Visit to the Massage Spa

I finally made it for my massage appointment after begin unwell for so long. I'm still recuperating but was thinking this should do me some good. Thus I made my appointment on a weekday to avoid the crowd.

The waiting area

The spa is located in shopping mall around town. I was not able to feel any hype for the visit although given the normal me, I'll be so happy that I'll be smiling in my sleep. I stepped in the boutique and was given a warm welcome from the staff and served hot tea to sooth my body in preparation for my upcoming massage.

After filling in some forms and choosing my treatments, I was ushered into my private room. My masseuse was already there waiting and advise me to place my belongings in the lockable cabinet in the room, where to hang my clothes and informed me to change into their disposable undergarment and wrap a towel around. I was left alone to change in privacy and was ready for my pampering session.

All set waiting for me

In my private room, sneaking a photo before I changed

After I laid face down on the massage bed, the masseuse used 2 huge towels to cover my entire body. Throughout the session, the masseuse uncovered a portion of the towel covering my body area that is receiving the treatment, covered back after completing before proceeding to the next area. They dimmed the soft lighting, played tranquil music with sounds of chirping birds and playing flute in the background. It has been so long since I last pampered myself, it was only at that point I started to look forward to what's upcoming.

First treatment was Honey Crystal Spa Polish, a full body polish with their most well-liked honey sugar scrub. It smells invitingly sweet and was quite gentle & the whole process was so pleasing. The masseuse applied generous amount of the scrub and used long firm strokes to ensure proper exfoliation. I felt like a concubine being pamper for her big night to serve the emperor. My skin was so nourished and smell positively delicious, hmmm... After the scrub, the masseuse retreated so that I can take my time to have a nice warm shower in the attached bathroom. Running my hands over my body, I could immediately feel the difference. My skin was smooth as silk and visibly fairer


The second part of the treatment was Manual Lymphatic Drainage, the actual massage with their own concoction of aromatherapy oil, mainly lavender ( the other option was bergamot and geranium, more for uplifting effect). I'm a sucker for everything either rose or lavender.


The masseuse started the massage from bottom to top, back to front. I was even asked if the pressure used was satisfactory, I requested to increase the pressure and I loved it. I really need a good rub, one that will squeeze away all the negative vibes stuck with me. The only issues I had was that the massage was only for 45 mins, it's too short. The other main concern was actually due to my own fetish to have only warm hands on my body, the masseuse had cool hands and the oil used was not even lukewarm. Sigh...


However, I did enjoy the whole experience overall. It sent me floating to heaven for that hour, and I descended gently back feeling happier. My mind, body and soul's enveloped in perfect serenity. The miracle of human touch, I always believed it's a powerful form of therapy. I was left alone to take a breather and get dressed. I observed my reflection in the mirror, I was positively glowing like a firefly! Okie, I exaggerated but I appeared rejuvenated.

After the session

A steamy cup of ginger tea was served right after I stepped out from the room. I am so glad I made the effort to pamper myself, now that I feel revitalized. I slept so much better for the next few days. In fact I did not want to wake up and did a fair bit of bed-lazing.

Four days after my spa session, a group of female colleagues asked "Hey did you go tanning? You're looking radiant!" I have not change anything with my makeup that day, I was so flattered and blushed. I assume it must be the post-massage effects unveiling. Yipee, I'm so happy I going to acquire a spa package real soon!

Added Note:

This is a very backdated entry once again, apologies! I have already purchased my package by now and the spa boutique's not the above mentioned but another one located within a four star hotel. I'll update once I go for my next visit. I'm really looking forward but as I'm really tied down with work nowadays, guess it'll only next week that I can make it. Rushing out now, will blog again later!