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This report examines the relationship between spas, wellness tourism, and medical tourism. It provides definitions for wellness tourism and medical tourism, analyzes industry data, and profiles organizational structures and promotion efforts in different countries. The report also includes case studies on 12 countries, a survey of spa industry professionals, and recommendations for how spas can better integrate into wellness and medical tourism markets going forward. Key findings include the lack of standardized definitions, varying levels of spa integration across countries, and opportunities for spas to take advantage of growing wellness and medical tourism industries.
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This document discusses tourism and spa tourism. It defines a tourist and explains different forms of tourism, including domestic, inbound, and outbound tourism. The document then discusses what a spa is and the different types of spas, including club spa, day spa, cruise ship spa, destination spa, medical spa, mineral springs spa, and resort/hotel spa. The conclusion reiterates that tourism is travel for pleasure and operating tours, while a spa offers mineral-rich baths and various health treatments.
This report examines the relationship between spas, wellness tourism, and medical tourism. It provides definitions for wellness tourism and medical tourism, analyzes industry data, and profiles organizational structures and promotion efforts in different countries. The report also includes case studies on 12 countries, a survey of spa industry professionals, and recommendations for how spas can better integrate into wellness and medical tourism markets going forward. Key findings include the lack of standardized definitions, varying levels of spa integration across countries, and opportunities for spas to take advantage of growing wellness and medical tourism industries.
This document summarizes an Ayurveda medicine program. It discusses the origins and principles of Ayurveda in India and outlines academic programs to become a naturopathic Ayurveda practitioner, Ayurveda dietitian, Ayurveda herbalist, or Panchakarma therapist. The programs provide distance learning supplemented by workshops in Chile and internships in India. The goal is to establish accredited Ayurveda institutions and health professionals in Chile.
This document provides information about SOS Children's Villages in Greece. It summarizes that SOS Children's Villages is part of an international nonprofit that operates programs in Greece to provide loving homes and support to over 4,000 children and families in need. It details the different types of programs operated, including children's villages, youth houses, hostels, and social centers that provide services like counseling, education, and material assistance. It encourages donations to support their work of ensuring every child has a loving family.
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The document provides a template and activities to help people clarify their goals for the new year and develop a plan to achieve them. It emphasizes assigning positive meanings to goals and removing negative associations. A key activity involves identifying goals and the meanings attached to them, potential obstacles, and developing a "roadmap to success" plan that lists the goals, reasons for choosing them, feelings about not achieving them, obstacles, tools and support needed, steps to take, and timeline for progress. Regularly visualizing goals as accomplished and using affirmations can help condition the mind for success.
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This document discusses spa tourism and defines different types of spas. It begins by defining tourism and spa tourism, noting that spas are destinations people visit for renewal of body, mind and spirit. It then discusses resort/hotel spas, which provide spa services for both leisure guests and business travelers. The document outlines the main types of spas according to the International Spa Association (ISPA), including club spas focused on fitness, cruise ship spas, destination spas aimed at lifestyle transformation over 7 days, and medical spas providing comprehensive medical care alongside spa services.
This document discusses spa tourism and defines different types of spas. It begins by defining tourism and spa tourism, noting that spas are destinations people visit for renewal of body, mind and spirit. It then discusses resort/hotel spas, which provide spa services for both leisure guests and business travelers. The document outlines the main types of spas according to the International Spa Association (ISPA), including club spas focused on fitness, cruise ship spas, destination spas aimed at lifestyle transformation over 7 days, and medical spas providing comprehensive medical care alongside spa services.
This document provides an overview and introduction to spa and massage. It is divided into four sections: 1) things to know about spa and massage, including different types of spas and the practice of massage, 2) government regulations related to spa and massage from the DOH and TESDA, 3) licensing and certification requirements for massage practitioners, and 4) hiring qualified massage therapists. The first section defines different types of spas and discusses popular types of massage practiced in the Philippines, including Balinese, foot reflexology, foot spa, Indian head massage, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, facial massage, chair massage, Namikoshi shiatsu, Pindot sarap, spa hilot,
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Jennifer D'Souza is applying for the position of Spa Supervisor. She has over 10 years of experience as a licensed massage therapist and has worked at several prestigious spas and hotels in India, Egypt, Czech Republic, and Seychelles. She holds diplomas in CIDESCO and CIBTAC and specialized training in areas like Ayurvedic treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massage, and more. She is seeking to use her management experience and therapeutic skills in a stable company.
