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WORLD SPA AND WELL-BEING CONGRESS 2024

14 June 2024

MR210, LEVEL 2, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC)

CONGRESS AGENDA

(Information as of 7 June 2024)

“The Global Shift Towards Proactive Well-being: Exploring the Evolution from Traditional Healthcare to Holistic Wellness”

Meeting Agenda

09:00-09:30

Registration 

09:30-09:40

Welcome Speech by Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN 

09:40-09:45

Opening Speech by Thai Spa Association 

09:45-09:50

Group Photo Session 

09:50-10:35

“Revolutionizing Wellness Trends: The Shift in Perspective”
Speaker: Katherine Droga, Chair of Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Tourism Initiative

10:35-10:55

Coffee Break

10:55-11:40

“Technology and Wellness: China’s Embrace of Technological
Advancements for Health and Well-being”

Speaker: Fifi Kao, Founder, Director & Editor-in-Chief, SpaChina

11:45-12:30

“What Makes Global Wellness Traveler Choose Thailand as One of the Top Wellness Destinations?”
Moderator: Sunai Wachirawarakarn, President of Thai Spa Association
Speakers: 

  • From Wellness Perspective: TIPATAT JUNHASAVASDIKUL, MD. Medical Director, RAKxa  International Wellness Retreat (RxW)
  • From Medical Perspective: KOBKAN JUNHASAVASDIKUL, MD. Head of Business Development, Vimut Hospital Holding Company Limited

12:35-13:35

Lunch Break

13:40-14:25 

“Shifting Spa Tourism Towards Wellness: Strategies for Transformation”
Speaker: Sandie Johanessen, Group Director of Spa and Wellness-Asia, Minor International

14:30-15:15

“Sustainable Wellness: Implementing Sustainability Initiatives in Practice”
Moderator: Katherine Droga, Chair of Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Tourism Initiative

Speakers: 

  • Kanjana Thana, PhD, RN, Chiang Mai University, CO2 Neutral Spa Research Project
  • Mr. Uten Lohachitpitaks, Group Chief Executive Officer, Pruksa Holding Public Company Limited
  • Apiradee Herunramdej, Co-founder and Director Divana Global

15:20-16:05

“Self-Care in Wellness: The Significance of Microbiome for Skin Health”
Speaker:  Dr.Nicha, Medical Director, NICHE Natural Health

16:10-16:55

“ASEAN Wellness Leadership Forum: Transformations in ASEAN Wellness Post-Pandemic ”
Moderator: Andrew Jacka, Chairman of Asia Pacific Spa Wellness Coalition (APSWC)
Speakers:

  • Michelle Ford – CEO & Founder/ Spa & Wellness Hospitality in Vietnam & beyond, Lumina Wellbeing
  • Sunai Wachirawarakarn, President of Thai Spa Association
  • Wulan Tilaar, Director of Martha Tilaar SPA & Puspita Martha International Beauty School and a founder of Amalan Bakti Ekata Foundation

16:55-17:05

End session 

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ANDREW JACKA

Chairman, Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition

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Apiradee Herunramdej

Co-founder and Director Divana Global

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Fifi Kao

Founder, Director & Editor-in-Chief, SpaChina

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Kanjana Thana

Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Nursing

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Katherine Droga

Chair of the Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Tourism Initiative

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DR. KOBKAN JUNHASAVASDIKUL

Head of Business Development Vimut Holding Hospital

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Michelle Ford

CEO & Founder of Lumina Wellbeing

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NICHA SAMANTARAT

Medical Director & Naturopathic Consultant
Niche Natural Health, Thailand

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Sandie Johannessen

Group Director of Spa & Wellness, MINOR Hotels, Bangkok, Thailand

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Sunai Wachirawarakarn

President of Thai Spa Association

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Tipatat Junhasavasdikul

Medical Director of RAKxa International Wellness Retreat (RxW)

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Mr. Uten Lohachitpitaks

Group Chief Executive Officer, Pruksa Holding Public Company Limited

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WULAN TILAAR

Director of Martha Tilaar SPA & Puspita Martha International Beauty School and a founder of Amalan Bakti Ekata Foundation

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HIGHLIGHTS

A professional performance organized in partnership with the European Massage Association (EMA)

Four renowned holistic operators will show different techniques, synergies and connections between East and West through a cultural and emotional journey.

其他项目

Andrew Jacka

MODERATOR

Andrew has been involved in the Hospitality industry for over 40 years, of which over 20 has been in the spa & wellness sector.  Based in Thailand, his consultancy company Spa Origins Co., Ltd. has worked in Destination, Cruise ship, Day & Resort Spas across the region.   With a background as a chef and holder of a certificate in Kitchen Management, from the acclaimed Regency College of Technical and Further Education (South Australia).  He has worked in Australia, England, Hong Kong and Thailand, where we was recognised for best spa cuisine in the world 1998-2000. His career subsequently morphed into spa operations and ultimately spa & wellness consulting across Asia and as far afield as Europe and South America.  He has been employed by or consulted with spa & wellness facilities across multiple industry sectors both locally and internationally.

