Wellness Nomad | Alternative Medicine Specialist
Nice to meet you!
I am Sohal Shah
Personal Details
| Name | : Sohal ‘Soho‘ Shah |
| Expertise | : Natural Healing |
| Loves | : Innovating |
| Dislikes | : Un-authenticity |
| Hobbies | : Travel, Dance, Music |
| : sohal@thesohowellness.com |
A Diverse Background
Having lived and worked in five countries and travelled to 26 others, I have built my practice on a wide view of wellness and the spa industry.
Soho’s passion for wellness and hotel management led him to roles as Wellness & Spa Director at prestigious locations such as
- Six Senses Resorts Vietnam
- Fusion Maia Da Nang
- Willow Urban Retreat Melbourne
- One&Only Wolgan Valley Australia
- The Langham Melbourne
I have also worked as a Visiting Practitioner with resorts and institutions including Joali, Cheval Blanc, Six Senses Resorts, Waldorf Astoria, Gili Lankanfushi, Anantara Kihavah, Soneva Fushi, Viking Ocean Cruises and more.
Below you will find a detailed summary of my working experience from the past years, both on- and off-shore!
A Seasoned Professional at Work
I am a Naturopath, Acupuncturist, Dry Needling Practitioner and Wellness Consultant, working between Australia and Vietnam. What follows is the detail behind that — where I have worked, in what capacity, and when.
LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP
May 2024 – Nov 2024
Position:
Spa & Wellness Director
Location:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
WALDORF ASTORIA MALDIVES ITHAAFUSHI
Sep 2023 – Feb 2024
Position:
Visiting Wellness Consultant
Location:
Malé, Maldives
EMIRATES ONE&ONLY WOLGAN VALLEY
Mar 2023 – Jul 2023
Position:
Spa & Wellness Director/Practitioner
Location:
Australia
VISITING PRACTITIONER CONTRACTS
with below mentioned properties:
Sep 2017-April 2023
ARO HA WELLNESS RETREAT
Position:
Visiting Practitioner | Cosmetic Acupuncturist, Acupuncturist
Location:
New Zealand
JOALI MALDIVES
Position:
Visiting Wellness Practitioner
Location:
Maldives
ONESPAWORLD
Position:
Licensed Acupuncturist
Location:
United States
GILI LANKANFUSHI MALDIVES
Position:
Visiting Practitioner
Location:
Maldives
CHEVAL BLANC MALDIVES
Position:
Visiting Wellness Consultant/ Acupuncturist
Location:
Maldives
VIKING CRUISES
Position:
Visiting Wellness Consultant/Acupuncturist
Location:
Viking Sun
ANANTARA KIHAVAH & VELI
Position:
Visiting Wellness Consultant/Acupuncturist
Location:
Maldives
CROWN TOWERS
Position:
Visiting Wellness Consultant
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
SONEVA
Position:
Visiting Wellness Consultant
Location:
Soneva Fushi
SIX SENSES HOTELS RESORTS SPAS
Mar 2016 – Aug 2017
Position:
Spa and Wellness Management / Wellness Consultant/ Acupuncturist
Location:
Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam
FUSION RESORTS
June 2013 – Nov 2015
Position:
Assistant Spa & Wellness Director/ Wellness Consultant
Location:
FUSION MAIA DA NANG
At Fusion Maia I ran a spa of 25 treatment rooms with a team of 80 therapists, in a resort where every treatment was included in the room rate — a model that puts unusual pressure on capacity planning, rostering and consistency of delivery.
JINDAL NATURE CURE INSTITUTE
Nov 2010 – Jan 2013
Position:
Naturopath/ Acupuncturist
Location:
Bangalore, India
A 250-room residential naturopathic hospital with 50 treatment rooms and 60 therapists. My clinical grounding came from here — full-day patient loads, structured treatment plans and outcomes measured over weeks rather than a single session.
SOUKYA INTERNATIONAL WELLNESS CENTRE
Nov 2010 – Jan 2013
Position:
Naturopath/Acupuncturist
Location:
Bangalore
A 23-bed integrative facility in Bangalore combining Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Homeopathy and Yoga. I worked here as a Naturopath and Acupuncturist alongside practitioners from each of those traditions.
They offer the best holistic treatment in Bangalore by integrating various systems of medicines namely Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Naturopathy and Yoga. All this is available under one roof in the heart of Bangalore.
“When you prioritize mental wellness, the body will follow.”
EXPERT SERVICES
Find Your Rhythm
Understanding the benefits of holistic treatments can help you make informed choices about your well-being. These FAQs offer additional insights into how Dr. Sohal’s therapies support both physical and mental health through natural, integrative methods.
Dr. Sohal integrates ancient wisdom with modern science. His approach blends therapies like Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Dry Needling, and Yoga with classic techniques such as Physiotherapy and Hypnosis. Each session is personalized to help the body heal naturally and holistically.
This integrative approach supports the body’s healing process by addressing the root causes of imbalance. Naturopathy works on restoring internal harmony, while modern techniques like physiotherapy and guided relaxation target immediate symptoms, creating a comprehensive path to wellness.
Yes. Dr. Sohal collaborates globally with luxury resorts and wellness retreats such as Six Senses, Cheval Blanc, Joali, and Waldorf Astoria. He continues to offer visiting practitioner programs and bespoke wellness solutions worldwide.
Dr. Sohal supports clients with a wide range of physical and emotional concerns, including chronic pain, stress, insomnia, digestive issues, fatigue, anxiety, and lifestyle-related imbalances. His multi-disciplinary treatments aim to restore harmony and long-term well-being.