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Retreat to feature Hugh Jackman
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Sutton Foster, the US actress, singer and dancer, is hosting a retreat for women at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Massachusetts, between 10-13 August, focused on dance cardio, strength and meditation. Actor Hugh Jackman, who is in a during the retreat. Foster is a Tony Award-winning actress known for her work in stage musicals on Broadway in productions of Thoroughly Modern Millie and Anything Goes.
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relationship with Foster, will perform
■ The performance by Hugh Jackman will be part of Sutton Foster's retreat
The event, which is titled Leading Women: A Sutton Foster Retreat,
venue Tanglewood for a concert
for green supplement brand AG1
will comprise a variety of activities
performance by Hugh Jackman
and an investor in the Gwinganna
designed to blend movement,
and the Boston Pops Orchestra.
Lifestyle Retreat in Australia.
mindfulness and self-expression.
Jackman and Foster starred
Other activities on the
These include dance sessions with
together in the 2022 Broadway
Sutton Foster event schedule
fitness group The Limit, workshops
revival of The Music Man. Jackman
include a trivia night, hikes,
on reducing perfectionism
has various interests in the wellness
gardening and painting.
and an evening out to music
industry as the global ambassador
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Guests can plant coral and try Bornean therapies
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Gaya Island Resort creates wildlife and wellness package
DESIGN
KALA DESIGN GROUP
YTL HOTELS
PROGRAMMING
NEW OPENING
Interoception affects how we experience environments
Lagen Wellness Sanctuary opens at private island resort
Ana Ramirez says it is required in spa design
Treatments include Filipino healing therapies
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spa business people Paula Perkins shares the concept design behind renovated spa at The Landmark London
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he Landmark London has
involved in the pre-opening phase,
reopened its spa following a
supporting the selection of brands
£4 million (US$5.1 million, €4.7
and treatment menu development.
million) renovation that involved the
Her work also covered operating
addition of new thermal experiences.
supplies and equipment (OSE)
The redesign of the 300-key
selection, membership strategy,
property’s enhanced 710sq m
software selection, uniform design
spa is by architecture studio Alex
and operational direction. PAULA PERKINS SPA CONSULTANCY
Kravetz Design (AKD). The space features muted organic tones and soft-glow lighting to create a tranquil location that feels apart from the bustling city beyond. Spa consultant Paula Perkins also worked on the project following a mystery shop experience. She joined early design discussions and concept creation meetings, followed by the more detailed
The overarching treatment concept blends British and Thai heritage
development phase. She was then
Paula Perkins
Perkins told Spa Business: “The overarching treatment concept blends British and Thai heritage, expressed through curated design touches and subtle cultural references throughout the project. LEC treatment beds featuring grounding technology will further enhance relaxation, supporting deeper rest and nervous‑system regulation.” MORE >>> http://lei.sr/4U3h2_B
Robert Hanea reveals real-time carbon emissions calculator for wellness sites
THERME GROUP
T Our SPA-DEC is a world-first Dr Robert Hanea, founder and CEO, Therme Group
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herme Group has unveiled a
the project with the UK government's
carbon footprint calculator
innovation agency, Innovate UK.
designed for industry
SPA-DEC allows operations
operations to measure emissions for
to generate transparent per-
individual visits in real-time, create
visitor emissions. It does this
benchmarks and reduce them.
by combining live metred data,
The Spa and Wellness Dynamic
such as water and energy, with
Emissions Calculator (SPA-DEC) is a
normalised non-metred sources,
tool that was created via a knowledge
including waste and staff travel.
transfer partnership between Therme
Therme Group's CEO and founder
Group and the University of Surrey.
Robert Hanea, and the researchers,
Therme Group provided access to
say this is the first time operators of
live operational data from two of its
destinations of any size will be able to
facilities (a large wellness resort and
measure individual visits in real-time.
