Since 2012, the activity of "SPAs Management" began, and this has become the main focus of the company since that date, providing independent, stable and profitable management to SPAs within Hotels. YALA is responsible for the entire organization, human resources and services provided at the SPAs.
Between 2013 and 2019 we were invited and made the preparation and launch of several SPAs in Portugal, Angola and Mozambique, namely the Hotel Myriad (Lisbon), Hotel Epic Sana in Amoreiras (Lisbon), Hotel Epic Sana in Albufeira (Algarve), the Hotel Polana in Maputo (Mozambique), the Hotel Epic Sana Luanda (Angola), etc.
The idea of creating “eSPAços YALA” emerged in 2010, where we started a partnership to explore “Suites SPA” with Dighton Hotels in Oliveira de Azeméis and with AquaHotel in Ovar. YALA is responsible for the creation of the concept, selection and training of staff, definition of therapies and jointly explores the spaces created in hotels to provide SPA services.
Definition of the concept, logistical study, selection and training of staff, definition of therapies, products and working methods, as well as management support from Nemus - Espaço Saúde (SPA, Aesthetics, Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy and Gym) since 2008.
Redefinition of the concept, selection and training of staff, definition of therapies, products and working methods, as well as management support from WellDomus - Fitness & SPA (in 2008 and 2009).
Before the creation of YALA SPA SERVICES in 2007, its founders had already been responsible for the definition of the concept, logistical study, selection and training of personnel, definition of therapies, products and working methods, as well as management support from the 1st Health Center. Ayurvedic therapies in Porto (from 2002 to 2005).
Definition of the concept, logistical study, selection and training of staff, definition of therapies, products and working methods of Bamboo Imperial in Luanda (Angola) (in 2004).
Partnership with Douro Azul to provide relaxation massage services, baths, etc. on their Cruise Boats and Hotels (since 2005).
Participation in the Health and Wellness Cruise in the Mediterranean, as providers of Therapies services (Ayurveda, Reiky, Shiatsu and Reflexology).
Collaboration with several television programs, mainly in “SPAs de Marisa”, on RTP, where the best SPAs in Portugal were visited and in which Pedra de Lua was given great prominence.
Other television references: “Bom dia Portugal”, “Portugal no Coração”, Praça da Alegria ”, Jornal Nacional”, “Portugal Euro 2004”, “Porto Capital da Cultura”, etc.
Since 2003, several magazines and newspapers (Visão, Nova Gente, Lux, Flash, Jornal de Notícias, Comércio do Porto, Primeiro de Janeiro, Público, Health and Wellness, Thermaespa (Spanish), Faces, Routes & Destinations, Attitude, Happy Women, etc.) have given great prominence to the activities and events developed by the founders of YALA SPA SERVICES.
Annual participation in various specialty events, namely in Spain, England, France, etc.