Spa Life International

Don’t be the one hearing about it afterwards.

“This conversation changed our strategy.”
“We met one of our best suppliers there.”
“I came back feeling completely re-energised.”

Every year, the spa industry leaves Spa Life with new ideas, new partnerships and fresh momentum. And every year, there are people watching from the sidelines wishing they had booked their place.

Because Spa Life UK isn’t just another conference. It’s where the industry comes together to learn, connect, collaborate and shape what comes next!

And the countdown is officially on… Spa Life UK is this month!

From keynote sessions and speed-networking to the EXPO, wellness experiences and Gala celebrations, this is your opportunity to step out of the day-to-day and into the conversations driving the future of spa and wellness. 💙

🎟 Tickets are available now www.spa-life.international

First time at Spa Life? You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be! 💙

Walking into a room full of industry professionals for the first time can feel intimidating, but Spa Life is different...

This is not about cliques, corporate pressure or awkward networking.

It’s a welcoming community built on shared understanding, support and genuine connection. Whether you’re a seasoned spa director or attending as a newer manager looking to grow, you’ll be surrounded by people who understand the realities of the industry and genuinely want to see each other succeed.

From structured speed-networking and inspiring keynote talks to relaxed conversations over coffee and fizz at the Gala Dinner, every part of Spa Life is designed to help you feel included, comfortable and confident!

You won’t leave feeling like a stranger... You’ll leave with new ideas, new connections and a network that continues long after the event ends!

🎟 Tickets are available now on our website!

www.spa-life.international

Joanne Berry LYMPHATICS FOR LONGEVITY

Joanne Berry has enjoyed over 30 years of professional international experience in the luxury and medical spa industry.

Beginning her career as a massage therapist, esthetician and aromatherapist, over the last three decades Joanne held a variety of roles covering business management and education in a number of different divisions including, cruise ships, day spas, resorts and medical spas, plus, most recently, education and training in specialised techniques for international brands.

In 2018 Joanne founded The Wellness Education Hub, based in San Diego, California, inspired by her receipt of American Spa magazine's 'Women in Wellness Award' as the Educator & Trainer of the Year, and the 'Making a Difference Award' from Circadia for her work on spa training in the oncology arena.

📍Whittlebury Hall & Spa, Whittlebury, Northamptonshire
🗓️ 21-23 June 2026
💻 Find out more and book your place by visiting our website: https://www.spa-life.international/uk/

Sasha Lords: THE INVISIBLE ADVANTAGE: How Scent Shapes Experience, Behaviour & Brand

Scent is not just a finishing touch or a massage blend, it’s a powerful design tool.

With a direct pathway to the brain’s limbic system, scent bypasses logic and speaks straight to emotion, memory, and mood, influencing how we feel, respond, and remember an experience. Research shows that scent can significantly impact mood, behaviour, and perception, making it one of the most underutilised tools in wellness and hospitality design.

In this inspiring and practical session, Sasha, founder of Lords Fragrance House - draws on over two decades of experience working with Aromaco, a global leader in scent marketing, to explore how fragrance can be used with intention, not just ambience.

Designed for treatment designers, wellness consultants, educators and experience creators, this session will explore:

How scent influences emotional states, memory, and client perception
The science of olfactory response and why it matters in wellness spaces
What the world of global scent marketing can teach us about behaviour, branding and experience
Creating “scent signatures” that elevate brand identity and guest experience
Integrating fragrance across treatments, spaces, and client journeys - with purpose

Blending commercial insight, creative thinking, and modern science, Sasha brings a unique perspective on how to transform scent from a background detail into a strategic asset.

Expect to leave thinking differently about every treatment you design - and every experience you create.

📍Whittlebury Hall & Spa, Whittlebury, Northamptonshire
🗓️ 21-23 June 2026
💻 Find out more and book your place by visiting our website: https://www.spa-life.international/uk/

UNLOCKING HIDDEN REVENUE IN YOUR SPA: Storytelling for Profit

Orla Kenny has 20 years’ experience in the spa & wellness industry covering both operations and supplier roles for several employers.

Beginning in operations as a spa therapist, Orla quickly progressed through supervisory roles into a Spa Management with different employers, and eventually into a Group Spa & Lesure Director post.

Along this journey, Orla has also spent more than 5 years in Education and Training roles with different brands and today is partnership & education manager for Irish brand Seabody.

📍Whittlebury Hall & Spa, Whittlebury, Northamptonshire
🗓️ 21-23 June 2026
💻 Find out more and book your place by visiting our website: https://www.spa-life.international/uk/

UNLOCKING HIDDEN REVENUE IN YOUR SPA: Revealing untapped opportunities that could be quietly limiting your sales and profitability

Tom MacPherson Le Maire is a seasoned skincare expert with over 20 years of experience in the sector. Specializing in luxury hotel and spa channels, he is passionate about hospitality and the integration of innovative wellness concepts.

Tom has worked across multiple channels, supporting go-to-market strategies for several emerging skincare brands. His career began with industry icons like The Body Shop, followed by nearly a decade at Clarins, where he honed his expertise in fast-paced commercial retail. During his time at Clarins, he held senior roles in training and field management, overseeing more than 70 staff members and driving significant business revenue.