a small sports park) and co-financed
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CONTENTS ISSUE 507 04
Thorne acquisition
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Terme di Saturnia
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Australian Sauna Association
Procter and Gamble has acquired supplement brand Thorne for US$3.8bn
The Italian thermal park and five-star resort will receive €15m in upgrades and longevity programming
The first Australian Sauna Association has been established
SPA BUSINESS INSIGHTS
Ed Burrows and Charles Randall launch nature retreat
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ildhive Callow Hall, a boutique hotel on the edge of the UK’s Peak District,
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Wellness' missing pillar
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Heritage Healing
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Nature's embrace
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Supplier news
has developed a space in the estate’s
grounds for a range of nature-led wellbeing experiences, including a thermal circuit. This 28-key property features a restored 1850s house, woodland accommodation and treehouses. The 35-acre estate is part of the Wildhive Collection, a hospitality brand rooted in nature and owned by Ed Burrows (pictured left) and Charles Randall (right). Wildhive Callow Hall’s coach house, garden, courtyard and potting shed have been transformed with new facilities in alignment with the Wildhive brand’s ‘wellbeing in nature’ philosophy. Wellness consultant Erin Lee worked on The Coach House project. Charles Randall, co-founder of the Wildhive Collection, told Spa Business: “The inspiration for The Coach House came straight from the landscape around us. The Peak District is a place of contrasts, of high open moorland and sheltered dales, and that’s the rhythm we’ve built the experience around – moving between the heat of the sauna, the shock of the cold plunge and the quiet of the Potting Shed.”
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Ana Ramirez explains the concept of interoception and why it's important for designing spaces
MY TAKE
Ayala Land Hospitality launches the Lagen Wellness Sanctuary at one of its three Filipino resorts
Gisborough Hall in North Yorkshire opens its Japaneseinspired Sakura Spa
The latest in products and innovation from Ruku Sauna, Bellezi, Lyma, Margaret Dabbs London and Million Dollar Facial
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spa business news AQUISITION
Procter and Gamble buys supplement firm Thorne for $3.8bn Procter and Gamble has agreed to
individual athlete partnerships –
acquire science-backed supplements
including one with Napheesa Collier
brand Thorne from L Catterton for
who is a Thorne ambassador.
US$3.8 billion (£2.86 billion) in cash.
The transaction, which is expected to complete in Q4 2026, will expand Procter and
formulated supplements, testing and
Gamble’s position in premium
personalised wellness and spans
health, wellness and personalised
areas including sports performance,
nutrition. It also represents a major
recovery, sleep, healthy ageing,
exit for L Catterton, which took
women’s health and metabolic health.
Thorne private in October 2023 in a
■ Napheesa Collier is a Thorne ambassador
The company has also built a
transaction valued at US$680 million
presence in elite sport through
(£512 million). The sale price is 5.6
partnerships with UFC, USA
times the value of the 2023 deal – an
Triathlon, Team Penske, USA Artistic
increase of more than US$3.1 billion
Swimming and women’s basketball
(£2.3 billion) in under three years.
Our investment in Thorne reflects what L Catterton does best: identifying enduring shifts in consumer behaviour
league Unrivaled, as well as having
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Marc Magliacano, L Catterton
THORNE
Founded in 1984, Thorne has developed a portfolio of scientifically
NEW OPENING
First Park Hyatt in Mexico opens Saria Spa at Cabo del Sol hotel Park Hyatt Cabo del Sol in Mexico PARK HYATT CABO DEL SOL
Saria Spa, which the company says is the largest wellness destination in the region. The 163-key hotel, the first under
■ The spa has a lap pool and 10 treatment rooms
the Park Hyatt brand to enter
At Saria Spa, emotional wellbeing is at the heart of every experience Jorge Jaurez, spa manager
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Mexico, opened in December 2025.
the natural world, including the
Architects and designers involved in
ocean. The treatments on offer are
the hotel and Saria Spa’s conception
inspired by the rhythms of the sea.
include Sordo Madaleno, Paulina
Jorge Jaurez, spa manager,
Morán and George Wong Design.
told Spa Business: “At Saria Spa,
The Saria Spa takes its name
emotional wellbeing is at the
from an ancient Pericú deity who
heart of every experience.”
was responsible for protecting
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PARK HYATT CABO DEL SOL
has launched its 59,000sq ft
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PROGRAMMING
MEET THE TEAM
Gaya Island Resort offers wild wellness YTL Hotels’ Gaya Island Resort in a three-day package that blends local healing traditions and wellness rituals with educational wildlife and conservation experiences.
YTL HOTELS
Malaysian Borneo has introduced
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We hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for this extraordinary destination
The Gaya Wellness and Wonder
Editorial director
Liz Terry
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Justin Juhun
Spa Business editor
Journey, which will debut between
Katie Barnes
17–19 September 2027, is being
guests with its remarkable
developed as a collaboration
biodiversity, cultural traditions and
between the property’s Spa Village
restorative wellness practices.”
