Dior Spa Royal Scotsman: Highland-inspired wellbeing on the move
Galgorm launches signature treatment with OTO & Gharieni
Sammy Gharieni CEO, Gharieni Group
Growth & Partnerships
As 2023 draws to a close, we’re excited to share all our exciting news from the past few months with you. This year has been one of growth for Gharieni – both in our ever-expanding partnerships with luxury spas around the world, and in our own company, where we’ve had some exciting changes and additions.
We’ve formed our first-ever Strategic Advisory Board this year (see page 28), made up of some of the top minds in the industry, with backgrounds in skincare, branding, strategy, communications, and operations. This marks a significant step forward for our company as we continue to cement our position as a leader in the spa and wellness industry, and we’re so happy to have the support, guidance and insight of these experts as they help us drive our business forward.
Also helping to drive our business forward is the addition of new team member Milana Knowles, who joins Gharieni as Vice President of Business Development for the United States (see page 29). Many in the industry know Milana, whose energy, enthusiasm and expertise will help propel our growth trajectory in the US marketplace. A seasoned beauty and wellness executive, Milana is particularly skilled at building strong partnerships, and we’re thrilled to have her on our team.
Partnering with others has always been a strong focus for Gharieni, and this month we highlight a few such collaborations. At the beautiful Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland (see page 8), we’ve teamed up with OTO, makers of natural CBD products, to create a signature treatment using their products and our Quartz bed. We've also just announced a partnership with Parisian skincare brand Yon-Ka (see page 18), and together, we'll introduce a new era of multi-sensorial, technology-powered, and results-driven experiences for the skin, mind and body. We’re thrilled with these new partnerships, and we look forward to more exciting collaborations in the future.
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Partnerships
Welnamis, RLX Satori win awards
New products: G-Vac & MLR Transform
08 IN PRACTICE
OTO signature CBD treatment with Gharieni Quartz bed debuts at Galgorm
10 HIGHLIGHT
The Spa at Séc-he, California
12 SPOTLIGHT ON
The Dior Spa Royal Scotsman
14 INTERVIEW
Dubai consultant Angela Thomas
PUBLISHING INFORMATION
Gharieni Magazine Edition 1/2024
Customer magazine of the Gharieni Group
Address: Gutenbergstr. 40, D-47443 Moers, www.gharieni.com
CEO: Dipl.-Ing. Sammy Gharieni (responsible editor), Gharieni Group
Editorial and graphic design/layout: Jane Kitchen Communications
Title: Gharieni Group
Print: www.wir-machen-druck.de
16 UP CLOSE
Ashkan & Bahareh Nahany
18 PARTNERSHIPS
Gharieni & Yon-Ka Paris
20 PROJECTS WORLDWIDE
Phytomer Training Center, France
La Zambra, Spain
Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp, Belgium
Hotel Plaza Athenee, Paris
Orocor Retreat, Taiwan
Grey Wolfe, England
Dr. Jasmine Last, Germany
Soho House of Beauty, Romania
28 INSIDE
Gharieni forms Strategic Advisory Board
30 REVIEW
ISPA, Forbes & PB London
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WELNAMIS WINS ‘BEST WELLNESS EQUIPMENT’ AWARD
Welnamis, one of Gharieni’s most-loved Mind-Body Wellness Technologies, has won the Grand Prize for ‘Best Wellness Equipment’ at the Perfect Spa Awards in Poland
An annual event that celebrates excellence in the spa and wellness sector in Poland, the Perfect Spa Awards brings together spa professionals, experts, and enthusiasts to honor the best in the industry. This prestigious award recognized both Gharieni’s and Nova Group’s commitment to providing the ultimate wellness experiences and promoting a healthy lifestyle through innovative technology. Gharieni’s partner, Nova Group, has been instrumental in introducing Welnamis to the Polish wellness industry, and Wojtek Dobrowolski, Director of Nova Group, accepted the award at the event. Using the power of sound and vibration
therapy, Welnamis offers users an immersive experience that makes it possible for even the busiest minds to achieve deep levels of relaxation. Like meditation, specific sounds slow down mental activity while synchronized vibrational frequencies act on specific energy centers of the body. The technology is clinically proven and was originally developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) in American war veterans. Today, it is used in spas, wellness centers and residential settings around the world to help reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety, improve conditions for sleep quality, enhance mood and help support the management of chronic stress.