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Spa Tapestry provides spa consulting services including concept development, design, training, and operations management to create unique luxury spa experiences. They bring over 15 years of global industry experience and knowledge of multi-cultural healing traditions. Services are tailored to each client's vision and needs from initial concept through successful operations.
This document is a curriculum vitae for Rajeeb Kumar Prajapati. It outlines his objective of seeking a position as a yoga instructor, Pilates trainer, or Ayurveda/spa therapist. It then details his employment history working in these roles in Maldives and India from 2011 to the present. The CV also lists his qualifications and certifications in areas like Ayurveda treatments, spa treatments, yoga, Pilates, meditation, and pranayama. It provides his responsibilities in previous spa therapist roles and concludes with his personal and professional details.
El documento presenta la carrera de Diseño Gráfico de la Universidad del Cauca. La carrera se enfoca en desarrollar compromiso regional y nacional a través de proyectos que abordan problemáticas sociales y culturales locales. Los estudiantes reciben formación en diferentes áreas como teoría del diseño, expresión visual, gestión de proyectos e investigación aplicada a temas como tipografía, narrativa y culturas regionales.
El documento anuncia un taller de tres etapas sobre emprendimiento y diseño creativo que se llevará a cabo los sábados 5 y 12 de agosto en la Casa Rosada de la Universidad del Cauca. El taller ayudará a los participantes a superar las etapas iniciales del desarrollo de un nuevo proyecto empresarial.
This document provides information about the ESOL 200 Workplace Writing Skills course. It discusses the key activities in the course, including practicing using research to find and share information, producing various written communication tasks, and developing effective workplace documents. It emphasizes that strong written communication skills are important for all jobs by highlighting requirements from sample job postings. It concludes by outlining additional course activities and assignments for the first week.
The document discusses different types of animals and their habitats. It describes parasites as organisms that live on or inside a host animal or plant. It provides examples of endoparasites, like roundworms that live inside the human intestine, and ectoparasites, like head lice, that live outside the body. The document classifies animals based on their food sources, into herbivores that eat plants, carnivores that prey on other animals, and omnivores that eat both plants and animals.
Depression is common, affecting 10% of people at some point in their lives. Risk factors include being female, past depression, chronic illness, and other mental health problems. Symptoms include persistent sadness, loss of interest, changes in appetite or sleep, feeling worthless, and suicidal thoughts. Severity is determined by number of symptoms, from mild (4 symptoms) to severe (7 or more). Diagnosis involves questionnaires like the PHQ-9 or HAD scale. Treatment includes antidepressants like SSRIs or SNRIs and talking therapies such as CBT. Referrals are made for counseling or more specialized therapies.
This document provides information on the phylum Porifera (sponges). It discusses their key characteristics, including being multicellular organisms with cells not organized into tissues. Their bodies have epidermis, mesenchyme, and choanocytes. Sponges come in three basic body forms: asconoid, syconoid, and leuconoid. Their skeletons contain spicules made of silica, calcite or spongin. Specialized cell types perform functions like pinacocytes, choanocytes, amoebocytes and sclerocytes. The document outlines sponge morphology and anatomy in detail across multiple pages.
The poem describes a snake that comes to drink from the speaker's water trough on a hot day in Sicily. The speaker watches as the snake drinks and contemplates killing it due to beliefs about venomous snakes on the island. However, the speaker finds themself admiring the snake instead and allows it to drink and depart in peace. After the snake leaves, the speaker regrets startling it with a log and feels they missed an opportunity to interact with a majestic creature.
