La Thérapie - a new addition to the Steiner Leisure global portfolio of brands - has been launched worldwide under the direction of Sean Harrington, who has been responsible for the global success story for spa brand, Elemis.

He comments: "La Thérapie is the most exciting new 'doctor brand' in the marketplace today - and in future years. My ambition is to see it as the worldwide industry leader in scientific skin therapy. Having spent time in the US over the last four years, I recognised that, alongside your holistic, hands-on, natural therapies, it is critical to have a cosmeceutical, high-science, 'doctor brand' designed specifically for problematic and ageing skin."

He adds: "I wanted to offer a range for the serious skincare aesthetician, dermatologist and plastic surgeon which also included pre-and post-operative skincare. The results achieved by La Thérapie treatments really bridge the gap between basic cosmetic applications and plastic surgery procedures."

To fulfil his vision, Sean researched the market, then, two years ago, put together a team of cosmetic scientists and aestheticians (from France and the US) as well as calling on the services of a prominent plastic surgeon.