Apiradee Herunramdej

SPEAKER
  • 2019 | CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR DIVANA INNOVATIVE WELLNESS SCHOOL
  • 2014 | CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR DII REGENERATIVE AND WELLNESS SPA, BANGKOK
  • 2014 | CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR DIVANA SPA, BANGKOK
  • 2011 | CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR DIVANA CLINIC, BANGKOK
    – SPECIALIST IN ANTI AGING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
    – STRATEGIC MARKETING CONSULTANT, DIVANA CLINIC
  • 2009 | CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR DVN INTERNATIONAL, BANGKOK

Fifi Kao

SPEAKER

Fifi was born in Shanghai, studied psychology and graphic design in Tokyo, and is fluent in English and Japanese. From 1999 to 2004, Fifi worked as the Design Director at SinoMedia and was in charge of the bilingual publication STARDOM for the Starwood Hotel Group. She rose from designer to become Editor-in-Chief of SpaChina Magazine, which this year celebrates its 19th anniversary. As the key opinion leader of China’s spa industry, she has hosted the annual SpaChina Wellness and Spa Summit and Awards and published industry reports for the previous 16 years. In 2009, Fifi won the Most Creative Woman Director award from China Sorority, and also won silver medals at the Hong Kong International Wushu Festival in 2008 and 2009. She is an accredited international nutrition consultant with IARI (International Accreditation and Registration Institute).

Kanjana Thana

SPEAKER
Kanjana Thana is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University. She has experience working as a registered nurse, a risk-management officer, and an oncology nurse specialist in both a university hospital and a private hospital in Thailand. She has had a continually participated in funded program research since 2017. Her research focuses on improving the quality of life of cancer patients and their informal caregivers. She is more recently interested in areas include integrative therapies and the economics of incorporating integrative therapies into mainstream health care.

PHRAPAKORN PAKTHARAKANSORN

Thai Massage Therapist and Teacher

Phrapakorn is the Director of the Thai Traditional Medicine Center, Journal of Thai Tinakornnimit Temple, Class 9.

Phrapakorn approaches massage through Contemporary art of Thai massage. He’s also teacher of various massage techniques: Mixed massage, Thai massage mixed with tapping techniques and bending stretching technique.

Katherine Droga

MODERATOR

Katherine Droga is Chair of the Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Tourism Initiative and founder of several successful global wellness platforms including Well Traveller, Wellness Tourism Industry Summit and Wellness Wander Festival. She is also the Executive Producer of Well Traveller TV. Her consultancy firm, Droga & Co., specializes in wellness and sustainable visitor strategies and capacity building for destinations, tourism experiences, and events worldwide. Katherine has worked for over 25 years, successfully leading teams and brands in the tourism and media sector. She was previously part of the executive leadership team for Tourism Australia and led the organizations international operations, distribution platforms, and partnerships for over a decade.

Dr. Kobkan Junhasavasdikul

SPEAKER
  • 15 years practical experience in Integrative and Preventive medicine
  • Team builder specialize in multidisciplinary working pear in Integrative medical practice e.g. Medical doctors, Anthroposophic Nursing, Therapeutic massage, Art therapy, Music therapy, Sport science and Physiotherapy instructor.
  • Organize Representative, public speaker and Lecturer especially Medical lifestyle prevention and Nutrition wellness workshop.
  • Well rounded experience in creation of Marketing content for Media and advertisement 10 years

Michelle Ford

SPEAKER

Michelle is an inspirational hotelier with a passion for connecting people on a purpose, combined with the tenacity to bring pioneering concepts to life. Her background experience includes launching Asia’s first Spa-Inclusive resorts in Vietnam, leading the operations of 15 spas in Thailand and the Maldives, and she also comes with years of international hotel management expertise from across the globe. Her projects have gained global recognition, significant financial returns, and numerous accolades and awards under her forward-thinking leadership. She is also a qualified Practitioner of Systemic Constellations, which is a unique approach to explore the hidden dynamics that influence our lives and aims to restore natural harmony to our systems. Her vision for building an authentic wellness ecosystem embodied within hospitality guides the Lumina Wellbeing brand to be perfectly placed to lead the market with next-generation wellness hospitality concepts that truly deliver ‘return on wellbeing’ for both the guests and the owners/investors.

Nichamon Samantarat

SPEAKER

Dr. Nichamon Samantarat, widely known as Dr. Nicha, is a pioneering US-licensed naturopathic doctor based in Thailand. She holds a doctorate degree in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University and a B.Sc. in biochemistry and pre-medicine from the University of Winnipeg, Canada. With memberships in international professional associations, Dr. Nicha brings a wealth of experience to the healthcare industry in Thailand.


