How to reap maximum benefit from a spa day

Thai herbal treatment at Euphoria Fish Spa in Lavington o 19th January 2016. PHOTO| MARTIN MUKANGU

What you need to know:

  • A rushed visit to the spa will do you little or no good. Proper treatments take time and you require at least half a day to maximise the benefits.

  • Ensure that you plan for this at least once a month so that you can have everything done from head to toe.

Get the most of your monthly pampering session by following these tips.

Spa treatments are of great benefit to your wellbeing. The monthly pampering is enough to relieve you of all stress and tension as you prepare to work hard for another month. You should therefore ensure that you get the most out of this time. Here is a guide on how to do this:

 

1. Allow enough time

A rushed visit to the spa will do you little or no good. Proper treatments take time and you require at least half a day to maximise the benefits. Ensure that you plan for this at least once a month so that you can have everything done from head to toe.

 

2. Select the right place

The spa you visit should be serene and relaxing. A crowded place where you are rushed through the services will leave you feeling overwhelmed instead of relaxed. Spacious treatment rooms with ambient lighting are ideal. If the spa has extra facilities such as a garden or café, this is a plus.

 

3. Have everything done under one roof

Select a place where all sorts of treatments are on offer. Hair, nails, pedicure, massage, aromatherapy, facials and body treatments should be available. Once you are done, you should feel fantastic without having to rush around in traffic as you look for a place to have something else done.

 

4. Stick to one place

When you become a regular client at a particular place, you will hardly ever be disappointed. The staff will know exactly what your preferences are, and they will treat you like the VIP you are every time you visit. Book appointments to ensure that your favourite products and treatments are available.