1. CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: João Pedro Silva dos Santos
Adress: Largo Rui Pereira, 18 r/c dtº
2795-176 Linda-a-Velha, Portugal
E-mail: rigel3040@yahoo.com
Telephone: +351214191887
Cellular: +351914623904
Date of birth: 03/09/68
Marital status: single
Passport no. N652401 (Portugal)
Nationality: Portuguese
Skype: jope68
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/joao-santos/91/6aa/706
João Santos is a highly regarded international wellness consultant and practitioner; a freelance professional masseur who
performs integrated therapies and specializes in deep tissue/sports massage and foot reflexology. He travels the world as a
'visiting therapist' and collaborates with some of the top spa brands (SHA Wellness Clinic - best medical spa in the world;
Six Senses, and Asian Spa Ayurvedic & City Retreat, Greece).
He has successfully worked as a spa therapist, freelance therapist, visiting practitioner, wellness consultant, spa trainer, head
therapist, treatments' manager and assist spa manager, in countries such as: Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, UAE (Dubai),
Qatar, Thailand, UK (London), Sweden, Norway, and several locations in the Maldives and Greece.
João has trained both at the prestigious Chiva-Som Academy in Bangkok and the Steiner Academy in London. He is
available to travel and relocate to collaborate with any spa brand (training & refreshing), to create and design exclusive
signature body treatments for any major spa brand and he also offers a personalized menu of treatments. His areas of
expertise include: frozen shoulder, sciatica pain management, neck pain, tendinitis, dorsal & lumbar areas.
2. EDUCATION / TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
DEC 2014 – FEB 2015,
Professional ITEC level 3 diploma in anatomy, physiology & massage at London School of Massage
(http://www.londonschoolofmassage.co.uk/)
FEB 2010 – JUL 2010,
Fast-track management position: six month training program with Six Senses Spa at Sharq Village & Spa
(http://www.sharqvillage.com/index.php); Doha, Qatar.
NOV 2009 (9th - 27th),
Professional certificate on basic therapeutic Thai massage (90 hour course) at Chiva-Som International Academy
(www.chivasomacademy.com); Bangkok, Thailand.
SEP 2005 - OCT 2005,
Three week training program on massage techniques and best practices at Six Senses Spa (www.sixsenses.com), Madinat
Jumeirah (www.madinatjumeirah.com); Dubai, UAE.
Qualifications:
• Body scrubs & body wraps
• Signature treatments: holistic, de-stress, jet lag & energiser massages, and aromatherapy massage
• Sodashi & Aromatherapy Associates concepts (face & body products line and signature treatments)
NOV 2004 - DEC 2004,
One and a half month training program on massage techniques and best practices at Steiner Academy
(www.steinerleisure.com); London, UK.
Qualifications:
• Hot stone massage (level 1)
• Elemis concept (face & body products line and signature treatments)
2003 - 2004,
Massage therapist with diploma (www.imt.pt); Lisbon, Portugal.
Excellent final marks: 18 out of 20. Qualifications:
• Swedish massage / Therapeutic massage
1992-1994,
Theatre and Cinema school (www.estc.ipl.pt) unfinished; Lisbon, Portugal.
1991-1992,
College of Letters, University of Lisbon (www.fl.ul.pt), Modern Languages and
Literatures (English and German) unfinished; Lisbon, Portugal.
1991,
High School graduation with a-level equivalents in English, German and Portuguese Literature.
3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OCT 5th
2015 -,
Currently working as a body therapist at Daikai (www.daikai.no); Oslo, Norway.
• Swedish massage: relaxing, therapeutic; deep tissue and sports massage
• Tui na, shiatsu, and Thai stretching
NOV 23rd 2014 – MAR 30th 2015,
Head therapist, treatments' manager and visiting practitioner with the Artum Beauty Suite at the Royal Garden Hotel
(http://www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk/); Kensington, London (UK).
