Program

Explores the growing trend of integrating mental health support into spa environments through the collaboration of diverse health professionals. It will highlight how multidisciplinary teams, including therapists, wellness coaches, psychologists, and massage therapists, can work together to provide holistic care that addresses both the body and mind.

This presentation introduces a groundbreaking approach to stress management that combines ancient practices with the innovative technique of vegetative restart injections. Discover how this integrative medicine approach can offer significant benefits in addressing the root causes of stress, promoting overall well-being and resilience.

The “Holisticscape” concept, developed during a PhD research thesis in Tourism at the University of Algarve – Faculty of Economics, defines the key stimuli shaping wellness spa tourists' experiences and their impact on holistic health. This multidimensional framework comprises six dimensions: ambient, social, experiential, body, mind, and spirit stimuli. Anchored in Portugal’s wellness tourism industry, particularly in the Algarve region, the study integrates perspectives from multiple stakeholders, including tourists, spa professionals, and destination managers. This research highlights how integrating diverse stimuli enhances physical, mental, and spiritual well-being and provides valuable insights into enriching wellness spa tourism experiences. The findings offer a holistic framework for wellness spa organisations crafting transformative health experiences. As practical, this study focuses on the design elements and practices that enhance tourists’ holistic health and satisfaction in competitive wellness spa markets. Attendees can leverage these insights to design better environments and services that meet the rising global demand for wellness tourism. This research supports the global wellness tourism industry's shift toward lifestyle enhancement and preventive health, offering evidence-based strategies to improve sensory environments, customise services, and foster meaningful social interactions with mental and spiritual engagement for creating impactful, transformative, tourist-centric wellness experiences.

The global wellness landscape is evolving, with mental wellness emerging as a cornerstone of holistic health. As the demand for integrated approaches grows, spas have a unique opportunity to transform into sanctuaries that address not only physical rejuvenation but also emotional and psychological well-being. We will explore the pivotal role of mental wellness in the future of the spa ecosystem, highlighting innovative practices such as mindfulness, sound healing, and digital detox therapies. By embracing a multi-dimensional approach, spas can redefine the guest experience, foster resilience, and contribute to a more balanced, mindful society. Let’s envision a future where mental wellness is seamlessly woven into every touchpoint of the spa journey.

The acceleration and velocity of the Digital Age is necessitating a rethink on the boundaries between products and services and how they are merging into integrated experiences – and mental wellness is a common thread. Touchless technologies, both hardware and experiences are at the heart of a new hybrid wellness experience. The Touchless Wellness model also encourages social interaction, inclusivity and its byproducts have the capacity to seamlessly create and encourage “Social Technologies” to set up both environments and the design of services to provide many mental wellness opportunities and elevate the guest experience and take-home value of any offering. The new way to design experiences can build bridges between Touchless offerings to sit alongside and complement the traditional touch offering – creating more excitement and ROI.

As the global wellness industry evolves, the integration of mental health into spa and longevity practices is becoming essential for a truly holistic approach to health span and well-being. This presentation explores how cutting-edge longevity clinics and wellness centers can bridge the gap between traditional spa treatments and neuroscience-backed mental wellness interventions.

We will discuss innovative strategies for incorporating stress resilience, cognitive optimization, and emotional well-being into spa environments, leveraging personalized diagnostics, biofeedback, neurostimulation, and evidence-based mind-body therapies. Case studies from Longevity Center Europe will highlight successful models where mental wellness protocols—ranging from HRV-based stress management to mindfulness-based epigenetic interventions—are seamlessly woven into longevity and brain health programs.

The wellness landscape is shifting, offering spas a unique opportunity to become leaders in integrating mental well-being into their services. By recognizing how mental states influence physical appearance, professionals can craft personalized, transformative experiences for their clients.

With over 20 years of expertise in health and wellness, this session will explore how innovative practices—such as salt therapy, floatation pools, and psycho-cognitive techniques—can be seamlessly integrated into spa programs. These strategies empower spas to redefine their role, blending beauty and mental health to shape the future of holistic well-being.

The World Health Organization defines mental health as "a state of well-being in which every individual realizes their potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community."

When we apply this concept to Spas and the elements that comprise them, both material and human factors, integrity and mental well-being emerge as very important aspects.

Integrity in this context can refer to authenticity and ethics in how individuals interact with the group and the environment.

The integration of innovative therapies into Medical SPA protocols is redefining the approach to mental well-being. This therapeutical session format explores the synergistic effects of a combined treatment involving systemic ozonetherapy (MAHT), intravenous (IV) therapy and an immersive neurosensorial experience through an innovative virtual reality (VR) technology with recent acknowledgement as medical device. Each component addresses distinct physiological and psychological dimensions, offering a holistic enhancement of mental wellness.

