Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
COMPUTER SKILLS
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Balan Sundaramurthy

Balan Sundaramurthy

Puducherry

Summary

Experienced Wellness Specialist with 15+ years in holistic health leadership, including as Healing Director for a luxury hotel, designing transformative programs and managing integrative teams. Blends clinical expertise (naturopathy) with hospitality-driven wellness to elevate guest outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Healing

Grand Bay Hotel, Beijing
Miyun, Beijing
08.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded vision and execution of transformative healing program at luxury wellness destination.
  • Integrated holistic therapies with evidence-based modalities to elevate guest outcomes.
  • Curated and managed team of six practitioners, ensuring alignment with hotel mission and quality standards.
  • Designed personalized guest healing journeys through diagnostics and tailored treatments.
  • Collaborated with F&B, spa, and fitness teams to develop immersive wellness packages.
  • Led marketing initiatives including website content, retreat promotions, and influencer collaborations.
  • Oversaw operational logistics, budgeting, and compliance with international wellness standards.

Wellness Manager

Sattva Wellness
Pondicherry
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Oversee the spa operations, plan and organize annual calendar of events
  • Creating and managing wellness programs
  • Wellness Consultations
  • Assist the general Manager in the development budget and policies in relevant to the wellness programs

Wellness Specialist

The Anandi Hotel And Spa
Shanghai
02.2019 - 06.2022
  • Creating and Managing Wellness Programs
  • Wellness Consultations and Ayurvedic Body Type Analysis
  • Teaching yoga and meditation classes for hotel guests
  • Nutritional Recommendations according to body type

Center Manager / Wellness Consultant

Relax Kerala Ayurveda
Puducherry
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Overlooking day to day operations and Training Therapists
  • Yoga therapy for weight and stress management
  • Wellness consultations

Managing Partner / Wellness Consultant

Ayush Yoga
Dubai
05.2010 - 05.2018
  • Co-founded and managed a successful yoga and wellness center, overseeing daily operations and budgeting.
  • Designed and implemented holistic wellness programs to enhance client engagement.
  • Led a team of 6 instructors, fostering collaboration and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Consulted with clients on integrative wellness plans, combining yoga and lifestyle coaching.
  • Managed marketing initiatives to promote center services effectively.

Yoga and Wellness Consultant

Banyan Tree Desert Spa and Resort
Al Areen
06.2006 - 10.2009
  • Facilitated yoga sessions and wellness programs for diverse clientele.
  • Conducted therapeutic yoga to enhance physical and mental well-being.

Naturopath

Dr Ishak's Nature Cure Center
Melaka
04.2005 - 05.2006
  • Delivered personalized naturopathic care through holistic assessments and tailored treatment plans.
  • Educated clients on preventative health, stress management, and sustainable wellness practices.
  • Implemented herbal medicine and nutritional counseling to enhance client health outcomes.
  • Managed daily operations of healing center to ensure efficient service delivery.

Yoga and Wellness Consultant

Banyan Tree Spa and Resort
Phuket
03.2004 - 03.2005
  • Conducted personalized yoga sessions and wellness consultations to enhance client well-being.
  • Delivered anatomy training for therapists at spa academy to improve service quality.
  • Provided specialized yoga therapy to address individual health needs.

Naturopath / Lecturer

JSS Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences
Ooty
08.2001 - 01.2004
  • Managed Inpatient and Outpatient departments to ensure seamless patient care.
  • Consulted with patients to diagnose conditions and prescribe appropriate therapies.
  • Designed, planned, and executed educational seminars and residential camps.
  • Facilitated workshops to enhance community health awareness and engagement.

Education

PG Diploma - Hospital Management

Annamalai University
Chidambaram, India
05.2003

Bachelors - Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences

SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences
Dharmasthala, India
12.2001

Skills

  • Holistic Healing Modalities
  • Natural Therapy Techniques
  • Ayurveda & Panchakarma
  • Sound Healing Practices
  • Yoga Instruction
  • Meditation Guidance
  • Wellness Program Design & Counseling
  • Program Development
  • Wellness Consultations
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Leadership & Operations
  • Team Management
  • Guest Experience
  • Budget Management
  • Personal & Organizational Strengths
  • Problem-Solving
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Multitasking & Organization

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Office, Micros Fidelio, Adobe ( Photoshop, Illustrator)

Languages

  • English, Full Professional Proficiency
  • Tamil, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
  • Malayalam, Professional Working Proficiency
  • Kannada, Professional Working Proficiency

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cooking • Wilderness Trekking • Music • Reading

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Healing

Grand Bay Hotel, Beijing
08.2024 - Current

Wellness Manager

Sattva Wellness
06.2022 - 06.2024

Wellness Specialist

The Anandi Hotel And Spa
02.2019 - 06.2022

Center Manager / Wellness Consultant

Relax Kerala Ayurveda
08.2018 - 01.2019

Managing Partner / Wellness Consultant

Ayush Yoga
05.2010 - 05.2018

Yoga and Wellness Consultant

Banyan Tree Desert Spa and Resort
06.2006 - 10.2009

Naturopath

Dr Ishak's Nature Cure Center
04.2005 - 05.2006

Yoga and Wellness Consultant

Banyan Tree Spa and Resort
03.2004 - 03.2005

Naturopath / Lecturer

JSS Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences
08.2001 - 01.2004

PG Diploma - Hospital Management

Annamalai University

Bachelors - Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences

SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences

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