Gaya Island and the resort’s director
The Spa Village Gaya Island
of conservation, Justin Juhun. Juhun said: “The Gaya Wellness and Wonder Journey connects
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will deliver treatments inspired by
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INVESTMENT Head of digital
Terme di Saturnia to get €15m facility upgrades Destination, the luxury resort in
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■ In 2027 the Thermal Park will be renovated
TERME SPA & ITALIA
Terme di Saturnia Natural
Tim Nash
Head of design
Ed Gallagher +44 (0)1462 431385
Tuscany, Italy, has announced plans to invest €15 million (US$17.5 million, £13 million) to enhance the wellness experience between 2026 and 2027.
increase on the previous year. The investment will go towards four new thermal pool junior
The owning company, Terme
suites, each of which will have a
and Spa Italia, says the site has
garden equipped with a private
seen strong growth and believes
thermal-water tub. These will be
the new investment will help Terme
designed by architects Mariela
di Saturnia exceed €35 million
Gonsalves and Francesco Leonetti
(US$40.9 million, £30.3 million)
and will open before Q4 2026.
in revenue by the end of 2027. The 120-hectare estate closed
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2025 with a total revenue of €28.2
sauna for Aufguss experiences will be
million (US$33 million, £24.4 million),
added to the facility’s Spring Park.
which represents a 10 per cent
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Good Spa Guide Awards voting begins The Good Spa Guide has revealed Guide Awards 2026 as the window for voting opened on 3 August and lasts until 31 August.
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the finalists for its Good Spa
These finalists represent the very best our industry has to offer
There were 350 individual entries
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from spas in the UK and Ireland, in 20 categories divided by spa will take place at Sopwell House
type, region and specialisms.
in St Albans on 16 November.
The public are invited to cast their
Lesley Bacon, spa and wellness
vote for their favourite destinations. Those results will be combined
director, Good Spa Guide, said:
with scrutiny by a newly assembled
“These finalists represent the very
independent panel to decide the
best our industry has to offer.”
2026 winners. The awards ceremony
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■ The association will organise industry events
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The Australian Sauna Association is the next step in a fouryear journey Nikita Miltiadou
of shared standards. Its launch comes as operators are
operators, suppliers, practitioners,
increasingly exploring the potential
researchers, health professionals
of sauna as a programmed recovery,
and enthusiasts seeking education,
wellbeing and community experience.
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KALA DESIGN GROUP
Are we creating environments that help people reconnect with themselves or ones that require constant mediation? Ana Ramirez, Kala Design Group
The missing pillar Ana Ramirez explains the importance of interoception in designing spaces
S
ome spaces invite you to exhale the moment you enter. Others – even those that are beautifully designed – leave the body subtly on edge.
Before we think, the body already knows. This capacity is called interoception: our ability to sense what is happening inside us, such as shifts in breath, tension, fatigue, or ease. It is foundational to how we regulate, restore and ultimately feel well. Yet, despite an industry rich in conversations around sleep, recovery, mindfulness, and longevity, interoception remains largely overlooked. We often design for what can be seen and measured, but not always for what can be felt.
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In my own practice, I’ve explored both KALA DESIGN GROUP
■ Ramirez's design
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■ Spaces built for interoception allow users to feel safe
inform, it can also distance us. Without it, the body’s signals become clearer, and our capacity to self-regulate sharpens.
Many wellness spaces today are visually compelling yet physiologically overstimulating
Important question This raises an important question for our industry:
Natural materials, diffused light, acoustic
are we creating environments that help people
comfort, and intuitive spatial flow are not just
reconnect with themselves, or ones that require
aesthetic choices; they are signals of safety.
constant mediation to understand how they feel? Many wellness spaces today are visually
The power of programming
compelling yet physiologically overstimulating.
Equally important is programming. Beyond
Harsh light, acoustics that lack softness,
treatments, the integration of pauses, rituals,
synthetic materials, and rushed spatial
and moments of stillness supports guests in
sequences keep the nervous system alert,
turning their attention inward. The goal is not
even in places designed for relaxation.
more stimulation, but more space to feel.
