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LESLIE’S PICK
Spas2b is now in 32
countries worldwide
Leslie Lyon began her
career in the Health and
Beauty Industry over 25
years ago and today enjoys
her profession as an
International Consultant,
Educator, Key Note Speaker,
Published Columnist and
Freelance Writer. Leslie is
the President of Spas2b Inc.,
which is a full-service Spa
Development, Consulting and
Training Company based in
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Her company’s international
Consulting Assignments
range from the smallest
Boutique Spas to the 25,000
square foot super spas, and
everything in between – from
Spa Start Ups to Spa
Turnarounds.
You can find out more
about Spas2b by contacting
Leslie Lyon directly at
1-519-585-0626,
[email protected],
or by visiting the website at
www.spas2b.com.
by: Leslie Lyon
Name of Spa: Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa,
Whistler, British Columbia
Opened since: 23 Dec 2003
Type of Spa: Resort Spa
Additional Locations: Jakarta-Bali; JogjakartaMalaysia (Terengganu, KualaLumpur, Kijal);
Japan(Zao); Czech Republic (Praha); Bulgaria
(Sophia) 2 locations in Whistler, BC - Summit Lodge Open since December 2003, Hilton Hotel - Just
opened!
Types of Treatments offered: Full authentic and
traditional eastern Spa services, including Signature
treatments
Top 3 selling services: Javanese Massage, Royal
Essential Touch, Royal Balinese Treatment
Contact Information: [email protected];
www.tamansarispa.com
O
n a recent family ski and spa vacation to
Whistler, British Columbia, I discovered the
two locations of the Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa.
It was absolutely delightful to be treated so royally by
these lovely, polite, Indonesian-born and trained
women, practicing their craft so authentically, right
here in Canada.
THE BACKGROUND OF TSRH SPA
Taman Sari means “Beautiful Park”. The Taman Sari
Water Palace in Indonesia is a famous bathing place
where Javanese Royal families, princes and princesses
enjoyed special and unique beauty treatments, carrying
the philosophy of balancing jiwa, raga, sukma or body,
mind and spirit.
In that tradition, PT. Mustika Ratu created the Taman
Sari Royal Heritage Spa brand, with the first one
opening in the Sheraton Mustika Hotel in Yogyakarta,
Indonesia in 1997. Since then, many others have
followed, all managed by their franchise system, with
more locations continually expanding around the
world.
The glory, beauty and mystery of the Royal House of
Sultan Sinuhun Pakoe Boewono X, has now been
made available to the public. The inspirational concept
of providing traditional Royal therapy treatments
through nature’s healing properties, are now no longer
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exclusively the domain of Royalty. The concept of
Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa itself is “East Meets
West”. With a focus on beauty and wellness, they
embrace the traditional approach, but use modern
technology to produce their own spa products and spa
equipment.
Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa is inspired by the
Royal Javanese Princesses daily beauty rituals.
Combining water therapies with exotic herbs, the
exclusive treatments used by Royal families from
generation to generation were a close kept secret, long
hidden behind the palace walls and a mystery to most.
Water and herbs are considered inseparable as a
holistic treatment, both externally and internally.
Indonesia has the philosophy of health, wellness and
beauty, and their holistic treatments cover a series of
obligatory treatments, conducted in accordance with
the stages of a women’s life cycle, including:
• Spa treatments for the younger child
• Spa treatments for teenagers
• A Romantic Wedding Package
• Happy Marital Life For Women and Men
• Pre Maternity / Pre Natal
• Post Maternity / Post Natal
• Pre menopause
• Post menopause
In addition to the glorious treatments, they have
enhanced the splendor of Javanese architecture in the
Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spas, whereby you can
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enjoy authentic decor; the soothing strains of gamelan
music; and the jamu bar. In combination, their unique
Javanese “Keraton Tradition” leaves you feeling
reborn, revitalized, refreshed, and bursting with new
found energy.
Additional signature packages include: The Ancient
Javanese Healing Program (which is what I had and
includes: the Javanese Massage; a choice of Javanese
Lulur Body Scrub or Papaya Enzyme Body Polish; and
the Hair and Scalp Massage with coconut
nourishment); Royal Javanese Pampering; and the
Beautiful Princess Package, which pampers and
prepares the bride for her husband before the
wedding.
The treatment menu itself, mirrors what the Taman
Sari Royal Heritage Spa’s founder, Mooryati Soedibyo
enjoyed as a princess growing up in the Javanese
Royal Palace. She is a princess-turned-business
woman, and the owner of one of Indonesia’s largest
traditional cosmetic companies under the Mustika Ratu
name.
Some additional treatments include:
• Prameswari Massage / Queen Massage
-This is a unique Javanese
massage performed by two therapists
working together in harmony.
• Taman Sari Massage
-An intense, medium to strong deep
tissue massage in which therapists
use the thumb and palm pressure to
apply firm strokes, stimulating blood
circulation and loosening muscles to
reduce tension.
• Taman Sari Facial with Biolift Nano technology
-Using “Biolift Nano Technology” which
improves the skin’s re hydration abilities.
This treatment help regenerate, restore and
effective anti aging.
• Javanese Lulur
-Described as the “Royal” of body
treatments, that has been practiced in
the palace of Central Java, which is
purifying, exfoliating, and stimulating.
• Mustika Boro Stone Therapy
-This is a unique Javanese massage
using a special kind of stone taken
from Merapi Mountain.
There are 15 kinds of Indonesian oil Aromatherapy:
Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa presents a wide variety
of essential oil concentrates which can be applied to a
baby, or an adult, such as: Jasmine; Citrus; Vetyvert;
Patchouli; Lemongrass and Ginger, to name just a few.
Cocoa Butter Series (with Virgin coconut oil):
The beans from the cocoa or chocolate nut tree yield a
rich, buttery substance which is an effective lubricant
and skin softener.
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THE FRANCHISE SYSTEM
Within the Mustika Ratu group, franchise holders
benefit from the unified ‘brand image’, increasing
potential for exposure and success. From business
feasibility to spa operations, their highly trained
support staff is available to assist you in achieving the
maximum from your business.
LPPMS & SPA ACADEMY
Since 1986 Mustika Ratu has run a Training Center for
those who want to learn about traditional beauty
therapy and Jamu (Indonesian herbal supplements).
For years this government-accredited training center
has been well known, with many Indonesian
beauticians having completed their studies at the
centre. The centre also trains students from lower
income families to allow them to become professional
beauticians & Spa Therapists, including CIDESCO
International Standards and education. g
Reservation, Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa
Jakarta-Bali-Jogjakarta-Malaysia ( Trengganu,Kuala
Lumpur,Kijal ) - Japan ( Zao ) Czech Republic ( Praha
) - Bulgari ( Sophia ) - Canada ( Whistler)