Transitioning to work with SMEs and challenger skincare brands, Tom sought to amplify the voices of smaller brands often overshadowed by larger budgets. He led the EMEA region for Intraceuticals, an Australian oxygen facial brand, and later helped launch the Icelandic skincare brand BioEffect in Space NK, while also developing their spa and clinic division. He then established his own consultancy, collaborating with brands like Aromatherapy Associates across EMEA, Swedish skincare brand Swiss Clinic (launching them in Harvey Nichols), and The Hut Group.

Following the pandemic, Tom joined British luxury skincare brand 111SKIN, where he has spent the last five years overseeing their global spa division and export markets across MEA and LATAM. His extensive network within luxury hospitality facilitated 111SKIN’s successful entry into major hotel groups worldwide, including Mandarin Oriental, Marriott Luxury, Four Seasons, Rosewood, ACCOR Luxury, Hilton Luxury Brands, and Kempinski. Under his leadership, the brand’s spa channel grew exponentially, with high-profile partnerships like the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and other iconic global properties.

Effective February 2026 he is the founder and Chief Growth Officer of an independent consultancy Atelier Vitae specialising in brand building, route-to-market strategy, and the creation of omni-channel distribution opportunities across hospitality and luxury skincare. With a strong focus on the evolving wellness landscape, Tom works closely with brands, hotels, spas, and clinics to develop commercially sound, experience-led strategies that connect products and services seamlessly across retail, treatment, and lifestyle touchpoints. His approach supports the growth of the wellness industry by helping brands scale with clarity, authenticity, and relevance, while aligning luxury, performance, and consumer trust in an increasingly integrated market.

📍Whittlebury Hall & Spa, Whittlebury, Northamptonshire
🗓️ 21-23 June 2026
💻 Find out more and book your place by visiting our website: https://www.spa-life.international/uk/

Your reminder to step out of operations and into strategy.

If you’re constantly firefighting, filling gaps, solving problems and spinning ten plates before 10am… this is for you!

Spa managers spend so much time working in the business that they rarely get the chance to work on it. That’s exactly why Spa Life UK exists. 💙

This is your opportunity to pause the daily pressure and step into a space designed for bigger thinking. A space to reflect, learn, reconnect with your goals and gain fresh ideas from people facing the same challenges you are.

Through keynote sessions, management education, supplier discovery and honest peer conversations, Spa Life helps you zoom out, refocus and return to your business with renewed clarity and confidence.

Because growth doesn’t happen when you’re stuck in survival mode!

🎟 Tickets are available on our website www.spa-life.international

Want to be one of the brands in those conversations? 👀 Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are now open:
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SHARED CHALLENGES, SMART SOLUTIONS: A Progressive Approach to Spa Leadership

Mike Coppin is Group Spa Operations Manager at Historic Sussex Hotels, where he oversees multi-site spa operations with a strong focus on service excellence, team development, and guest experience.

With a background spanning spa management, hospitality leadership, and talent development, Mike is particularly passionate about building sustainable spa teams and supporting the next generation of industry professionals through education partnerships and skills development.

At Spa Life UK 2026, Mike brings a practical perspective to the panel, sharing frontline insights into spa performance, people strategy, and delivering meaningful wellbeing experiences in today’s hospitality landscape.

📍Whittlebury Hall & Spa, Whittlebury, Northamptonshire
🗓️ 21-23 June 2026
💻 Find out more and book your place by visiting our website: https://www.spa-life.international/uk/

Meet our Media Partner: Spa Business Magazine and Spa Business Insider.

Our passion as a media business, is working with professionals across the spa and wellness market globally to provide the latest business news, insight and lively content to inspire and inform.

Our magazines, books, websites and digital information feeds engage Thought Leaders and buyers via our professional spa brands – Spa Business magazine, Spa Business Insider magazine and the Spa Business Handbook.

All our titles are available in digital, online and in print and all have websites, ezines and a full suite of social media feeds.

You can sign up for a FREE digital subscription to Spa Business and Spa Business Insider magazines at www.spabusiness.com/signup and benefit from regular industry news, features, updates and expert analysis directly in your inbox.

Meanwhile you can read the latest issues and access our archive online at: www.leisuremedia.com

The Spa Business portfolio is part of the Leisure Media stable, which also covers digital entertainment (Attractions Management) sports (Sports Management), architecture and design (CLAD) and the health and fitness market (HCM magazine).

📍Whittlebury Hall & Spa, Whittlebury, Northamptonshire
🗓️ 21-23 June 2026
💻 Find out more and book your place by visiting our website: https://www.spa-life.international/uk/

Why does Spa Life feel different? 💙

Because it’s more than an event. It’s a community.

A space where spa professionals can step away from the pressures of daily operations and connect with people who genuinely understand the industry, the challenges, the ambitions and the passion behind what you do.

It’s the atmosphere in the room.
The conversations between sessions.
The support shared over coffee.
The ideas that spark during networking.
The feeling of being surrounded by people who just get it.

At Spa Life UK, meaningful connections come first. That’s why so many delegates return year after year, not just for the business opportunities, but for the sense of belonging, inspiration and shared purpose!

🎟 Tickets are available now via our website.