Wojtek Dobrowolski accepted the award
Welnamis helps reduce stress and anxiety
RLX Satori named Best Treatment Table
Gharieni’s RLX Satori Wellness
Lounger has won in the category of Best Treatment Tables / Equipment in the 2023 WellSpa 360 Readers’ Choice Awards. WellSpa 360's Readers' Choice Awards are nominated by and voted for by the industry, making it the awards to determine what is the best in spa and wellness. As a winner, Gharieni will be profiled in the December 2023 issue of WellSpa, an industry resource for wellness spa professionals.
Gharieni G-Vac
The ultimate fusion of aesthetics, recovery & wellbeing
Gharieni’s G-Vac merges world-class technology and proven science to unlock a new dimension of beauty, wellness and recovery. All treatment programs harness the conditions to support the body's natural ability to restore balance. Designed for holistic lower body rejuvenation, G-Vac unlocks a multitude of benefits by boosting lymphatic
MLR Transform
The ultimate in flexibility
The MLR Transform’s ability to lie completely flat on the floor at a generous span of 120cm is nothing short of revolutionary, making it ideal for treatments that require groundlevel access, such as Thai massages.
But within seconds, the transformative nature of this table means that it can be elevated off the floor and narrowed to a standard spa table width of 80cm, rendering
flow and optimizing blood circulation. Beyond the visible reduction of cellulite and spider veins, it promotes swift recovery and alleviates leg and foot discomfort, swelling and fatigue, revealing a contour that looks and feels refreshed and radiant. Embrace a surge of renewed energy and well-being, leading to a seamlessly revitalized body and mind.
it a practical option for treatments such as regular massages or facials. Flaunting fine lines that exude elegance and beauty, the MLR Transform is not just a spa table – it's an emblem of opulence and versatility. Already making its mark in the world's most exclusive spas, this table promises an end to underutilized rooms and the hassles of constant equipment rearrangement.
G-Vac optimizes blood circulation and lymphatic flow
The award is voted on by the industry
Galgorm Resort
OTO CBD Signature Treatment debuts at Galgorm
Galgorm Resort – Northern Ireland’s Premier luxury hotel and spa – has just launched a new OTO CBD Signature Treatment that uses Gharieni’s MLX Quartz bed, promising an all-encompassing treatment that will leave guests feeling refreshed and energized.
The treatment begins with a meditative soundscape voyage combined with an intuitive hand and foot wellness ritual incorporating guided breath. The heated quartz sand from Gharieni’s table cocoons the body for ultimate relaxation, as the skin is exfoliated through skin brushing and a cooling mitt swipe that is designed to activate the guest’s Endocannabinoid system, which allows for maximum absorption of OTO CBD products. The treatment then uses the guest’s chosen OTO oil in a muscle-relieving massage that combines the therapist's hands, bamboo
rollers and carefully chosen crystals, then finishes with a tensionreleasing signature OTO massage of the décolleté, face and scalp.
“We were thrilled to introduce the OTO brand to Galgorm due to its unique offering and plethora of benefits, which make it the perfect fit,” says Tara Moore, Head of Spa Operations for Galgorm. “It has always been our philosophy to deliver unparalleled spa experiences to our guests, so it felt like a natural fit to incorporate the Gharieni Quartz bed, which adds another dimension to this all-encompassing spa treatment.”
Galgorm is the first spa in Ireland to offer the OTO Quartz treatment. “We were keen to incorporate the benefits of the ever-popular Gharieni MLX Quartz bed, which we had introduced to the spa a number of years ago, and which remains a firm favorite with our guests,” says Moore.
The heated quartz sand helps with relaxation
The Thermal Spa Village is unique at Galgorm
Tara Moore
The MLX Quartz bed adds another dimension to this all-encompassing spa treatment
“Collaborating on this bespoke spa experience further elevated the launch of OTO to Galgorm, and continues to receive rave reviews from guests seeking a one-of-a-kind treatment. The customer response has been fantastic!”
Situated 30 minutes outside Belfast and set within 380 acres of lush parkland with the spectacular River Maine flowing through the estate, Galgorm Resort has a truly unique setting, and features 125 luxurious guestrooms. The unique Thermal Spa Village is the jewel in the crown of Galgorm, and is the first of its kind in Ireland, combining award-winning spa facilities and professional service to create an environment where tranquility can flourish. The Thermal Spa Village includes a selection of riverside hot tubs, indoor and outdoor heated pools, steamrooms and saunas.
Guests can relax outside by the River Maine
Galgorm has 380 acres of parkland
The massage uses bamboo rollers
Daniel Spencer
Director of Spa, The Spa at Séc-he
Owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and operated by Agua Caliente Casinos, the 40,000-squarefoot The Spa at Séc-he in Palm Springs, California, opened in 2023 as one of the most luxurious hot mineral spring spa destinations in the US.
