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Lisa Dobloug Lisa
Dobloug is an internationally recognized spa and fitness expert. She
has designed and managed spas from Thailand to Hawaii to France and
has been the personal trainer to presidents and movie stars. Her name
is closely linked with such renowned spas
as:
One of her most well-known and successful therapy concepts was the
introduction of the Thalasso water therapy in the western U.S. This
therapy was first developed in France for medical and therapeutic applications. Innovation The treatment amongst other modalities uses pure seawater piped into sophisticated computerized tubs via 180 revitalizing jets. This therapy is now the trademark of the famous Ihilani Resort and Spa in Hawaii. Wherever she has worked, Ms. Dobloug has left her signature mark of excellence. The projects where Ms. Dobloug has provided her experience, expertise and unique insight are varied, extensive and read like a list of the world’s top spas and resorts. For a representative list of Ms. Dobloug’s past and ongoing projects please follow this link. Internationally Recognized Expertise Ms. Dobloug’s work has been the subject of many articles in the international spa, travel, health and fitness press. Both her spa/resort expertise and personal training methods are highly regarded and sought after worldwide. She has been the mentor and teacher for an entire generation of trainers and fitness instructors. For a list of publications covering her work and accomplishments follow this link. Ms. Dobloug started her own company, Saga Fitness, in the early eighties. For two decades Saga has provided outstanding design and development, |
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 Ms. Dobloug’s reputation is built on successful, innovative and very professional service with a deep understanding of what spa clients want and need. |
operations and marketing services for a new generation of luxury hotel/resort spas as well as health clubs in the U.S. and abroad. She also founded the Saga Club in Washington, D.C., the first day spa and health club in the United States and a haven for politicians, White House staff and members of the diplomatic corps. Over the years her clientele has included Elizabeth Taylor, Nancy Reagan and her staff and the former Brazilian President Figueredo. Even with her far-flung projects, Ms. Dobloug still maintains a small clientele for whom she provides personal training services. Experience Ms. Dobloug majored in Physical Education and Psychology and studied body movement, biomechanics and music at the University of Oslo. She speaks English, Norwegian, French, and German. Born and Raised in Norway, |
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where exercise and sports are a way of life, Ms. Dobloug has excelled in the sport of fencing. Her knowledge of fitness and training, along with her drive for success, has produced championship results. She was a member of the women’s champion Epee team at the U.S. Fencing Championships in 1992 and eight years later in 2000. She recently earned her way to the World Veteran Championships in 2001 and took the bronze medal, and in 2005 became Veteran World Championship. Even with her extremely busy schedule, Ms. Dobloug continues to train and compete in this demanding sport. The name Lisa Dobloug is synonymous with spa/resort and personal fitness excellence. She enjoys the challenge of a new project and is eager to help people realize their dreams, whether it is developing a world-class spa or simply improving a lifestyle through personal fitness. The Saga Fitness Development and Planning Team: Larry Stricker – Architect Award winning architect of the KAHAL SPA SUITES at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Honolulu and other resort properties. Many of his designs for hotel / spa / golf resorts have been 5 star properties, such as Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows in Hawaii, the VIZ, an indoor wave pool and spa in Japan, Ko Olina Gold Club, Hawaii, The Phoenician Resort and Centre for Wellbeing, Arizona, the Guangzhou Lu Hu Country Club in China, Bali Hilton Spa, Bali as well as all his collaborative designs with Saga Fitness Inc. Mr. Stricker is a graduate of the California State Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo. Kristin Suchorski – Interior Design Consultant Kristin Suchorski has worked with A. Gaal and Associates Interiors in the Washington D.C. area on residence and professional properties, including penthouse apartments at the Watergate. She planned and supervised remodeling and renovation of the Turkish and Hungarian Embassies. She started her own company in 2000 and is assisting Saga Fitness on special projects that require extensive detailed interior planning and cost estimating. Randa El-Gayar – Interior Design Consultant Randa El-Gayar is an Interior Designer with international experience and expertise, both in residential and commercial projects. Sje has worked extensively in the United Arab Emirates in the areas of design planning and furnishings and in Kuwait as an investment and financial analyst. She graduated from the International Academy of Design and Technology in Montreal as well as a B.A. from Kuwait University, Kuwait, and has completed various home, commercial and spa/wellness projects in Montreal. Tanya Lee – Spa Manager Tanya Lee has developed several of the Marriott Destination spas, such as Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Marriott Sawgrass Resort and Spa, Jacksonville, FL, Breakers Resort and Spa, Palm Beach, FL and Hilton Resort and Spa, Hawaii. She has become one of the best Spa Operator - Administrators in the US today. She has a Masters Degree in Education and great skills in hiring staff and training them to become excellent professionals. She knows how to develop team work and produce exceptional results. She contributes her operational and training skills to Saga Fitness. Dr. Asma Omer, PhD – Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist Dr. Omer holds a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London University, UK. Her experience ranges from University teaching and, private consulting to Nutrition Consulting for the World Health Organization, assigned for the Eastern Mediterranean Region. She worked for a number of UK-based National Health Service (HNS) hospitals, run own Harley Street Private Clinic (UK) and Consultancy for the World Health Organization (WHO). She worked for Champney's Health Resort as the Director of Nutrition and Dietetic Services and developed its new Food Policy and Weight Management Programmes to great acclaim and recognition. She worked with Saga Fitness to develop Al Manahil Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a three and half year project, that has become the leading spa and educational center for women in this country and a leader in this industry in the Middle East. Almamoun Alshingiti – International Business Development Almamoun Alshingiti has an M.S. in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition and has worked with Gold's Gym, YMCA and Florida State University Fitness Center in the U. S. Additionally, he has worked in Marketing with PepsiCo in both Atlanta and Jeddah, Saudi Araba; and for Procter and Gamble in the U.S. He has 25 years of Martial Arts experience and was on the Saudi National Karate Team. He is based in Jedda and Dubai and travels extensively in the Middle East to develop business for Saga Fitness. Photographs ©Helmut Newton |
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