Me & My Property

A hot idea that gives warmth to others

Grandmother, 70, comes out of 18-year retirement to set up hot-stone-therapy wellness spa

Businesswoman Greta Ng relaxing in her house, which boasts spectacular views. Besides Ganbanyoku Hot Stone Therapy spa at Far East Plaza, Ms Ng has a property portfolio including a 4,000 sq ft two-storey house in Bukit Timah Road and a 1,200 sq ft ap
Businesswoman Greta Ng relaxing in her house, which boasts spectacular views. Besides Ganbanyoku Hot Stone Therapy spa at Far East Plaza, Ms Ng has a property portfolio including a 4,000 sq ft two-storey house in Bukit Timah Road and a 1,200 sq ft apartment in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. ST PHOTOS: KHALID BABA
Ms Greta Ng, 70, with daughter Francine Chia, 38, and grandchildren Kyra, four; Kayla, six; and Nico Caviezel, nine, at home. Ms Ng bought her 3,000 sq ft, six-bedroom penthouse in Cuscaden Road in 2011 for $6.5 million.
Ms Greta Ng, 70, with daughter Francine Chia, 38, and grandchildren Kyra, four; Kayla, six; and Nico Caviezel, nine, at home. Ms Ng bought her 3,000 sq ft, six-bedroom penthouse in Cuscaden Road in 2011 for $6.5 million.
Ms Greta Ng, 70, with daughter Francine Chia, 38, and grandchildren Kyra, four; Kayla, six; and Nico Caviezel, nine, at home. Ms Ng bought her 3,000 sq ft, six-bedroom penthouse in Cuscaden Road in 2011 for $6.5 million.
Ms Greta Ng, 70, with daughter Francine Chia, 38, and grandchildren Kyra, four; Kayla, six; and Nico Caviezel, nine, at home. Ms Ng bought her 3,000 sq ft, six-bedroom penthouse in Cuscaden Road in 2011 for $6.5 million.
Lorna Tan
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May 27, 2018, 05:00 AM
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May 27, 2018, 05:00 AM
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After ganbanyoku (hot stone therapy) cured her chronic backache and arthritis in 2016, entrepreneur Greta Ng developed a passion for wellness and health.

Last June, the 70-year-old grandmother of three came out of her 18-year retirement and set up Ganbanyoku Hot Stone Therapy spa at Far East Plaza with her savings.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on May 27, 2018, with the headline A hot idea that gives warmth to others. Subscribe

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