Jumeirah Olhahali Island has announced its year-end programme of visiting practitioners, bringing acclaimed experts to the Maldives to guide guests through transformative journeys of renewal. The residencies will be hosted at the resort’s overwater Talise Spa, where bespoke practices will support physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. These residencies further complement a curated calendar of seasonal experiences, designed to inspire balance and rejuvenation at the close of the year. 

Osteopathic Care with Odete Cruz

From 15 September to 30 October, Portuguese osteopath Odete Cruzwill share more than 15 years of experience in structural, craniosacral, and visceral techniques. Her treatments are individually tailored to restore blood and lymphatic circulation, improve mobility, and easing muscular tension, while her reflexology sessions encourage detoxification, balance, and relaxation. 

Holistic Therapies with Dr. Tridendra Shakya

Dr. Tridendra Shakya will join Jumeirah Olhahali Island from 01 to 30 November, drawing on nearly two decades of global expertise. A graduate in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences with advanced training in acupuncture and psychology, he blends traditional healing with modern wellness practices. Guests can explore acupuncture, reflexology, cupping therapies, therapeutic yoga, yoga nidra, and stress management, complemented by Ayurvedic marma therapy, Tai Chi and Qi Gong. His personalised sessions aim to support pain relief, detoxification, rejuvenation, and long-term vitality.

Mindful Restoration with Satya Morillas Mir

The year concludes with the residency of Satya Morillas Mir, who will guide guests from 03 December to 01 January through her ‘Global Balance Method’. Combining traditional Chinese medicine, craniosacral therapy, Chi Nei Tsang, reiki, yoga, and meditation, her sessions invite self-reflection, renewal, and reconnection. Breathwork and energy healing complement her approach, offering guests an enriching way to embrace the festive season and transition into the year ahead.

Seasonal Journeys at Jumeirah Olhahali Island

Alongside these residencies, the resort has curated a programme of seasonal experiences that celebrate wellness throughout the final months of the year. Guests can take part in full moon wellness rituals with guided meditation and vibrational sound healing, or mark global wellness days such as World Mental Health Day, Menopause Awareness Day, and World Heart Day with tailored workshops and spa journeys.

October will also see the launch of new treatments in collaboration with GROUND Wellbeing, including The Grounding Ritualand The Balancing Ritual, designed to support both mental and hormonal health. 

For more information or to book an experience at the resort, visit here. Follow the journey on Jumeirah Olhahali Island’s Instagram and Facebook @JumeirahOlhahaliIsland.