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.