Partner at Bota Bota spa + beMONDO consulting in Montréal
BOTA BOTA spa
Montreal, Canada
Founder of iconic spa BALNEA, partner and at BOTA BOTA, floating spa in Quebec, 300 000 clients per year. Partner at beMONDO consulting, Wellness architecture
Immersed in the world of spas since her childhood, a yogi, and passionate about hospitality, wellness, and the art of living, Stéphanie holds a degree in marketing and design from the University of Barcelona, where she lived for five years. Inspired by numerous travels around the globe, she founded BALNEA spa + thermal reserve from scratch, in the heart of a 400-acre wild estate in Bromont. Through her visionary talents, ability to bring people together, and undeniable creative strength, Stéphanie revolutionized the spa industry in Canada, quickly establishing her business as the country's benchmark. Awarded multiple prizes, the company now has a team of over 150 people and has expanded into various brands, such as the gastronomic event “L'Été des chefs” and BALNEA SPA VOYAGE at Montreal Trudeau Airport. In 2013, she founded the gourmet restaurant LUMAMI in Bromont, which received 5 stars in its first year of operation from the newspaper Le Devoir.
In 2021, Stéphanie sold BALNEA and founded beMONDO, a collective of talents offering consulting in real estate, resorts, hospitality, and retail, as well as advising public figures on their brand image. Among her clients are Four Seasons, Carbonleo, Manoir Hovey, Relais & Châteaux, and Place Ville Marie in Canada, as well as Distrito Panamera in Mexico.
In 2023, Stéphanie partnered up with her family in the development of Bota Bota spa-sur-l’eau, the family business, a world-renowned floating spa in the Old Port of Montréal, and one of the most important and innovative spas in Canada. She also organizes wellness retreats, particularly in Mexico, Panama, and Quebec.
Many times recognized for her innovative achievements, Stéphanie Emond is a Quebec entrepreneur who has carved out a niche in the worlds of wellness, design, and creative experience. She was one of the five finalists for the Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2018, organized by Veuve Clicquot. Highly socially involved, she volunteers with the Fondation de l’Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, and mentors entrepreneurs.
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Anchored in the Old Port of Montreal, Canada, Bota Bota, spa-sur-l’eau welcomes 200 000 guests yearly and offers its passengers the healing benefits of a spa while being lulled by the natural movements of the St Lawrence River. Now exploring new cities in the U.S. and Canada.
With its enchanting ambiance, and Old Montreal as a magical backdrop, this mysterious and innovative floating spa offers all who come aboard privileged access to the river while enjoying the relaxing and energizing properties of the water circuit. Bota Bota consists of five decks which house the various spa installations: four saunas with incredible views onto the river and the Old Port, a eucalyptus steam bath, outdoor whirlpool baths, cold showers and baths, relaxation areas, a restaurant, terraces and a garden. Over and above its breathtaking Montreal location, this unique spa offers prolonged well-being through massage therapy, body treatments, facial treatments, manicures and pedicures. You can also delight your taste buds at the Bota Bota, spa-sur-l’eau restaurant, La Traversée.
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Aufgussmeister trainers, experience makers, development partners
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Looking for a professionnal Sauna Meister to lead our future team of Aufguss experts, opening in January 2025 in Montréal, Canada
Partner at Bota Bota spa + beMONDO consulting in Montréal at BOTA BOTA spa
Montreal, Canada
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Looking for high capacity commercial grade cold baths for ou Aufguss pavillion.
Partner at Bota Bota spa + beMONDO consulting in Montréal at BOTA BOTA spa
Montreal, Canada