Six Senses Laamu has appointed Dr Jitendra Varshney as Spa Director.

Dr Jitendra joined Six Senses Laamu as a wellness practitioner and spa manager in June 2015, and was promoted to the post of Spa Director in last June. In his new role, Dr Jitendra is overseeing the Six Senses Spa’s daily operations, and the integrated wellness and visiting practitioner programmes at the resort.

In an announcement, Six Senses Laamu described Dr Jitendra as a people-driven personality who adopts a holistic approach to wellness and believes in spending time with guests to help them understand the real meaning of balance and how to achieve it and leading them on the path of wellbeing.

According to the resort, Dr Jitendra is a highly motivated postgraduate in Ayurvedic medicine and certified Yoga and Reiki master, with extensive experience in both the hospitality and the health industry. Specialising in Ayurvedic and integrated wellness consultations, guest treatment plans and Reiki therapies, he spent the past 11 years in India managing spas and wellness centres such as Leo Juventa Medi Spa, Three Graces by Amatraa Spa and Ananda in the Himalayas, it added.

“We are very happy to have Dr J leading Six Senses Laamu Spa team. His commitment towards our core value of pioneering wellness along with his extensive experience and skills, he drives inspiration for our guests to lead a healthier lifestyle and at the same time offers them a unique spa experience,” Marteyne van Well, General Manager of Six Senses Laamu, was quoted in the announcement, as saying.

Six Senses Spa Laamu features four uniquely designed couple’s treatment nests, two secluded couple treatment champas plus two champas for Ayurveda and one for Thai massage. Along with the signature Six Senses treatments, locally inspired and Ayurvedic massages are also available. Guests can opt for wellness classes such as Mindfulness Meditation, Pranayama and Aerial Yoga or for tailor-made integrated wellness programmes.

Six Senses Laamu is the only resort located in the Laamu atoll, which lies in the southern part of the Maldives. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the resort prides itself on its commitment to sustainable operations and development as outlined by Agenda 21 and Green Globe Benchmarking.

At Six Senses Laamu, most of the villas and facilities are built overwater. However, beach villas and on-land dining is an option. All villas offer a sense of privacy and seclusion, with an amazing view to the Ocean and Maldivian nature.

Six Senses Laamu offers a wide range of dining options, with cuisines from around the world, a swimming pool with a sunken bar, an ice cream parlour, an overwater wine cellar and a signature Chill bar. Many activities, excursions and options are available for everyone to enjoy, both overwater and underwater, in addition to the Six Senses Spa.