ELE|NA, the serene wellness sanctuary at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI, has once again been nominated for Maldives Best Wellness Retreat at the upcoming World Spa Awards 2025. This marks the second consecutive year of recognition, further celebrating the retreat’s commitment to personalised and meaningful well-being experiences. Guided by its unique Wellness Your Way™ philosophy, ELE|NA moves beyond one-size-fits-all routines. Instead, it offers guests the freedom to design their own path to healing—one that aligns with their personal pace, purpose, and lifestyle.
Heidi Grimwood, Vice President of ELE|NA, says this recognition reflects the dedication of her team and their mission:
“To be recognised two years in a row is a tribute to our team’s passion for transforming lives through wellness. At ELE|NA, we don’t offer a one-size-fits-all retreat. We celebrate the uniqueness of every guest—and create meaningful, tailored journeys that honour their lifestyle, pace, and purpose.”
Wellness That Moves With You
ELE|NA delivers three core wellness pathways, each designed to meet guests where they are, whether they’re just beginning their journey or looking to deepen it. Through these pathways, the retreat ensures every wellness journey feels accessible and rewarding.
- Wellness Seeker: Ideal for guests new to wellness, this pathway offers a curated mix of treatments, gentle movement, and mindfulness to introduce holistic well-being in an approachable way.
- Wellness Rendezvous: Designed for those who want to balance leisure and rejuvenation, this option includes two to three hours of therapeutic treatments and access to wellness-focused dining menus across the resort.
- Wellness Rejuvenation: This immersive escape starts with a pre-arrival consultation and continues with a personalised in-resort program, guiding guests through a private journey of renewal.
- Signature Therapies: ELE|NA’s wellness philosophy comes to life through five signature therapies, each offering a distinct and deeply healing experience.
- OceanFlow: Inspired by the ocean’s rhythm, this full-body treatment uses flowing movements and mindful touch to restore calm, promote emotional release, and balance energy.
- Philosophia Botanica: This facial blends Eastern techniques and botanical science, using ancient face-mapping and artisanal ingredients to balance both skin and spirit.
- Sound Healing Journey: Using singing bowls, gongs, and chimes, this meditative session produces vibrational frequencies that calm the mind, soothe emotions, and realign inner energy.
- Ayurvedic Rituals: Guided by ELE|NA’s Ayurvedic doctor, these treatments—like Abhyanga and Shirodhara—are tailored to each guest’s dosha to support long-term balance and vitality.
- Intuitive Massage: This massage follows the therapist’s intuition and the body’s signals, offering a personalised and deeply restorative experience unlike any set routine.
Where Science and Soul Connect
ELE|NA deepens its wellness offering by partnering with Muhdo to provide a DNA Health Test Kit. This tool gives guests access to their genetic health profile and allows them to co-create a wellness plan that aligns with their biology, thereby merging scientific insight with soulful care.
Mindful Nourishment and Community Support
ELE|NA builds its culinary approach around the Five Elements, using seasonal, nutrient-rich ingredients to nurture both body and spirit. From light breakfasts to celebratory dinners, the chefs craft each dish with balance and intention, offering meals that feel both wholesome and indulgent. In doing so, this mindful nourishment supports the retreat’s holistic approach and enhances every guest’s sense of renewal.
As voting for the 2025 World Spa Awards runs from 28 May to 5 August, ELE|NA invites past guests and wellness supporters to cast their votes online. With its unique blend of personalised care, scientific innovation, and mindful cuisine, ELE|NA continues to shape the Maldives into more than just a luxury escape. Above all, it remains a sanctuary for every kind of wellness journey.
