DIFFERENT STROKES

For a gentler, more soulful unconventional to deep tissue massages, try the Master Therapist Experience at Bangkok’s Banyan Tree Spa. The 90-minute body massage is a sprightly ballet of touch specially tailored using a range of massage techniques and tools, that will leave you feeling more related to your inner being and emotions.

When you arrive at the Banyan Tree Bangkok, you know it’s a beautiful property blending Thai inspired decor with modern comforts. A warm welcome greets you and it’s not long before you are whisked away to your accommodation especially if you are a club lounge guest, you can lose yourself out here for an hour, a day, a week or more with its many recreation and dining options….I decide to recharge myself after a sleepless night of flying and get ready for the next few days of holidaying!

MASTER THERAPIST EXPERIENCE

The Therapist first takes time to understand my profile before customizing a package best suited to meet my needs. The calming effect of the spa envelopes me from the moment I enter the scented chamber done up in rich tones of green, brown, red and off white. Sipping my chamomile tea in a bathrobe, I can feel my tension dissolve as a petite Thai masseuse soaks my feet in warm water and massages my calves with an exfoliating lime.

The masseuse begins with the soothing bundle of heat on my muscles in anti-clockwise circular massage strokes. The signature massage of the award winning spa (It came in first in the Top 25 International Spas on the US Celebrated Living Readers’ Choice Platinum List) encompasses smooth, recurring movements that syndicate the methods of palming, effleurage and kneading to relax and soothe me. These techniques uplift my senses and ease muscle tension, leaving me fully invigorated.

With the healing benefits of customized essential oil, the experience puts me in harmony and balance. The body is calmed, realigned and rested. Trust me, these different strokes are definite to put even the most obstinate insomniacs into a peaceful snooze, a reason why this massage is chiefly useful for those who find it hard to shut eye. Then after some steam and sauna I soak in the goodness of an uplifting Ginger Bath and stepped out with glowing skin. Refreshed, I nibble on Thai fruits and walnuts and leave the spa feeling pampered, healed and happy. Ah, the exquisite lightness of being and the excitement of the next few days of more such experiences with mommy!

FACT FILE

WHERE? Banyan Tree Spa Bangkok 21st Floor, Thai Wah Tower II Sount Sathorn Road, Tungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand

TEL:  +66 2 679 1052/4

TREATMENT TAKEN: MASTER THERAPIST EXPERIENCE

TIME: 90 MINUTES

PRICE: 6,000 BAHT

FOR MORE TREATMENT OPTIONS: https://www.banyantreespa.com/find-a-spa/banyan-tree-spa-bangkok