Abhyanga
From the traditional Indian Ayurvedic concept, this detoxifying treatment uses warm medicated herbal oil to release toxins, stimulate circulation and relieve stress and tension. The gentle flowing massage is then followed by a 10-minute steam in a personal steam cubicle to allow elimination of toxins and impurities.
Acupressure
Acupressure is a mild, finger tip pressure massage on certain meridian points of the body to stimulate the particular organs associated with these pressure points and to contract and relax the muscles.
Acupuncture
An alternative medicine methodology originating in ancient China that treats patients by manipulating thin, solid needles which have been inserted into acupuncture points in the skin.
Affusion Shower
A soothing and relaxing shower of warm droplets of mineral-rich water fall like rain on the outstretched body. Sometimes a massage is given at the same time.
Algotherapy
Algae or marine-based products are applied to the body in order to detoxify and relax.
Antioxidant Detoxifying Therapy
Boosts the antioxidant, vitamin and mineral levels, helping your body to repair damage, recover tone and prevent ageing.
Aquatic Therapy (Watsu)
A passive technique derived from Zen Shiatsu and performed in a specialised warm water pool. Your therapist will use the buoyancy of the water to support you, while the joints are mobilised and the muscles gently stretched. Each move flows smoothly into the next, and is co-ordinated with an integral rhythm, thus allowing the process to take place at an emotional as well as physical level. The deep relaxation and nurturing allows the mind to find peace and lightness of spirit, freeing the body from pain or discomfort and allowing for restoration. In the interest of your own comfort and relaxation during the session, you may request either a male or female therapist.
Aromatherapy
Essential oils deriving from natural products such as plants and flowers are blended into an oil before being used for total body massages, inhalation therapy and baths.
Astanga Yoga
Astanga Yoga has a unique movement breathing system. This movement through the sequence of poses (Asanas) produces heat which, in turn produces sweat. The sweat is both cleansing and purifying. As you progress more deeply into the practice, toxins are also released. The power of the breath draws the mind in on itself and joins mind and body together. The breath, the energy centres and the eye focus together, and bring about the physical and the meditative aspects of Astanga Yoga. The practice itself becomes a moving meditation. Power Yoga stems from Astanga Yoga, but allows a wider range of postures (Asanas) and is adaptable to all levels of fitness, flexibility and strength.
Ayurveda
An ancient Indian medical discipline known as “the science of long life”. Herbs, aromatherapy, yoga, diet, massage, chanting and meditation are used to restore the balance between body and mind.
Balinese Massage
A deep, soothing dry oil massage using the palms of the hands and thumbs to release tension.
Balneotherapy
Mineral-rich water originating from the sea or hot springs is used to alleviate stresses and strains as well as aiding digestion.
Body Bio-Impedance Analysis
This is a method of measuring the ratio of body fat against lean muscle mass which helps to determine a realistic measure relating to your picture of health and well being. This may help in planning goals for weight management or in achieving a better body balance for health improvement and prevention of illness. Body Bio-Impedance Analysis also gives valuable information on cellular health, metabolism, toxicity to help create naturopathic, nutrition, or exercise programs suited to your individual needs.
Body Composition Analysis
Body Composition Analysis through scientifically based body measurements provides you with results as to the proportion of your body that is composed of fat. This is far more relevant for your health and well-being than total weight.
Body Sculpting
Body sculpting (or core conditioning) is a non-aerobic, muscle-toning class, usually focused on core strength. Most sculpting classes use weight bars, exercise bands, or dumbbells, or a combination of these gadgets. You perform traditional weight-training moves in a class setting.
Cellutox Aroma Ocean Wrap
You are cocooned in a comforting foil wrap and treated to a pressure point facial massage and de-stress scalp treatment. Combining the richness of sea plants and marine algae, this therapy helps reduce the appearance of cellulite and relieve the discomfort of fluid retention. The body is re-energised and skin is left silky soft and smooth.
