We really live insane lives. It’s taking a huge toll on us, and we don’t fully realise it until we have our fi rst heart attack or get burned out. I want to introduce a measure of sanity into people’s lives
concept even further, for example with the development of the waterology and the blow dry treatments. When people see and expand on your original vision that’s very rewarding.
How would you describe yourself? And how would others describe you? I’d describe myself as pretty driven. Some people describe me as a bull in a china shop because I say exactly what’s on my mind – I’m not the most diplomatic person. At the same time, my vision is very pure. I’ve made a lot of sacrifi ces in my personal life and I’ve taken a lot of fi nancial risks – with both mine and other people’s money. You don’t do that unless you have a real passion for what you’re doing and a real sense of purpose.
What is the philosophy of YeloSpa?
My realisation when I worked in the corporate world is that we really live insane lives and it’s taking a huge toll on us that we don’t fully realise until
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Therapists are trained in all massage disciplines, meaning they can tailor their treatments
we have our fi rst heart attack or get burned out or get some nasty disease. I want to introduce a measure of sanity into people’s lives. Another thing that really disturbs me – particularly in the US – is how addicted people are to substances. They’re addicted to prescription medication, anti depressants, sleeping pills, medication for ADHD. It’s a really scary trend and it affects younger people as well. Certain doctors, the medical establishments and the big pharma companies are all complicit because they spend billions of dollars developing new medications and pro- tecting patents. It’s a huge industry. At YeloSpa we are trying to wean people off much of this medica- tion; we’ve removed a lot of sleeping medication from people’s lives, for example, because they know they have a place to nap.
What are the biggest challenges for the spa industry? One of the big challenges for the industry is demonstrating that it has a purpose above and beyond just pampering rich ladies – that’s still a common perception among many people who don’t go to spas.
Where is your favourite place on earth? Bahia in Brazil. It’s a place where nature is very powerful and I fi nd it very healing. Every time I need some sanity I escape there.
What is your favourite book? One of my favourite books of all time is a French book called Belle du Seigneur by Albert Cohen. It’s about human nature and where the excess of human nature can really lead you. It’s an absolutely beautiful book.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? Everything in moderation, especially moderation. ●
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