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Dr. Claudio Tavera

Dr. Claudio Tavera

MD, post graduated in Sports Medicine, expert in Ozonetherapy and IV Therapy for more than fifteen years. One of the very few Italian doctors who received the ABAARM certification in USA by A4M (American Academy of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine). He is ordinary member of HLMS (Healthy Longevity Medicine Society).   For about ten years, he has given his contribution as a Leading Doctor and company consultant for prestigious international medical spas (Espace Henri Chenot and Villa Eden Merano, L’Albereta Franciacorta, Chenot Palace Gabala Azerbaijan) specialized in detox, preventative health programs and oriented to the promotion of Lifestyle Medicine.   He currently practices his medical activity in his medical center in Como (Potenziativa Medical Center) and in Milan.   He is CEO and co-founder of Medwellness & SPA Srl, an Italian company which involves a team of high-level professionals oriented to the promotion of the health and wellness sector. He provides consulting services to doctors and companies focused on the creation of concepts that can be implemented into healthy longevity medicine clinics as well as hospitality environments targeted to the med-wellness tourism.  
Dr. Filippo Ongaro

Dr. Filippo Ongaro

Founder and CEO of Metodo Ongaro Switzerland SA, company specialized in coaching, training and the development of services for improving psychophysical well-being and longevity. He was a flight surgeon at the European Space Agency (ESA) from 2000 to 2007, as well as the first Italian doctor to be certified in anti-aging medicine in the USA. 

Joanna Bensz

Joanna Bensz is a leading figure in the creation of innovative healthcare solutions for longevity in Europe. Joanna is an accomplished entrepreneur with extensive experience in leadership roles at multinational and Fortune 500 companies in Europe. Her passion for healthcare, human potential, wellness, and performance led her to establishing the first Longevity Centre in 2019 in Warsaw, Poland. A second opened in 2022 in Germany’s luxury Öschberghof hotel. In addition to her role at the Longevity Center, Joanna is also the co-founder of the International Institute of Longevity and the chairwoman of the Longevity Vaduz Roundtable. Through these positions, she works with international experts in the field of age sciences, health prevention, and longevity economics to promote the sector. The Longevity Center is part of The Longevity Group SA, an investment company based in Luxembourg focusing on creating an ecosystem of leading solutions in the field of longevity medicine and healthcare and is planning to open additional centres across Europe in the coming years.  

Maria José Bordera Rojas

Spa Manager in Hotel Hospes Amerigo 5* Alicante. Creator of  wellness programs and training for the pharmaceutical company Atache-Asac Pharma. She is also involved in wellness management for Youngr Exponential-Life, a new longevity project in Madrid alongside several doctors, developing the entire beauty and wellness menu. Furthermore, in collaboration with other professionals, launched the SUITBEL project for research and innovation in wellness which received European registration from EUIPO.

Martin R Goldmann

Martin heads the family company of the Aspa group. Aspa offers concepts, design and build of pools and thermal bathing areas. The company has four decades of experience and development. His core driver hasalways been evidence based and what each feature thermal bathing experience can do for and to the human body. He leads the company in three main fields, Hospitality Wellness, Home Wellness and Corporate Wellness.   He is recognized as an industry leader and is currently developing the latest sustainable practices into the company and products.  

Özgür Cengiz

Özgür’s unique combination of luxury hospitality expertise and wellness credentials has given him a distinct edge in the industry. His career began at The Ritz Carlton, Istanbul, and continued with the opening of Richmond Nua Wellness in 2005, Turkey’s first and only pioneering wellness resort. Following this, he supervised Hillside Beach Club, a renowned resort managed by the country’s leading leisure group, for seven years, where he successfully elevated the resort’s spa into a Wellness Retreat concept.  Özgür then transitioned to the Jumeirah Group, where he oversaw the Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel’ s wellness and leisure offerings, and later moved to One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives. At Reethi Rah. His next chapter brought him to JOALI Maldives, where he spent eight years demonstrating his dedication to excellence and commitment to the brand. He was appointed General Manager of JOALI BEING, the Maldives’ only dedicated wellbeing island, from 2020 to 2023. During his time at JOALI, Özgür led both project and operations teams to ensure properties opened on time, consistently delivering high-end services as promised. In addition to his professional achievements, he is a respected panelist in international wellness circles, Ambassador at GWI and a member of the judging committee at the World Spa & Wellness Awards. His creative approach and insights into new trends are widely recognized, and his solution-focused mindset continues to inspire those around him. 
Dr. Tamas Gulyas

Dr. Tamas Gulyas

A specialist in anesthesiology and intensive care, with deep expertise in lifestyle and integrative medicine. Since 2006, he has integrated traditional medical practices with holistic approaches. He is highly skilled in genetic diagnostics-based counseling, healthy aging, and integrative medicine. His clinical work emphasizes the advanced use of ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks for pain management, both in surgery and outpatient care. He and his Business partner founded the NAYA Lifestyle Clinic, where he uses his knowledge and experience to welcome clients seeking solutions to their chronic complaints. He is also an active marathon runner. 
Stephen Price

Stephen Price

Founded SP&Co in 2002. For over two decades, he has passionately developed and led high performance teams in medical, sport, health, fitness and wellbeing settings. This diversity of experience has allowed him to create transformative health and human performance concepts globally. He specializes in pioneering standards in multi-disciplinary teamwork. Collaboration is at the heart of everything I do as I continuously strive to support exceptional and lifelong human performance, health and wellbeing. He has set up multi award winning health and fitness businesses. A regular contributor to national and international publications. Consulted on a wide range projects involving medical supportive care, lifestyle medicine, wellbeing real estate, spa and hospitality, elite performance and population health. 

