Sacha Lester - Therapeutic Director

Sacha is the therapeutic director. She shapes how Lumeah feels. She brings years of experience in running a busy salon to understand that people need to be treated holistically to make change.

Sacha says - With a lifelong habit of looking at everything and thinking, “But wouldn’t it be even more beautiful if…?”, I’ve always been wired to create, refine, and elevate experiences. After more than a decade in the beauty industry, I opened my own beauty salon in Torre del Mar, Málaga, in 2017. That chapter was transformative: it taught me the art of running a business, deepened my understanding of people, and quietly revealed where my true passion lay: wellbeing.

Over the years, I noticed something profound: it was during facials that something truly magical happened. Watching a client slowly melt into complete relaxation, seeing tension dissolve from their face and body, gave me an unparalleled sense of peace and purpose. I began asking myself, “How can I make this moment even more special?” That single question changed everything.

I transformed my facials into deeply nurturing rituals: carefully chosen music, extended relaxing massage, warm towels, exquisite natural essential oils selected specifically for each person, and an unwavering focus on creating a sacred pause in their day. To me, a facial is never just a skincare treatment; it is pure, unhurried “you-time” – an experience designed to soothe both skin and soul.

The deeper I went, the more fascinated I became with how the body truly works: the science of natural ingredients, the profound effects of touch and scent, the way meditation shifts our biochemistry, and the cascade of feel-good hormones released when we allow ourselves to truly rest. I became obsessed with the idea that, if we gently work with the body using the right combination of touch, aroma, stillness, and nature, the results can be transformative.

One day, while enthusiastically sharing these ideas with Carla, a highly experienced clinical psychologist and therapist, everything clicked. We discovered we shared exactly the same vision: to create retreats that honour the whole person – mind, body, and spirit – through deeply thoughtful, evidence-informed, and luxurious therapeutic experiences. Carla brings her profound expertise in psychology and therapeutic processes, while I focus on the sensory, skin wellbeing, and relaxation journey. Together, we brought Lumeah to life.

At Lumeah, every detail is intentional. My role is to craft the tactile and aromatic experience that helps you switch off, soften, and remember how good it feels to be truly cared for, while Carla guides the deeper emotional and psychological work. I still ask myself that same question before every treatment: “How can I make this moment even more beautiful, calming, and personal for you?”

Because, to me, that’s what true luxury is: feeling completely seen, deeply rested, and quietly radiant – from the inside out.