Designing for interoception invites a different
As wellness continues to evolve, perhaps
approach. It means creating spaces the body
the next frontier is not adding more layers of
can trust: environments where sensory inputs
optimisation but removing what prevents the
are coherent, transitions are gradual and the
body from listening to itself. This is because long
pace allows for internal awareness to emerge.
before we measure wellbeing, we experience it. ●
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El Nido quite literally means ‘the nest’, a place of refuge and renewal
Heritage Healing Ayala Land's renovated Filipino island resort reveals its Lagen Wellness Sanctuary, complete with traditional spa therapies
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agen, El Nido – an island resort in Palawan, the Philippines – has completed its transformation with the addition of a spa called Lagen Wellness Sanctuary. The eco-luxury property, which is one of three island destinations managed by El Nido Resorts, completed a year-long renovation in May. El Nido Resorts is owned by Ayala Land Hospitality. The renovation design was led by WATG, Wimberly Interiors Studio, Henning Larsen and Ayala Land Hospitality’s Creative Team, with the new layout cutting the accommodation from 51 to 42 keys, which are comprised of villas, overwater accommodation and rooms surrounded by forest. The resort also now incorporates the work of local artisans and indigenous communities.
■ The renovated resort reopened in May, ahead of the Lagen Wellness Sanctuary's debut
A focus on sustainability
C/O EL NIDO RESORTS
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Conservation and sustainability were a key factor in the redesign. Original flooring from first-generation structures was repurposed and demolition was minimised. The hotel’s new swimming pool is now cleaned with UV light, rather than chemicals and a low-wattage lighting design minimises pollution of the
night sky to create a turtle-friendly zone along the 200-metre beach.
Lagen Wellness Sanctuary The Lagen Wellness Sanctuary is a spa that sits within a tranquil garden using an elevated flooring design that allows plants to grow below. The spa has three treatment rooms, each of which features massage beds by Oakworks. ESPA is the skincare partner and consultant, while other treatments on the spa menu incorporate native botanical ingredients, such as banana leaves ©Cybertrek Ltd 2026 Spa Business Issue 507
director of Ayala Land Hospitality
AYALA LAND HOSPITALITY
■ Paloma Urquijo Zobel de Ayala, creative
■ In addition to treatments by ESPA, the spa offers traditional Filipino healing therapies, using native botanical ingredients
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C/O EL NIDO RESORTS
and volcanic stones. These include a Babaylan therapy called Heritage Healing, which uses Filipino therapeutic traditions and energy alignment. There are hydrotherapy facilities for men (indoors) and women (outdoors), including hot and cold plunge pools. Kohler provided bathroom and shower fixtures, while Finlevi supplied sauna and steamroom facilities. The property also has a Pilates studio with Balanced Body reformer equipment and a gym by Technogym. Paloma Urquijo Zobel de Ayala, creative director of Ayala Land
Traditional healing rituals, local ingredients, and visiting practitioners sit alongside scienceled treatments Paloma Urquijo Zobel de Ayala
Hospitality, told Spa Business: “The inspiration for Lagen's Wellness Sanctuary began with a single idea: shelter. El Nido quite literally means 'the nest’, a place of refuge and renewal. As we reimagined Lagen, it felt only natural that this philosophy would find its fullest expression in a dedicated space for wellbeing. “We built the wellness sanctuary in response to the way we live today. Our lives are increasingly demanding, yet the rituals that keep us grounded are often the first to disappear. Rather than asking guests www.spabusiness.com
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■ The island resort's spa has three treatment rooms and a range of thermal facilities
to leave those routines behind, we designed a place where they could continue them, whether that's beginning the day with Pilates, moving through a hydrotherapy circuit of cold plunge, steam, sauna and vitality pools, or simply finding a quiet moment to pause.”
Other facilities The property is located in a diving hotspot and guests can complete a PADI-certified scuba diving course. Schiller bikes (that allow guests to pedal across the sea) and kayaks are also available.
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The inspiration for Lagen's Wellness Sanctuary began with a single idea: shelter Paloma Urquijo Zobel de Ayala
The resort also has three dining venues and a ceremonial hall that can be used for celebrations, weddings and events.