Equipped with nearly 40 Gharieni products – including five MLX Quartz tables, three Welnamis Tables, six RLX Welnamis loungers, two RLX Satori loungers, four Pedispa Square stations, and eight MO1 treatment tables – the cutting-edge spa also features 22 private mineral baths, 15 treatment rooms, a cryotherapy chamber, two float pod suites, a boutique fitness area, a grounding room, an acoustic wellness lounge, tranquility garden, menthol dry sauna, eucalyptus steam room, two halotherapy salt caves, a resort-style mineral pool with four Jacuzzis, luxury cabanas, a full-service salon with scalp treatment beds, a cafe, and a poolside bar with food service.
We sat down with Daniel Spencer, Director of Spa, to learn more about this exciting new destination.
Can you tell us more about The Spa at Séc-he and the experiences you offer?
The Spa at Sec-he is a one-of-a-kind location, and the goal is to blend elements of nature and technology while providing unique experiences for our guests.
Gharieni is a good fit for all that it offers – enhanced features, quality, and esthetics of design. The Welnamis table, with its vibro-acoustic therapy, is used during all facials, and the MO1 with built-in vibration is run in every treatment as an initial setting on the massage table. The Pedispa Square allows the guest to lie fully back, which enables the provider to enhance the treatment with neck wraps, eye massage pillows, and audio sets while the guest rests without strain on their neck. The binaural vibro-acoustic loungers Welnamis and Satori enhance our relaxation zones for personalized and self-guided therapy, while the MLX Quartz bed offers an
immersive and unique experience that resembles the feeling of being in the desert, lying on the heated desert sands. By blending the experience of nature with the treatments as well as our scrubs and wraps, we are able to keep the guest engaged in experiential destination spa travel. All of these in combination promote the best guest user experience. The Spa at Séc-he acts as an educational wellness spa, introducing guests to treatments and services they may never have experienced.
How has the response to the Gharieni products been?
Guest reaction is typically one of surprise at not seeing equipment of this level incorporated into standard use. They’ve also expressed a sense of high value for the service being provided, as the equipment adds much more experiential value.
The Spa at Séc-he acts as an educational wellness spa, introducing guests to treatments and services they may never have experienced
Spa guests looking for a unique experience love the MLX Quartz, and the Welnamis table gets a lot of attention, with guests returning to the property for facials due to the built-in experience amenities. The Welnamis and Satori Loungers continue to be a highlight in our acoustic wellness room and part of the daily wellness circuit that guests use and return to throughout the day. The Pedispa Square is very popular when guests realize how much more relaxing a pedicure is lying down instead of sitting up for an hour.
Gharieni’s tables also get consistent interest from media, both visually and experientially. The Quartz picks up a lot of visuals as does Welnamis, while the Welnamis and Satori Loungers have been written about by journalists detailing what they experienced and how it benefits the spa day.
Is there anything you can point to in terms of ROI on the Gharieni products?
The investment return comes in multiple directions. Guest experience ensures satisfied guests, which drives return – and also those guests promoting us to others, which is seen in our operations. Service prices can be increased for a consistent revenue stream built into the menu. Marketing and media is driven exponentially when they have more interesting material to market and write about.
I found this to be the case when I brought Gharieni into our sister spa, The Sunstone Spa, which is a Forbes 5 Star Spa that also carries the Gharieni collection. It’s the consistent compounding results that the brand offers that continues the recognition and revenues to validate the brand’s purpose in the space.
The spa is equipped with Gharieni
THE DIOR SPA ROYAL SCOTSMAN
Gharieni features in Highland-inspired spa on the move
The Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, has partnered with Dior Beauty to create the Dior Spa Royal Scotsman, which debuted this year on-board the Scottish train.
In homage to Christian Dior’s love for Scotland – where he famously hosted his much acclaimed fashion show in 1955 – the new Dior Spa Royal Scotsman is housed in one of the train’s plush carriages. Completely dedicated to wellness, the carriage boasts two lacquered treatment rooms outfitted with Gharieni's SPL treatment beds and restyled with Dior’s iconic burgundy toile de Jouy motif.
A cocoon of serenity on the rails, Dior Spa Royal Scotsman offers guests a tranquil space to unwind and rejuvenate as the train snakes through Scotland's awe-inspiring peaks and dramatic valleys. The new bespoke wellbeing menu features three tailor-made treatments devised by the French Maison’s wellness experts to cater to the specific needs of the train’s guests, ensuring a truly
immersive Scottish experience that leaves them feeling refreshed and invigorated.
