Spa Executive | Issue 12 | November 2019

The retreat sits on 90,000 acres of land in a picturesque
setting with a backdrop of towering Cook pines and banyan
trees on the island of Lanai, which is also home to the
beachfront Four Seasons Resort Lanai. The Hotel includes a
Great Room, Sensei by Nobu restaurant, spa and wellness
facilities including 10 private spa hale (“houses” or
“buildings”), and 96 guest rooms and suites.
Four seasons and Sensei have enlisted a handpicked team
of wellness experts, nutritionists, chefs, fitness experts, spa
therapists and hospitality professionals to bring the wellness
concept into being. Upon booking a retreat, each guest is
matched with their own Sensei Guide to help customize their
itinerary in advance. During each stay, the Sensei Guide
adjusts the guest’s program according to that person’s
needs.
“Whether that’s targeting a specific
health goal or simply unwinding from
the stresses of everyday life, each
itinerary is designed to be fluid and
adaptable throughout their
wellness-oriented vacation.”
Sensei was co-founded by Larry Ellison, co-founder and
CTO of Oracle Corporation, and Dr. David Agus. Agus is a
professor of medicine and engineering at the University of
Southern California Keck School of Medicine and Viterbi
School of Engineering and the founding director of USC’s
Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine. He
is the author of best-selling books on data-driven
approaches to a longer life.
Agus said in a statement, “Our goal is to create experiences,
products and services that help people address the gap
between their wellness intentions and daily practices. Our
retreat provides a great environment to work towards
balance, health and well-being with the support of a
dedicated, data-driven wellness team.”
Activities on offer include one-on-one training sessions and
group classes, lectures, philanthropic activities, immersive
spa treatments, island excursions, horseback riding, sports,
and more.
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