Wellness and well-being have always formed the heart of the Vakkaru Maldives offering and honouring this ethos invites Wellness Practitioner, Domingos Folgado to take residency at the resort for the third time. The award-winning wellness consultant will be indulging guests in innovative therapies and exclusive personal training sessions from 18th December 2022 to 14th January 2023.
At the resplendent private island which was recently named the World’s Luxury Honeymoon Resort, guests can enjoy opulent accommodations and intriguing snorkelling excursions before elevating their Maldivian experience further by opting for a visit to the overwater Merana Spa.
Hailing from Portugal, Domingos is a refined wellness practitioner, therapist, acupuncture expert, and a highly qualified personal trainer. During his time at Vakkaru, Domingos will avail his specialties to create tailored holistic programmes and host individual consultations for guests. Moreover, he will also lead a complimentary Early Bird Strech class every Monday and Friday throughout his visiting period.
Currently based in Budapest, Domingos holds qualifications in various wellness modalities including Naturopathy, Therapeutic Massage, Personal Training, Pilates, Clinical & Cosmetic Acupuncture and KORE. Hence, with his strong foundation in wellness, Domingos incorporates holistic therapy with personal training to produce an integrated and innovative singular solution that suits every guest’s requirement.
Drawing inspiration from his lifelong passion for traditional medicine and massage techniques, Domingos brings a unique set of bespoke treatments to the shores of Vakkaru Maldives. This includes Chakra Hot Stone Aromatherapy treatments that aim to rebalance the body through guiding emotions and calming spirits. Likewise, Facial Rejuvenation therapy combines Acupuncture and Gua Sha treatments; principles of traditional Chinese Medicine to give guests a natural alternative to Botox. Furthermore, The Fire Cupping Therapy is designed to combat blood flow blockages to effectuate a deep sense of relaxation.
Vakkaru Maldives is celebrated for being a timeless sanctuary, a feat it could only achieve by pairing its opulent accommodations with the plethora of novel facilities and unique experiences it offers, ensuring every moment on the island resembles and mimics a true island getaway experience.