Chi Nei Tsang (Taoist Abdominal Massage)
Unique to Thailand, Chi Nei Tsang is excellent for a diversity of health imbalances from digestive problems to nervous tension and stress. It promotes circulation and therefore health of the internal organs, while also balancing the nervous system to release stress and facilitate healing. Based on the Taoist theory that refers to the ‘gut’ as a ‘second brain’, this treatment releases stored emotional and psychological tension and stress thereby promoting healing on an emotional level. A series of treatments is most beneficial. Chi Nei Tsang is especially recommended for all detoxification, stress release and weight balancing programs.
Chiva-Som Signature Massage
This classic massage promotes a sense of well-being by increasing blood circulation and lymphatic flow and by improving muscle tone, skin texture and total relaxation.
Chiva-Som Skin Haven Facial
Combines wonderful Thai herbs and floral essences together to create a very refreshing, cleansing, healing, and hydrating treatment. Protecting and strengthening the skin with anti-oxidants and extracts such as gotu-kola for deeply penetrating hydration; your natural defence against damaging free radicals.
Chiva-Som Spa Haven Body Cleansing Cocoon
This stimulating and detoxifying treatment is for those particularly concerned with cellulite and fluid retention and is great for relieving heavy legs or sluggishness post-flight.
Chiva-Som Signature Deep Hand Massage
This deep hand massage is designed to thoroughly release tension that accumulates in the hands and arms from the daily tasks we use them for. Working the major channels/meridians of the arms first, reflex points in the hands are then worked to release deep tension. This treatment is both a medical and a pampering treatment.
Chiva-Som Signature Herbal Massage
The treatment begins with the herbal packs to warm your muscles, then the therapist works gently and firmly using their forearms, elbows and thumbs to relieve tension in all parts of the body. It is beneficial especially to the muscles of the legs, back, neck and shoulders.
Cold Plunge
Ideal after a sauna, a quick plunge in this deep cold water (15.5 degrees or below) invigorates the body and stimulates the circulation.
Colon Hydrotherapy
Colon Hydrotherapy is a key treatment in any detoxification program, using warm water to gently cleanse the entire bowel. Colon hydrotherapy aids in the removal of plaque and waste matter which may have accumulated over many years creating blockages and sluggishness of our digestive system. Removal of this plaque allows nutrients to be absorbed more efficiently, setting you up for better future health. The benefits of detoxification and cleansing can be seen in an increased metabolism, the relief of digestive disorders such as constipation, and the improvement of any aliment that responds to treatment of sluggish liver including headaches, fatigue, irritability, skin conditions and many allergies. Cleansing the bowel is also said to bring clarity of mind.
Craniofacial Massage
Therapy that focuses on the muscles present in the head, neck, face, shoulders and the bones present in your skull, also known as the cranial bones. A very light touch is used with minimum amount of pressure as the area is quite sensitive. It often uses acupressure therapy which uses specific points to release the tension and restore the flow of energy.
Craniosacral Therapy
A gentle, non- invasive therapy that modifies and corrects tensions in the craniosacral system. CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and correcting the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, a practitioner relaxes and releases restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system. A profound change of the body, mind and emotion often occurs on or several days after a session. This technique is especially useful for those who have never experienced deep but gentle body work as well as those with chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Dead Sea Mud Therapy
Mud imported from the Dead Sea is applied to the body to cleanse the pores and relax the muscles. It is often used to ease arthritic and rheumatic pain.
Deep Cleansing Back Treatment
This treatment helps to decongest and improve skin tone and texture by exfoliation followed by hot aromatic compress to relax the pores, followed by relaxing massage and deep cleansing mask.
Deep (Tissue) Muscle Massage
A deep muscle massage to relieve chronic tensions and improve posture. The treatment itself can often be quite an uncomfortable experience as the muscle groups are kneaded and separated but it can be very effective in improving freedom of movement.
Detox Consultation
A consultation that takes a medical history to determine which detox treatments would be best suited to you.
Detox Ocean Bath
A treatment using the healing and energising effects of seawater, combined with the powerful detoxifying synergy of Juniper, Lemon, Sea Fennel and Sea Essential Oils.
