Treatments and Spa at Chiva-Som
At Chiva-Som, our treatments and spa offers more than 82 rejuvenating fitness programmes and therapies designed to support your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Wherever you are on your wellness journey, we provide a range of treatments that combine Traditional Thai healing with innovative diagnostic technologies. Enjoy nutritional consultations, sessions with cutting-edge gym and slimming equipment, and energy treatments to harmonise your nervous system. With such extensive options available, we help you select the perfect body treatments and spa to match your mood and goals.
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This is a classic treatment from Traditional Chinese Medicine, that involves a smouldering herbal stick that directs heat to your body’s meridian and acupuncture points to stimulate the flow of qi (energy).
Recommended for
- Relaxation
Cleansing Cocoon is a deep cleansing coffee scrub exfoliates your skin and encourages lymphatic flow and the release of toxins. Good for cellulite and fluid retention. Revitalizing Cocoon is a cooling treatment blends a zesty Thai herbal body scrub with an oil massage to stimulate circulation, relieve pain and polish your skin. Siam Ritual Cocoon […]
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- Beauty
- Detox
This seaweed scrub and detoxifying oil massage and application of firm body gel concentrates on areas prone to fluid retention, to stimulate the circulation. It also includes work on certain reflex points.
Recommended for
- General Health Improvement
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
This slimming treatment is a scientifically-approved, technological application using a suction and rolling probe for eliminating fat and improving skin quality to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
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- Beauty
Physiotherapy sessions start with an assessment of your musculoskeletal imbalances and injuries, followed by expert-assisted exercises to relieve pain and improve your range of movement.
Recommended for
- Physical Fitness
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
- Pain Management
This physiotherapy treatment uses a low-level energy device to emit a high-frequency current that regenerates body tissue, perfect for the rehabilitation of muscle and joint conditions.
Recommended for
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
In this fully-clothed treatment the chakras (energy centres along the spine and head) will be brought back to balance by your therapist who will gently activates them by hands on rocking and energy work.
Recommended for
- Emotional and Mental Balance
- General Health Improvement
- Mindfulness
- Relaxation
- Stress Management
Reiki is a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing focussing on hands on restoration of your flow of life force energy throughout your body. The additional use of crystals on certain body areas to draw out negative energy, enhances the profound nature of this experience.
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- Emotional and Mental Balance
- General Health Improvement
- Mindfulness
- Relaxation
- Stress Management
This subtle yet profound therapy gently balances the nervous system and releases tension both emotional and physical, thanks to the gentle laying of your therapist’s ‘listening’ hands on your skull.
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- Emotional and Mental Balance
- Relaxation
- Stress Management
A deep abdominal massage from Traditional Chinese Medicine to decongest the belly area and direct vital energy to your organs. This releases emotional tension as well as digestive issues.
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- Emotional and Mental Balance
- Stress Management
This traditional Japanese massage, relieves muscular pain as well as mental stress and anxiety by stimulating the body’s self-healing system through deep manipulation of acupressure points.
Recommended for
- Emotional and Mental Balance
- General Health Improvement
- Mindfulness
- Relaxation
- Stress Management
Starting with a pulse and tongue diagnosis to assess areas of weakness in your body, mind and spirit, fine acupuncture needles are inserted over your body to release blockages and stimulate energy flow. Good for insomnia, stress and low immune function.
Recommended for
- Detox
- General Health Improvement
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
- Stress Management
Combining physical touch with energy healing, this treatment uses warm, jade stone and oils to relieve muscle tension and release trapped emotions, and cool rose quartz to encourage positivity.
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- Emotional and Mental Balance
- Mindfulness
- Relaxation
- Stress Management
When bowls are played over your body, their sound frequencies connect with your energy centres to stimulate a positive flow of vibration to cleanse and balance your chakras, your centres of energy, that influence your wellbeing.
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- Emotional and Mental Balance
- Mindfulness
- Relaxation
- Stress Management
Ashtanga yoga follows a specific series of poses (asanas) to build up heat in your body so you can sweat out toxins held in organs and deeper layers of muscle tissue.
Recommended for
- Detox
- General Health Improvement
- Physical Fitness
This is a rhythmic breathing (pranayama) group technique that draws you into a meditative state to boost your energy, clear your mind and improve your sleep. A great addition to cement the benefits of a yoga class.
