Born from a conviction that the world asks too much.
“Restoration is not a luxury. It is the quiet discipline of those who wish to give their best to the world.”
Elara was founded in 2019 by Dr. Isabelle Fontaine — a clinical psychologist who grew frustrated watching her clients achieve professional success while quietly falling apart from within. She believed the wellness industry had become too clinical, too transactional, too fast.
She spent two years travelling to ESPA's founding studios, Six Senses retreats in Asia, and small artisan bathhouses in rural Japan, before returning to London to build what she believed the city desperately needed: a spa that treated time as the ultimate luxury.
Today, Elara is home to a team of twelve master therapists, each selected not only for technical excellence, but for the quality of presence they bring to every ritual.
Master Practitioners
Dr. Isabelle Fontaine
Founder & Wellness Director
A former clinical psychologist turned holistic practitioner, Isabelle founded Elara in 2019 after years of researching the intersection of neuroscience and somatic healing.
Marcus Chen
Head Therapist
Training across Tokyo, Bali, and London, Marcus brings 15 years of expertise in traditional Asian massage therapy and contemporary myofascial techniques.
Sophie Laurent
Senior Facialist & Skin Specialist
Sophie holds advanced credentials in European aesthetics, medical-grade skincare, and holistic beauty rituals, having worked with leading Parisian ateliers.
Ready to begin?
Every journey at Elara begins with a single decision to restore.