Detoxifying Skin Therapy
Cleanse, detoxify and revitalise your body with this versatile treatment which stimulates the body’s own natural cleansing process as it eliminates toxins from the skin and re-balances vital body energy. A dry brush is used to slough warm skin, followed by an active seaweed wrap. Particularly effective at stimulating the circulatory and lymphatic systems, re-mineralising the body and reducing fluid retention.
Detox, Scrub and Wrap
The body is dry body brushed to awaken the lymphatic system preparing it for detoxification, then scrubbed using aromatherapy mineral salts. Then you can relax in a thermal cocoon, infused with aromatic essential oils and purifying mineral clay.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Based on the 5,000 year old principles, EFT could be simply put as a ‘psychological version of acupressure’. EFT releases blocks and disturbances in the body’s meridian energy system-the electromagnetic pathways that run throughout the body – to relieve a wide range of emotional problems.
Fangotherapy
Mud with a high mineral content is spread over the body to cleanse and revitalise the skin as well as alleviating aches and pains.
Far Infrared Sauna
Far Infrared therapy provides deeply penetrating heat while maintaining a comfortable air temperature of 32-45 degrees Celsius. Use of Far Infrared sauna has many therapeutic benefits; it stimulates circulation, increases metabolism and burning of calories, and promotes detoxification to purify the body. This includes a possible reduction of heavy metal accumulation. Far Infrared therapy deep cleanses skin for a youthful appearance, reduces cellulite, and slows the ageing process because it promotes skin cell regeneration and unburdens the body of toxins. Various skin conditions may be treated and joint or muscular inflammation reduced. The Far Infrared Sauna promotes deep muscle relaxation to vanish tension and stress and a feeling of well-being is achieved.
Fitness Consultation
A consultation involves a review of your current lifestyle, exercise habits and physical condition. Based on this information our fitness specialists will recommend the activities best suited to you during your stay.
Floatation Therapy
Experience the incredible sensation of floating in our unique domed float room. A therapy that intimately connects your body and mind. Body temperature water, highly saturated with healing mineral salts induces an extremely deep state of mental and physical relaxation, helping to eliminate stress and tension. You will feel restored and profoundly relaxed.
Flower Remedies & White Light Essences
Flower remedies are a form of healing using natural flower essences to bring harmony to conditions of distress. Flower essences work by stimulating the body’s innate ability to heal itself, most often through addressing non-supportive thoughts and behaviours. This process allows for the creation of personal strength, personal insight and continued healing.
Hamman
A Turkish bath which uses steam to detoxify the body and skin.
Hatha Yoga
Yoga is an ancient discipline of mind, body and spirit practice that results in physical conditioning, relaxation and a sense of stillness. Hatha yoga is focused on relaxation. Private yoga tuition with our instructor will ensure you get the most out of each session.
Health & Fitness Assessment
A comprehensive fitness assessment and consultation with a fitness professional will help determine your degree of flexibility, strength, body composition and cardiovascular endurance. This is the best way to determine areas that need improvement.
Herbal Wrap
The body is enveloped in cloths that have been soaked in a heated herbal preparation and then covered by plastic blankets or sheets to maintain the temperature. The heat eliminates impurities in the skin as well as helping to relax the muscles.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy has gained a resurgence in Western countries as medical methodologies may not be the best treatment in every case. Homeopathy works on utilising small doses of a substance to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. Working deeply with homeopathics can bring about fundamental changes to the way we think, feel and react and is one of the deepest acting therapies known.
Hydro Pool/Bath
A pool or bath used for hydromassage which is equipped with various underwater high pressure jets, fountains or waterfalls to massage the head, neck and back.
Hydrotherapy
A water treatment involving underwater massages, hot and cold pressure showers and mineral baths. Marine hydrotherapy is a form of thalassotherapy treatment using seawater jets to massage the body.
Inhalation Therapy
Designed to decongest the respiratory system by inhaling a steam that has been combined with essential oils.