Dior Spa’s expert body massage D-Travel is designed to purify the body of toxins and release tension through deep, slow and soothing movements that ultimately relieve muscular pain. Inspired by the Scottish landscape, the D-Elements full body treatment combines the country's natural beauty in all its glory to achieve a sense of mind and body relaxation. The treatment begins with the application of semi-precious hot stones on the back to create a sense of warmth, followed by massage strokes that simulate a cooling breeze. Bain Dior body mist and hot oshibori that recreate the country’s drifting mists end the treatment on a calming note.
For those seeking a rejuvenating facial, the D-Highlands is inspired by Kobido facial massage techniques and thanks to the application of Dior Prestige line, it sculpts the face’s features and improves the skin’s appearance.
The carriage boasts two treatment rooms outfitted with Gharieni treatment beds
The spa is housed in a plush train carriage
ANGELA THOMAS
Owner, Angel Success Consulting, Dubai
How did you get involved in the wellness industry?
I have a passion for helping women succeed in the wellness and beauty industries, but I see so many talented and passionate women who are struggling to structure their businesses. I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience with other women – I want to help them to build successful businesses that allow them to live their best lives.
What inspired you to create the “Money-Making Front Desk”?
The front desk is the ‘Golden Gate’ to your business; it's the first point of contact for most customers, and it sets the tone for their entire experience. A well-managed front desk can help you attract and retain customers, increase sales, and contribute to the overall success of your business.. If you want to create a flourishing business, you should create a money-making front desk first. This means investing in training, creating and implementing clear processes, giving your staff the tools they need to be successful, empowering your staff to make decisions, and tracking your results.
What consultancy services do you offer?
In addition to my training programs and one-on-one and group coaching services, I also offer the following services:
• Mystery calls and visits to assess the performance of their front desk staff and the overall customer experience.
• Auditing business results to identify areas where they can improve their efficiency and profitability.
• Developing and implementing strategies to maintain their success.
How do you build and maintian relationships with clients?
The most important factors for both building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients are trust,
communication, and commitment. It is important to be honest and transparent with your clients. You need to be able to communicate effectively with them and understand their needs. You also need to be committed to providing them with the best possible service, over-deliver on customer expectations, and be accountable for your actions.
What do you see in the future of the wellness industry?
I envision a future where the wellness industry is even more focused on helping people to achieve their health and wellness goals, with technology playing a bigger role in the future., and 'm positioning myself to adapt and thrive in this landscape by staying up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies. I'm also developing new training programs that will help front desk staff to be more effective in their roles in the future. The wellness industry is a growing and exciting industry, with a place for everyone. There are many opportunities for entrepreneurs and professionals who are passionate about helping people to achieve their health and wellness goals. If you are interested in a career in the wellness industry, I encourage you to do your research and find a niche that you are passionate about.
Angela Thomas wants to share her knowledge
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Ashkan & Bahareh Nahany
Founders of Blue Diamonds Health & Beauty Club, The Hague, Netherlands
What led you to become involved in the wellness industry?
I first became interested in the beauty and wellness industry after working as a beautician with a shop at home. During this experience, I realized how healing, transformative, and life-changing beauty treatments can be, both for the recipient and for the person providing the service. Realizing the potential of beauty and wellness as an industry sparked my passion and ambition to learn more and eventually launch and lead my own business. I started Blue Diamonds Health and Beauty to focus on promoting and providing natural beauty remedies, treatments, and services that offer a sustainable and healthier approach to beauty. Our goal is to provide affordable, natural, and effective skincare and bodycare solutions that are tailored to the individual needs of each customer.
What makes Blue Diamonds unique?
Blue Diamonds is unique because we listen intently to our customers' needs and desires, and we customize treatments and services to meet each individual's specific health and wellness objectives. We also pride ourselves on providing comprehensive and personal care. And importantly, our facility is equipped with innovative, state-of-theart technology and amenities, creating a tranquil and comfortable atmosphere.
What elements do you believe create a truly transformative and rejuvenating wellness experience?
A nurturing and supportive environment needs to be fostered so that clients feel safe and comfortable during their wellness experience. It is important to create a judgment-free space and provide reassurance to clients that their personal concerns are respected and valued. Positive experiences are often influenced by the quality of the relationship between staff and clients, so professional, caring staff with holistic knowledge and qualifications are key. It’s also important to have a well-rounded wellness program that includes a relaxation and stress-reduction element, as well as quality amenities. Personalized experiences can help to elevate a wellness program, and providing services that are easily accessible and available to different age and ability levels can help to create an inclusive and empowering experience for clients.
How do you select your products, equipment, and treatments, to ensure the highest level of quality and efficacy?
