The Heart of the Earth Spa at Four Seasons Resort in Hoi An, The Nam Hai has launched its new Five Element Bodywork treatment.
Nestled in a serene lotus lagoon, the resort’s award-winning spa has cherry-picked some of the world’s finest practitioners and treatments for its 2023 program of Visiting Practitioners.

Discover Tranquility at The Nam Hai
The Nam Hai is located on a private stretch of Ha My Beach, one of Vietnam’s most celebrated beaches, within the heartland of Vietnam, Hoi An.
As a UNESCO World Heritage site, this hotel provides the perfect tranquil spot to relax and unwind.
Experience the Five Elements Bodywork Treatment

The Five Element Bodywork treatment offered at The Heart of the Earth Spa takes inspiration from the five elements: water, earth, fire, metal, and wood.
This treatment aims to heal the body by balancing the elements and restoring the harmonious flow of energy, creating a deeper connection with the energy of the Earth.
To create healthy inner well-being and promote sustainability, the treatment uses the harmonic sounds of crystal singing bowls, together with natural ingredients sourced from the resort’s farm.
The benefits of this treatment range from improving blood circulation to stimulating metabolism, making it ideal for guests seeking to rejuvenate their inner health while reconnecting with nature.
Wellness Experience at The Heart of the Earth Spa

The Heart of the Earth Spa at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam is dedicated to offering guests a wide range of well-being wonders through the skills of holistic gurus from around the world.
From Sound and Energy Healing with renowned experts to Traditional Cupping with a true Malaysian healer, the spa has something for everyone.
Award-Winning Spa Sanctuary
The Heart of the Earth Spa has received many awards and accolades, including “Best Luxury Wellness Resort of the Year” in the Robb Report’s Best of the Best 2022.
It has also been named “Best Emotional Recovery Space” in the Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards 2019 and included in Condé Nast Traveller’s Top 5 Spas in the World 2019.
Visiting Practitioners

The Heart of the Earth Spa’s 2023 program of Visiting Practitioners includes some of the brightest stars in the wellness industry.
From Rashdy Ahmad’s Deep Tissue Bodywork and Cupping Ritual to Susan Gwaltney’s Sound Healing and Kundalini Yoga, guests can experience a range of transformative experiences.
Connect to some of the wellness industry’s brightest stars this year:
Rashdy Ahmad: Deep Tissue Bodywork and Cupping Ritual, March 6–25, 2023
Known as “The Healing Hand,” Malaysian-born Rashdy Ahmad hails from a long line of healers: his father was a medicine man, his mother a midwife, and his grandfather practised traditional cupping using buffalo horn.
Treating individuals since the age of 16, he travels the world sharing his extraordinary skills in Traditional Malaysian Cupping, Energy Healing, and Therapeutic Healing Bodywork to resolve musculoskeletal and psychological conditions.
Kirsten Diesler: Five Elements Acupuncture, April 4–15, 2023
Drawing on the five energetic elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water as diagnostic tools, Kirsten’s treatments holistically address each individual’s unique physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Each acupuncture treatment is attuned to personal goals, from boosting the immune system to reaching a state of inner peace. She is also specifically trained in fertility and pregnancy and has successfully treated patients undergoing various assisted conception methods.
Alex Scrimgeour: Dien Chan Facial and Body Reflexology, June 5–25, 2023
Specialising in stress and trauma resolution – and trained in therapeutic modalities from Tui-Na to Thai Massage, acupressure to qigong – Alex is dedicated to helping people achieve optimum health and happiness.
His skills in Dien Chan (developed by traditional Vietnamese healers) invoke a journey of profound tension relief and rejuvenation: soothing and balancing the nervous and hormonal systems; reducing inflammation; boosting immunity and releasing emotional blocks.
Susan Gwaltney: Sound Healing and Kundalini Yoga, August 3–15, 2023
Susan helps groups and individuals shift blocked energy pathways, and develop pure inner awareness. Her Vibrational Sound Therapy treatments use metal singing bowls and crystals strategically placed on the body to move energy and expand consciousness.
During Kundalini Yoga and Meditation sessions, postures, meditation, breathing techniques, mudras and mantras facilitate the rise of powerful Kundalini energy from the base of the spine into the infinite mind.
Jeannette von Johnsbach: The Andreas Method Energy Healing, August 17–31, 2023
Designed to address imbalances from the inside out, Jeanette’s unique Andreas Method helps release deep physical, emotional and spiritual blockages and stimulate self-healing.
Developed as a result of Jeanette’s family tradition of hands-on healing and her extensive exploration of naturopathic and Eastern therapies, each gentle yet profound session eases body and mind into dream-like relaxation as different forms of conscious and unconscious anxiety are released and removed.
Make a Connection with Nature
The Nam Hai also offers experiences like the complimentary nightly “Goodnight Kiss to the Earth,” where guests can float gratitude candles on the resort’s lagoon.
The resort’s “Interbeing” wellness menu in each villa provides additional opportunities to connect with nature.
In Conclusion

The Heart of the Earth Spa at Four Seasons Resort, Hoi An, The Nam Hai offers guests a unique wellness experience through its Five Element Bodywork treatment and visiting practitioners program.
Guests can also enjoy the resort’s award-winning sanctuary, stunning location, and a range of wellness experiences that promote a deeper connection with nature.