Six Senses Spa opens at The Alpina Gstaad
A discreet haven in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps
Six Senses is delighted to announce the opening of a Six Senses Spa at The Alpina Gstaad, in Saanenland, at the heart of Switzerland's Bernese Alps. The Six Senses Spa infuses the alpine spirit of the surrounding environment with an eastern flair, creating a secluded, warm and natural ambience. In keeping with the Six Senses philosophy, natural materials and design features have been used to evoke a sense of place - from curved walls, water features and a vertical garden, to the heated outdoor pool.
The Six Senses Spas' philosophy of balancing all the senses is creatively represented in the spa's offering. The menu features nurturing and soothing treatments as well as results-oriented therapies and personalised programmes to encourage guests to view their spa experience as an integral part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
"Six Senses is proud to welcome Six Senses Spa at The Alpina Gstaad to our growing collection of spas in Europe", commented Bernhard Bohnenberger, President, Six Senses Hotels, Resorts & Spas. "Globally recognised as the most prestigious new hotel in Switzerland, the hotel's ambience goes hand-in-hand with our sustainable positioning. We have made great effort to merge local Swiss traditions with our signature features, as well as introduce new and exclusive therapies to the Six Senses treatments to delight guest from around the world."
"The Alpina Gstaad will be the first luxury hotel in Gstaad to have a spa managed by one of the world's foremost names in wellness," explained Onno Poortier, the hotel owner's advisor and representative. "We chose to partner with Six Senses because we share the same philosophy and vision: to offer our very discerning clientele a new kind of spa experience that is truly holistic, deeply personalised and providing a life-changing rejuvenation."
Unique to the Six Senses Spa at The Alpina Gstaad
Special attention has been given to Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of natural herbal medicine designed to help people live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives. It works on the principle of balancing one's vital energies or doshas, through an individually tailored programme of treatments, diet and exercise.
Guests meet the spa's Ayurvedic Doctor, in a private consultation during which he determines their body and mind constitution, creates a personalised schedule of treatments, and provides guidance and recommendations. Bespoke Ayurvedic dietary recommendations are also offered to ensure that guests can continue their wellness journey at home.
Another unique twist is the combination of the hugely beneficial rituals of Hammam with specialist treatments to assist guests with stress relief or cleansing.
Therapeutic Treatments
The notion of the Far East has been captured in a series of Asian therapies including Thai Massage, Tuina, Shiatsu, Traditional Tibetan Massage and Foot Acupressure. In addition, a selection of specialist therapies such as Reiki, Moxibustion and Chakra Balancing are on offer.Some of these therapeutic treatments have been used for centuries to relieve various symptoms and are deeply calming and relaxing.
Going beyond pampering
The extensive spa menu is complemented by a variety of group and private classes including Yoga, Qi Gong, Aqua Chi and Tai Chi.
Personal training sessions are available at the spa's state-of-the-art fitness centre. Here, guests will find the latest cardiovascular TechnoGym, strength and weight training equipment, including the innovative Kinesis apparatus.
Only the finest products
Beauty therapies are complemented by result-driven treatments from renowned product houses including Biologique Recherche, ila and QMS Medicosmetics.
Thirty-five years of unique expertise in exceptional customised beauty care, Biologique Recherche methodology has a reputation for astounding effectiveness based on a clinical approach to beauty care using intentionally pure, concentrated, raw ingredients.
Meaning "Earth" in Sanskrit, 'ila' reflects the brands faith in the power of nature as the source of real wellness. Using only the purest natural plant and mineral ingredients, which are organic certified, harvested in remote, untainted regions by artisan producers who value traditional, sustainable practices.
QMS Medicosmetics is formulated by Dr. Erich Schulte, an acclaimed traumatologist and cosmetic surgeon, lecturer and international authority on skin ageing and skin regeneration, based on research led, collagen enhancing technology to create a bespoke regenerative system of skincare.
About Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas manages 19 hotels and resorts and 27 spas in 19 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas, and has signed a further 34 properties into the development pipeline. Six Senses is part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family.
Six Senses Hotels and Resorts: a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people's senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.
Six Senses Spas: a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists in all resorts as well as at 8 additional standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach guides guests on their personal path to well-being, taking them as deep as they want to go.
Six Senses Residences: indulgent living as nature intended, providing all the unique amenities of a resort life community, while retaining the intimacy and personal touches of a beautifully-appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits including fine dining, pioneering wellness programming and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide.
Evason: a strong value focus with a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love, while sharing the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised social and environmental responsibility.