•Promotion flyer with own menu of treatments
•Professional masseur specialising in deep tissue/sports massage; reflexology; Indian head massage
JAN 5th – SEP 4th 2014,
Visiting practitioner with Asian Spa Ayurvedic & City Retreat (http://www.asianspa.gr); Greece.
•Promotion flyer with own menu of treatments
•Professional masseur specialising in deep tissue/sports massage; reflexology; Indian head massage at Asian Spa &
Ayurvedic Retreat at Gouvia, Corfu
OCT 7th – DEC 10th 2013,
Visiting practitioner with Six Senses Spa at Six Senses Laamu Resort (http://www.sixsenses.com/resorts/laamu/destination);
Maldives.
•Promotion flyer with own menu of treatments
•Professional masseur specialising in deep tissue/sports massage;
reflexology; Indian head massage
JUL 17th – SEP 17th 2013,
Visiting practitioner with Asian Spa Ayurvedic & City Retreat (http://www.asianspa.gr); Greece.
•Asian Spa City Retreat at Filothei, and the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel; Athens
•Asian Spa Resort at Poseidonion Grand Hotel
(http://www.poseidonion.com);Dapia, Spetses
•Asian Spa Resorts at Vedema & Mystique Hotels (http://www.vedema.gr), (http://www.mystique.gr/); Megalochori
& Oia, Santorini
JUN 24th – JUL 14th 2013,
Wellness consultant/visiting practitioner with the prestigious SHA Wellness Clinic (best medical spa in the world –
according to spa finder); Albir, Alicante, Spain.
•Promotion flyer with own menu of treatments
•Professional masseur specialising in deep tissue/sports massage; reflexology; Indian head massage
MAR 2nd – MAY 11th 2013,
Visiting practitioner with Six Senses Spa at Six Senses Laamu resort (http://www.sixsenses.com/resorts/laamu/spa);
Maldives.
•Promotion flyer with own menu of treatments
•Professional masseur specialising in deep tissue/sports massage; reflexology; Indian head massage
4. NOV 1st 2012 – FEB 28th 2013,
Four month seasonal therapist (winter season) with the Cambrian Adelboden
(http://www.thecambrianadelboden.com/de/13/default.aspx); Adelboden, Switzerland.
•Professional masseur specialising in deep tissue/sports massage;
reflexology; Indian head massage
JUL 1st – AUG 31st 2012,
Visiting practitioner with Asian Spa Ayurvedic & City Retreat (http://www.asianspa.gr); Greece.
•Asian Spa City Retreat at Filothei; Athens
•Asian Spa Resort at Poseidonion Grand Hotel (http://www.poseidonion.com);Dapia, Spetses
MAY 27th –JUN 6th 2012,
Visiting practitioner with Six Senses Spa, at Sharq Village & Spa (http://www.sharqvillage.com/index.php); Doha, Qatar.
•Promotion flyer with own menu of treatments
•Professional masseur specialising in deep tissue/sports massage; reflexology; Indian head massage
MAR 1st – MAY 26th 2012,
Visiting practitioner with Six Senses Spa at Soneva Fushi Resort (http://www.sixsenses.com/soneva-fushi/); Maldives.
•Promotion flyer with own menu of treatments
•Professional masseur specialising in deep tissue/sports massage; reflexology; Indian head massage
JAN 26th – FEB 12th 2012,
Two week visiting practitioner with both: Earth Spa and Six Senses Spa, at Six Senses Hua Hin
(http://www.sixsenses.com/sixsenseshuahin/), and Evason Hua Hin Resort(s) (http://www.sixsenses.com/evason-hua-hin/);
Thailand.
•Promotion flyer with own menu of treatments
•Professional masseur specialising in deep tissue/sports massage; reflexology; Indian head massage
NOV 1st 2011–JAN 25th 2012,
Visiting therapist with Six Senses Spa at Six Senses Laamu Resort (http://www.sixsenses.com/resorts/laamu/destination);
Maldives.
