A SMARTER FUTURE
From virtual reality fi tness to facials using the latest in laser technology, spas worldwide are embracing a smarter approach to wellness. Words: Elizabeth Bennett
Fancy an hour in a pressurised chamber breathing pure oxygen? Or perhaps strapping on a pair of VR glasses for an immersive workout experience? Welcome to the world of futuristic spas, where boundaries are being pushed and the latest technology is being utilised in the name of health and wellbeing. Longevity is the big buzzword this year. Experiences claim
to off er instant results alongside life-extending benefi ts, with treatments increasingly leaning on touch-free technology and advances in biohacking research. At Six Senses Ibiza’s new RoseBar, a 5,000sq ft wellness space dubbed a one-of-a-kind longevity club, you can book in for a cryotherapy session to help reduce infl ammation, an infrared sauna to aid cell renewal or ozone therapy to help support a stronger immune system. Forget the simple spa check-in, advances in diagnostic testing
are paving the way for medical-style consultations and doctor- prescribed treatment programmes. At Aman’s new New York property on the corner of Fifth Avenue, their 11th fl oor Assessment
Studio can generate a detailed diagnostic report based on 93 factors using electromagnetic scanning technology, while at Mandarin Oriental in Geneva, medical sleep clinic CENAS are providing guests with overnight polysomnographic tests to diagnose sleep issues and prescribing subsequent slumber- inducing programmes. Elsewhere, virtual reality is pushing the boundaries of fi tness training while facials are incorporating high-tech lasers, LED technology and micro-needling. “In a post-pandemic world, the appetite is certainly there.
We’ve re-assessed our habits fuelling a new understanding and awareness of lifestyle choices including how we travel,” Olivia Houghton, health & wellness lead at strategic foresight consultancy The Future Laboratory, says. Travellers are choosing wellbeing-focused trips more than ever and increasingly they want science-backed, health-focused and results-driven solutions. “People are prioritising prevention and seeking expertise, evidence and certifi cation from their experiences,” she adds.
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