MilliOnAir | Entrepreneur INTERVIEW
Creative, Generous, Tough
and Loyal
By Co Director Marcella Martinelli
Acknowledged by many as the ultimate hair, beauty and spa destination, Urban Retreat is a wellness paradise with a range of luxury treatments and services, as well as premium retail products from the world’s finest beauty houses.
Marcella interviewed Reena and found out everything from beauty treatments to design, and what goes on behind the scenes at Urban Retreat.
AS THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF URBAN RETREAT YOU HAVE THE CHOICE OF THE MOST EXCLUSIVE TREATMENTS, DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE?
I have treatment that I do regularly and things that are total treats.
When you’re in the business it’s funny, you often do less because you’re in work mode.
I get manicures regularly every 10 days to 2 weeks.
I used Ozone Therapy as a wellness treat and also to prevent me from getting ill, or boost me if I feel rundown.
Guam seaweed treatments are a must before any bikini trip! It drains and smoothes.
SINCE JOINING URBAN RETREAT IN 2006 YOU HAVE BEEN FULLY IMMERSED WITH EVERY ASPECT OF THE BRAND, IS THERE A SIDE THAT YOU ENJOY MORE TH AN ANOTHER?
I am a strange mix - I have a love of excel spreadsheets paired with the creative design.
I love working on the plans and designing spaces – I would have been an architect or interior designer in another life.
But I also love the detail – analysing, knowing every detail of costs and what comes in and goes out… all of it fascinates me.
Reena Hammer
The White House dream that
became a beauty and wellness haven