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A new £5m spa resort with an outdoor swimming pool could be built on seafront in Brighton, UK, aſter the pro- posals received approval from the local authority. Brighton and Hove City
How are such cancer patients treated? Well not always too well – as the approach to caring for cancer patients is fairly clinical. Oſten one learns the cold, hard, clinical facts in the doc- tor’s office and then progresses through a series of treatments, surgeries and decisions – again with little comfort or support. Inspiritas in San Antonio is a spa for cancer patients, their families, and their caregivers. It was co pnaceived by the START oncology centre – a group of physicians and nurses who were
Council’s economic develop- ment and culture committee has agreed in principle to the development of the former Peter Pan’s Playground site. Plans for the Brighton
Bathing Pavilion resort were tabled by Karma Royal Group (KRG), which has now been chosen as preferred bidder for the long-vacant site. KRG’s plans include five
love to cancer victims. At Inspiritas, patients club. All zon
e open to the general public.
apists t brained at centres such as MD Anderson. Patients and their families can use the mediation room t ahere without any charge. Te centre also offers guided imagery, yoga, acupuncture, T’ai Chi, Qi Gong and Reiki as well as massage and
ancer is a frightening word. Does it mean the end of life, an impaired life, radiation, chemotherapy or what? Does it mean disfigurement?
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children’s club; a year-round spa and health inspired to give better support, care and yes
vilions - housing an indoor and outdoor centre; a beach club and restaurant; an out-
door swim and bathing area; and a member’s Mary is a spa industry veteran and pioneer can get physician prescri exbed massage from ther-
cept the member’s club will in spa education. An associate professor of Cor ell University, Mary has also had
Geoffrey Bowden, chair of the council com- mittee, said: “Te spa pavilion projects fits with our strategy to bring more life to the seafront east of the Palace Pier. It could be another asset in making the city a year-round, weather-re- sistant attraction.”
UK architect Liam Russell has been an undergraduate scholarship created ppointed to he project, which will be designed in her honour by Te International Spa as a zero carbon development and will generate Association (ISPA) Foundation its own power by various sustainable means in a super-insulated building.
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healing touch. Patients can come to meditation and exercise classes with no expense. Please note that all of these modalities have been stud- ied in depth by the National Institutes of Health. Yoga has been shown to improve cancer patients’ quality of life and sense of well-being. Patients can meet with an oncology regis-
Centara Hotels and Resorts is to open its first Cense by SPA Cenvaree-branded value spa at Centara Hotel and Convention Centre Khon Kaen, Tailand, next month. Te new concept has been
tered dietitian to learn more about eating for health and healing. Tey can also get assistance with make-up and wig fitting in a warm and inviting setting. Te idea at this spa is to bring a sense of control back into the lives of individuals afflicted with cancer. Tere is no doubt that this spa is truly compassionate. It was founded by two tremendously caring individuals: Dr. Amy Lang, MD and Ms Ginger Kemmy RN, BS. Te START oncologists centre funded this program. Along the way Amy and Ginger teamed up with Lisa Starr of Preston-Wynne fame. At the 9 May meeting of the New York Spa
designed as a fast-service spa providing a range of core treatments and beauty ser- vices at affordable rates for guests without the time to visit a full-service facility. Cense wi l l focus on
Alliance, Dr. Anthony Cahan, MD, FAC spoke about “making the breast cancer patient whole”. He spoke passionately about how women with cancer were disfigured in the past by cancer surgery. Tose womens’ survival rate were less than modern surgery with beautiful breast © CYBERTREK 2012
reconstruction. Dr Cahan’s patients meet in his spa – like office complex where they have access to wig fitting as well as medical treatments. Note that the objective of these compassionate
physicians – the Start Group, Inspiritas and Dr. Cahan all seek to preserve dignity, self esteem and in women feminine beauty. Cancer is the second largest cause of death
SPA Cenvaree’s high standards of personal service and will be included at a select number of properties operated by the Tailand-based hospitality group. In addition to the Cense spa, the newly-
opened Centara Hotel and Convention Centre Khon Kaen also features a fitness centre with sauna and steamroom and an outdoor pool. Centara group director of spa operations
Elaine Chua said: “Our vision for Cense is to deliver effective spa services at affordable costs,
Te Cense concept has been designed as a fast-service, value spa
among the over 18s aſter cardiovascular disease. Today mankind possesses the most technolog- ically advanced medical treatments in history. Yet we must heal the whole person, not simply “cure” the disease. Unfortunately, as the popu- lation ages, the risk for heart disease and cancer will rise. Te greatest giſt that spas can give to all clients is caring and healing in a loving ambi- ance. As we know, there are antidotes to these diseases which include nutrition and exercise. We as spas might refer those guests who ask to a physician, personal trainer, gym or dietitian. But we are best at holistic healing and caring. How to help cancer patients? Find your local
while satisfying the discerning requirements of today’s business and leisure travellers. “This is part of our strategy to create
oncologist office and ask to form a partnership. Ask where to train your licensed therapist in oncology massage and spa treatments. Let’s reach out and heal.
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a dynamic spa model in which services adhere to five-star quality but at lower prices, in order to cater to the evolving trends which we see as diversifying into day spas and into no- frills services.” Details:
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KRG currently owns and operates 21 spa
resorts across the world, managed under three brands – Royal Resorts, Karma Resorts and Chakra. Te Brighton Bathing Pavilion will be the company’s first venture in the UK.
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