THE HEALER
project
ISLAND TO ISLAND
From Bali to the Bahamas, Redefining Paradise
Mandara Spa Atlantis Celebrates Its Balinese Roots and 15 Years of Bahamian Heritage
Balinese Guru Made Sumantra Introduces The Healer Project, Bringing Healing from
Island to Island as Part of the Mandara Spa Brand’s 20th Anniversary
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas – September 14, 2016 – As the Mandara Spa brand celebrates 20 years in the health, beauty and
wellness industry this year, its Bahamas flagship at the award-winning Atlantis in Paradise Island marks its own milestone as the longest
running spa operator and management brand on the island.
“We are happy to celebrate 15 years with Mandara Spa, as it is as one of the many luxury offerings of The Cove,” said Cristian Sariego,
senior vice president and general manager of The Cove Atlantis and The Reef Atlantis resorts in The Bahamas. “We strive to offer our guests
the best experiences and Mandara delivers on this excellence. We congratulate Mandara on their success and look forward to the future.”
For the past 15 years, Mandara Spa at Atlantis has been synonymous with success. Home to nearly 200 staff, winner of numerous key industry
awards, and an integral part of the resort’s luxury experience, this 32,000 square foot spa is a catalyst for the business of wellness in the Caribbean.
“Our business is to treat guests so exquisitely they forget about their own business,” said Youlanda Deveaux, regional vice president of the
Caribbean and Central America, Mandara Spa. “A decade and a half later, Mandara Spa continues to grow its name on the island as an
innovative spa brand and company with a unique and unparalleled depth of knowledge rooted in the Balinese tradition of healing touches;
superior service standards; and advanced skincare products, treatments and technology.”
THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY AND RELAXATION
Performing an estimated 600,000 spa treatments in 15 years, Mandara Spa has elevated the wellness experience in the Bahamas. From the spa
esthetics to the aesthetics and massage departments, the look and feel of the spa marries the caliber service for a world-class experience.
To achieve a luxury spa experience in a competitive market, Mandara Spa believes the execution of services is as equally, if not more so,
important as the ambiance. As such, the spa vets each therapist to ensure they meet credentials, including high-end hotel or spa experience, education and certification, licensing, as well as knowledge of anatomy and home care. Many of the therapists are graduates from
Florida School of Natural Health or accredited schools for massage and aesthetics.
"Our goal is to continuously provide the highest standards for our guests. This includes that every therapist understands the body – every skin type,
every muscle – and can communicate the therapies and home care effectively, so our guests can continue their regimens at home," said Deveaux.
WELCOMING AN 'AMBASSADOR': THE HEALER PROJECT
In honor of Mandara Spa's 20th anniversary and in celebration of 15 years as a Bahamian entity, the spa will host Guru Made Sumantra, a
fifth generation Balinese Shaman healer (Balian) and ambassador of well-being, October 2-5, 2016.
While exploring its Balinese heritage earlier this year, Mandara Spa encountered the teachings and insights of Guru Sumantra. Together,
they have collaborated to bring the art of healing touches to the world with the final tour stop at Paradise Island. The Healer Project, as the
tour is dubbed, launched in May and Guru Sumantra has visited Bali, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Abu Dhabi with stops in New York, NY;
Uncasville, CT; and Orlando, Fla. scheduled for end of September.
During his visit to Atlantis, Guru Sumantra will perform Energy Healing services and
Yoga Healing classes:
Monday, Oct 3
8am
Sunrise Yoga | The Warrior Experience | 1 hour | $50 per person
9:15am - 5pm Energy Healing Services | 50 minutes | $150 per person
6pm
Sunset Yoga | 1 hour | $50 per person
Tuesday, Oct 4
8am
Sunrise Yoga The Warrior Experience | 1 hour | $50 per person
9:15am - 5pm Energy Healing Services | 50 minutes | $150 per person
6pm
Sunset Yoga | 1 hour | $50 per person
Wednesday, Oct 5
8am
Sunrise Yoga | The Warrior Experience | 1 hour | $50 per person
All Energy Healing service and Yoga Healing class fees will subsidize The Healer Project tour with the remaining funds being contributed to
Guru Sumantra’s various foundations in Bali.
Tour sponsors include: Coca-Cola, Dasani, Atlantis Paradise Island, and Pilates in Paradise.