I always look for reputable industry certifications when selecting any beauty product, equipment, or treatment. These certifications verify that the product meets all safety and quality standards required by the industry. Another great way to ensure the highest level of quality and efficacy
is to read customer reviews online. This allows us to verify how previous clients have liked the product. I also consider the price of the product, as often, the price reflects the quality, and I look for products that offer high quality at an affordable cost.
What role does technology play in your operations, and how do you balance its use?
Technology plays a huge role in the health and beauty operations. It allows businesses to easily access customer information, create targeted campaigns, automate routine processes, track performance, streamline communication, and more. By utilizing technology, companies can provide a better customer experience while significantly reducing costs associated with operations. The key to balancing technology use is to use it to elevate customer experiences, not replace traditional operations. For example, using technology to automate customer databases, track inventory, and manage customer loyalty is a great way to save money and create better customer experiences. Technology should also be used to create unique and personalized experiences and personalized product recommendations. Lastly,
technology should be used to enhance customer feedback and engagement, such as providing in-app surveys and allowing customers to provide feedback after their purchase.
Can you tell us about some success stories?
We’ve had lots of success using the i3Dome, Quartz bed and Welnamis for a wide variety of issues. I have a customer who has stage 4 cancer in her spine. She came to us with low energy and lots of pain, but after using the i3Dome, she has less pain and more energy. Another customer has two prosthetic knees, and was also suffering with psoriasis on her back, arms and legs, which meant she only slept for about two hours a night. After using the i3Dome, having massage on the Quartz bed, and using Welnamis two times a week for three weeks, her psoriasis was gone, her pain was diminished, and she was sleeping six hours a night. And I have another customer who was suffering from panic attacks who found that using the Welnamis has really helped. These stories provide an encouraging reminder of the power of modern, natural therapies to help improve the lives of those in need.
Techology like Gharieni's MLX i3Dome plays a big role at Blue Diamonds
This partnership will symbolize the fusion of science and holistic expertise
Gharieni Group and Yon-Ka Paris
REDEFINING WELLNESS THROUGH INNOVATIVE SYNERGY
In an outstanding collaboration, Gharieni Group has joined forces with Yon-Ka Paris, a leading holistic phyto-aromatic skincare brand. Together, they will introduce a new era of multi-sensorial, technology-powered, and resultsdriven experiences for the skin, mind and body.
As two prominent entities in the wellness industry, Yon-Ka Paris and Gharieni Group bring together a wealth of expertise and innovation, uniting the finesse of French skincare with state-of-the-art German-made spa and wellness technology beds.
Yon-Ka's showroom will feature Gharieni Mind-Body Wellness Technology beds for elevated experiences
Yon-Ka Paris is a leading holistic phyto-aromatic skincare brand
"By blending Yon-Ka's expertise in holistic skincare with Gharieni's innovative mind/body wellness technologies, we're setting new standards in the wellness industry, where beauty and technology converge to elevate every sensation and truly transform the wellness experience,” says Sammy Gharieni, Founder & CEO of Gharieni Group.
A dedicated showroom is currently being established at Yon-Ka’s distribution, training, and office center in Rockaway, New Jersey in the US. The showroom will showcase Gharieni's cuttingedge technology beds, to invite potential clients and press for first-hand equipment experiences.
Furthermore, Gharieni has equipped Yon-Ka's training center with an array of their treatment beds and equipment. To further enhance their service, Gharieni will maintain a substantial inventory in Yon-Ka's distribution and warehouse center.
This partnership is set to propel the industry to unprecedented heights by seamlessly blending the
We are embarking on a new era in wellness, where the journey goes far beyond skin deep
art of holistic wellness with cutting-edge technology, offering a well-being experience like never before.
"We are embarking on a new era in wellness, where the journey goes far beyond skin deep,” says Antoine Lemarche, CEO of Yon-Ka Paris. “Together with Gharieni, we aspire to shape the future of wellbeing through multi-sensorial, technology-powered, and results-driven experiences. This partnership will symbolize the fusion of science and holistic expertise.”
PROJECTS WORLDWIDE
Phytomer Training Centre
Education in the art of skincare by the French seaside
French skincare brand Phytomer has opened a new training center that is set to welcome thousands of spa practitioners. Located opposite the company’s historic headquarters just a stone's throw from Saint-Malo's most beautiful beaches, the Phytomer Training Centre has been completely redesigned with the help of architect Dominique Tosiani to provide maximum comfort for the brand’s trainee beauticians.