Specializing in hormone imbalances, autoimmune disorders, allergies, and complex chronic conditions, Dr. Nicha adopts a comprehensive treatment approach. Her methods encompass clinical nutrition, medical exercise, lifestyle counseling, botanical medicine, nutraceuticals, IV therapy, hydrotherapy, and physical medicine. By integrating these diverse modalities, her goal is to help patients achieve optimal physical, emotional, and mental health through sustainable approaches.


In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Nicha is the founder of the Naturopathic Integrative Center for Health & Education (NICHE Natural Health). She is also renowned as a wellness business consultant, university lecturer, speaker, and health columnist. Her expertise extends to pre-opening and training for international wellness retreats.

Driven by her extensive knowledge and unwavering commitment, Dr. Nicha inspires and empowers individuals on their wellness journeys. With a deep passion for promoting sustainable health and wellness, she actively works towards making a positive impact in society.

Sandie Johannessen

SPEAKER

Direct team and daily operations of M-SPA International, encompassing 45-plus projects across Asia’s hotel spa units and extend support to all other regions and Minor Hotel Brands across Middle East and Europe. 

Accomplished and Results-Driven Professional with Over two Decades’ Experience in Luxury Hospitality, Spa, Fitness & Medical Wellness Management.

Winner of multiple awards and recognised as a thought leader in the industry. A strong track record of driving operational excellence and revenue growth across diverse global environments. Known for overseeing multiple spas, fitness, medical wellness, and private club membership facilities, managing diverse and disparate teams, and deep experience in forging strategic partnerships. Unique expertise in pre-opening six hotel/resort properties, demonstrating a proven ability to navigate complex operational challenges and deliver successful launches. Skilled in fostering culture of excellence and delivering unparalleled service, whilst achieving outstanding results in revenue generation and brand development.


Sunai Wachirawarakarn

SPEAKER

Mr. Sunai graduated Bachelor’s Degree from Assumption University, Bangkok in major of General Management in October 1997 and graduated in Master of Science in anti-aging and regenerative medicine from Dhurakit Bundit University, Bangkok. He started to learn wellness business in Suuko Spa Executive as a General Manager (2004 – 2006) Took care of 260 staffs in total and held the responsibilities of planning, developing, and setting up the 10,000 Square Meters of day spa operations. After that he stepped forward as an operation Manager of (South East Asia) of MSpa International Limited (2006 – 2008), he took care of the operations and management of 13 Spas in Thailand, 3 Spas in Maldives, 1 Spa in Vietnam and 1 Spa in India.

After collected experiences in wellness and hospitality business, Mr. Sunai had changed his role to freelance Spa Consultant for Akaryn Management and ESENSw, Mr. Sunai took care of operations strategies, spa rebranding, spa retail development, and human resources development for 2 spas in Phuket and Pranburi. Two years later he operated his own business “Spanovator”. The wellness business consultant that he has been exerted his talent and ability on it. And Mr. Sunai is appointed as Vice President of Spa Professional Association (Thailand) and Vice President of Thai Spa Association as well.


Tipatat Junhasavasdikul

SPEAKER

Position

  • Medical Director of RAKxa International Wellness Retreat (RxW)
  • Head of Data and Integrative Wellness Platform Development of RAKxa
  • Counselor on Lifestyle medicine for Ministry of Public health, Department of Health
  • Committee of Integrative Medicine Faculty of Ramathibodi Medical University

MONIKA OPOLDOVA

OPERATOR

Monika Opoldova is a wellness operator specialized in massages and alternative therapies. A lover of complementary medicine, she is currently a student of Osteopathy. Since 2021, she has been a co-author and teacher of the Gaia rituals protocol and member of EMA scientific committee.

Uten Lohachitpitaks

SPEAKER

Mr. Uten Lohachitpitaks joins Pruksa in January 2022 with over 28 years of multi-disciplinary experience in banking, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions in technology, telecom and real estate sector, property fund and assets management, tech venture capital, building business and transformation, strategy and execution across Southeast Asia, Australia, United Kingdom and Europe. At Pruksa, he oversees strategic growth of the group, set up Pruksa’s first corporate venture fund to pursue outside-in innovations in proptech, healthtech and sustainability. 

Prior to joining the group, he held key leadership positions as Group Chief Investment Officer at Frasers Property, Managing Director at DBS Bank Ltd. (Singapore) and Director of Investment Banking at United Overseas Bank (Thai) Plc.  

Wulan Tilaar

SPEAKER

Wulan Tilaar, a holistic beautifier, visionary in Indonesian beauty, dedicated to enhancing both the outer and inner beauty of Indonesian women. Her 100% home-grown beauty business embodies the motto of beautifying Indonesia while empowering women at its core. Leading the Spa Company, with 40 branches across Indonesia, Brunei, and Sri Lanka, she also spearheads a SPA therapist scholarship for underprivileged girls. Women empowerment is a fundamental principle, transcending typical corporate philanthropy. Wulan’s holistic approach ensures women forge their own paths to development.