Spa Blueprint · Sauna & Wellness Development

From Dream to Opening Day — and Beyond.

I'm Alexander Dergunov — and I love sauna. For twenty years I've been drawing, building and running spas and saunas in Canada, and this page is where I share that love. Whether you're planning a commercial spa, adding a wellness experience to your hospitality business, or building a private backyard retreat, I'll help you avoid costly mistakes and turn your vision into reality.

3D model of the mobile sauna lounge — Hot Rock Spa, Carp The same mobile lounge, built and completed on site
As seen on TV

Some warm words about sauna

My appearance on Ottawa In The Know — what löyly means, why the whisk is like "two big hot palms", and how a real sauna ritual leaves you with not just new skin, a new body — a new soul.

Explore my Sauna Guide →
Why work with us

Building a spa is far more than choosing a sauna

A successful project requires balancing guest experience, construction, business planning, operations, technology and profitability. With more than 20 years of hands-on experience, I help clients make the right decisions before construction begins — and keep supporting them through opening day and beyond.

Why clients choose Spa Blueprint

Built and operated, not just designed

Who we help

Three kinds of projects, one proven path

Hot Rock Spa in Carp — the commercial spa yard on a winter evening

Commercial Spa Projects

For entrepreneurs planning:

  • Day Spas
  • Nordic Saunas
  • Wellness Clubs
  • Boutique Resorts
  • Medical Wellness Centres
  • Hotel Spa Facilities
Goal: Build a profitable wellness business.
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Private backyard frame sauna — Manotick, 2025

Private Wellness Projects

For homeowners creating:

  • Luxury Home Saunas
  • Cottage Wellness Retreats
  • Backyard Spa Areas
  • Steam Rooms
  • Cold Plunge Installations
  • Outdoor Relaxation Spaces
Goal: Create an exceptional wellness experience for family and guests.
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Guest log sauna steaming at night — Goldenville cottage resort, Golden Lake

Hospitality Wellness Projects

Ideal for:

  • Boutique Hotels
  • Bed & Breakfasts
  • Cabins
  • Glamping Sites
  • Wineries
  • Farm Stays
Goal: Increase occupancy, nightly rates and guest satisfaction.
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Our services

End to end — from first idea to a thriving business

Engage us at any stage. Pricing is scoped on a Discovery Call once we understand your project.

Service 01

Discovery & Feasibility

Clarify your vision before investing.

  • Initial Consultation
  • Site Review
  • Feasibility Study
  • Budget Planning
  • Business Model
Service 02

Concept & Blueprint

Turn ideas into a practical plan.

  • Space Planning
  • Guest Journey Design
  • Equipment Selection
  • Operational Flow
  • Wellness Experience Design
Service 03

Design & Build Support

Support throughout construction.

  • Architect Collaboration
  • Contractor Coordination
  • Equipment Procurement
  • Project Supervision
  • Owner Representation
Service 04

Launch & Operations

Prepare for opening day.

  • Service Menu
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Staff Planning
  • Operating Procedures
  • Booking Systems
  • Client Experience
Service 05

Growth & Optimization

Improve existing businesses.

  • Spa Profit Tune-Up
  • Operational Audit
  • Marketing Review
  • AI & Automation
  • Customer Journey Optimization
Service 06

Digital & Automation

Helping wellness businesses work smarter.

  • Booking Systems
  • Website Planning
  • CRM Setup
  • AI Assistants
  • Workflow Automation
  • Performance Dashboards
See all services →
Our approach

Every project follows the same proven path

1

Dream

Clarify the vision.

2

Blueprint

Develop the concept and business strategy.

3

Build

Support construction and implementation.

4

Launch

Prepare operations and staff.

5

Grow

Optimize performance and profitability.

About

Alexander Dergunov

I'm an entrepreneur, osteopathic practitioner and sauna specialist with more than two decades of experience creating wellness businesses in Canada. I've developed spa concepts, built facilities, operated wellness centres, managed hospitality teams and designed guest experiences that combine traditional European sauna culture with modern business practices.

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Planning a spa, sauna or wellness project?

Let's discuss your vision before construction begins.

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