SPA & WELLNESS •
HIT REFRESH Angela Beitz tries the perfect massage to rejuvenate the body at Sense Spa, Rosewood Abu Dhabi.
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fter the festive activities of December, January is the perfect time to wind down with a quality massage and some much deserved down time. I’m trying the Signature Massage at Rosewood Abu Dhabi’s Sense Spa. It just won Best City Spa at our FACT Spa & Wellness Awards. Their collection of therapeutic massages offers a unique wellness treatment created just for each individual which I love. The Signature Massage uses a therapeutic blend of massage techniques while using smooth, heated rosewood sticks throughout the massage to increase the effectiveness of the experience. They use their own signature oil, infused with custom-blended Arabian botanicals of frankincense and oudh, which promises to instantly relax your muscles and promote your overall health and wellbeing. I love this spa as they’ve managed to create a space which is luxurious yet understated and is run by super professional staff. I sip on a welcome drink as I fill out a consultation form that will help the therapist to recognise my massage needs. I change into a robe and slippers and am ushered into the super chic treatment rooms that Sense Spa has to offer. I talk through my concerns with the therapist
and explain that I have some upper back and neck tension and she assures me that this massage will help me to unwind. The massage starts on my back by first relaxing me with a medium pressure using no oil then working up to a very deep pressure with the warmed oil to relieve pain and then continuing on. The frankincense and oudh oil that is used smells incredible and it’s a nice change from other massage oils. The thoughtful therapist has also worked shea butter into the massage as she notes I have dry skin. Particular attention is paid to my back and neck as requested and I’m already feeling super relaxed. My legs are then massaged and are also stretched to really try and release pain in the hips and other joints. The same is repeated on the calves which are also tight. The hot Rosewood stick is then rubbed all over me to further relieve tension, much like a Hot Stone Massage. Then the treatment moves onto the front of the body, focusing on the stomach region and then a deeply soothing head massage send me into a light slumber. This treatment is unbelievably relaxing and really works to help all my sore spots. It’s great to have a treatment that is specifically tailored to the individual and you’ll leave feeling refreshed and light. ✤
GO: VISIT SENSE SPA AT ROSEWOOD ABU DHABI. CALL (0)2 813 5537 FOR RESERVATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION.
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