Bastien Gonzalez is an internationally experienced podiatrist and is the Founder and CEO of BGA Corp® is a French company established in 2002.
With over 20 years of experience, Bastien has curated the Pedi:Mani Cure Studio concept, and a range of luxury products which seamlessly integrate wellbeing and aesthetics.
Pedi:Mani Cure Studio is partnered with many of the most prestigious resorts and hotels worldwide, including One & Only Resorts, St. Regis, Mandarin Oriental and Kempinski Hotels and Bastien boasts a list of global VIPs, and even royalty within his client portfolio.
Q1. What trends do you see emerging in the spa industry within the next 2-3 years?
Bastien: Clients are looking for direct results and increasingly more natural, healthy driven treatments.
Q2. In my opinion, the future of the spa industry lies in...
Bastien: Quality result driven treatments. They are happy to pay the required price but want to see and feel results.
Q3. What challenges do you see ahead?
Bastien: Building a strong team and finding long term staff who engage deeply with the brand.
Q4. My favourite personal wellness routines include …
Bastien: Connecting with nature, from walking early in the morning in a park or forest.
Q5. The best advice I can offer the next generation of wellness professionals is …
Bastien: Drive your treatment based on quality and direct results.


