Spa Opportunities 17th March 2017 Issue 263

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Bali holiday home now wellbeing destination A husband-and-wife design team “What is unique about Soori Bali have transformed their beachfront is that we own it, we designed it, we holiday home in Bali into a new resort; built it and now, we run it too,” said the first of a new brand of “ultimate Soo Chan. “For Ling and I, Soori wellbeing destinations.” Bali is as much a state of mind as it Soo K. Chan, the founder of is a world-class resort; it’s peaceful, SCDA Architects, and hospitality spiritual, healing and re-energising.” designer Ling Fu, have used holistic Facilities include an infinity pool, design and environmental practices gym, spa, helipad, and two restaurants to create Soori Bali in Indonesia. using farm produce and garden spices. The resort will feature 48 private The Soori Spa has been designed in pool villas and residences, a platform line with the resort’s vision of being jutting over the Indian Ocean and “Bali’s premier wellbeing destination an Indonesian restaurant. promoting a more harmonious The “compelling setting and and sustainable way of life.” overwhelming feng shui experience” The Soori Spa will offer a range of treatments by visiting wellness experts Onsite practitioners and wellness of the location inspired the pair to experts will offer physical alignment open their private retreat to the public, and Polished teak and terracotta tiles and massage therapies, acupuncture, to open other Soori sites around the world. created by local artisans reference local meditation, and neurotherapy, while retreats The design melds natural elements architecture. Chan chose to blur the will be hosted throughout the year by visiting with traditional and contemporary design l i n e b e t w e e n i n d o o r a n d o u t d o o r international wellness experts. Organic features, including local volcanic stone as spaces, with open courtyards and pools products will be used in the treatments. the foundation for the resort’s buildings. creating naturally-lit, transitional areas. Details: http://lei.sr?a=K4D4N_S

‘Progressive’ spa to open in Doha Scheduled to open in September 2017 and inspired by the Middle Eastern folk tales of One Thousand and One Nights, Doha Mondian will feature a 1,950 sq m (20,989 sq ft) ESPA spa. Themed as a ‘Garden of Eden’ a n d d e s c r i b e d a s t h e “m o s t progressive and biggest in the region,” shimmering mosaic walls lead to 12 treatment rooms, a heated experience garden, relaxation rooms and a traditional Turkish Hammam. Additional hotel facilities include a rooftop pool and skybar, a nightclub, plus eight restaurants and bars. Details: http://lei.sr?a=P9U7A_S

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Michelle Christensen takes on new spa role Located in the natural mountain terrain of San Martin, California, luxury hotel and golf resort Rosewood CordeValle has appointed Michelle Christensen as spa manager for the resort’s Sense, A Rosewood Spa. Michelle, who has previously worked for LaBelle Day Spa and Salons, will oversee all high-level operations and spa programming, and implement new and innovative fitness initiatives that utilise the resort’s grounds. “Michelle’s insight of the spa industry, f it ne ss e x p e r i e nc e and e nt hus i as m will further the resort’s programming, allowing guests to experience the best of North California while they are staying with us,” said Luca Rutigliano, managing director of Rosewood CordeValle.

Michelle Christensen will oversee spa programming

Facilities at Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood CordeValle, include eight treatment rooms, each with a private garden, whirlpools and steam rooms enhanced with essential oils. Treatments draw upon the healing properties of the region’s plants and herbs. Also on site is a tennis centre, swimming and fitness areas. Details: http://lei.sr?a=S3f2G_S