El Nido Resorts The other two El Nido Resorts are called Pangalusian, El Nido and Miniloc, El Nido.sea) and kayaks are also available. All three resorts are each located on their own private islands within the El Nido-Taytay Resource Protected Area, which is famous for white sand beaches, limestone karsts, turquoise waters and unique wildlife. ● ©Cybertrek Ltd 2026 Spa Business Issue 507
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MARGARET DABBS LONDON
Margaret Dabbs London rolls out its AstraeaNatura LED Hand Mitts globally
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argaret Dabbs London
(age spots), reduce redness
is rolling out its
and improve skin clarity.
AstraeaNatura LED Hand
Mitts to spas around the world. The mitts are positioned as an
The company is promoting the
MARGARET DABBS LONDON
■ The AstraeaNatura LED Hand Mitts, which use near-infrared, red light and green light therapy, offer retail opportunities
mitts as a way to offer revenue growth with no added labour costs
■ Margaret Dabbs
advanced biohacking solution,
as they do not require therapist
using photobiomodulation to affect
time or dedicated room space.
cellular function. According to the
Customers can also go on to
We developed our LED Hand
company, they use near-infrared
purchase the mitts post-treatment.
Mitts to elevate hand care into a
and red light (830nm / 630nm) to
Margaret Dabbs OBE, told
meaningful treatment category,
stimulate ATP (cellular energy),
Spa Business: “We're seeing a
combining advanced light therapy
accelerating healing, reducing
clear shift within the luxury spa
with a solution that integrates
inflammation and stimulating
industry towards treatments that
effortlessly into existing rituals.”
collagen to plump thinning skin.
deliver visible, clinically proven
They also incorporate green light
results while fitting seamlessly
(520nm) to target hyperpigmentation
into the guest experience.
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SUPPLIER NEWS Lyma diversifies retail product portfolio with new gut health supplement
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yma, the medtech company
Lyma ID2 is a gut bio complex that
most well-known for its
combines multi-length prebiotics
cold laser technology, is
to feed and fortify each of the four
strengthening its portfolio with a
major sections of the colon. It also
gut-health optimisation supplement.
includes Omega-3 and polyphenols for brain, heart and eye health. The formula also contains twenty-five
company’s first product launch
bioavailable chelated minerals and
in 2018, the Lyma Supplement.
vitamins (where an organic molecule
■ Lyma ID2 is a gut bio complex that
is bound to the mineral to prevent
contains multi-length prebiotics
LYMA
The Lyma ID2 is the company's second supplement following the
the mineral from reacting with other
LYMA
compounds found in the stomach). The company’s director of
As a result, once you've swallowed
science, Professor Paul Clayton,
them, the bacteria can't stick around.
explains the difference between
They can't colonise and have an
Lyma ID2 and other gut health
effect. The product is incomplete."
supplements on the market. “Most probiotic supplements don't
■ Professor Paul Clayton
Million Dollar Facial launches new complex illion Dollar Facial System skin resurfacing treatment in
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a treatment range called Bio-Cell Trinity+. The new products are applied in
MILLION DOLLAR FACIAL SYSTEM
has launched a professional
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contain any prebiotics at all and if
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they do it's nowhere near enough.
■ Jenna Unwin,
sequence and are to be used as an alternative to professional microneedling treatments. The all-in-one Bio-Cell Trinity+ Core Complex
■ The complex is part of a skin resurfacing protocol
formula delivers the first three of four stages in the microneedling treatment system. The four
change and improve skin firmness. The reinforcement
stages are activate, signal, reinforce and direct.
of the skin barrier is down to the formula’s vegan
The activation phase includes biodegradable
PDRN. The direction phase is where the treatment
spicules (microscopic needle-like structures) that create micro-channels to enhance absorption. Plantderived exosomes are also present to signal biological
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SUPPLIER NEWS Bellezi creates Deepsense wellness concept with Neurosonic manufacturer, has created a touchless wellness concept
called Deepsense in collaboration with low-frequency vibroacoustic technology
BELLEZI
B
ellezi, the Dutch-founded spa furniture
firm Neurosonic Technologies. Deepsense represents Bellezi’s ■ Daan Koppelman
integration of vibroacoustic technology into selected models of its wellness furniture.