Wojciech Tworek

General Manager of Hotel Bristol Art & Medical Spa for the past 10 years, expertly blending luxury hospitality with a focus on health and wellness. Under his leadership, the hotel has become a pioneer in medical spa treatments, thanks in part to his role in managing two innovative research programs that explored the use of sulfur water in cutting-edge therapies. His commitment to excellence and innovation has firmly established the hotel as a leader in combining natural healing methods with modern wellness practices, ensuring an exceptional experience for all guests. 
Celine Foster

Celine Foster

With over 20 years of experience as a healthcare professional, she has built a career blending expertise in psychiatric and general nursing with leadership in healthcare facility management. Her journey includes directing surgical operating theatres and managing a prestigious surgical clinic in Paris, navigating complex environments with success.  In 2018, she embraced a transformative vision: bridging the gap between beauty and mental health. This led to the creation of La Demeure 1, a place where aesthetics meet well-being and holistic care.  The global health crisis underscored for her the vital role of prevention and wellness in fostering mental and physical health. Building on this insight, she launched La Demeure 2 in 2022, a one-of-a-kind space in Saint-Cloud that integrates global health, beauty, and wellness.  At La Demeure, we pioneer a unique MediSpa concept in France, offering innovative features such as a salt grotto, flotation pool, and hammam, alongside premium beauty cares and personalized holistic care. The programs are tailored to the needs of individuals, athletes, corporate teams, and caregivers, combining non-invasive preventive and curative approaches, psycho-cognitive techniques, and cutting-edge technologies. 
Dr Cristina Valente-Pedro

Dr Cristina Valente-Pedro

Founding Member of the Portuguese Spa Association – APSPT. Vice-President and President of the Financial Council of the Portuguese Spa until April 2024 Coordinator and co-author of the Manual of Good Practices in Spas (from APSPT)  PhD student in Tourism from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Algarve, Master in Hotel Management and Management in the specific field of Hospitality and Commercial, and Postgraduate in Spa Management from the Higher School of Management, Hospitality and Tourism of the University of Algarve.  

Csilla Mezösi

Csilla Mezősi has been involved in the activities of the European Spas (ESPA) since 2000, and she has held the position of Secretary-General since 2018. Throughout her career, she has been engaged in strategic project management for urban and national government administrations, focusing on the development of projects in the Health Tourism sector.   With over 25 years of experience in the international tourism industry, she has primarily concentrated on tourism abroad and networks.  

Isabelle Mathieu

A Leader in Hospitality and Wellness in Québec. Originally from Montréal, Isabelle is a visionary with exceptional expertise in the field of high-end hospitality and spas. A graduate in Business Administration from UQAM and a CPA designation holder, she began her career in the Finance Department at Radio-Canada before diving into the fascinating world of hospitality.  Since June 2022, Isabelle has held the position of General Manager at Nordik Spa-Nature in Chelsea. In parallel, she has been actively involved in advancing the spa industry, serving on the executive board of the Association Québécoise des Spas since 2022 and assuming the presidency in October 2024. 

Jean-Guy de Gabriac

CEO TIP TOUCH International since 2004, and an award-winning educator in Guest experience, elevating skills and engagement for teams of Hotels and Spas to boost upsell, rebooking and retail.  Jean-Guy is the founder of World Wellness Weekend celebrated by 9,700+ venues in 155 countries with 60 supporting associations and federations. Save the date of the 9th edition: 19-20-21 Sept 2025.  He also serves as Conference producer of World Spa & Wellness Convention London; Board Member of the International Massage Association; judge of the World Spa & Wellness Awards, judge of the World Massage Championship in Copenhagen and President of the Jury of the Nations Massage Tournament in Paris. 

Dr. Siyka Katsarova

Since May 2016th   Dr. Siyka Katsarova is a Vice- President of the European Spas Association.Her portfolio of responsibilies: Marketing , Innovations and Partnerships with other organizations related to the health tourism .She is member of the Board of the organization since May 2007th .  She is one of the founders of the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and spa tourism BUBSPA (2006th), and since March  2018th she is its President.  Dr.  Katsarova has more 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry of Bulgaria, last 15 years were devoted to the development of the Bulgarian and European health tourism/Marketing and PR.    She is a managing Board member of the German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Chairman of the Tourism Committee, and founder: managing partner of the company MEDSPA BGJSC (Jan 2011th), a facilitator in the field of the medical tourism.