SOFITEL Philippine Plaza is taking aim at the burgeoning medical tourism sector in South-east Asia by opening its own in-house aesthetic centre.
Vietura is a 20-room facility offering a range of customisable programmes including face contouring, body sculpting, weight-management, and remedies for complexion problems and digestive disorders.
It is helmed by chief practitioner Mary Jane Torres with a staff of 12 registered nurses, a dietician and a lifestyle coach.
“Manila is a tremendous destination for international travellers who want cost-effective aesthetic treatments,” said Goran Aleks, general manager, Sofitel Philippine Plaza.
“Watching them exit the hotel for wellness clinics (downtown) sparked an idea: why not take it to the next level, and develop a concept that goes beyond the quick fix to full-on behaviour modification?”
Located in a discreet corner of Sofitel, the aesthetic centre can be accessed via the back of the property and does not come with a common waiting area, allowing for more privacy as guests are directly ushered into the treatment rooms.
