Maria Katrina Paras

Baguio Country Club x Nurture Wellness Village

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/174980238049620250609_101252.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Baguio Country Club, beside Camp John Hay</span></span></span>In a landmark partnership that boasts of Filipino healing heritage and mountain luxury, <strong>Nurture Wellness Village </strong>and the iconic <strong>Baguio Country Club</strong> have officially sealed a collaboration poised to redefine holistic retreats in the north. The contract signing at the prestigious country club gathered key representatives, including <strong>Operations Director Danny Gacuya</strong>, alongside the visionary co-owners of Nurture Wellness Village—<strong>Cathy and Dr. Mike Turvill.</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/174980245131520250609_101115.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Nature Wellness Center partners with Baguio Country Club for their first expansion collaboration</span></span></span></strong>This partnership brings together two legacy institutions: Baguio Country Club, the only five-star mountain resort in Baguio, and Nurture Wellness Village, the pioneer of Filipino wellness tourism, set to celebrate its 24th year this October. The collaboration promises a deeply restorative experience rooted in cultural authenticity, research-backed therapies, and natural mountain serenity.</div><div><br/></div><div><strong>A Return to Roots</strong></div><p>For Cathy Turvill, the partnership is a heartfelt homecoming: “I come from Baguio, I grew up in Baguio. I have a strong sense of loyalty to Baguio,” Cathy passionately shares. Alongside her husband, Dr. Mike Turvill, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organic Chemistry from the UK, the couple has spent over two decades elevating the Filipino wellness identity. Their boutique wellness destination in Tagaytay has become internationally recognized for its signature healing programs and is currently <strong>nominated for the 2025 World Spa Awards.</strong></p><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749802558476Massage.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">The spa menu will highlight indigenous therapies that are true to our Filipino roots.</span></span></span></strong>The <strong>Nurture Wellness Center </strong>is about to open a permanent wing at Baguio Country Club, bringing the same world-class standards to the highlands. The new center will feature <strong>private treatment rooms and tastefully designed cabin-style interiors</strong>, echoing the club’s warm mountain charm while delivering the brand’s signature healing touch.</div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Filipino Treatments, Golfer-Focused Care</strong></div><p>True to its Filipino soul, the spa menu will highlight indigenous therapies such as <strong>Nilaib</strong>, a deep treatment that uses steamed banana leaf-wrapped pouches filled with healing herbs, and <strong>Dagdagay</strong>, the Cordillera’s traditional tribal foot massage (as researched by the Department of Tourism), involving rhythmic strokes with bamboo sticks.</p><p>Recognizing the needs of the Baguio Country Club community, especially its avid golfers, the Nurture Wellness Center will also introduce special targeted <strong>treatments for shoulders, arms, hips, knees, and lower back areas</strong> commonly strained on the course.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749802669477Golfer.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Golfers have different aches and pains, including those in their shoulders, arms, hips, knees, and lower backs.</span></span></span>Custom sports programs, designed in collaboration with <strong>ProFit</strong>, complement the wellness experience, providing a holistic balance of movement and recovery for athletes and guests of all ages.</div><div><br/></div><div><strong>World-Class Wellness, Now in the Pines</strong></div><p>What sets Nurture Wellness Village apart is its deep commitment to excellence. During their inception, the <strong>International Spa Consultants</strong> under <strong>Shiva Som</strong> in <strong>Thailand</strong> have assisted them in developing spa treatments, staff training, and strict protocols. Today, all therapists undergo rigorous training that lasts over a month, and every massage uses only natural, therapeutic-grade essential oils—all blended in-house by Dr. Turvill himself. </p><p>“The standards of a good, quality massage involve two things—highly skilled therapists, and premium, all-natural oils, professionally blended for maximum healing benefits. That’s what we’ve always aimed for,” Dr. Turvill shares. Cathy adds, “We have four types of massage oils—<strong><em>Hulay</em></strong>, which means to relax in Filipino, <strong><em>Sigla</em></strong>, our signature treatment oil which uses lemongrass from Bacolod, <strong><em>Alaga</em></strong>, which is perfect for golfers because it’s a warming oil, and the fourth one called <strong><em>Gayuma</em></strong>, for romance.”</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749802787440Oils.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Amu’in, Nurture Wellness’s line of therapeutic oils</span></span></span>To further show her love for her Filipino roots, Cathy ensures that she supports local communities that align with her entrepreneurial ethos. “I partnered with<strong> Abel PH</strong>, a social enterprise that works with over 150 weavers from Northern Philippines. Our <em>sarongs</em>, linens, and blankets are all handwoven and 100% cotton,” Cathy proudly shares.</div><p>“Our goal has always been to showcase the richness of Filipino healing traditions with global standards of care,” she adds. “To bring this to Baguio Country Club—my hometown and a place that shares our values of heritage and hospitality—is truly meaningful. Ultimately, we just want to make individuals happier, healthier, and better.”</p><p>With this partnership, the country’s wellness seekers have an elevated escape in the cool embrace of the Cordilleras, where heritage, healing, and nature tie together perfectly.</p><div><br/></div><div><em>Nurture Wellness Center is set to open in the compound of Baguio Country Club on July 1, 2025. </em></div>

<p>A New Era of Healing in the Highlands: Nurture Wellness Village and Baguio Country Club Launch a Wellness Sanctuary in the Pines</p>

A New Era of Healing in the Highlands: Nurture Wellness Village and Baguio Country Club Launch a Wellness Sanctuary in the Pines

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Published June 13, 2025 04:00 PM PHT

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