Six
Senses announced the opening of a Six Senses Spa at The Alpina
Gstaad, in Saanenland, at the heart of Switzerland’s Bernese Alps.
The
Six Senses Spa infuses the alpine spirit of the surrounding
environment with an eastern flair, creating a secluded, warm and
natural ambience. In keeping with the Six Senses philosophy, natural
materials and design features have been used to evoke a sense of
place - from curved walls, water features and a vertical garden, to
the heated outdoor pool.
The
Six Senses Spas’ philosophy of balancing all the senses is
creatively represented in the spa’s offering. The menu features
nurturing and soothing treatments as well as results-oriented
therapies and personalised programmes to encourage guests to view
their spa experience as an integral part of maintaining a healthy
lifestyle.
“Six
Senses is proud to welcome Six Senses Spa at The Alpina Gstaad to our
growing collection of
spas in Europe”, commented Bernhard Bohnenberger, President, Six
Senses Hotels, Resorts & Spas. “Globally recognised as the most
prestigious new
hotel in
Switzerland, the hotel’s ambience goes hand-in-hand with our
sustainable positioning. We have made great effort to merge local
Swiss traditions with our signature features, as well as introduce
new and exclusive therapies to the Six Senses treatments to delight
guest from around the world.”
“The
Alpina Gstaad will be the first luxury hotel in Gstaad to have a spa
managed by one of the world’s foremost names in wellness,”
explained Onno Poortier, the hotel owner’s advisor and
representative. “We chose to partner with Six Senses because we
share the same philosophy and vision: to offer our very discerning
clientele a
new kind of
spa experience that is truly holistic, deeply personalised and
providing a life-changing rejuvenation.”
Special
attention has been given to Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of
natural herbal medicine designed to help people live longer,
healthier and more fulfilling lives. It works on the principle of
balancing one’s vital energies or doshas, through an individually
tailored programme of treatments, diet and exercise.
Guests
meet the spa’s Ayurvedic Doctor, in a private consultation during
which he determines their body and mind constitution, creates a
personalised schedule of
treatments, and provides guidance and recommendations. Bespoke
Ayurvedic dietary recommendations are also offered to ensure that
guests can continue their wellness journey at
home.
Another
unique twist is the combination of the hugely beneficial rituals of
Hammam with specialist treatments to assist guests with stress
relief or cleansing.
The
notion of the Far East has been captured in a series of Asian
therapies including Thai Massage, Tuina, Shiatsu, Traditional Tibetan
Massage and Foot Acupressure. In addition, a selection of specialist
therapies such as Reiki, Moxibustion and Chakra Balancing are on
offer. Some of these therapeutic treatments have been used for
centuries to relieve various symptoms and are deeply calming and
relaxing.
The
extensive spa menu is complemented by a variety of group and private
classes including Yoga, Qi
Gong, Aqua Chi and Tai Chi.
Personal
training sessions are available at the spa’s
state-of-the-art fitness centre. Here, guests will find the latest
cardiovascular TechnoGym, strength and weight training equipment,
including the innovative Kinesis apparatus.
Beauty
therapies are complemented by result-driven treatments from renowned
product houses including Biologique Recherche, ila and QMS
Medicosmetics.
Thirty-five
years of unique expertise in exceptional customised beauty care,
Biologique Recherche methodology has a reputation for astounding
effectiveness based on a clinical approach to beauty care using
intentionally pure, concentrated, raw ingredients.
Meaning
"Earth" in Sanskrit, 'ila' reflects the brands faith in the
power of nature as the source of real wellness. Using only the purest
natural plant and mineral ingredients, which are organic certified,
harvested in remote, untainted regions by artisan producers who value
traditional, sustainable practices.
QMS
Medicosmetics is formulated by Dr. Erich Schulte, an acclaimed
traumatologist and cosmetic surgeon, lecturer and international
authority on skin ageing and skin regeneration, based on research
led, collagen enhancing technology to create a bespoke regenerative
system of skincare.
