From the traditional Indian Ayurvedic concept, this detoxifying treatment uses warm medicated herbal oils to release toxins, stimulate circulation and relieve stress and tension. Then relax in a personal steam cabinet to allow the elimination of toxins and impurities.

Discover the ancient art of Aromatherapy and experience the therapeutic properties of essential oils in a relaxing, restorative massage that combines the sense of smell with the healing power of touch.

CHIVA-SOM Signature Massage

Five Elements Massage
Experience Chiva-Som’s Geothermal Massage. Earth, fire, wood, air and water together create perfect balance. Hot volcanic and cold marble stones are strategically placed onto your body's meridian points. Restorative essential oil blends are massaged into your muscles with the stones helping you to instantly relax and ease away tensions. Feel recharged and balanced. Emerge calm. The very cold marble stimulates circulation and raises the effectiveness of this highly beneficial treatment.

Lymphatic Aroma Massage
Ideal for anyone on our Detox or Weight Management Retreat, this treatment is a full body skin brushing that is a very light, slow flowing, specialist massage performed with a detoxifying blend of pure essential oils to gently stimulate the body's natural cleansing process.

Invigorating Massage
This treatment is based on traditional Swedish massage fused with Asian techniques. Working on an entire half of the body at one time this is a refreshing massage that has continuous flow. Perfect for those who like a firmer and more vigorous experience.

Rejuvenating G5 Massage
Using a G5 machine we carry out a full body massage to increase circulation. Beneficial for relieving fluid retention it also assists in mobilizing fatty deposits and is ideal for those wanting to define their body shape. This is recommended before exercise as it stimulates and warms the muscles.

Oriental Foot Ritual
This traditional treatment begins with a ritual cleansing of your feet and legs. Feel the tension drift from your body as you experience a deep cleansing skin polish using jasmine infused sea salt. Our signature massage of your feet and legs together with a herb infused steamed towel wrap will promote total relaxation and a sense of well being.

Oriental Scalp Massage
With a fusion of massage techniques used in Eastern and Western therapies and the addition of a vitamin and mineral rich hair and scalp balm, we release your neck, shoulder and scalp tension while providing protection for your hair from sun, chlorine and environmental pollution.

Mind-Body Stress Release
Mind-Body Stress Release is an ingenious combination of unique massage techniques carefully choreographed to a guided relaxation soundtrack. The treatment is designed specifically for today’s stressed individual who enjoys massage but finds it difficult to relax as his or her mind keeps racing, thereby negating many of the massage benefits. By actively engaging the mind and consciously leading it into a state of deep relaxation, the perfect complement of mind and body rejuvenation is achieved. The aim is a profound sense of wellbeing.

Shirodhara
Shirodhara, the pouring of warm medicated oil on the third eye point of the forehead, helps to alleviate many problems like sinusitis, migraine, headaches, insomnia, sore eyes and stress. Light pressure from the warm oil removes any blockages in the passages around the face and head and this allows the energy to flow properly. We combine the soothing effects of a head and scalp massage into this treatment. Some 10 minutes into the treatment a build up of energy will create the feeling of heaviness around the head. This energy will be released slowly over the next 24 hours. Sleep and rest are recommended after a Shirodhara treatment and then you will feel refreshed and relaxed with clear thoughts and clear passages. An ideal combination to your Shirodhara experience is a session in the floatation chamber.

South Indian Body Pampering
Using three therapists, this therapy originating from Kerala in Southern India is Chiva-Som's most indulgent experience. Two therapists massage warm aromatic oils into the body while a third therapist simultaneously spreads powdered Ayurvedic herbs over the body which results in a full body exfoliation. Steamed herb infused towels and herbal poultices are then placed over the body to encourage circulation and a profound sense of relaxation. Traditionally this treatment is used for improving skin complexion and skin problems, easing joint complaints and insomnia and improving fatigue. It is detoxifying and can be used in conjunction with Chiva-Som's detoxifying and weight management programs.

Traditional Thai Massage
An art with ancient traditions, this method of massage was formerly administered only in temple grounds by masters versed in healing. By applying force on pressure points, muscles and ligaments and stretching and bending, the spine and joints are gently stretched to relieve tension. The sense of well being, energy and flexibility brought back into the body is extraordinary.

Traditional Thai Herbal Massage
Experience Thai Massage at its best with this deeply therapeutic combination of Thai Massage performed with heated herbal packs to detoxify, alleviate muscular aches and pains and leave your body feeling completely restored.