With an approach to wellbeing that’s both holistic and grounded in
science, the latest massage from L’OCCITANE en Provence promises to have
a powerfully-beneficial effect on customers, both in the spa and at home
The Power Nap massage is a wellbeing recipe from Provence with benefits proven by neuroscience
L’OCCITANE en Provence stands out in the cosmetics world as a pioneer of holistic wellbeing experiences that address the physiological, psychological and social needs of clients at a deeper level.
Since its inception, the company has a unique vision of beauty that’s reflected in its spas through specially-designed massages and sensory products that promote precious moments of personal care and reconnection – all backed by a rigorous scientific approach.
The latest addition to Spa L’OCCITANE’s holistic repertoire is the Power Nap Massage which turns a spa moment into a multi-sensory journey and brings scientifically-backed relaxation and recovery benefits to spa guests.
Inspired by the centuries-old Provençal art of napping – usually a short sleep to escape the heat of the day – Spa L’OCCITANE has developed a treatment that only takes 25 minutes and leaves guests fully refreshed and energised.
The three different phases of the Power Nap seamlessly blend grounding and breathing exercises with traditional acupressure techniques and percussive movements. The massage is performed clothed and without massage oil, making it easy to integrate into any lifestyle schedule and allowing clients to immediately return to their everyday activities post-treatment. With its sensorial products, such as the Relaxing Pillow Mist and the iconic Shea Butter Hand Cream, the ritual includes breathing rituals at the beginning and end of the treatment.
Sleep lab testing To truly test the efficiency of the Power Nap Massage, L’OCCITANE en Provence partnered with the European Sleep Center, a renowned institute in the field of sleep and recovery. L’OCCITANE had previously worked with the science centre on the predecessor of the new Power Nap – its award-winning Sleep and Reset massage.
Evaluation of this comprehensive massage showed sleep quality improved by 40 per cent and ‘time to fall asleep’ reduced by 30 per cent, earning it the Treatment of the Year award from Destination Deluxe in 2020.
For the Power Nap testing, a study was conducted on 17 volunteers whose sleep was being disrupted by stress.
Each participant was exposed to four conditions, serving as their own control: Nap, Power Nap Massage, Control and Regenerating Ritual – the home treatment protocol –
Using subjective questionnaires and objective measures such as heart rate monitors and EEG headbands, the study measured overall wellbeing, dynamism, eye openness, cardiac variability and brain wave activity to ensure scientific rigour and confirm the beneficial effects of the Power Nap Massage.
The treatment was shown to enhance relaxation and recovery by 35 per cent, improve perceived wellbeing by 29 per cent, and increase the openness of the eyes by 25 per cent in comparison to a classic nap.
This commitment to proven effectiveness earned the brand the title of Spa Brand of the Year at the 2023 World Spa Awards.
Wellness at home With its dedication to ‘democratising’ its wellbeing expertise, Spa L’OCCITANE has also taken the step of extending the Power Nap Massage experience to customers in a home environment with the Regenerative Ritual, a five-step ritual for the home that involves self-massage of the head, hands or feet, accompanied by an exclusive free-to-download sound composition, breathing exercises that will allow them to unwind and reconnect to themselves.
Results after testing by The European Sleep Center study, were highly promising. The Regenerating Ritual demonstrated significant benefits in terms of relaxation and overall wellbeing, with subjects reporting a 43 per cent increase in relaxation and 16 per cent less perceived signs of fatigue after the ritual.
The Power Nap Massage is available at the flagship Spa L’OCCITANE at the Couvent des Minimes in Mane in Provence, and in a selection of Spas L’OCCITANE worldwide. The Regenerative Ritual can be found in a selection of boutiques, on the L’Occitane en Provence website, and on the brand’s social media.
