With a reputation as one of Asia’s best wellness destinations many spas in Thailand strive to deliver therapies to ‘encourage the renewal of mind body and spirit’ that is the essence of good spa treatments. Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa one of tranquil Phuket luxury hotels has treatment options to revive and rejuvenating.
Among the different categories of spas in Thailand are day spas that offer basic massages and beauty treatments. Resort spas on the other hand offer a variety of longer treatments and experiences. Destination spas offer total wellness packages lasting several days that are overseen by in house consultants who prescribe diet and treatments. Medical spas offer medical procedures. As the word spa conjures up a relaxing environment and luxurious settings, high end spas in Thailand do offer a soothing environment, with muted background music, beautiful settings, separate treatment rooms for couples and individuals, private bathtubs, hot and cold plunge pools, steam rooms, special areas for beauty treatments and refreshments after treatments.
Among the range of therapies offered by spas are skin revitalizing treatments using body masks and scrubs formulated to suit various skin types, hot and cold hydrotherapy treatments to relieve tension and improve circulation, foot reflexology treatments, neck and shoulder massages, Shiatsu and Acupressure to stimulate energy flow and massages to relax, improve circulation and rejuvenate the body and Ayurveda and Chinese herbal treatments. Among the popular massage techniques employed in Thai spas is the 4 handed massage and the Swedish massage that combines strokes, kneading movements, friction techniques and applying pressure in various degrees. The Thai massage is a feature at almost all resort spas. This involves guided stretching and applying pressure to points along the body using hands, thumbs, forearms, elbows, knees and feet. Treatments are preceded by steam baths to open up pores, help with relaxation, to detoxify and improve circulation. In some Thai spas treatments are combined with yoga, meditation, Pilates and Tai Chi fitness classes.
Jayani Senanayake is a writer who dabbles in travel and all things exotic. Under the pseudonym of Caliope Sage, she writes of the allures that must simply be discovered.
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