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This document provides information about blogging and starting a blog. It introduces Renée Veldman-Tentori and Olga Mecking as bloggers and discusses how social media has changed communication and business. The document then covers the benefits of blogging, what blogging is, how to start a blog by choosing a platform, and which platforms to use. Tips are provided on topics like how personal to make a blog, using images, monetizing a blog, costs, guest posting, increasing readership, and sharing your blog.
This document summarizes the website of a Thai health and spa tour operator company. It describes the company's business details, including their core competencies and goals. It also outlines their marketing strategy, which involves online approaches like social media and affiliations, as well as offline approaches like magazines and exhibitions. The document provides information on various spa styles available in different Thai locations and frequently asked questions about spa certification and standards.
This document provides details about George Rodafinos' extensive experience and qualifications as a massage therapist and business owner. Over his 23 year career, he has studied various massage techniques in multiple countries, taught techniques he developed, successfully managed private practices and spa operations, and started organic food businesses in Greece and Bulgaria.
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Joe Lewis is a fitness expert from Hawaii with over 40 years of experience in the sports and fitness club business in Asia. He has helped open over 40 fitness clubs and consulted for hotels, corporations, and sports teams. His mission is promoting fitness, wellness, and a healthy lifestyle through evidence-based programs and training. Some of his accomplishments include developing the first international fitness center in Indonesia in 1978, coaching national swim teams, and creating training and wellness programs that are still used today.
This document discusses spa tourism and defines different types of spas. It begins by defining tourism and spa tourism, noting that spas are destinations people visit for renewal of body, mind and spirit. It then discusses resort/hotel spas, which provide spa services for both leisure guests and business travelers. The document outlines the main types of spas according to the International Spa Association (ISPA), including club spas focused on fitness, cruise ship spas, destination spas aimed at lifestyle transformation over 7 days, and medical spas providing comprehensive medical care alongside spa services.
This document discusses spa tourism and defines different types of spas. It begins by defining tourism and spa tourism, noting that spas are destinations people visit for renewal of body, mind and spirit. It then discusses resort/hotel spas, which provide spa services for both leisure guests and business travelers. The document outlines the main types of spas according to the International Spa Association (ISPA), including club spas focused on fitness, cruise ship spas, destination spas aimed at lifestyle transformation over 7 days, and medical spas providing comprehensive medical care alongside spa services.
This document provides an overview and introduction to spa and massage. It is divided into four sections: 1) things to know about spa and massage, including different types of spas and the practice of massage, 2) government regulations related to spa and massage from the DOH and TESDA, 3) licensing and certification requirements for massage practitioners, and 4) hiring qualified massage therapists. The first section defines different types of spas and discusses popular types of massage practiced in the Philippines, including Balinese, foot reflexology, foot spa, Indian head massage, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, facial massage, chair massage, Namikoshi shiatsu, Pindot sarap, spa hilot,
Philip Panchev is a massage therapist from Sofia, Bulgaria with over 5 years of experience. He has a professional diploma in sport massage from Private Professional College Delta in Bulgaria. His experience includes working as a sport massage therapist at Hotel Calypso Resort where he provided daily massages to athletes and advised on training regimes. He also worked as a massage therapist at Hotel Elit 3 Spa and Fitness complex. Philip has extensive training in techniques such as deep tissue massage, sport massage, hot stone massage and reflexology.
Jennifer D'Souza is applying for the position of Spa Supervisor. She has over 10 years of experience as a licensed massage therapist and has worked at several prestigious spas and hotels in India, Egypt, Czech Republic, and Seychelles. She holds diplomas in CIDESCO and CIBTAC and specialized training in areas like Ayurvedic treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massage, and more. She is seeking to use her management experience and therapeutic skills in a stable company.
Spa Tapestry provides spa consulting services including concept development, design, training, and operations management to create unique luxury spa experiences. They bring over 15 years of global industry experience and knowledge of multi-cultural healing traditions. Services are tailored to each client's vision and needs from initial concept through successful operations.
Spa Tapestry provides spa consulting services including concept development, design, training, and operations management to create unique luxury spa experiences. They bring over 15 years of global industry experience and knowledge of multi-cultural healing traditions. Services are tailored to each client's vision and needs from initial concept through successful operations.