"Our Power Nap massage and Regenerative Ritual reinterpret napping and transform this wellbeing moment into a relaxation experience with benefits proven by neuroscience" – Hélène Goetzelmann, vice-president of
Client Experience for L’Occitane en Provence
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News report: Big spenders
Finn Partners’ latest research shows how China’s high-net-worth women are redefining luxury travel
News report: Step back in time
Two new GWI reports analyse the growth of the global spa and hot springs markets over the past 10 to 15 years
Interview: Dillip Rajakarier
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New opening: Kintsugi Space
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Research: To inform and inspire
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Research: From wellness to wellbeing
A new study uncovers four wellness consumer market segments ripe for innovation. WELLSurvey co-author Kevin Kelly reveals the findings in a Spa Business exclusive
First person: To the source
Jane Kitchen takes to the sulphurous waters of Terme di Saturnia in Italy and shares details about its exciting upcoming sister site in Milan
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Promotion: TechnoAlpin – naturally cool design
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Promotion: Biologique Recherche – potent partnership
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Promotion: Comfort Zone – A longer life for skin
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Promotion: G.M. COLLIN – Clinical excellence in skincare
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With an approach to wellbeing that’s both holistic and grounded in
science, the latest massage from L’OCCITANE en Provence promises to have
a powerfully-beneficial effect on customers, both in the spa and at home
The Power Nap massage is a wellbeing recipe from Provence with benefits proven by neuroscience
L’OCCITANE en Provence stands out in the cosmetics world as a pioneer of holistic wellbeing experiences that address the physiological, psychological and social needs of clients at a deeper level.
Since its inception, the company has a unique vision of beauty that’s reflected in its spas through specially-designed massages and sensory products that promote precious moments of personal care and reconnection – all backed by a rigorous scientific approach.
The latest addition to Spa L’OCCITANE’s holistic repertoire is the Power Nap Massage which turns a spa moment into a multi-sensory journey and brings scientifically-backed relaxation and recovery benefits to spa guests.
Inspired by the centuries-old Provençal art of napping – usually a short sleep to escape the heat of the day – Spa L’OCCITANE has developed a treatment that only takes 25 minutes and leaves guests fully refreshed and energised.
The three different phases of the Power Nap seamlessly blend grounding and breathing exercises with traditional acupressure techniques and percussive movements. The massage is performed clothed and without massage oil, making it easy to integrate into any lifestyle schedule and allowing clients to immediately return to their everyday activities post-treatment. With its sensorial products, such as the Relaxing Pillow Mist and the iconic Shea Butter Hand Cream, the ritual includes breathing rituals at the beginning and end of the treatment.
Sleep lab testing To truly test the efficiency of the Power Nap Massage, L’OCCITANE en Provence partnered with the European Sleep Center, a renowned institute in the field of sleep and recovery. L’OCCITANE had previously worked with the science centre on the predecessor of the new Power Nap – its award-winning Sleep and Reset massage.
Evaluation of this comprehensive massage showed sleep quality improved by 40 per cent and ‘time to fall asleep’ reduced by 30 per cent, earning it the Treatment of the Year award from Destination Deluxe in 2020.
For the Power Nap testing, a study was conducted on 17 volunteers whose sleep was being disrupted by stress.
Each participant was exposed to four conditions, serving as their own control: Nap, Power Nap Massage, Control and Regenerating Ritual – the home treatment protocol –
Using subjective questionnaires and objective measures such as heart rate monitors and EEG headbands, the study measured overall wellbeing, dynamism, eye openness, cardiac variability and brain wave activity to ensure scientific rigour and confirm the beneficial effects of the Power Nap Massage.
The treatment was shown to enhance relaxation and recovery by 35 per cent, improve perceived wellbeing by 29 per cent, and increase the openness of the eyes by 25 per cent in comparison to a classic nap.
This commitment to proven effectiveness earned the brand the title of Spa Brand of the Year at the 2023 World Spa Awards.
Wellness at home With its dedication to ‘democratising’ its wellbeing expertise, Spa L’OCCITANE has also taken the step of extending the Power Nap Massage experience to customers in a home environment with the Regenerative Ritual, a five-step ritual for the home that involves self-massage of the head, hands or feet, accompanied by an exclusive free-to-download sound composition, breathing exercises that will allow them to unwind and reconnect to themselves.
Results after testing by The European Sleep Center study, were highly promising. The Regenerating Ritual demonstrated significant benefits in terms of relaxation and overall wellbeing, with subjects reporting a 43 per cent increase in relaxation and 16 per cent less perceived signs of fatigue after the ritual.
