{Luxury} SPA by JW : The Promise of a NEW YOU!

A hard working girl needs her SPA moments. And I am a firm believer of reserving some Me-time to rejuvenate after a working spree. I have tried one of the best Thai massage spas in India and I am a repeat customer as I love Thai spas more than any other.

The JW Marriott Sahar near the international airport in Mumbai has been a beautiful sight since its inception and I was keen to see how their world class spa felt like.

For the first time, I just want to write the verdict of my experience first ,instead of at the end: the "SIGNATURE SPA by JW " treatment swept me off my senses. The most beautifully calming 90 mins of my life. And I say this with so much conviction, because I have never felt like this before after a spa treatment. I spent almost 3 hours in the spa and when I came out, I was a new person. It was as if I landed after a 10 day European vacation.  No kidding!

It was unbelievable how refreshed I was and it felt that this calm will stay with me for a few days to come. And it did- just like after a vacation.

Here's The specifics: ( * I guarantee, you will shower me with a million thanks!)

SPA Treatment I chose: "Signature SPA by JW"  as on MENU. (Read menu by clicking)
 Description on the menu card: Surrender to a relaxing experience with a Thai massage stretching followed by a specially designed massage using deep renewal and slow rhythmic movements. (90 MINUTES)

The SPA: I was welcomed with a tea which tasted very minty and strong. I was then recommended the treatment and given a spa tour. The changing rooms have lockers where you can keep your belongings and use your own lock code. Its funny how the room doesn't have doors. You might feel uncomfortable at the thought of someone walking in as you change! But this is the only thing, I would have liked to change about this spa. The spa has express treatments on their world class SPA chairs , the only ones in the whole of ASIA! These treatments run from 12 mins to 40 mins based on how much time you have. These really work for the busy professional who is staying their night at the hotel. Express treatments include massages like - express scalp/neck/back/arm/aching feet/tense shoulders/hydrating hands. The other treatments are categorized as : CALM/INDULGE/RENEW/INVIGORATE. Each category has a tea by that name which you can buy from the shop as its loaded with goodness of aromatic and therapeutic herbs. Since my treatment was under "INDULGE" my tea was indulge tea and sadly out of stock!

The best of aromatherapy oils used in the treatment from AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES!

The treatment: This signature spa treatment was a combination of thai massage releasing tension from the stressed parts of the body right from the head to the toe. I had a painful shoulder from about 2 years due to carrying my laptop daily . While I tried various massages before, never was the pain healed. I couldnt believe after this massage, my shoulder pain was gone! I cant thank the therapist enough. Also, the stretching loosens up the body greatly relieving all the tension. The who ambience is lit up in candle light as the soothing music plays ,calming the mind and the body. As the masseuse works her magic with a peppermint based scrub with select essential oils, the deep tissue massage leads you to a peaceful slumber! I didn't realise how the 90mins came to an end. I was then given the "INDULGE " tea. After this, I went into the Sauna room. It was the best way to perspire and activate the respiratory system. The sauna heat lets you stay there for about 20mins and you start sweating profusely. The skin feels clean and the whole body feels detoxed. After the sauna. I went into the steam room . I generally have trouble in steam rooms, because they are hazy and I find it difficult to breathe the steam. I stayed for about 10mins and finally headed for a shower. After the shower , I went back into my locker room, changed and blew dried my hair in the vanity room. It felt like home. This treatment was priced around 7750 and is worth every penny considering the final outcome. Its bliss, beyond words! I didn't want to go back!

Who should take this special SPA treatment:
1. Brides after a hectic wedding or even before as a treat!
2. Young working professionals who haven't taken a break in ages
3. People with cold shoulder and stree
4. Anyone who is craving a vacation, but time doesn't permit - Just GO FOR IT!

Have little time? TRY THE EXPRESS treatments! These chairs are the only ones in ASIA!

Ending this post with a happy smile, because a happy discovery has been made! GO ahead and treat yourself like never before!

TILL NEXT TIME!
CIAO!  

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REVIEW: The Four Fountains Spa

                             When employees are happy, they are your very best ambassadors
                                                                                                                       -James Sinegal

(Disclaimer: All views expressed are my own . This is not a paid advertisement)

If you think my title and quote don't match, don't panic as yet! I have already given you a hint of what is to come! 26th August as you know was our blog's 2nd Anniversary.The Four Fountains spa invited us to pamper ourselves on this achievement! I was offered a 1 hour therapy while Nik ( the secret person behind the camera)  was offered a 30 minute therapy.

When i opened the menu book ,it lured me to an extent that i got terribly confused! Thanks to the questionnaire, I could zero down on a suitable therapy.The spa has recently launched 12 new therapies and i picked one of them - The Signature Green tea Scrubassage while Nik picked the Head-neck-shoulder massage.

The exciting SPA MENU

Each customer gets a separate room for therapy which also has a bathroom for therapies that require you to finish with a bath. On the bed are towels and those tiny clothes that you wear during a therapy.

My verdict: 

Ambiance: A spa must have an ambiance that soothes, calms and looks inviting. There is relaxing music, an aroma lingers of the most therapeutic herbs and the space is clean. If you are someone who is very particular about decor , then you may expect more work on the decor. I would give it 4 stars.

Options : I was surprised to find a wide variety of options that encompass all famous therapies- Thai, Swedish , Indian Ayurved that  target Body aches, mental tension, immunity, ageing, beauty and all that we long for in this fast life.

Therapists: At spas, therapists make or break your experience. In most spas, you have to let go. There are therapies which require you to cover yourself with only few skimpy pieces of clothes. Hence its vital that the therapists have the ability to make you feel comfortable. They need to converse, be friendly in the right way. My therapist made me feel at ease and i didn't realize how the 1 hour passed . We chatted all along because I had to write a review said more than just' Its AWESOME'. Generally one would keep mum and doze off during the therapy. But I am glad i spoke to her. The spa trains their therapists in Pune in a 45 day program complete with exams. I think its important that these details are shared with the customers so as to instill trust, however the therapists are so good, you wouldn't have any doubts. The therapist took great care while she administered the most heavenly therapy on earth . My 5 stars to the therapy i chose and 5 stars to the fact that the therapists are so motivated, dedicated and satisfied with their work. The Four Fountains spa definitely deserves a mention here because only satisfied employees can work with this level of dedication .They are very serious about their ambition- To generate happy customers who keep coming back! The Head-Neck-Shoulder massage was great too. Remember, like most spas in India, there is no cross-massage here, so male therapists for men. The best part is, both the therapies were followed by a relaxing bath.

Staff : The staff at the reception is helpful too. And they love their Swedish Massage most of it all. Its a signature therapy here, so they will convince you to go for it. In-fact my therapy had moves same as that of Swedish Massage. Me loves!

Pricing:  Like most spas, I find this expensive too. Maybe a 20-30 % drop would make me more comfortable. For those who can afford luxury, its a Go-Go! They do have package and weekday discounts that one can avail.

Will I recommend this to you: Well, if you have skipped all that i wrote above , I repeat, I will definitely recommend The four fountains spa. 5 Stars to the entire service!

Locations: http://www.thefourfountainsspa.in/spa-locations

So go ahead and drool at the Spa menu. Treat yourself to one this weekend! 

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