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Ivana Sesar

Ivana Sesar

Spa Consultant / Therapist
Split

Summary

Experienced wellness professional with a strong background in luxury hospitality, now specializing in spa consulting for boutique hotels and yachts. I design tailored wellness concepts, develop signature treatment menus, and support pre-opening phases to align every detail with the brand’s identity. My approach blends creativity, functionality, and deep industry insight — refined through a decade of hands-on experience across spas, resorts, and private yachts.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Spa Concept Creator / Wellness Specialist

M/Y Aretha — Private Motor Yacht (Adriatic Coast)
, Croatia
05.2025 - 08.2025

Delivering personalized wellness sessions onboard M/Y Aretha, a private luxury motor yacht, including Pilates training and tailored body treatments for high-end clientele.

I developed the complete onboard spa concept—from curating the facial and body product line, to designing a bespoke spa menu aligned with the yacht’s service ethos.

This role blends hands-on wellness delivery with creative concept design, reflecting my passion for healing practices, movement, and luxury hospitality at sea.

Spa Therapist / Concept Creator

Der Berghof ★★★★☆
Lech, Austria
12.2021 - 04.2024

Developed and delivered a complete spa concept and treatment menu for a premium alpine hotel. Combined hands-on therapy with tailored wellness programming, enhancing the overall guest experience.

Spa Therapist

Le Méridien Lav ★★★★★
Split
05.2019 - 11.2021

Delivered a range of therapeutic treatments including Tibetan and prenatal massage. Trained new team members, promoted retail products, and supported high guest satisfaction through consistent service quality.

Spa Therapist

Hotel Amphora ★★★★
Split
06.2022 - 10.2022

Enhanced guest experiences at a spa through expert treatments
and attentive reception services.

Spa Therapist

Hotel Kaktus ★★★★
Brač
05.2018 - 09.2018

Performed body and facial treatments, maintained spa inventory, and ensured high standards of guest service and safety.

Spa Therapist

Hotel Bellevue ★★★★★
07.2017 - 09.2017

Delivered exceptional spa treatments at one of Croatia's top-rated spa destinations, ensuring luxurious experiences for an international high-end guest profile.

Massage Therapist

Hotel Mepas ★★★★★
12.2015 - 07.2017

Provided high-standard massage treatments at one of the city’s leading five-star hotels, ensuring a personalized spa experience for every guest.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Of Physiotherapy

University of Mostar / Medical Science
Mostar
04.2001 -

Associate of Applied Science - Spa Management Course

Institution Magistra
Pula
04.2001 -

Certified Pilates Instructor

Eduka Centar / Studio One
Split
03-2022

Customers And Luxury Experience

Glion Institute of Higher Education
Switzerland
01-2023

Facial Reflex Therapy

International Institute of Reflex Therapy By Lone Sorensen
Barcelona
07-2020

Wellness / Health Coach

Udemy
04-2023

High School Diploma -

Medical High School
Mostar
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Spa Concept Development

  • Wellness Program Design

  • Signature Treatment Creation

  • Pilates Instruction (Mat Certified)

  • Therapeutic Massage Techniques

  • Staff Training & Education

  • Luxury Hospitality Standards

  • Guest Experience Enhancement

  • Spa Operations & Pre-opening Support

Timeline

Spa Concept Creator / Wellness Specialist

M/Y Aretha — Private Motor Yacht (Adriatic Coast)
05.2025 - 08.2025

Spa Therapist

Hotel Amphora ★★★★
06.2022 - 10.2022

Spa Therapist / Concept Creator

Der Berghof ★★★★☆
12.2021 - 04.2024

Spa Therapist

Le Méridien Lav ★★★★★
05.2019 - 11.2021

Spa Therapist

Hotel Kaktus ★★★★
05.2018 - 09.2018

Spa Therapist

Hotel Bellevue ★★★★★
07.2017 - 09.2017

Massage Therapist

Hotel Mepas ★★★★★
12.2015 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Of Physiotherapy

University of Mostar / Medical Science
04.2001 -

Associate of Applied Science - Spa Management Course

Institution Magistra
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Medical High School
04.2001 -

Certified Pilates Instructor

Eduka Centar / Studio One

Customers And Luxury Experience

Glion Institute of Higher Education

Facial Reflex Therapy

International Institute of Reflex Therapy By Lone Sorensen

Wellness / Health Coach

Udemy
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