Indian Head Massage
(also known as Champissage) is the alternative medicine massage therapy where the head, neck and face are massaged with the purpose of manipulating energy channels. The goal is to clear blocks in these energy channels that cause a build-up of negative energy that are purported to cause ailments. The belief is when the energy does not flow properly, negative energy builds up, causing common ailments, including stress, pain and nociception pains and aches, and baldness or hair loss.
Iridology
Iridology is based upon the assumption that the body’s internal state is reflected in the iris of one’s eye. When used as part of an integrated consultation, your naturopath may gain useful insight into how your body is responding to the stresses placed upon it.
Jet Lag Therapy Package
Erase the evidence of time zone changes such as physical tiredness, devitalised skin and mental fatigue with the power of Ayurvedic aromatherapy activating specific marma or vital energy points to rejuvenate and relieve stress with a Padebhyanga hot oil foot massage, an aromatherapy Massage with Vata-balancing essential oils and an antioxidant Face Revival Mask.
Jet Shower
Administered while standing up, the body is blasted with a high-pressure hose held by the therapist. Depending on the desired result the water can be either hot or cold.
Kati Vasti
Kati refers to the lower back in Sanskrit. This ayurvedic treatment focuses specifically on treating discomfort relating to the back, such as chronic tension, a prolapsed disk or sciatica. Kati also benefits hypertension and cardiac related conditions. A medicinal paste is applied in a ring around the afflicted area, acting to hold warm Ayurvedic oil poured in its centre. The oil is kept within the ring for 30 minutes. This application is followed by back massage and steam with hot towels.
Kinesthetic Assessment
A physical assessment diagnosis through unique muscle testing skill to find muscle imbalances, joint problems, spine alignment and movement. A physiotherapist view your body’s ability to function as a balance between many physiological states and mechanisms. These can be functionally grouped as posture, flexibility, stability, coordination and muscular tone and performance. Each of these contributes to the overall function and ability of your body. At the end of assessment, you will receive a written report, and specific advice on how to correct imbalances.
Kneipp System
Herbal and mineral baths of alternating hot and cold temperatures stimulate the body to promote physical and emotional wellbeing.
La Stone Therapy
A deeply relaxing massage using smooth volcanic stones which are heated and then stroked across the oiled back, to ease muscle tension. Smaller stones are then placed on pressure points over the body to generate a flow of energy. Cold stones are sometimes used for an invigorating effect.
Liquid Sound
The body relaxes in a pool while music is played both above and below the water, bringing us back to our time in the womb.
Lomi – Lomi
A healing massage from Hawaii where the forearms as well as the hands are employed to give a rhythmical, rocking massage. Produces a sensation like waves flowing over the body.
Lymphatic Drainage
This full body treatment helps the return of the lymphatic fluid to the circulatory system, removing waste and dead cells. It is an excellent treatment to complement a detox program and boost immunity, as well as to reduce any fluid retention and cellulite. A gentle specialised technique is used in this massage, as lymph is situated just beneath the skin. It is a natural way to re-harmonize the physical, mental, and energy levels of the body thus providing a sense of well being.
Manicure
Treatment for the hands and nails resulting in healthy looking hands and nails.
Maya Abdominal Massage
(MAM) is a technique based on the ancient Mayan understanding of the importance of the positioning of the reproductive and digestive organs for pelvic and abdominal health. It is a non-invasive external massage technique for men and women, which improves organ function by relieving congestion, enhancing blood supply, increasing lymphatic drainage and aiding nerve supply to the pelvic and reproductive organs.
Meditation
Meditation is a graceful practice for harmonizing the mind and spirit. It enables you to direct your thoughts towards a peaceful outlook in everyday situations. With practice, stress is replaced by a deep sense of peace, happiness, and harmony.
Meridian Tapping Technique
Based on the 5,000 year old ancient principles of acupuncture, but without the needles, Meridian “Tapping” Techniques is a powerful and effective way to reduce or completely eliminate your physical problem, from general aches and pains to neck and shoulder stiffness, stomach problems, headaches and backache whether acute or chronic.