This new space offers customers an ultraimmersive experience in the cocooned, refined world that the brand cultivates in its own spas. It occupies 250 square meters and can accommodate up to 28 trainees, and is equipped with eight of Gharieni’s Classic Standard Soft - Thermo beds.
“We chose Gharieni beds because they are aesthetically the most stylish and elegant ones, with a premium finish that makes all the difference,” says Tristan Lagarde, Deputy General Manager of Phytomer. “Their comfort is always acclaimed not only by clients, but also by practitioners in their use and functionality. Since our first collaboration seven years ago for the Spa St Malo, our confidence in their high-quality beds has only been confirmed by their robustness and ultra-resistance.”
The Phytomer Training Center also features two large, ultra-functional practice rooms equipped with video screens, multiple washrooms and a large changing room to encourage discussion and conviviality.
The spa is equipped with eight Gharieni beds
The space offers an immersive experience
The 2,000-square-meter Mood Spa is one of the largest on the Costa del Sol
La Zambra
Five-star luxury on the Costa del Sol
In the depth of the Andalusian hills in Spain, picturesquely located between Malaga and Marbella, lies La Zambra, a 5-star hotel which is part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Named after a Flamenco dance, the hotel is a resort that awakens the senses and encourages guests to be themselves. The hotel features 196 spacious rooms and suites, all with terraces and bathed in natural light.
The hotel’s 2,000-square-meter Mood Spa is one of the largest on the Costa del Sol, and is equipped with Gharieni furniture, including the MO1 Max and 601 treatment beds. Designed as a sanctuary to recharge body and mind, the spa has created five journeys to improve wellbeing, using natural, holistic and innovative techniques. Also included are jacuzzis, a hammam, sauna and swimming pool, as well as a spa courtyard and yoga and Pilates classes.
Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp
Holistic healing in Belgium
The Botanic Sanctuary in Antwerp is a futureoriented wellness concept that reflects a healthy approach to life. Treatments and retreats are designed to heal the spirit, free the mind, explore nature, enable lifestyle changes, and help guests to feel reborn.
Set in a 15th-century monastery and chapel that has been transformed into a hotel and spa, the focus is on community, healing and comfort.
The Botanic Health Spa is set over three floors, and includes 10 treatment rooms equipped with Gharieni’s MLR Select Alu beds. The spa features a pool and relaxation spaces, infrared loungers, a fireplace, waterbeds, a botanical shower experience, a whirlpool, vitamin and herbal bars, a historicallyinspired steamroom, panoramic Finnish sauna, textile sauna, salt and mineral sauna and a Kneipp walk.
The Botanical Garden and monastic heritage are integral to the wellness philosophy, with Traditional
European Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Monastic Medicine, spiritual healing, high-performance coaching, health coaching, and bespoke customised journeys all on offer. Inspiration has been taken from the monks who first established a place of healing here, sourcing medicine from their garden.
The Sanctuary is set in a 15th century monastery
The spa features Gharieni MLR Select Alu beds
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Luxury Dior spa in Paris
The Dorchester Collection’s Parisian outpost, Hôtel Plaza Athénée, has refreshed its Dior spa with new facilities and programming. The Gharieni-equipped spa features five single treatment rooms, a couple’s treatment room, a sauna and a hammam. First launched in 2008, the Dior Spa Plaza Athénée is the luxury brand’s flagship spa.
The spa is also home to a new Dior Light Suite, featuring an LED-studded ceiling that mimics the natural light produced by the sun.The technology is designed to provide guests with the ideal daily amount of sunlight to help realign their biological clocks, alleviate stress and restore energy.
The spa menu has also been expanded, with treatments such as the Le Soin Dior Privé Sur-Demande, which includes electrostimulation and/or cryotherapy.
Originally a fashion house, the LVMH-owned Dior brand has expanded into the world of spa and beauty in recent years and now includes three branded spas, a skincare line, a makeup collection and a perfume range.
The Parisian outpost is the Dior brand's flagship spa
The spa is equipped with Gharieni beds
Orocor Retreat
Hydrotherapy healing in Taiwan
Located in the center of Taiwan's Jiaoxi Hot Spring, Chuneng, Orocor Retreat is designed to provide guests with a sense of peace and tranquility for a unique physical and mental experience. The retreat offers the latest cutting-edge innovative high-tech healing combinations – including Gharieni’s MLX i³Dome, Welnamis and Libra Edge – as well as the benefits of thermal mineral springs. These treatments are designed to stimulate circulation, relieve pain, reduce stress, and rejuvenate the body. Orocor takes its inspiration from ancient healing, combining healing hot mineral springs, European hydrotherapy circuits, a healthy vegetarian diet, natural therapies, singing bowl meditation and relaxing massage. The focus is on a balance of mental, physical, emotional and spiritual life to create healthy vacations that heal and exercise the body, mind and soul.