THE BAHAMAS ICONIC SPA: THIS IS PARADISE
Behind the majestic wooden doors at Mandara Spa lies a sea of tranquility and a blended culture from Bali and the Bahamas. From the
Balinese-inspired carved walls, glass floors, and waterfalls to the elite therapists and a program designed to meet every expectation, this
quintessential spa is a sanctuary for the senses.
Discover utopia at the gateway to relaxation: a mesmerizing reception draws guests
in and bridges the experience as spa concierge guide each guest on a journey
towards self renewal; a luxury retail boutique houses an assortment of leading body
and skincare brands, including Mandara Spa, ELEMIS and bliss products; a co-ed
lounge serves as a social space where the eyes meet and speak, but silence reigns
supreme; separate women’s and men’s rest areas are anchored by hot and cold
plunge pools, steam, sauna, showers and locker rooms with an aromatherapy room
for the ladies facility and a TV plasma on the men’s side; a salon for hair, barbering,
manicures and pedicures is a haven for beautification; 35 treatment rooms, including private villas and suites, each with their own bathing amenities, harbor the mind,
body and spirit; and a 15,000 square foot fitness center will boost endorphins.
ON THE HORIZON: EMBARKING ON A NEW JOURNEY
In fall 2016, Mandara Spa will unveil its new menu of services and a beautiful
wedding program. The new spa menu is based on a Journeys concept while the
bridal brochure touches on the Diamond Standard and the tradition of the Four
Somethings.
For the new spa menu, Mandara Spa will introduce three new massages, four
new facials, five new body treatments, and four new luxury baths. The new menu
includes the recently developed Mandara Customized Massage and the Mandara
Signature Facial. These services are presented in a storybook format that guides
each guest in discovering the beauty of Mandara Spa and an ethos encompassing
well-being from around the world.
Similar in its storybook aspect, the new wedding menu has a soft
and delicate design and its content captures the essence of romance
for the ever-so-in-love couple while also featuring traditional rituals
for their parents, every member of the bridal party, and wedding
guests. The wedding menu includes: Balinese Love Story, a couples
experience based on the tale of Jayaprana and Layonsari, the
Romeo and Juliet of Bali; Beautiful Bridesmaids, a spa experience of
beauty and friendship; the Four Somethings, time-honored customs
packaged into thought-out experiences.
FIND THE JOURNEY
To learn more about Guru Made Sumantra and The Healer
Project, visit www.madebymantra.com. To experience Mandara
Spa, call 242.363.3000 or visit www.manda-raspa.com. Mandara
Spa at Atlantis is open daily from 8am to 8pm. The Fitness Center
is open from 8am to 8pm.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Color photography available.
ABOUT MANDARA SPA
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Mandara Spa is a global brand with
locations in four continents, 22 cities and two cruise ships. The spa
brand also has a same-name, retail product range. Founded in Bali,
Indonesia in 1995, Mandara Spa is a pioneer of multi-cultural spa
experiences rooted in the Balinese tradition of healing touches. The
first Mandara Spa opened in May 16, 1996 at The Chedi (now Alila
Ubud) in Ubud, Bali. In 1998, the brand opened its Asia headquarters
in Malaysia and formed a U.S.-based division in Hawaii. The following
year Mandara Spa expand to the Maldives and Thailand. In 2001,
Steiner Leisure Limited acquired all remaining shares and in 2002
became the sole proprietor of the Mandara Spa brand. To learn
more about Mandara Spa, visit www.mandaraspa.com.
ABOUT ENERGY HEALING
Energy Healing is a technique based on the overall structure of
the human body. Our body is composed of two parts: the visible
physical body and the invisible energy body called the bioplasmic
body or aura. Our aura is the invisible luminous energy body, which
penetrates the visible physical body and extends beyond it. Energy
Healing utilizes prana or life energy and the chakras (energy centers)
to heal ailing energy levels. The healing process involves manipulation of the chakras, bio energy, and aura.
ABOUT YOGA HEALING
Experience the wonders of Markandeya Yoga, a system of healing Yoga created by Guru Made Sumantra to expedite the
body’s healing process. This technique is important for the energy, flowing, moving and balancing of the mind and
body. In a short time, people can feel the energy working internally.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Cristina Sorondo
Steiner Management Services
+ 1 305.702.2987
[email protected]
Diane Phillips
DP&A
+ 1 242.394.0677
[email protected]