This document is a curriculum vitae for Rajeeb Kumar Prajapati. It outlines his objective of seeking a position as a yoga instructor, Pilates trainer, or Ayurveda/spa therapist. It then details his employment history working in these roles in Maldives and India from 2011 to the present. The CV also lists his qualifications and certifications in areas like Ayurveda treatments, spa treatments, yoga, Pilates, meditation, and pranayama. It provides his responsibilities in previous spa therapist roles and concludes with his personal and professional details.
This document provides an introduction and overview of spas, massage, and related regulations in the Philippines. It is a handbook intended for spa/salon operators, clients, and massage enthusiasts. The document defines different types of spas and discusses common types of massage practiced in the Philippines. It also outlines key government regulations from agencies like the Department of Health and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority that oversee the spa and massage industry.
The document outlines a three stage approach to establishing a unique spa experience that focuses on quality service, guest retention, and profitability. Stage one involves concept planning and facility development. Stage two is implementation of programs, operations, and plans including staff training. Stage three involves supervision of programs and operations to ensure high quality standards. A variety of beauty, spiritual, and wellness treatments are described. The current project is providing spa services under contract at the Intercontinental Marine Drive in Mumbai, India.
From Spa to Wellness discusses the evolution and growth of the global wellness tourism industry over the past 15 years. It traces the origins of wellness spas starting with the first Raison d'Etre spa in 1999 in the Maldives. Since then, over 120 spa projects have been created in 70 countries. Wellness tourism is now a $439 billion global industry, with the Asia-Pacific region generating the most wellness tourism expenditures. The future of the industry is focused on areas like indigenous and unique wellness offerings, prevention, mental wellness, and leveraging technology.
Dewi Basaria Sihombing is a spa therapist from Indonesia seeking new opportunities. She has over 10 years of experience in hospitality and wellness industries, including positions as a check-in agent, waitress, and spa therapist. Her resume highlights experience working in Malaysia and the Maldives, with skills in treatments like massage, body scrubs, and facials. She is proficient in English and seeks to join a multicultural team where she can continue improving her abilities.
This document defines spa tourism and the different types of spas. It begins by defining tourism and spa tourism, noting that spa tourism involves traveling to destinations to renew the body, mind and spirit through services like fitness, nutrition, therapies and more. It then discusses the International Spa Association and the 7 types of spas it identifies: club spa, day spa, cruise ship spa, destination spa, medical spa, mineral springs spa, and resort/hotel spa. Destination spas are described as facilities focused on developing healthy habits through services, fitness, wellness education and cuisine over typically a 7 day stay.
Health resorts offer wellness programs focusing on activities like yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic treatments and massage. They aim to reduce stress and encourage healing of body and mind. Products include Ayurveda treatments like panchakarma and therapies using water from natural springs. Popular resorts in India are located in Kerala and the Himalayas. Visitors are typically aged 40 and older, staying for an extended period and coming from urban areas, with many foreigners from Europe. The goal is improving health and finding relaxation.
This document summarizes spa and wellness services available in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It promotes massages that blend Arabian and Thai techniques using aromatic oils to relieve stress. Services include massages, facials, wraps and treatments for the feet. Couples massages in private rooms using aromatic oils are described as a rejuvenating shared experience. Traditional Thai massage is highlighted as a centuries-old therapy that provides optimal health. References to several spa facilities in Abu Dhabi are also provided.
This document provides a summary of Sunai Wachirawarakarn's career and educational background. Sunai has over 15 years of experience managing spas in Southeast Asia, including as Operations Manager overseeing 13 spas in Thailand, Maldives, Vietnam, and India. She holds a Master's degree in business administration with a focus on hospitality and currently works as a freelance spa consultant.
This document contains the resume of Catherine Jagdon, a massage therapist from the Philippines seeking employment. It outlines her objective, qualifications including a National Certificate in Massage Therapy from CIBTAC in the UK, work experience providing various massage and spa treatments at hotels in Abu Dhabi and the Philippines from 2006 to present, education background in vocational courses, and personal details.
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