The Power Nap Massage is available at the flagship Spa L’OCCITANE at the Couvent des Minimes in Mane in Provence, and in a selection of Spas L’OCCITANE worldwide. The Regenerative Ritual can be found in a selection of boutiques, on the L’Occitane en Provence website, and on the brand’s social media.
"Our Power Nap massage and Regenerative Ritual reinterpret napping and transform this wellbeing moment into a relaxation experience with benefits proven by neuroscience" – Hélène Goetzelmann, vice-president of
Client Experience for L’Occitane en Provence
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2024 issue 3
Editor's letter: At a crossroads
As the UK prepares to host this year's Global Wellness Summit, fresh research shows its wellness industry must address a number of issues if it's to maintain levels of unprecedented growth
Spa People: Charlotte Church
The Welsh singer talks about how growing up in the media spotlight has influenced The Dreaming, her healing retreat business
Spa People: Julia Bradbury
Leading a series of Walk Yourself Happy retreats based on her best-selling book and years of TV presenting
Spa People: Samantha Dunn
Shaking up the industry with her new, affordable DIY consultancy programme for entrepreneurs
News report: Big spenders
Finn Partners’ latest research shows how China’s high-net-worth women are redefining luxury travel
News report: Step back in time
Two new GWI reports analyse the growth of the global spa and hot springs markets over the past 10 to 15 years
Interview: Dillip Rajakarier
Following a 450 per cent increase in core revenues, Minor Hotels is planning 200 more properties. Megan Whitby sits down with its CEO
New opening: Kintsugi Space
Patrizia Bortolin talks to Lisa Starr about creating a transformative women-only sanctuary in Abu Dhabi
Research: To inform and inspire
The UK Spa Association has conducted its first survey of spa businesses in the country for 18 years. GM Bobby Griffiths unveils the numbers
Research: From wellness to wellbeing
A new study uncovers four wellness consumer market segments ripe for innovation. WELLSurvey co-author Kevin Kelly reveals the findings in a Spa Business exclusive
First person: To the source
Jane Kitchen takes to the sulphurous waters of Terme di Saturnia in Italy and shares details about its exciting upcoming sister site in Milan
Promotion: L'OCCITANE en Provence – the art of recovery
With an approach to wellbeing that’s both holistic and grounded in science, the latest massage from L’OCCITANE en Provence promises to have a powerfully-beneficial effect on customers, both in the spa and at home
New opening: Surrenne at The Emory
The £15k memberships at this wellness club in London sold out in just weeks. Creator Inge Theron tells us why
First person: Playful wellness
A Stella McCartney facial and Tracy Anderson studio are just two USPs Megan Whitby finds at Surrenne
Promotion: TechnoAlpin – naturally cool design
TechnoAlpin’s snow technology is not only an effective way to introduce gentle cold therapy into the spa environment, it’s also a powerful biophilic design element that can bring the wonder of nature indoors
Promotion: Biologique Recherche – potent partnership
A new anti-senescence serum from Biologique Recherche offers transformative results and raises the bar in anti-ageing skincare when combined with its iconic collagen formula
Promotion: Comfort Zone – A longer life for skin
Created to combat the visible signs of ageing, Comfort Zone’s latest range revamp is based on the company’s pioneering research into cutaneous cellular longevity
Promotion: G.M. COLLIN – Clinical excellence in skincare
With laboratories based in Montreal, G.M. Collin’s highly researched derma-corrective treatments have been helping skincare professionals deliver exceptional and exclusive results worldwide for many decades. We talk to VP Myriam Sayer
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education and conservation.
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed
€1 billion
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continental European Center Parcs business.
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
business by 2033, using new America250 celebrations to underline the role its attractions play
in supporting jobs, tourism and economic growth.
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers
confirming the six-million-square-metre site will become a Global Village after the event closes.
The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,
creating a new attractions business spanning two of the country's largest visitor destinations.
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme
that will add a resort, new attractions and staff facilities as it pursues plans to become a multi-
day destination.
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.
