Intelligent Movement

Created in collaboration with Hong Kong based Joint Dynamics, this ground-breaking new treatment and training approach assists guests to improve their capacity for quality movement hindered by a modern lifestyle and is available in all of our spas.

Intelligent Movement looks to support guests whose posture and mobility is compromised by a tech-driven lifestyle that leads to a head-forward posture, internally rotated shoulders, anterior pelvic tilt, tight hamstrings, etc. Treatments include: trigger point release work, deep muscle manipulation, and stretching and elongation of the muscles, all designed to soften, release tension, and aid in increased mobility in the body.

 

Prior to the treatment, guests will have a choice between two Mandarin Oriental signature oils. The first, Awaken, represents the element of Wood in Traditional Chinese Medicine and embodies fresh, green growth and the beginning of a new cycle. Combining neroli and lavender to relieve mental tension, and mandarin and grapefruit for a gentle energy boost, the oils aids in calming the mind and aiding relaxation. The second, Release, represents the element of metal in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Its clearing quality inspires this uplifting blend of sacred frankincense, clary sage and eucalyptus. Ideal to relax the muscles and protect from flu symptoms and boost the immunity.

 

After the treatment guests receive a tip card so they may continue the program at home with mobility exercises for both the upper and lower body to help combat postural issues and improve mobility..   

 

As part of this Intelligent Movement program we have also partnered with Hyperice, U.S. based innovator in movement and sports performance technologies, to provide therapeutic massage tools to both therapists and fitness trainers for their use on guests to assist with muscle manipulation, opening of joints, and preparing the body for the effects of the treatment. These massage tools are available for retail in a selection of our spas.

 

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Homecare Exercises

Upper Body Exercises

Upper Body Exercises

We have created this series of mobility exercises in collaboration with the expert physiotherapists from Joint Dynamics to help our guests improve their posture, their mobility and overall physical wellbeing. These exercises target the specific areas where most people find their mobility adversely affected by our modern lifestyle and overuse of technology. These exercises can be done daily or every-other-day to bring greater range of motion to your joints and improve your overall movement capacity.

 

Upper Body

 

Deep Mobility Stretch to the Upper Neck and Base of the Skull
Front Shoulders Mobility Drill
Seated Upper Back Mobility
Upper Shoulder Mobility Stretch


Lower Body Exercises

Lower Body Exercises

We have created this series of mobility exercises in collaboration with the expert physiotherapists from Joint Dynamics to help our guests improve their posture, their mobility and overall physical wellbeing. These exercises target the specific areas where most people find their mobility adversely affected by our modern lifestyle and overuse of technology. These exercises can be done daily or every-other-day to bring greater range of motion to your joints and improve your overall movement capacity.

 

Lower Body

 

Ankle, Hip and Back Mobility
Front of the Hip Opening Mobility
Lower Back Mobility
Inner Thigh Mobility
Seated Back of the Hip Mobility
Seated Hamstring Mobility

Intelligent Movement Programmes at Mandarin Oriental

Our Spas at Mandarin Oriental are offering a variety of movement activities in support of our new Intelligent Movement Programmes including: