Contactless Health·Organic Spa Magazine

Contactless artificial intelligence, biosensors and virtual reality modalities are bringing spa treatments into a brave new world.

In an age where personal wellness is taking center stage, the spa industry is undergoing an interesting transformation. Enter a world of touchless spa experiences—a fusion of cutting-edge technology and traditional relaxation techniques that promises to redefine our approach to self-care. From AI-driven skin analysis to virtual reality meditation rooms, new innovative treatments offer the luxury and benefits of spa treatments while minimizing physical contact. As consumers seek alternative ways to enjoy wellness rituals, touchless spa options are emerging as a quantum solution that blends the art of relaxation with modern technology. The landscape of hands-free spa treatments is expanding, revealing experiences of the future that are shaping the future of personal pampering and overall wellness.

“Contactless wellness technology is really booming, and there are several important reasons for that,” said Tammy Pahel, vice president of spa and wellness operations at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort.

“First of all, technology is getting better and better,” Pahel noted. “We’re talking about super-smart sensors, artificial intelligence, and machine learning that not only make contact-free health possible, but actually work. It’s like these technologies are Learn and adapt on your own to give us the best experience possible.

“Going forward, contactless health will be more accessible to everyone. We’ll see AI and algorithms giving you hyper-personalized health tips and treatments without you even lifting a finger. Additionally, these systems will start to work with Chat with your wearable device so your health data is always up to date and working for you in real time.”

Carillon Miami Wellness Resort leads the way with the introduction of six new contactless wellness treatments that spa enthusiasts can now enjoy across its 70,000 square feet of spa and wellness space. Some of these treatments include:

» MindSpa by Synctuition – A tranquil booth equipped with zero-gravity chairs and noise-canceling headphones for highly immersive sound therapy.

» BiochargerNG – A mental health wellness optimization platform that delivers energy to stimulate and revitalize the entire body, with the potential to improve health, wellness and athletic performance. Carillon says it accelerates muscle recovery, reduces joint stiffness, enhances concentration and optimizes body rejuvenation to optimal levels.

» Wellsystem wave massage – Relieve tension with a dry hydro massage and stay healthy in a relaxing way. Benefits may include increased energy, relaxation, and enhanced health and fitness of the back, neck, shoulders, and legs.

» Indiba Deep Beauty – A non-invasive radiofrequency technology that is said to boost cell metabolism and rebalance cells by increasing tissue temperature and enhancing cell activity, thereby promoting collagen synthesis. The skin is said to regain lost elasticity, blood flow increases, and fat decreases.

» icon – Using advanced micro-stimulation technology, the phone can perform up to 21,600 micro-stimulation massages per minute to tone and improve your skin and help tighten, relax and rejuvenate.

» Visionbody power suit – The Visionbody Powersuit is completely wireless, controlled via Bluetooth, and can be worn without pre-wetting the body, allowing for more freedom of movement. Carillon says electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) strengthens, tones and tightens muscles more effectively than traditional exercise.

Pahel said clients are using these treatments to create their own contactless “circuits.” “While touchless technologies will never completely replace the actual treatments we know and love, they are a highly efficient and effective treatment method for clients seeking maximum results in a limited amount of time,” she said .

Sammy Gharieni, CEO of Gharieni Group, a leading German spa equipment company, is investing in contactless wellness technology. He believes that “touchless technology harnesses the best of spa and wellness therapies and the accelerating power of 21st century innovation.”

“While touchless technologies will never completely replace the actual treatments we know and love, they are a highly efficient and effective treatment method for clients seeking maximum results in a limited amount of time.”

— Tammy Pahel, Vice President, Spa and Wellness Operations, Carillon Miami Wellness Resort

Galini is also a board member of the Global Health Institute’s Contactless Health Initiative, which outlines what they see as the key fundamental elements of this trend:

Think Quantum

New developments and understandings of quantum biology are reshaping treatment paradigms and fundamentally changing how we think about the origins and new approaches to treatment. This is starting to provide new insights into the potential efficacy of many treatments, therapies and experiences that are considered “touchless”, including implementing the technology into hardware to deliver the same effects.

The more the better

The approach to simplicity from contactless health advocates is to start simple. In other words, the trend is to avoid overloading an individual’s system with multiple therapies simultaneously (called treatment stacking/layering). Doing too many activities in one day may be contraindicated and may reduce the potential benefits of treatment and experience. Biological individuality should be considered before prescribing any treatment or experience circuit, and whenever possible, diagnosis should be made before starting any treatment (alone or in combination).

Prioritize quality of life (QOL) over longevity by emphasizing vitality

In medical settings, quality of life considerations are becoming increasingly common, and the trend is to emphasize the patient’s quality of life rather than treatments that merely keep the patient alive. This also applies to contactless health.

Achieving biological attunement in health practice

This trend involves a customized approach based on measurable data and diagnostics, along with matching protocols to personalize the experience. This includes integrating touch and non-touch technology. Biological coordination takes the long view. It deploys long-term “lifestyle wellness” solutions that offer a fully personalized “menu” of options, in sync with individual preferences and needs. This is good news for the prevention, adaptation, performance, and optimization of chronic disease. The result is improved healthspan and encouraging “nudge” behavioral changes that have lasting positive impacts.

Bio-Attunement is ideally suited to touchless spaces, as touchless elements can be integrated into nearly every aspect of the hotel experience and care, providing guests with a rewarding wellness journey. Think sleep programs, nutritious food menus and experiences – all designed to truly enhance the guest experience.

“Contactless technology harnesses the best in spa and wellness therapies and the accelerating power of 21st century innovation.”

——Sammy Gharieni, CEO of Gharieni Group

Leveraging technology to deliver “wellness” to all

For those who are less likely to get the more expensive treatments and experiences at upscale wellness resorts and destinations, touchless spectacles, whether salt rooms
or vibroacoustic wellness recliner experiences, these treatments are more accessible to the average consumer and bridge the gap in access to newer wellness products, regardless of age or socioeconomic status. More of these treatments and experiences are entering the market, providing more comprehensive options for integrating more into a healthy and preventative lifestyle.

The future of contactless health

The Global Health Institute says the contactless health phenomenon has grown 12% since the pandemic and is expected to grow 52% by 2027. The institute offers an online guide, “Embracing Tomorrow,” on its website. As this trend moves into the future and coincides with advances in artificial intelligence, contactless health may offer:

Advanced biosensors and monitoring

» Wearable devices can be developed to measure various health indicators using non-invasive, non-contact methods.

AI-powered health assistant

» These AI systems may provide personalized health advice, exercise routines and nutrition plans based on contactless observations.

Contactless Therapy and Rehabilitation

» Gesture-controlled robotic systems guide patients through physical therapy exercises without direct human contact.

Contactless fitness training

» Holographic fitness instructors may lead classes that are adapted to the needs of each participant based on contactless biometric data.

No-contact nutritional analysis

» Spectral scanners analyze the nutritional content of food without contact, helping users make informed dietary choices.

These advances may be integrated with each other to create a comprehensive, interconnected contactless health ecosystem.

The world of contactless wellness, launched by Covid-19 restrictions on spas and treatment centers, is expanding at the same rate as artificial intelligence is transforming culture and society. While the human touch will always be at the core of a healthy world, technologies that go beyond the human touch are rapidly bringing health into a brave new world.