How does Motion Waves technology work? Infrared sensors analyse the position and speed of the therapist’s movements in real time and transform it into sounds designed for deep relaxation. Wellness treatments become interactive live performances.
Can you explain the concept of ‘augmented massage’? Augmented massage is a completely new motion-to-sound medium, which is absolutely new and untouched in the world of spa and wellness. It is an unfiltered expression of human energy.
Augmented experiences, where hidden sensors analyse movements and convert them into sounds, already exist in luxury retail spaces. With augmented massage we transfer this interactive experience into the spa and wellness industry. The therapist is the artist, the client the audience, the treatment a symphony.
How did the partnership with Motion Waves come about? I met Jean-Marie at the Hotel&Spa in Paris, where he told me about Motion Waves. I was fascinated by the technology. We had the idea to transfer this emotional experience into the spa and wellness industry. The collaboration offers the possibility to bring this amazing technology into the world of spa and wellness, and to integrate it into our exclusive spa table Gharieni MO1.
Which tables will Motion Waves be available on? How much will it cost? The Gharieni MO1 augmented massage edition is the first spa bed with a built-in Motion Waves system, and will enter the market in early 2018. It works as a stand-alone application, which means that no additional installation in the room is needed. The bed features computer-controlled infrared sensors installed into a high-quality sensor arm and a nine-speaker Bose sound system. Prices are TBD.
How do you envision spas and therapists using this technology? The Gharieni MO1 augmented massage edition has not been released yet, but has already had requests. The technology is very easy to use and is perfect for spas that are open to modern technology to create new experiences. We want to create joyfulness for both clients and therapists.
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Promotional feature: Anne Semonin
Katherine Connolly, newly appointed global
director of retail and spa operations at Anne
Semonin, discusses her plans for the brand
Promotional feature: Thalion
Thalion is the first company to develop highly
specialised mineral therapies for clients, says
training manager Sophie Alemany
Research: Finishing touch
A new study shows that massage can
help muscle re-growth after an injury –
even when applied to the opposite limb
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How does Motion Waves technology work? Infrared sensors analyse the position and speed of the therapist’s movements in real time and transform it into sounds designed for deep relaxation. Wellness treatments become interactive live performances.
Can you explain the concept of ‘augmented massage’? Augmented massage is a completely new motion-to-sound medium, which is absolutely new and untouched in the world of spa and wellness. It is an unfiltered expression of human energy.
Augmented experiences, where hidden sensors analyse movements and convert them into sounds, already exist in luxury retail spaces. With augmented massage we transfer this interactive experience into the spa and wellness industry. The therapist is the artist, the client the audience, the treatment a symphony.
How did the partnership with Motion Waves come about? I met Jean-Marie at the Hotel&Spa in Paris, where he told me about Motion Waves. I was fascinated by the technology. We had the idea to transfer this emotional experience into the spa and wellness industry. The collaboration offers the possibility to bring this amazing technology into the world of spa and wellness, and to integrate it into our exclusive spa table Gharieni MO1.
Which tables will Motion Waves be available on? How much will it cost? The Gharieni MO1 augmented massage edition is the first spa bed with a built-in Motion Waves system, and will enter the market in early 2018. It works as a stand-alone application, which means that no additional installation in the room is needed. The bed features computer-controlled infrared sensors installed into a high-quality sensor arm and a nine-speaker Bose sound system. Prices are TBD.
How do you envision spas and therapists using this technology? The Gharieni MO1 augmented massage edition has not been released yet, but has already had requests. The technology is very easy to use and is perfect for spas that are open to modern technology to create new experiences. We want to create joyfulness for both clients and therapists.
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2017 issue 4
Promotional feature: Anne Semonin
Katherine Connolly, newly appointed global
director of retail and spa operations at Anne
Semonin, discusses her plans for the brand
Promotional feature: Thalion
Thalion is the first company to develop highly
specialised mineral therapies for clients, says
training manager Sophie Alemany
Research: Finishing touch
A new study shows that massage can
help muscle re-growth after an injury –
even when applied to the opposite limb
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package
that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
is preparing to open near the world-famous archaeological site in southern Italy.
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder
Bob Rogers pass ownership of the business to four long-serving senior executives, while
remaining actively involved with the company.
Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of its 30th
anniversary celebrations, using immersive storytelling and adaptive reuse to reinforce the park’s
longstanding “Hollywood in Germany” positioning.
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions
that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once
complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK.
Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the appeal of its
recently launched Sirene Island themed area and introduce younger visitors to thrill attractions.
A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’
planned resort in Bedford are emerging as part of a wider transformation of the Oxford–
Cambridge Growth Corridor into a major centre for UK leisure and tourism inv
Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-
Iwerks, as part of a wider strategy to enhance the guest experience and create additional
revenue opportunities.
The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions and
children’s meals as part of a summer cost-of-living support package designed to stimulate the
visitor economy and encourage family days out.
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks exclusively
to CLADmag about his mission to spread joy, the power of play, and his bold approach to using
colour (including the colours you won’t see in his work).
The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn)
entertainment complex in the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with officials
proposing a large-scale theme park and sports destination as part of a broader tourism and
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