•Promotion flyer with own menu of treatments
•Professional masseur specialising in deep tissue/sports massage;
reflexology; Indian head massage
AUG 1st – SEP 30th 2011,
Visiting therapist with Asian Spa Ayurvedic & City Retreat (http://www.asianspa.gr); Greece.
•Aug 1st – Aug 28st; Asian Spa Resort at Poseidonion Grand Hotel (http://www.poseidonion.com); Dapia, Spetses
•Aug 29th – Sep 8th
; Asian Spa Resort at Mystique Hotel (http://www.mystique.gr/); Oia, Santorini
•Sep 9th – 30th
; Asian Spa City Retreats at: Holmes Place Maroussi; Holmes Place Attika; and the Athenaeum
Intercontinental Hotel; Athens
APR 19th –JUL 15th 2011,
Visiting therapist with Six Senses Spa at Soneva Fushi Resort (http://www.sixsenses.com/soneva-fushi/); Maldives.
•Promotion flyer with own menu of treatments
•Professional masseur specialising in deep tissue/sports massage; reflexology; Indian head massage
5. JUL 2008 – APR 2009,
Head therapist, spa trainer & supervisor at Spa Solis (http://www.solisadelboden.com/de/13/the-cambrian.aspx); Adelboden,
Switzerland.
•Signature treatments with Sodashi line of products
•Swedish, sports/deep tissue, and relaxation massages; reflexology
•Head therapist & trainer (team’s training & development)
FEB 2007 – DEC 2007,
Body therapist at Spa Talise (http://www.jumeirah.com/hotels-and-resorts/destinations/dubai/madinat-jumeirah/spa—
healthclub/talise/), Madinat Jumeirah (www.jumeirah.com); Dubai, UAE.
•Fingerprint body massage (tailored to the guest’s needs)
•Body scrubs & body wraps
•Indian head massage & ear candling
•Foot reflexology
•Signature treatments with Sodashi (face & body products line and signature treatments)
SEP 2005 – JAN 2007,
Body therapist at the Six Senses Spa (www.sixsenses.com), Madinat Jumeirah
(www.madinatjumeirah.com); Dubai, UAE.
•Body wraps & body scrubs
•Swedish, sports/deep tissue massages
•Foot reflexology
•Aromatherapy Associates and Sodashi concepts (face & body products line and signature treatments)
•Indian head massage & ear candling
DEC 2004 - JUN 2005,
Massage therapist for Steiner Transocean ltd (www.steinerleisure.com), at the Elemis Aqua Spa aboard the cruise ship
Constellation (www.celebrity.com).
•Swedish, sports, and relaxation massages
•Foot reflexology, and Aromastone (hot stone) massage
JAN 2004 - JUN 2004,
Part-time massage therapist in a reputable gym (www.gcp.pt); Lisbon, Portugal.
Training program & development:
•Swedish, sports/deep tissue massages
•Therapeutic and relaxation massages
INTERESTS / PERSONAL SKILLS
Avid collector of early music. Astronomy enthusiast.
Swimmer and amateur runner (mini-marathon: Lisbon 95 and 96). Cinema lover; visual artist (photographer)
(http://www.coroflot.com/citylights).(http://www.artlounge.com.pt).
Fluent in English and Spanish, good working knowledge of German.
Computer literacy: Word, Outlook, Excel, Windows.
6. REFEREES
Aliki Vatidi
Managing Director,
asian spa ayurvedic & city retreat
aliki@asianspa.gr
Tracey Poole
Regional Spa Director,
six senses resorts & spas
tracey@sixsenses.com
Francisca Antunes
Group Spa Director,
six senses resorts & spas
francisca@sixsenses.com
mobile: +974 515 1884
Dirk Spindeldreher, CEO
wissenspark (supporting hospitality)
Recruitment agency & talent management
http://www.wissenspark.pro
phone: +41 44 200 7501
Anke Lock
Hotel Director
the cambrian adelboden
anke.lock@thecambrianadelboden.com
phone: +41 33 673 8383