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- Emotional and Mental Balance
- Mindfulness
- Relaxation
Following assessment this treatment uses acupressure point massage techniques and oil to combat joint and muscle issues, followed by hot herbal compresses and inhalation in a herbal steam bath – a real boost to energy flow and disease prevention.
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- General Health Improvement
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
Chiva-Som exclusive oil massage relieves stagnation in your abdominal area and stimulates digestion. Followed by Himalayan salt scrub to further eliminate toxins and replenish your belly area with mineral goodness.
Recommended for
- Detox
- General Health Improvement
- Relaxation
This holistic therapy combines a blend of disciplines, using oils, hot stones and deep pressure to restore the health of your gastrointestinal system. It is particularly potent for bladder and liver problems, and overcome fatigue.
Recommended for
- Detox
- General Health Improvement
- Relaxation
This energising treatment uses warm Thai herbal compresses and our signature oils to relieve tension all around the body. Your therapist presses gently yet firmly with their forearms, elbows and thumbs to get deep into your muscles.
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- General Health Improvement
- Pain Management
This is a body-brushing lymphatic draining, where your therapist works on a surface level with rhythmic techniques using hands, combs and a bristle brush on dry skin, to boost circulation, soften skin and reduce stress.
Recommended for
- Relaxation
- Stress Management
This Thai heat ritual uses a salt and herb compress in combination with a relaxing massage to relieve body tiredness. The heat, herbs and vapours also send oxygen to the brain to quiet your mind.
Recommended for
- Emotional and Mental Balance
- Relaxation
- Stress Management
This massage places both hot volcanic and cold marble stones over your body’s meridian points, which are then soaked in oil for massage into your muscles. This is a deeply recharging experience, but not for those sensitive to cold.
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- General Health Improvement
- Relaxation
This abdominal massage is gentle and deep to help your colon rebalance itself. Ideal after colonic therapy.
Recommended for
- General Health Improvement
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
This remedial, deep tissue massage loosens tight muscles around the neck and shoulders. Recommended for those who work at a computer and find it hard to relax.
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- Pain Management
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
This massage focuses on breaking down scars and fibrous connective tissue to increase blood flow in your body and make you less vulnerable to pain. A course of three gives best results.
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- Pain Management
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
A contouring and firming facial to combat the visible signs of ageing; ideal for mature, dehydrated skin. It combines essential oils for massage, manual lymphatic drainage and Cryotherapy ice cubes and to restore glow.
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- Beauty
LPG technology sends micro pulses to the skin that stimulates micro-circulation to fill out fine lines and restore skin density.
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- Beauty
This revitalising treatment uses argan oil and sandalwood to soothe, refresh and counteract the effects of environmental factors that cause fine lines or puffiness around the delicate eye area.
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- Beauty
Bioplasma uses radio frequency on the skin’s surface to kill bacteria that causes acne and rosacea. With three treatments over a course of six days, this treatment will effectively clean and heal the skin and brighten your complexion.
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- Beauty
- Detox
This is an FDA-approved technology using pulsed light waves to break down pigment in the skin – either natural or from tattoos, acne scars and wrinkles.
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- Beauty
This non-invasive device uses ultrasonic waves to target superficial and deeper layers of the dermis, for a lifting effect around jaw, chin and naso-labial folds, wrinkle reduction and overall skin tightening.
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- Beauty
Excel V is an advanced technology using lightwaves that target haemoglobin to treat broken veins and rosacea. There are no after effects, though we recommend that you avoid direct sunlight following hour treatment.
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- Beauty
Our most popular facial is a refreshing, hydrating treatment using Thai herbs and floral essences, natural ingredients that heal the skin and relax you.
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- Beauty
- Relaxation
Cosmetic facial acupuncture uses many needles in concentrated patterns over the face to stimulate microcirculation. It’s perfect for tightening loose skin and encouraging a more youthful appearance.
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- Beauty
This acupressure for the face uses a specific tool to gently press meridian channels to release tension and stimulate lymphatic flow for a more open, relaxed appearance.
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- Beauty
This heart-focussed breathing technique balances your nervous system to not only help you manage stress but also help you appreciate how your emotions can either deplete or renew your mind, body and spirit.