Mind-Body Balance
This consultation aims at restoring the harmonious relationship between your physical, mental and emotional aspects. Your practitioner may assess you for signs and symptoms of mood/emotional imbalances, unwanted lifestyle habits, substance abuse and emotional behaviours that may manifest as anxiety, anger, excessive worrying, and disturbed sleep.
Moisturising Coconut Body Scrub
Finely grated Coconut mixed with coconut oil, is applied to the body as a gentle scrub to promote exfoliation, leaving your skin soft, supple, moisturised and renewed. Rich in anti-oxidants and vitamin E, this treatment helps to achieve smooth skin with naturally tan appearance and is the ideal scrub for dry or sensitive skin types.
Musclease Aroma Ocean Bath
A treatment that helps ease aching, tense muscles. Improving circulation and stimulating the body’s natural defence systems this deep purifying ocean wrap will invigorate and energise.
Naturopathic Consultation
The Naturopathic approach seeks to find the causes of any symptoms and implement appropriate changes using herbs, homeopathy, flower remedies, nutritional supplements, lifestyle correction, exercise, detoxification and the concept of food-as-medicine to help put your health back on track.
Naturopathic Lifestyle Consultation
A one to one consultation to address your diet, exercise routine, lifestyle, work/life balance and your emotional wellbeing.
NLP – Neuro Linguistic Programming
NLP is a successful form of modern psychology and counseling. Neuro relates to mind, and how it works using your five senses. Linguistic relates to how people express and experience their world through their use of internal and external language. Program relates to how people behave according to personal programmes, which govern their ways of being.
Nutrition Counselling
A personal consultation where you discuss your diet and exercise regime, how to improve your nutrition and give you the knowledge to assess your own diet regularly and an understanding of how to lose or gain weight.
Nutrition and fitness plan
A plan to guide you in the improvements you need to make with your nutrition and fitness.
Nutrition Consultation
A one to one consultation where to assess all aspects of your diet, health and lifestyle to determine what changes need to be made.
Oriental Foot Ritual
This traditional treatment begins with a ritual cleansing of your feet and legs followed by a deep cleansing skin polish and a herb-infused steamed towel wrap to promote total relaxation and a sense of well-being.
Oriental Scalp Massage
A deep scalp massage that focuses on your energy points, combined with individually selected Aroma associates Oils.
Oxygenating Facial
Designed to slow your skin’s natural decline as it ages, this Oxygenating Facial stimulates cellular regeneration in the deepest layers of the epidermis. Together with the added natural antioxidants selenium and silicium, this facial leaves your skin more youthful, firmer and better able to withstand the pressures of everyday life.
Ozone Therapy
An intravenous therapy that improves the immune system, reduces inflammation and slows down the ageing process
Panchakarma
An Ayurvedic cleansing and purification treatment through the use of meditation, massage and essential oils.
Papaya Body Wrap
Suited to all skin types, this traditional Thai body treatment uses a blend of Thai herbs and flowers to perform a gentle all-over body scrub. A mask of fresh papaya, pineapple and aloe follows. Natural fruit enzymes respect your skin’s natural pH balance to leave you feeling clear and moisturised.
Parafango
Mineral-rich mud is mixed with paraffin wax to detoxify and exfoliate. Promotes relaxation and joint and muscle mobility.
Pedicure
A way to improve the appearance of the feet and the nails. The word pedicure refers to superficial cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails. A pedicure can help prevent nail diseases and nail disorders.
Personal training
A fitness professional involved in exercise prescription and instruction. They motivate clients by setting goals and providing feedback and accountability to clients. Trainers also measure their client’s strengths and weaknesses with fitness assessments
Phytotherapy
A general term for healing treatments using natural herbs, plants, seaweed and aromatic essential oils though baths, massage, inhalation and mud packs.
Physiotherapy
The aim of physiotherapy is to help restore normal body function. As well as treating a specific injury or illness, the physiotherapist may consider ways to improve your general wellbeing and overall quality of life. Physiotherapists usually take a holistic approach, which means they are likely to look at the body as a whole, rather than focusing on individual factors of an injury or illness.
