It is said that one could find a Filipino in almost every corner of the world. And in a charming little corner in southwest Brittany, France called Quimper, a provincial lass from Mauban, Quezon sparkles…

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Dr. Victoria Belo or more popularly known as Vicki Belo is the “Cosmetic Surgeon of the Stars.” Her association with her famous patients has made her name a beauty byword. It has also elevated her to celebrity status with her name occasionally getting linked to these stars’ controversies.
What is little known to the masses that follow showbiz happenings is her being a pioneer in Philippine cosmetic surgery.

Three years ago, I met then Honkong-based En Calvert, during the first International Spa and Wellness Conference in Thailand. That was the time we both began learning future trends and networking with industry people.

I admired her wealth of knowledge in natural healing as well as the holistic approaches to the spa industry. We shared the same passion on wellness so we clicked.

En has always shared with me her long time dream to set up an ideal spa and wellness retreat in her favorite place this part of earth, Boracay.