The therapist I had was called Maria. She instructed me on how to get ready and told me lay down on the massage table. Before doing so, I took a sneaky picture of the treatment room. As you can see, the Eastern theme continues in the decor and the massage table was super comfortable. I have never had a massage before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I did feel quite self conscious and rather exposed to begin with, but as soon as the massage started, all my worries melted away. I felt so relaxed throughout the massage and I have to admit, I may have fallen asleep a little... The best bit of the massage was when Maria did my upper back and neck. I think I hold a lot of tension there from uni life (on clinics), the gym and my poor posture so it was nice to have that area massaged to release any tension. There wasn't any talking throughout the massage as I think it would detract away from the relaxing atmosphere and personally, I prefer this as I am not a fan of making awkward small talk. I left feeling completely relaxed and happy. When I left, my skin was a little oily from the massage oil as it hadn't sunk into my skin completely, but over the course of the day, it sunk in and left my skin feeling soft.
I honestly don't have anything bad to say about my experience and I would definitely recommend 'At One Day Spa' to anyone that wants to be pampered. I am officially a convert and will definitely be treating myself to more massages or spa deals from Wahanda in the future.
Have you ever had a massage before?
Thank you for reading. xoxo, Joy
*I was kindly offered to review a massage deal by Wahanda. This does not change my opinion and as always, my reviews are 110% honest.
This sounds like a great massage. I have one or two massages a year as a treat and i love them - my neck and shoulders always feel a bit achy and a massage definitely sorts them out! x
ReplyDeleteIt really was! :) That's a good idea, I think I might start treating myself to them too. x
DeleteOooooh sounds lovely - i've never had one, i think i would be a tad nervous! xxx
ReplyDeleteI was really nervous and self conscious when I was first lying there, but you forget about everything after a few minutes because you feel so relaxed! :) x
Deleteooo it sounds amazing and so relaxing :D
ReplyDeleteIt really was! :) x
DeleteI instantly wanted to have a massage after reading your post! Aside from the massage itself, the ambiance completes the serene mood of your experience. Deep tissue massage is a good choice. It relieves body tension and helps improve blood pressure. We all love the feeling of rejuvenation after a long stressful day, and they certainly gave you that much with that massage.
ReplyDeleteYou should get one! :) I agree, the ambience really helps. Ooh, it sounds like I picked a good massage type then. Thanks for the info x
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ReplyDeleteIt’s important to take a day off and pamper yourself with a nice spa or massage. It’ll help rejuvenate your body, promote blood flow, just enough to refresh and restore your good health, and good mood. You can also try chiropractic care. It can help to alleviate pain brought about by long hours of working and stress. Always find ways to take care of yourself!
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I agree. Ooh, thanks I will look into chiropractic care x
DeleteYou really had a great time, eh? Massage is my grand escape from the stress of life – from relieving muscle tension to fostering peace of mind. It actually boosts awareness of mind-body connection. Kind regards, Joy! =)
ReplyDeleteYeah, it was great :) x
DeleteI just had a massage a while ago, and I can still feel the sweet release of tension and stress until now. I regularly go to my therapist, as, aside from relaxing the body, a massage session also significantly helps prevent impairments, disabilities, and functional limitations by simple disabling risk factors. =)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds great :-) I want to start getting massages more frequently x
DeleteThe ambiance is very relaxing, and for me, that is one of the most important aspects of a massage salon. The furniture, color theme, and the lighting all set a soothing mood, which contributes a lot to the emotional and mental relaxation of a person’s mind and body.
ReplyDeleteI agree! x
DeleteHi Joy, have you tried aromatherapy? If not, then I strongly suggest that you do! Last week, I just had my first aromatherapy session, and I loved it! The aromatic oils are so relaxing and rejuvenating. I’ve learned from my PT that it also eases menstrual cramps.
ReplyDeleteI have never tried it, but thanks for the recommendation. I will definitely look into it! :-) x
DeleteYou should treat your body to a good massage every once in a while. A good ambiance and wonderful customer service, what else can you ask for? The “magic of touch” in massage can help to relieve your body of stress and replace it with a feeling of pleasure and comfort, rejuvenating your body. Have a break, have a massage. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, that sounds great :-) I definitely need to get more massages x
DeleteReading this wonderful experience of yours sounds relaxing, and I think it’s about time to make this a regular habit. Why not bring your friends along with you? They’ll like the session and probably ask for more! By the way, that spa is beautiful! It’s like a first-class massage room that we usually see in high-class hotels. =)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make it a regular habit, but being a student makes it difficult and it has to be more of a luxury. Maybe when I start working. Yes, it was lovely in there! x
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