The Retreat offers the latest in cutting-edge technology, including many of Gharieni's products
Orocor takes its inspiration from ancient healing
Grey Wolfe
High-tech private members’ club in London
The new Grey Wolfe in London is a wellness space that combines biotechnology with nature’s best medicine to create treatments designed to synergise with guests’ inner ecosystem.
Founded by wellbeing experts Sarah Jones and Sinéad Johnson, Grey Wolfe is located in the Southwest London neighbourhood of Barnes. A holistic wellness destination designed as a place of sanctuary, it offers a place where people can enter off the busy high street and instantly be enveloped by tranquility, and have the chance to take a breath. In a bespoke treatment offering, Gharieni’s MLX Quartz bed creates an elevated massage experience, to align the body, mind and spirit of their guests.
Dr. Jasmine Last
Holistic medical aesthetics and wellness in Berlin
In a world where only symptoms are often treated, Dr. Jasmin Last relies on a holistic approach that looks at the person as a whole. The vision is to focus on the underlying causes of health challenges and not just scratch the surface.
The unique approach of the clinic includes preventative treatments to promote wellbeing and prevent future health problems. Stress management is addressed with therapies using Gharieni’s Welnamis and MLX i³Dome, complemented by extensive infusion options, and the clinic also uses Gharieni’s 601 and Lina treatment beds.
Under the direction of Dr. Jasmin Last, each client receives an individual plan tailored to their individual wishes and needs, with treatments designed to achieve authentic and long-lasting results.
The spa features a bespoke Gharieni quartz bed
Gharieni products including Welnamis and MLX i³Dome are featured at the clinic
Soho House of Beauty
Four stories of wellness in Bucharest
Not just a beauty salon, House of Beauty in Bucharest, Romania is a place where extraordinary transformation happens. The new salon features four levels, with services for face and body, including laser hair removal, HydraFacial treatments, hair and nails. The lower ground level is a wellness zone, with rooms equipped with Gharieni MO1 Max beds, as well as Gharieni’s MLX Quartz treatment bed. Treatments offered include Balinese massage, Thai massage, four hand massage, hot stone massage, deep tissue massage, aromatherapy massage, and reflexology.
Gharieni MO1 Max beds outfit the spa
The ground level is a wellness zone
Shummert, Della Casa, Gharieni, Hernandez and Swevers all form the Advisory Board
Gharieni forms Strategic Advisory Board
They bring an exceptional track record in their respective fields
Gharieni Group has formed a new Strategic Advisory Board composed of four industry experts. In addition to Sammy Gharieni, Founder and CEO of Gharieni Group, and Alina Hernandez, award-winning Wellness Concept Creator, the board will also include Michael Schummert, former CEO of Babor; Manu Swevers, General Manager of Gharieni Benelux; and branding, strategy and communications executive Enrico Della Casa.
SUSTAINABILITY AT GHARIENI
Gharieni places paramount importance on sustainability and social responsibility, considering them foundational to its corporate identity. A prime example of this commitment is the Photovoltaic system, recently installed at the company headquarters in Moers, Germany. This innovative system not only reinforces the company's drive towards CO2 neutrality but also ensures its vehicles and production lines run on eco-friendly, green energy.
Commenting on the formation of the new Strategic Advisory Board, Sammy Gharieni said: “We are thrilled to have these industry experts at the helm of our Strategic Advisory Board. They bring an exceptional track record in their respective fields, and we are confident that they will provide valuable insights and guidance to help us drive our business forward.”
The formation of Gharieni’s new Strategic Advisory Board marks a significant step forward for the company as it continues to cement its position as a leader in the spa and wellness industry. With the support of these seasoned professionals, Gharieni is poised to continue delivering exceptional products, services and experiences to its clients worldwide.
I am honored to become a part of Gharieni Group’s journey as we embark on an exciting phase of growth and innovation
MILANA KNOWLES JOINS GHARIENI
Gharieni Group has appointed Milana Knowles as the Vice President of Business Development for the United States. With a proven track record as a visionary marketing, wellness, and business development executive, Milana brings a wealth of expertise and a creative approach to drive strategic growth initiatives in the dynamic US market.
She is a seasoned beauty and wellness executive, with a background spanning wellness, lifestyle, beauty, spa, and retail industries. Her impressive career showcases her result-oriented leadership style, marked by the ability to build strong strategic partnerships and client relationships.