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- Emotional and Mental Balance
- Mindfulness
- Stress Management
This technique trains you to be present in the moment as an antidote to stress. It’s a mindfulness technique that also teaches you how the body and mind interact to reflect your state of health and also illness.
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- Emotional and Mental Balance
- Mindfulness
- Stress Management
This is our unique stretch and muscle manipulation to help your body recover after any exercise session. It also helps golfers to improve their swing.
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- Physical Fitness
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
Pilates is a slow, mindful form of exercise for abdominal and lower back strength and postural alignment, focussing on core stability. After a physical assessment you use professional Pilates equipment to work on small and larger muscle groups.
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- Physical Fitness
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
Classic style Hatha Yoga is a mix of physical poses, breathing techniques and meditation for a healthy body and calm mind, relieving tension and encouraging positivity.
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- General Health Improvement
- Physical Fitness
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
In this deeply restorative treatment, you float in the arms of your therapist in a warm water pool, while they gently mobilise your joints and stretch your limbs, free from gravity in the buoyancy of the water. You may request a male or female Watsu therapist.
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- Pain Management
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
Personal Training is the best choice for motivation and expert input to reach your fitness goals. Your PT will devise a personal routine, teach you to get the most from the equipment and give you an take-home programme.
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- General Health Improvement
- Physical Fitness
- Weight Loss
This pool-based session tones and shapes your body without cardiovascular impact. Movement in the water supports your body weight and relieves joint pain.
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- Physical Fitness
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
After analysis of your posture and muscle function, our physiotherapists devise your programme using a range of equipment, including Pilates machines, to increase your strength and mobility.
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- Physical Fitness
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
Gyrotonic is an adjustable pulley tower that allows you a 360 degree range of movement around your spine, with stretching and rotations for your limbs, to build strength and flexibility.
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- General Health Improvement
- Physical Fitness
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
This is a low impact form of exercise in the water using a pool noodle for flexibility and cardiovascular strength.
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- General Health Improvement
- Physical Fitness
This is a low impact form of exercise in the water using aqua dumbbells to increase resistance and cardiovascular strength.
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- General Health Improvement
- Physical Fitness
This class combines aqua aerobics and boxing in the pool, ideal if you’re fitness level is intermediate.
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- Physical Fitness
Kayaking off the beach in front of the resort is not only good for your upper body strength, it’s a meditative experience, especially at sunset when the light dances off the water.
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- Physical Fitness
SUP – stand up paddle boarding – is a meditative, full- body workout, good for balance, core and upper body strength and concentration. A great way to be on the sea and gently exercise.
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- Physical Fitness
This is a technique that builds muscle mindfully – using weights or simply body movement for increasing agility and correcting muscular imbalances. It’s great for decreasing the risk of sports injuries.
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- General Health Improvement
- Physical Fitness
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
This is a routine of weight-bearing and body-weight excercises that work on your inner core (deep) muscles. It’s important for protecting your back and maintaining posture as you age.
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- Physical FItness
- Weight Loss
This exercise increases the range of motion and strength of your hip flexors that run from the lumbar spine (lower back) to the thigh. Especially good for those who spend much time sitting.
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- General Health Improvement
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
This exercise focuses on dynamic movement using sticks to increase your range of movement, activate muscles and build full-body strength.
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- General Health Imrpovement
- Physical Fitness
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
This is a range of total-body exercises following a circuit, using your body weight and equipment to build stamina.
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- Physical Fitness
- Weight Loss
This 45-minute work-out on stationery bikes, alternates between high and moderate bursts of intensity to build lower body strength and burn calories.
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- General Health Improvement
- Physical Fitness
This intense 30-minute workout engages your abdominal muscles to build stability, strength and tone in your core area.
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- General Health Improvement
- Physical Fitness
This fitness session combines Fitball exercises with weight training to boost strength and stability.
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- General Health Improvement
- Physical Fitness
This method focusses on releasing tight fascia, especially in the outer legs, to release pain and stiffness, by moving over a cylindrical roller. It also helps with mobility.
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- General Health Improvement
- Pain Management
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
This is high-intensity outdoor workout challenges your endurance in the natural environment. Perfect for those less motivated by the gym.
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- Physical Fitness
It’s important to stretch after exercise. Our fitness team has developed a combination of stretches to relax you after your workout.