BELLEZI
These percussive experiences are operated via the company’s Deepsense app. Bellezi has introduced this concept to meet
■ Deepsense can be offered outside treatment rooms
spa and hotel operator demand for wellness solutions that extend beyond treatment rooms. The
has changed. They're no longer asking how to add
company is adapting to the market’s shifted focus
another treatment. They're asking how to create
from traditional relaxation concepts to those that
more value throughout the entire guest journey
encompass recovery and nervous system regulation.
while keeping their operations efficient. Deepsense
Daan Koppelman, international account manager
was developed to answer exactly that question."
and member of Bellezi's research and development team, said: "The conversation with spa operators
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Ruku Sauna appoints Thorsten Bichler as CEO to scale company
T
horsten Bichler has joined
charge of achieving growth targets
German sauna manufacturer
domestically and internationally.
Ruku Sauna as CEO.
His previous role was director
Bichler told Spa Business his new
of international sales for Klafs. He
role and responsibilities are diverse.
has more than 20 years' experience
He is responsible for the forwardlooking strategic direction of the company and he will also be in
in the wellness industry. The new ownership of Ruku Sauna attracted Bichler. It was bought in early 2025 by a German family-run investment company called ME
RUKU SAUNA
Capital Advisory and Consulting. Bichler said: “It quickly became clear they wanted to develop RUKU SAUNA
the company over the long term and lead it to success.” ■ Thorsten Bichler
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Optimum experience Lemi is redefining multifunctional wellness design
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s the global spa market evolves, the integration of advanced technology with immersive wellness rituals is becoming increasingly important. Responding to this shift, Lemi has introduced Venice Head Spa – a multifunctional treatment bed designed to enhance both operational efficiency and the guest experience. “With Venice Head Spa, we wanted to go beyond functionality and create a solution that enhances both the guest experience and operational efficiency,” says Matteo Brusaferri, general manager at Lemi. “It reflects our vision of a more integrated, experience-led approach to spa design.” More than a treatment couch, Venice Head Spa is a complete workstation combining three core functions in one solution: massage, manicure/pedicure and Japanese Head Spa treatments. This multifunctional approach enables operators to maximise space utilisation while maintaining high treatment standards and delivering a seamless, holistic guest journey. At the centre of the concept is the retractable wash basin, inspired by the Japanese head spa ritual. Designed to create a continuous, flowing arc
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of water, it delivers a deeply immersive sensory experience. The gentle flow supports scalp stimulation, encourages circulation and promotes relaxation, helping to elevate the treatment beyond a standard service into a signature wellness ritual.
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The unit also incorporates a pipeless pedicure basin, ensuring high hygiene standards while simplifying cleaning and maintenance processes – an important consideration for busy spa environments. Client comfort and therapist ergonomics are central to the design. The mattress – developed using Lemi’s Memory Foam technology – evenly ©Cybertrek Ltd 2026 Spa Business Issue 507
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Sorrento (above) and Venice (below) offer a range of service options
distributes body weight and reduces pressure points, supporting longer, more comfortable treatments. An adjustable, removable horseshoe headrest provides targeted neck and head support, adapting easily to different treatment types.
All movements – height, backrest and leg rest – are electric, allowing therapists to work with precision while reducing physical strain. Additional smart features include programmable memory settings for key positions, such as hair-wash mode, and an automatic ‘end’ function that returns the bed to its starting position, improving workflow efficiency. Alongside functionality, Venice Head Spa has been designed to integrate seamlessly into high-end spa environments. Its compact footprint, clean lines and extensive customisation options allow it to complement a wide range of interior concepts. The use of eco-conscious materials, including FSC-certified wood, reflects a growing industry focus on sustainability without compromising on design quality. Building on this concept, LEMI has also launched Sorrento Head Spa, a more streamlined version introduced in March. While Venice Head Spa offers a fully integrated, all-in-one solution, Sorrento Head Spa has been developed as a more focused option, dedicated specifically to massage and Spa Business Issue 507 ©Cybertrek Ltd 2026
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Japanese Head Spa treatments. This provides operators with greater flexibility, depending on space, concept and treatment menu requirements. Both models combine Italian craftsmanship with advanced engineering, offering different interpretations with the same core objective: to deliver efficient, high-quality treatment solutions that enhance the overall spa experience. With Venice and Sorrento Head Spa, Lemi continues to respond to the evolving needs of the wellness sector, creating equipment that supports both operational performance and experiential value. The result is a new generation of treatment solutions designed to help spas differentiate their offer, while optimising space, workflow and guest satisfaction. l More: www.lemispa.com SPABUSINESS.COM issue 2 2026 21 93 www.spabusiness.com
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National Guild of Spa Experts Russia ■ www.russiaspas.ru
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