“Milana’s deep understanding of market dynamics, coupled with her strategic vision, aligns with our company’s mission to build upon the success of our proprietary,
scientifically-based wellness technologies,” says Sammy Gharieni, founder and CEO of Gharieni. “Her pivotal role will be instrumental in propelling Gharieni Group’s growth trajectory within the dynamic and competitive landscape of the US market.”
Milana will elevate Gharieni’s presence in the US, forging connections with esteemed players in luxury beauty, hospitality, medical wellness, residential, and other well-being domains.
“I am honored to become a part of Gharieni Group’s journey as we embark on an exciting phase of growth and innovation,” says Knowles. “I am eager to collaborate with the talented team and leverage our collective strengths to explore new business opportunities, cultivate strategic partnerships, and further solidify Gharieni Group’s position as an industry leader.”
Codrin Blosieu joins Gharieni’s Scientific Advisory Board
Gharieni’s Scientific Advisory Board has welcomed new member Codrin Blosieu, Ph.D, to contribute in providing an objective, external perspective on the translation of science, research and development strategy for its wellness technologies. An expert in the field of Chiropractic and Physiotherapy, Dr. Blosieu has worked with US Navy SEALs, US Olympic athletes and NASA. Dr. Blosieu is also an active lobbyist in the US Congress, and serves on several scientific advisory boards for some of the most prestigious names in healthcare. His contributions add a clinical dimension that is important in solidifying Gharieni’s commitment to provide “verified wellness” and a rigor to ensure delivering elevated value to clients and their customers.
Dr. Blosieu joins founding members Sergio
Pecorelli, M.D., Ph.D., a renowned European Public Health figure who specializes in a life-span approach to prevention;
Christophe Hausswirth, Ph.D., a respected expert in physiology and performance; and Alina M. Hernandez, an award-winning wellness concept designer and content creator.
“We’re very happy to welcome Codrin Blosieu to our Scientific Advisory Board,” says Sammy Gharieni, CEO and Founder of the Gharieni Group. “The Scientific Advisory Board brings additional insight from the leading edge of science that can help us identify future opportunities."
Milana Knowles
Codrin Blosieu
ISPA 2023 REVIEW
The Gharieni team attended ISPA once again this year in Las Vegas, where the brand’s Mind-Body Wellness Technologies were showcased in the Gharieni Experience Center, including the Augmented Massage, which was unveiled for the first time at ISPA. An appointment system ensured that attendees could seamlessly experience each of the technologies, and Dr. Codrin Blosieu from Gharieni’s Scientific Advisory Board was there to check vital signs and stress responses before and after each experience so that people could see the reduction in
stress symptoms following treatment. The Gharieni Experience Center was an absolute hit – always full, and with people eager to learn more about our Mind-Body Wellness Technologies.
Forbes Summit
For the 5th year in a row, Gharieni has been named the Official Spa & Wellness Technologies and Equipment Brand for Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on luxury travel. At the Forbes Summit at Resortsworld Las Vegas, Gharieni showcased its latest developments and connected with many in the luxury travel and hospitality world.
PB London
At the annual Professional Beauty London earlier this year, Gharieni showcased its most popular treatment beds as well as its Mind-Body Wellness Technologies at the event. For the first time, the company also brought its innovative Gharieni Experience Center – the first-of-its-kind at PB London – to the show, so that attendees could experience all of Gharieni’s Mind-Body Welllness Technologies first-hand.
The Gharieni team at ISPA in Las Vegas
Gharieni staff at PB London
Gharieni gets glam with Forbes
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MAX
• Generous Built-in Storage at the Base
• Upgrade Option: Cozy Warming Drawer
• Precision Electronic Adjustments for Height, Leg, and Back Comfort
• Articulating Armrests for Customizable Ease
• Premium, Durable PU Upholstery available in Two Tailored Widths
• Four Default Treatment Positions, plus Flexibility to Store Two Additional Custom Settings
• Assured Safety with Locking Feature
• Enhanced Design Choice: Ambient Illumination for the Base
• Mobility Option: Available with Smooth-Glide Castors.
MIND BODY WELLNESS TECHNOLOGIES
MLX QUARTZ
Immersive Alpha Quartz Experience
RLX SATORI
WELLNESS LOUNGER
Advanced Vibroacoustics
MLX I3DOME
Triple Detox
WELNAMIS
Binaural Vibroacoustics
21st Century Massage Experience
AUGMENTED MASSAGE
G-VAC
RLX AURASENS EXPERIENCE LOUNGER
Fusion of Aesthetics, Wellness & Recovery
LIBRA EDGE
Sensorial Oasis of Wellness