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- General Improvement
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
For all fitness levels, MOTR focuses on the Pilates principles of alignment, balance, core control and functional movement patterns with a variety of exercises.
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- Recovery and Rehabilitation
- Physical FItness
This series of Pilates-based exercises is performed on the mat, rather than using machine-based equipment.
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- General Health Improvement
- Mindulness
- Physical Fitness
Metabolic breathwork allows you to boost your oxygen intake and metabolic rate with powerful diaphragmatic breathing rather than intense exercise.
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- General Health Improvement
This machine works on the muscles and joints of your whole body in a gentle yet invigorating way, allowing you to make rhythmic and spiralling movements to oxygenate your blood and stimulate your nervous system.
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- General Health Improvement
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
Pranayama is the Ayurvedic practice of controlling breathing patterns to slow your heart rate and relax. Guided breathwork has the added benefit of creating spiritual calm and opening you up to transformational healing.
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- General Health Improvement
- Relaxation
This class takes your through a series of powerful breathing techniques that benefits you on all levels, from improving sleep and reducing anxiety to boosting your immune system and brain function.
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- Emotional and Mental Balance
- Relaxation
You can learn from our chefs to prepare our favourite healthy dishes so that you can recreate them at home.
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This is an energetic walking style for calorie-burning and cardiovascular health. When walking with Nordic poles, you also activate your upper body muscles. Walking without poles focusses more on your lower body.
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- General Health Improvement
- Physical Fitness
Travel through the natural beauty of Hua Hin on two wheels when you take a break with our one of our Mountain bikes and a trainer to accompany you.
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- Physical Fitness
Enjoy a fresh morning run along the beach.
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- Physical Fitness
Enjoy speed walking on the soft sands of Hua Hin beach.
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- Physical Fitness
Hiking is a great all-body workout which also fosters social connection. Our fitness instructors take groups for morning walks in nature that also give you a dramatic view of Hua Hin.
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- General Health Improvement
- Physical Fitness
- Stress Management
- Weight Loss
This is a physical and spiritual yoga practice that follows the same 12 postures each time, in addition to breathwork and mantra.
Recommended for
- Mindfulness
- Relaxation
This series of yoga asanas (postures) helps to loosen tight hips, increase your range of motion and encourage blood circulation in this area.
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- General Health Improvement
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
This deeply slow and relaxing style of yoga emphasises the meditative aspect of the practice.
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- Mindfulness
- Relaxation
This is a gentle yet fluid class that is suitable for all levels of fitness and experience of yoga.
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- General Health Improvement
This is a form of guided meditation by one of our instructors that calms you down physically, mentally and emotionally.
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- Emotional and Mental Balance
- Mindfulness
- Relaxation
This session encourages you to repeat the sound of a mantra to help you quiet and focus your mind.
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- Emotional and Mental Balance
- Mindfulness
Anapanasati is a meditation practice in Theravada, Tiantai and Chán/Zen traditions of Buddhism that involves the mindful inhalation and exhalation of breath in order to listen quietly to your body.
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- Mindfulness
- Relaxation
Vinyasa Flow is a more challenging practice that follows a series of flowing yoga asanas to raise your heartbeat and encourage a sweat. This is advised for more seasoned yoga practitioners.
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- Physical Fitness
Hatha Yoga combines physical poses, breathing techniques and meditation to make the body healthy and mind more free. This is a positive and popular yoga practice.
Recommended for
- Mindfulness
- Relaxation
This yoga style follows a precise sequence of postures to induce heat in the body so that you cleanse toxins from deeper layers of tissue in a kind of dynamic meditation.
Recommended for
- Detox
- Mindfulness
- Physical Fitness
Full-body, suspension training for muscle strength, endurance, mobility and core stabilisation, using the force of gravity and your own body weight.
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- Physical Fitness
- Weight Loss
Every cell in our body requires oxygen to function. While the air we breathe normally contains 21%, hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing 100% oxygen. This is pressurised to encourage maximum flow into the tissues, where it is used to repair and create energy.
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- General Health Improvement
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
Acuslim is a contemporary addition to classical Acupuncture, sending an electrical current through the needles. Ideal for digestive and nervous system balance.
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- Recovery and Rehabilitation