EXPLORING THE WELLNESS PRACTITIONER PROGRAM IN THE MALDIVES

At InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort we are delighted to introduce the Wellness Practitioner Programme, as we invite experts and professionals to reside on the island to share their knowledge and experience with our guests in enriching their lives with alternate ways of healing. This programme also invites guests the opportunity to book one on one sessions with our healers and practitioners that allows them to gain a better understanding of healing from within. A happier healthier soul to live your most authentic, free self. As our currently residing doctor of Naturopathy Dr Vihas Unni describes ‘the body is its greatest healer’. Doctor of Naturopathy and expert in Acupuncture, Yoga, and Prana (breath-work). Dr Vihas Unni uses his knowledge of the human body in helping clients tackle their physical body discomforts through the aforementioned methods of treatment. Through these authentic methods, the human body essentially starts to heal itself and also prevents further illnesses from infecting the body. He further incorporates authentic methods such as energy cleansing and meditating to help unblock the energy points/chakras of the physical body to help with the flow of energy better, thus preventing and protecting the body and mind. During his stay from September 2022 until February 2023, Dr Unni will be working closely with our spa team and open bookings for interested guests.

Joao Santos, an international wellness consultant, and professional masseur is well-known for his methods of dry massage – a practice he has developed through his own learning experiences over years of practicing massage techniques and studying people’s bodies and how they heal. His means of integrated therapies have gained him recognition from across the world. During his time on the island from 18th December to 31st January, Santos will be working alongside our wellness experts at the Avi Spa, in taking on bookings and one on one sessions with our guests on the island at this time. Santos will also have his menu of therapies and massages available in addition to our regular therapies available on our spa menu. Rajeshwari Amol Nerukar is a Reiki Master and an Advance Healing Practitioner. Working with clients on their physical and emotional pain bodies, Nerukar can communicate with her clients and understand where to start the healing process. Emotional and mental trauma is typically manifested in the physical body and in such cases, she can guide and work with the client on releasing the stress and tension within her body. If now Nerukar works with clients on healing their mental and emotional traumas and pain through means of Reiki, Sound therapy, and other energy healing methods. Nerukar will be on the island from 1st December until 28 February 23’. Kanlayanee Martthuean (Jang) has experience working in the industry for over 20 years. She is passionate about teaching her clients how to balance clients’ energies and body to balance