Pilates
A body conditioning routine that helps build flexibility and long, lean muscles, strength and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back. It puts emphasis on spinal and pelvic alignment, breathing to relieve stress and allow adequate oxygen flow to muscles, developing a strong core or centre (tones abdominals while strengthening the back), and improving coordination and balance. Pilates’ flexible system allows for different exercises to be modified in range of difficulty from beginning to advanced. Intensity can be increased over time as the body conditions and adapts to the exercises. No muscle group is under or over trained. It enhances core strength and brings increased reach, flexibility, sure-footedness and agility.
Polarity Massage
A deep pressure massage using a rocking, holding and massaging technique, designed to balance the body’s electromagnetic energy through touch.
Pranayama
A yogic breathing technique, Pranayama is derived from 2 Sanskrit words – Prana (life force) and Ayama (control). Therefore, in its broadest description, Pranayama means the control of the flow of life force. Pranayama is used in yoga as a separate practice to help clear and cleanse the body and mind. It is also used in preparation for meditation, and in asanas, or postures, to help maximize the benefits of the practice, and focus the mind.
Pressotherapy
(Also known as alternate compression therapy or pneumatic compression therapy) is a mechanised lymphatic drainage technique that fights water retention by applying intermittent compression on one or more parts of the body – typically the legs. Stomach and arm pressotherapy is also common. It helps the body’s natural toxin clearing functions.
Qi Gong
Qigong (also spelled Ch’i Kung) is a powerful system of healing and energy medicine from China. It is the art and science of using breathing techniques, gentle movement, and meditation to cleanse, strengthen, and circulate the life energy.
Rasul Bath
A deep cleansing mud is applied to the body and baked dry in a herbal steam bath. Finally, a fine tropical rain shower falls from the ceiling the wash away the mud before the skin is anointed in oil.
Rebalancing Facial
This facial uses aromatherapy skincare combined with steam vaporisation to calm, soothe and decongest, leaving your complexion controlled and radiant. A purifying mask purifies and rebalances your skin and a luxurious scalp massage leaves you relaxed and stress-free.
Reflexology
Reflex zones in the feet and the hands are massaged with finger-point pressure to promote self-healing, improve circulation and relieve stresses in other parts of the body. Reflexology is especially effective for treating Asthma, headaches and migraines.
Reiki
A deeply relaxing treatment where the body’s natural healing ability can become more fully activated. The therapist will bring you to a relaxed state by placing hands on key points of the body. The technique of moving energy into the body thoroughly rebalances all the body’s energies. This treatment is highly recommended for those seeking relaxation and those who are sensitive to pain, emotions and their environment.
Roman Bath
An invigorating and cleansing technique whereby the body is plunged into pools of mineral water of different temperatures.
Royal Ayurvedic Traditional Massage
Warm oil is generously poured over your whole body, followed by a combination of rubbing, tapping, pinching and kneading techniques to increase circulation, leaving the body feeling rejuvenated and tension free.
Sacred Crystal Chakra Balancing
This treatment samples the subtle energies of crystals using natural crystals placed on the chakra points of the body. It is grounding and calming and helps to bring the body’s subtle energies back into balance.
Salt Glow
A mixture of coarse salt and aromatic oil is massaged into the body to exfoliate, hydrate and improve circulation and texture. The treatment is completed with a shower and a moisturising body lotion.
Seaweed Wrap
The body is enveloped in warm seaweed before being wrapped in a heated blanket to leave the skin smooth, revitalised and restored.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a classic Japanese massage which systematically diagnoses and treats the body’s meridian systems according to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Kanpo systems of medicine. This massage is particularly suited to those who feel their energy just doesn’t flow, who are exhausted and are physically run down.
