Showcasing the Heart of the House
At JA Manafaru, wellness isn’t just an option—it’s a lifestyle. Whether seeking relaxation or rejuvenation, the island’s tranquil atmosphere provides the perfect backdrop for a deeply personal wellness journey. From the moment guests arrive, every experience is crafted to nurture both body and mind, turning their stay into a sanctuary for self-care.
Wellness Your Way, the resort’s initiative, embraces diverse lifestyles by offering bespoke dining, fitness, and relaxation experiences that transform any stay into a holistic escape. At the heart of the island’s tropical greenery lies the Calm Spa Sanctuary, where Eastern and Western therapies blend harmoniously with Maldivian traditions. This retreat offers deeply restorative treatments, making it a haven for the senses.
Wellness at JA Manafaru is not merely something to try; it’s something to feel in every moment, helping guests reconnect with themselves and the beauty around them.
At the Calm Spa Sanctuary, the sounds of nature create a peaceful backdrop for wellness journeys. Eight private treatment rooms offer a quiet escape, where skilled therapists provide diverse treatments. From Balinese and Thai massages to personalised therapies, signature treatments focus on balance and relaxation. The Moksha massage uses bamboo canes to ease tension, while Dhivehi Beys combines island-grown herbs with coconut oil for deep healing. Guests can also enjoy Ayurvedic treatments that blend warm oils and herbs for detoxification and the Chakra Balancing Massage, which employs Tiger Cowrie shells and crystals to enhance energy flow and restore harmony. In partnership with Eminence, the spa incorporates organic, hand-picked herbs infused with natural spring water, leaving guests feeling refreshed and revitalised.
The Wellness Your Way programme tailors experiences to individual lifestyles, encompassing nutritious meals and personalised wellness treatments. The island’s themed restaurants cater to various dietary needs, offering gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, and low-carb options. Guests can shape their wellness journey to suit their preferences, whether seeking a healthy meal or a touch of indulgence.
The Wellness Your Way Retreat Programme invites guests to reconnect with themselves through a personalised wellness journey in the heart of nature. Whether new to wellness or seasoned enthusiasts, the programme offers tailored treatments, wellness consultations, and customised meal plans, including three nourishing Wellness Your Way meals each day. Daily rituals, like personalised juices, vitamin checks, fitness activities, and spa therapies, rejuvenate both body and mind. With thoughtful touches such as morning lime rituals, evening detox tinctures, and villa aromatherapy, the retreat offers a truly holistic experience. Guests can choose from options like Taste of Wellness, Culinary Retreat, Detox & Reset, Mindful Journey, or Active Destress to find a wellness journey that fits their needs.
For those eager to explore natural wellness, the Calm Spa Sanctuary’s Alchemy Bar offers engaging workshops where guests can craft their own organic beauty products, such as scrubs and soaps, using plants harvested from the resort’s gardens. This hands-on experience brings the ancient tradition of Maldivian herbalism to life, allowing guests to connect meaningfully with the island’s natural resources.
The property takes a holistic approach to wellness with organic drinks featured on the resort’s beverage menus. Guests can choose from sugar-free cocktails, wellness smoothies, and a range of alcohol-free beverages, all designed with health in mind. The Homemade at JA Manafaru programme supports this ethos, offering a Wellness Bar with probiotic sodas, kombucha, and natural tonic waters.
For a more personalised wellness experience, JA Manafaru offers epigenetic testing. By analysing hair follicles, guests receive detailed insights into their nutritional state, covering vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids. Samples are sent to a lab in Germany, where a comprehensive 36-page report is generated.
To maximise the benefits, the property arranges online meetings with qualified nutritionists who interpret the findings and provide personalised advice on lifestyle changes and supplements. With this information, the resort’s wellness team refines meal plans to optimise nutritional benefits, tailoring each guest’s retreat to support their well-being goals.
Using the Vitastiq PRO, a non-invasive device, guests can track their levels of essential vitamins and minerals daily. This painless device tests acupuncture points in the fingers to provide real-time insights into the levels of ten essential vitamins and minerals. Based on the results, bespoke juices are prepared to ensure nutrient balance, enhancing the overall well-being experience.
