Rejuvenating Spa Treatments in Vietnam

Get a traditional Vietnamese oil massage that incorporates a pressure point technique where rapid movements are used to warm and relax muscle tissue. Then warmed suction cups are placed on the back. The treatment helps relax muscles, improve circulation and rejuvenate the body. The spa at Anantara Hoi An Resort offers rejuvenating massage therapies.

This involves using hot stones to massage the body inducing a complete state of relaxation. The massage is intended to penetrate the tissues, relieve aches and pains, to stimulate circulation and detoxifying inducing sweating.

Another popular massage technique is herbal body massages using specially prepared and dried Vietnamese herbs. Its goal is to relieve tension and the soothing smell of the herbs is supposed to soothe the senses. This traditional Vietnamese way of getting over tiredness and rejuvenating has been practiced for many years.

This is a popular stress buster and relaxes the body completely thereby achieving rejuvenation. Two therapists perform synchronized movements over the entire body, and goes over pressure points with chopping movements.

Spas also offer special massages incorporating seven massage techniques such as strokes, kneading and friction techniques, applying various degrees of pressure to trigger points and deep tissue techniques. This promotes relaxation, improves blood circulation, range of motion and relieves muscle tension. This is executed only by highly trained masseurs.

Vietnamese spas now offer a range of specially designed body treatments to restore energy and moisture. Body masks of algae, seaweed, mud, fruits, essential oils and plant extracts, sea salt and oil exfoliating body scrubs, guava body scrubs and herb and honey wraps are used in these treatments. A light massage, followed by a shower and an application of hydrating lotion completes the treatment.