FEELGOOD FACTOR

Wellness entrepreneurs Calvin Ng and Grant Wee open up about their favourite ways to look and feel amazing every day.

- WORDS SASHA GONZALES

As the founders of wellness spaces, Calvin Ng, who established Senze Boutique Spa 20 years ago, and Grant Wee, who launched Hideaway this September, know a few things about looking and feeling their best. We ask them what makes their wellness businesses stand out, why self-care is important to them, and how they find balance and joy in their life.

SELF-CARE AS A WAY OF LIFE

Grant Wee, Founder and Managing Partner at The Trapeze Group

The Trapeze Group launched Hideaway this September at New Bahru. The wellness sanctuary, a tranquil and beautiful, design-forward space, focuses on “the connection within” and features a massage and bathhouse concept for healing and recovery.

Grant explains that, at the treatment level, the Hideaway philosophy blends timeless healing practices like guasha and tuina with modern recovery solutions, like hot and cold therapy with saunas and cold plunges, to heal both mind and body.

“Our goal with Hideaway is to bridge the gap between mass-market massage chains and luxury spas, providing an upscale experience for guests seeking an elevated option in between,” says Grant.

A UNIQUE APPROACH TO HEALING AND RECOVERY

What makes Hideaway special is its dual focus on massage and bathhouse sessions. While these can be enjoyed separately on different occasions, they can also be done together for a fulfilling healing and recovery experience.

“Infrared saunas improve circulation and detoxify the immune system, while a cold plunge promotes circulation and raises dopamine - a contrast of hot and cold brings many physical and mental wellbeing benefits,” Grant points out.