Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe 41| Spring 2021

Wellness Technology:
Tech-Driven vs Tech-Dependent
The wellness industry is being transformed by technology as we
adapt to touchless therapies, bio-monitors and the greater role of
tech-driven programs in delivering integral wellness experiences.
There is something for everyone in wellness technology, from
the reception to the treatment room, even in the most organic
setting. Technology has moved on to a spectrum of deliverables
for optimizing the guest experience such as guest-centric online
reservations management with Resort Suite’s Guest Ex and fullscale
neuro-sensorial experiences and specialized treatments such
as Zero Body or the Lemi Dream tables. In a recent collaboration
with manufacturer Gharieni, an evidence-based study designed by
Dr Sergio Pecorelli verified the beneficial effects of this technology
on the central nervous system and the anti-inflammatory response
of the body.
Properties are targeting specific health issues and restful sleep
is one priority. Some use on-demand lighting to promote healthy
circadian sleep cycles and apps for meditation and relaxation, such
as Muse, Kokoon or Sana, monitor the brain's electrical activity and
encourage a more relaxed mental state. Linens such as Nolapelli
use patented technology to prevent moisture loss that can damage
skin.
Whether a trend or a new industry norm, wearable technology can
add to the guest experience as evidenced at one Four Seasons
resort, who have partnered with WHOOP for their Optimal Wellbeing
Programme. Wearable products range from activity trackers to fullblown
remote health monitoring with an array of biometric sensors
to customize experiences.
Wellness centers are also venturing into energy and quantum
medicine, such as the Carillon Hotel in Miami Beach, who
have partnered with Energy Medicine Centers. Diagnostic and
biofeedback technology such as the SCIO or BIOWELL devices are
helping bridge the gap between the energetic and emotional realm
of wellness and scientific data and evidence.
The future of wellness technology promises to blend clinical,
medical environments and traditional spa and wellness. The year
2020 left consumers over-stressed mentally and physically, ‘burnout’
is becoming too expensive to ignore. Technology is the result of
human creativity, an answer to a need or inquiry. Wellbeing too is
dependent on the inner experience and the balancing of emotional,
mental and physical aspects of self. As humans evolve, technology
will continue to innovate, driven by human inquiry, shaping and
creating new tools for a more holistic experience of wellbeing.
By Bonnie Baker
Managing Partner / Founder, The Satteva Group
www.satteva.com
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