Italian-designed horizontal shower can deliver 16 different types of massage and provides an innovative addition to a facial, scrub or wrap.

Using a rainwater effect to stimulate different areas of the body with varying intensities, benefits include tissue toning, enhancing the nervous system, lymphatic circulation and cellular regeneration. Its hands-free operation guarantees a safeguarded wellness experience for both therapists and clients.

www.spavision.com | www.aquaformsrl.com

Living Earth Crafts

Century City

With a modern silhouette and a low height, Century City incorporates wireless hand and foot controls, a digital warming drawer, a bespoke cabinet, tilt-out storage and LED accent lighting.

Century City from Living Earth Crafts

Winner of the 2018 ISPA Innovate Award, it comes with a replaceable, hand-finished one-piece spa mattress, while the Century City GT edition features an 18cm thick Strata GT SpaMattress with a 5cm HexaGel layer and a Thermsoft dual zone integrated table warmer.

Additional options include the Conforma LE Breast Comfort System and So Sound Acoustic Resonance Therapy. Century City is available in a range of hard wood and laminate finishes and upholstery colours.

www.livingearthcrafts.com

Oakworks

Curva Lounger

The new Curva Lounger from Oakworks is intended to achieve a perfect balance between comfort and sociability.

The Curva Lounger from Oakworks

Ideal for a waiting area or within a spa’s salt room or IV-drip therapy space, the Curva Lounger features a NASA-inspired curve and tilt movement to create a supremely comfortable position that is enhanced by a soft, 4” thick Aero-Cel padding system.

The Curva Lounger was created from a design philosophy concentrated on building beautiful, high-quality products with superlative levels of sustainability and safety. It has been specifically designed to make it easy for spa guests to converse and interact with others while their treatment is being performed.

www.oakworks.com

ASPA International

Moroccan Scrub Table

Ideal for performing a full-body scrub or wrap, this luxurious Moroccan Scrub Table is a versatile, hard-wearing and extremely comfortable addition to the treatment journey.

A Moroccan Scrub Table from ASPA International

Suitable for use with clay, algae, salts or scrubs, the fixed-height solid table can be supplied as a single or double size to suit the room available.

Crafted from EPS foam, the heated surface can be finished in colours to match a spa’s interior with either glass mosaic tiles or a large sheet of matte slate. Offering a cocooning, deeply holistic experience, the table is ideal for spas looking to offer authentic full-body therapies.

www.a-spa.com