COMO Shambhala Estate launches Traditional Oriental Medicine programme.

Bali’s award-winning retreat for change will be the first luxury wellness resort in Asia to offer this unique programme.

The programme is the first available among wellness resorts in Asia. It will offer guests a comprehensive healing itinerary based on classical Oriental systems of health and longevity. Individual diagnosis-based programmes will be crafted to suit each guest and begin with a consultation with the Estate’s Oriental Medicine Practitioner, David Melladew. Programmes include acupuncture, massage therapy, herbal medicine and nutritional advice, as well as specific exercises such as Qigong and meditation. Guests also have the opportunity to take part in the Estate’s daily complimentary schedule of activities.

The programme will be led by Oriental Medicine practitioner David Melladew. He said: “Traditional Oriental Medicine promotes health and wellbeing by balancing the physical, emotional and energy systems of the body. This exciting new programme–the first to be offered by any luxury retreat in Asia–can be used to relieve stress, prevent and treat a range of illnesses, and restore a sense of optimal wellbeing.”

American-born Melladew has extensive experience in Traditional Asian Medicine. As well as a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine, he is a nationally certified and licensed acupuncturist. He is also formally trained in martial arts and Qigong, with over 15 years experience in studying Tai Chi Chuan, Hung Gar Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan Karate and the internal style of Pa Kua Chang. His popular acupuncture sessions at the Estate are well regarded for their spiritual quality, blending science, artistry and meditation, to achieve results across a wide range of issues, both physical and emotional.

The Oriental Medicine Programme, which can be undertaken over three to eight nights at the Estate, includes accommodation at COMO Shambhala Estate, and all meals (healthful COMO Shambhala Cuisine and a number of juices and wellness blends). It also includes a personalised wellness consultation with David Melladew, acupuncture, massage therapies and private Qigong lessons. The number of sessions depends on length of stay. Please contact the Estate or visit www.comoshambhalaestate.com for full details and costs.

About COMO Shambhala Estate

COMO Shambhala Estate is a residential health retreat with luxury villa-style accommodations near Ubud, Bali. This ‘retreat for change’ is a place to relax and improve wellbeing. State-of-the-art wellness facilities include a Vitality pool, private treatment areas beside the River Ayung, a climbing wall, gym, Pilates studio and yoga pavilion. The Estate’s Resident Experts, who all support the 360-degree approach to wellness, include a Yoga Master, Ayurvedic Doctor and guides for outdoor activities, with nutritional menus by COMO Shambhala Cuisine. The range of suites and villas, positioned in the Balinese jungle, suits independent guests, couples, or small groups.

About the COMO Group and COMO Hotels and Resorts
COMO Hotels and Resorts creates personalised luxury travel experiences in its Urban Hotels, Island Resorts, Adventure Retreats and Wellness Resorts - highlighting wellness, cuisine, adventure and culture, service and design - while always trying to uphold a strong, sustainable approach towards the people and places where we operate.
 
Founded by Christina Ong, COMO Hotels and Resorts develops and manages handpicked, individually curated properties: The Halkin by COMO in London, two Metropolitan by COMO hotels in London and Bangkok, Parrot Cay by COMO in the Turks and Caicos, Cocoa Island by COMO in the Maldives, and three Uma by COMO experience resorts in Bali and Bhutan. Point Yamu by COMO is a new property in Phuket, Thailand, opening 2013. The company also manages COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali in partnership with its sister brand in wellness, COMO Shambhala, which promotes health, relaxation and learning through its products, services, cuisine, treatments and spa facilities within each COMO property.

For more information, please contact:

Vickie Chan
vickie.chan@mslgroup.com