Hong Kong, 12 November 2008 – Continuing with its mission to provide innovative and beneficial health and well-being opportunities, Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai has created a far reaching choice of Wellness Programmes covering a broad range of topics from Women’s Healthcare and Ayurvedic Balance to Back Relief and even Golf Wellness.

The nine Wellness Programmes are:
• Women’s Healthcare
• Ayurvedic Balance
• Back Relief
• Chakra Energizing and Balancing
• For the Fear of Water
• For the Love of Water
• Fundamentals of Yoga
• Golf Wellness
• Vedic Journey

Accommodations at the resort begin from THB 17,000* per night, with the wellness experiences beginning from THB 23,500** for a minimum three-day journey. Journeys of up to 21 days are also available. Each Wellness Programme comprises four hours of treatment per day and includes personalised health assessment, prescribed therapeutic head and body works by a health specialist, back and foot therapies, wellness education, life regimen, daily participation in wellness activities and complimentary use of steam and chromo bath as well as fitness facilities. While meals are not included, food recommendations are provided

“Covering a range of health and well-being issues, these expertly designed programmes offer immense benefits for guests, providing a true wellness retreat,” commented Mark Bradford, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi.

For room or suite reservations at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai please call +66 (53) 888 888 extension 8929 or email mocnx-reservations@mohg.com. For more information on the Wellness Programmes, please e-mail Jennifer Simms, Director of Wellness, directly at jennifers@mohg.com. The Dheva Spa and Wellness Centre can also be reached on +66 (53) 888 888 ext 8985, 8629 or send an email to mocnx-dhevaspa@mohg.com.

*Prices are subject to 18.5% service charge and applicable taxes.
**Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax.

About The Dheva Spa
The soul of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai is the Dheva Spa and Wellness Centre – Thailand's first world-class destination spa inspired by an ancient Mandalay Palace.  Unique in both concept and design, Dheva Spa’s seven-tiered roof represents the journey guests will undertake and alludes to the seven steps to nirvana and the attainment of spiritual and physical perfection. Staff members are trained at an on-site academy to the highest levels of professionalism.