Celine Foster
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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. 

Clarisse Gerfaux
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Clarisse Trouiller Gerfaux

Member of the board of Spa-A, the association for Spa & wellness professionals in France, wellness expert with over 15 years of international experience in spas and aesthetic clinics. From practitioner to director, trainer, and project manager, she has held strategic positions in luxury establishments and renowned brands.

Founder of the consulting firm Boost Your B (Business/Brand/Brain), she supports the transformation of spas and aesthetic clinics into holistic medical spas, combining innovation and excellence. As a passionate Business Mentor, she helps leaders optimize the performance of their establishments while placing human capital at the heart of success.

  

Dr Cristina Valente-Pedro
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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
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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.  

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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
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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. 

Marilyn Vines
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Marilyn Vines

Global wellness & beauty expert, Marilyn brings over 25-years’ experience as brand, CX, and L&D architect for luxury spas and cosmetics companies around the world – from Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Guerlain, and Aqua Di Parma. Marilyn builds wellness brands that drive a diagnostic and personalized approach, targeted programming and therapeutic continuum. Her work in hospitality wellness programming crafts bespoke solutions for hotels that fully maximize their services and facilities potential. 

Pascale Elmalan
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Pascale Elmalan

CEO of Axian Partners, a company dealing with Marketing & Consumer Intelligence, CIMR, Insights, Innovation, and “Cultural translators” to give real added value to international market research projects. Member of Spa-A, the federation and labeling organism of spas in France. With a degree in industrial pharmacy and an MBA, as well as specializing in business intelligence and strategic marketing, Pascale takes us on a journey to understand the new universes and trends of Medspas in France, a potential source of inspiration for all. 

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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.