Shirodhara
Shirodhara therapy works through to the deepest levels of one’s being. A stream of warm, medicated oil is poured continuously on the forehead, which helps to connect and energize the various channels (nada’s) that sustain our life, from the circulation of fluids on the physical level to the subtle currents running through the meridians, chakras and auras. Using technical skill and intuition, this specialized treatment helps to improve blood supply, thereby increasing the flow of nutrients and oxygen, relieving tension, and promoting a clear pathway for nerve impulses to balance the nervous system and restore vitality. Shirodhara is recommended for sinus congestion, insomnia, and for clarity of mind.
Skin Brushing
A healthy, self-help method. Stimulation of the skin sets in motion natural healing pathways within your body. Additionally, it encourages nerve beds within its structure that in turn increases normal healing processes throughout the body.
Stress Management
Ultimately caused by imbalance, stress is the body’s attempt to regain balance. Ongoing stress causes a prolonged physiological response that results in every system within the body being affected, sometimes without you being aware; circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive, immune and hormonal systems are all at risk. With daily practice, you may be able to manage potential stressful situations in a proactive as well as reactive manner.
Stress Management Consultation
A one to one consultation to assess the stress in your life, how it affects you and recommendations to improve your health and wellbeing
Super Stretch
After any exercise session it is important to stretch and relax. A stretch combination will refresh and rejuvenate you at the end of your workout session. A full one-to-one stretch, rounded off with muscle manipulation to aid the body’s recovery process, will increase suppleness and make you feel great.
Swedish Massage
A traditional massage technique which combines stroking, kneading, tapping and manipulation of the muscle tissue relaxing
the muscles and boosting the circulation.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
TCM is the contemporary version of China’s more than 3,000 year old medical system. Therapies and treatments used include well established techniques such as Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Massage, Nutrition, Chi Gong and forms of Chinese internal practices (breath, visualization, and movement) for cultivating chi or vital energy and directing it towards the healing of self and others.
Tai Chi
The Chinese art of Tai Chi has been used in conditioning the body and mind to promote harmony for thousands of years. The movement forms are ideal for developing strength, suppleness, internal healing and stamina, and have also been shown to be effective in reducing high blood pressure. This ancient art form is a magnificent way to connect with your energy flow.
Traditional Thai Herbal Massage
Experience Thai massage at its best with this deeply therapeutic combination of Thai massage performed with heated herbal packs to detoxify, alleviate muscular aches and pains and leave you feeling completely restored.
Thai Massage
Some yoga-style moves are employed to gently stretch and rock the body as well as exerting pressure using the elbows, knees and palms or by lightly walking over the back. The limbs and joints feel loosened and the whole body feels lighter and more agile.
Traditional Asian Hand Massage
Inspired by Korean hand acupuncture this highly effective treatment opens the energy channels of your chest, lungs, and heart centre thereby facilitating the release of accumulated emotional stress and old emotional patterns.
Traditional Asian Foot Massage
This treatment uses specific pressure points to systematically activate the nerve reflexes, thereby stimulating all body organs and tissues to improve overall function and wellbeing.
Thalassotherapy
Therapeutic use of seawater, seaweed, algae and marine mud that are rich in minerals and vitamins to energise, nourish and detoxify the body.
Thermal Massage
A curative water that has been stored deep inside the earth becoming enriched with mineral salts and increasing in temperature as it is heated by the earth’s core.
Vichy Shower
Similar to an affusion shower, the body relaxes on a table while being treated to energising water jets of varying temperatures and pressure.
Vital Essence Oil Massage
This massage is a simple and effective way to increase your health, balance your emotions, and enhance your life. One of our Five Element essential oils will be selected to suit your constitution: Water, Wood (Air), Fire, Earth, and Metal (Ether).
Wellness Consultation
A personal consultation to discuss your personal goals and select the best treatment program.
Yoga
Yoga is a way of life based on ancient Indian philosophy, a way of integrating your whole being so that all aspects of your life work in harmony. Yoga is a complete system for living life and conscious evolution, thus helping to create balance in your life whilst creating a flexible mind, body and soul. Physical postures, breath, and meditation are the primary aspects of this practice. A variety of yoga styles, including Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga, can be enjoyed as group classes or private instruction.
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