This presentation will detail the methodology, clinical outcomes, and future implications of combining ozonetherapy, IV therapy, and VR technology in medwellness-oriented retreat programs. These findings underline the potential of multi-modal interventions to redefine mental health support within the luxury wellness tourism and other specific healthcare sectors.

Discover how you can grow your circle of influence in 2025 with clients, staff and elected officials by efficiently addressing Mental Health. Learn best practices from Spas and Wellness centers around the world already implementing successfully programs to help guests flourish and bloom (stress / change-management, confidence-building). People achieve richer fuller lives when their energy level is raised, and their minded strengthened. Successful operations are not only fueled by repeat guests, but also aligned and content staff. The positive impact we have on others is today’s most valuable currency.

How do we approach wellness without an embedded Assessment + Consultation approach to our client experience? How do we offer personalization without first knowing about our clients and their key concerns? How do we target mental health in a wellness setting without knowing if it is under stress for the individual? Assessment + Consultation are two vital steps in the wellness journey that are often side-stepped so we can leap directly into the treatment. While longevity clinics apply assessments and consultation intrinsically to their programming, if spas and wellness resorts are to position themselves as cure destinations, then Assessment + Consultation needs to be default by nature. We will explore a variety of ways spas, clinics and hotels can approach this vital diagnostic step in their customer experience journey by effortlessly integrating into their room reservations, treatment bookings and therapies delivery protocols. How do we approach wellness without an embedded Assessment + Consultation approach to our client experience? How do we offer personalization without first knowing about our clients and their key concerns? How do we target mental health in a wellness setting without knowing if it is under stress for the individual? Assessment + Consultation are two vital steps in the wellness journey that are often side-stepped so we can leap directly into the treatment. While longevity clinics apply assessments and consultation intrinsically to their programming, if spas and wellness resorts are to position themselves as cure destinations, then Assessment + Consultation needs to be default by nature. We will explore a variety of ways spas, clinics and hotels can approach this vital diagnostic step in their customer experience journey by effortlessly integrating into their room reservations, treatment bookings and therapies delivery protocols.

Join award-winning Wellness Designer and Mayo Clinic certified Health and Wellness coach, Alina M Hernandez as she guides us through a highly interactive action-learning session of what really makes people change to integrate positive lifestyle habits into their lives. How can these principles be used in everything from personal improvement, Wellness program - all the way to experience and space design.

Research in space has contributed to the understanding of the effect of physical exercise, nutrition, supplementation and stress reduction in counteracting the aging process. Specifically, research on astronauts and on volunteers in bed rest studies has indicated the central role of muscle loss and bone loss in promoting aging. This knowledge is extremely valuable to develop new approaches for people on Earth.

Health systems around the world face the enormous challenge of managing a growing number of elderly that live long but lose their health and fitness early. Increasing health span should be therefore a priority for all of us and a personal responsibility for a sustainable future.

To reach this objective health professionals need a new approach that blends practical tools with the capacity to install new habits using knowledge provided by neuroscience. We call this approach neurocoaching.

Why the future of medicine is personalised, predictive, data rich and in your hands. “Mens sana in corpore sano” Humans must strive for a healthy body and a healthy mind, not wealth or fame – Juvenal 1st Century Latin poet.

The conference will elaborate on the long-term positive effect of balneotherapy- medical spas with treatment of different diseases, such as non-communicable diseases, mental health, including prevention and healthy lifestyle through balneotherapy in cooperation between public and private enterprises.

Spa-A has launched an exploratory study to understand key players, issues, opportunities, legislation and porous boundaries of THE different universes.

Why are new technologies increasingly attractive, who can practice, where and how? Compliance with French regulations prevents certain practices in spas and beauty salons (which are authorized abroad), while holistic, integrative, Medspa and wholeness spa concepts are flourishing, and retreats are enjoying unprecedented success.

If mental health is a national cause in 2025, what about spas and wellness centers? What practices are developing in France? What are the pitfalls to avoid?

This presentation will explore how engaging with art enhances the wellness retreat experience. Art supports relaxation and emotional balance, helping participants recharge. Observing art, listening to music, or taking part in creative activities encourages reflection and reduces stress levels. This connection with art creates a calm and inspiring atmosphere that promotes well-being and personal growth. It also helps participants gain a new perspective on their emotions and find inner peace

The role of Quebec spas in improving mental health is rapidly expanding, driven by the proven benefits of hydrotherapy and thermotherapy. These practices, recognized for their effectiveness in reducing stress, improving sleep, and alleviating mental fatigue, are increasingly drawing the attention of healthcare professionals. However, despite their potential, these approaches remain underrecognized within Quebec’s healthcare system, hindered by a lack of accessible evidence-based data, high costs for patients, and the absence of coverage by group insurance plans.