Ananda Gets New Spa Director

By BW Hotelier ANANDA IN the Himalayas, leading destination spa in the world, has appointed Gregory Ugrin as Director of Spa Training, Ananda in the Himalayas. Ugrin comes with rich spa expertise and a career that spans 18 years, which includes a deep foundation in neuromuscular therapy, luxury body treatments, and subtle energy work such as Reiki. A licensed massage therapist, Ugrin joins Ananda after 17 years of continuous service as a trainer and practitioner for Las Vegas’ premier spa retreat, Qua Baths & Spa inside Caesar’s Palace. Prior to entering the spa industry, Ugrin, a classically trained dancer, held a 15-year career in dance and choreography. He is passionate about integrating the best of modern therapeutic bodywork with ancient and holistic wellness sciences like Ayurveda, yoga and energy work. ’Ugrin’s expertise in both Eastern and Western luxury spa treatments is perfectly in harmony with Ananda,’ said Ashok Khanna, Founder and Managing Director, Ananda in the Himalayas. ’His expertise will ensure the continued growth and development of our award-winning team of spa therapists, and further strengthen Ananda’s reputation as the number one destination spa in the world,’ he added. ’I am humbled to take on the challenge of continuing the education and development of Ananda’s staff of spa therapists as well as bringing new incoming practitioners up to such high standards of excellence,’ noted Ugrin. ’It is an incredible opportunity to be charged with developing the next iteration of such an already impressive integrative spa therapy program,’ said Gregory Ugrin, Director Spa Training, Ananda in the Himalayas Gregory Ugrin is Nationally Board Certified in the United States for therapeutic massage and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater Dance from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA.