June 2008

Chiang Mai spas are dedicated to providing a good health experience. Use this column to find the optimum treatment for yourself.. Harmony and rejuvenation are benefits of.the Spa treatments described herein. During this holiday, your vacation times call for some spa experiences and treatments. This arrangement will be ideal if you are traveling with your family or members in a group who want to enjoy different things.

Chiang Mai Oasis Spa

Discover a symphony of delicious sensations with Authentic Gold Massage. The magic of gilding will make you feel better, look younger and more radiant all you do is lay back and let the therapist work magic. One therapist or even better, two work with all four hands in tandem, massaging fragrant oil over the body in blissful, synchronized waves. Aromatherapy and relaxing music bring on rebalancing of senses and alluring golden outlook in your life.

Sessions take place in private villas, each with outdoor facilities such as glass walled steam room and Jacuzzi.
Contact Oasis Spa call center Chiangmai 053-920111. Locations: Chiang Mai Oasis Spa on Srimangkalajarn Road; Lanna Oasis near Wat Prasingh temple. Complimentary transport.

Soqi Wellness Center

Do you want a healthier life? Prevention is the best prescription for wellness and happiness. Thailand’s largest SOQI Health and Wellness Center is right here in Chiang Mai! Our readers can have a FREE AMAZING TRIAL. LIE DOWN, RELAX and LET IT ALL HAPPEN. Soqi Wellness Center at 5 Nimmanhaemin Rd., Soi 15, Chiangmai. Phone 053- 217057. Closed on Sundays.\

The Sinativa Spa Club

The Sinativa Spa Club in an established quiet neighborhood. Guests favor 2- hour Packages: Shiatsu through finger-pressure applied on special points on the body, the energy flowing in the meridians is influenced. Essential oil maximizes the healing power of the massage. Craniosacral encourages the body’s own healing properties. Hot stone enhances awareness and brings one closer to their true essence. Located near the Amari Rincome, Chiang Mai Orchid PSK shopping park and Chiangmai Grandview Hotels. Booking and Free
pick up at Tel. 053-217928, 086-659-2545, 087-180-6177. Ms. Pornthip is the Director. Open 8 am - 10 pm.

Siam Spa for Complete Care

Enjoy a three hour session at The SIAM SPA at a promotion price of only Baht 1,800. Book the “Sawatdee Jao Package“ at hotline 084-616-2720. The Body Massage with Ozone steam with a fragrance of specially blended Thai native herbs, blossoms and vital essential oils. Or, the Vital Oil Facial Treatment; soak in mineral aroma bath; body scrub with Mandarin orange; 5 choices of oils--tropical, citrus and flower aroma body massage, and foot care reflexology. All treatments delivered by professional staffed, trained therapists.

Refresh your mind and body and you may ask practical advice on preventative therapies from the Siam Spa experts. Open 9 am to 9 pm daily. (1) 3rd floor, Hillside Plaza 4, Huay Kaew Rd., Tel. 053-404451. " (2) Ampai Institute, Moonmuang Rd., Tel. 053-211345 or 053-210568.

Tao Garden Health Resort

Healthy Touch.. Healthy Living. Find the harmony between your body, mind and soul in your daily life at The Home of Master Mantak Chia’s Universal Healing Tao Training Center.

Individuals and groups come to learn a wide variety of holistic healing methodologies. The Pakua Polyclinic combines Western and Eastern holistic harmony from Integrated Holistic Diagnosis Systems. Health Spa daily sessions include: Traditional Chinese Medical, Detox Course: Colonics, Chelation and Ozone Therapy, Holistic dentists, Flotation tank, Dark Field Microscope Technology. Burnout & Detox Cleansing.

The Tao Garden Cuisine’s menu concentrates on Yin and Yang, or the acid and alkaline for pH balance in the body. Identify the necessary nutrients for certain blood types to properly maintain a healthy diet. Try the Organic Cuisine at the Tao restaurant. (Group of four or more are encouraged to book in advance.)

Feel your mental and spiritual energy evolve and then help other people to find the Tao. Only 30 minutes drive from Chiangmai City. Tao Garden Health Resort, 274 Moo 7, Luang Nua, Doi Saket. Tel: 053-495596 to 9. www.tao-garden.com/

Shewe Wana Wellness and Spa

Indulge yourself with any of the treatments on the menu. Or you can select a few popular treatments at this cozy place in the city. Thai Herbal Hot Compress Massage, Foot treatment and Reflexology.

** Free pick " up** inside Chiang Mai City only). Reserve: 053-240020. Open daily 10.00 a.m. " 9.00 p.m. Shewe Wana Boutique Resort & Spa at 296, 298 Charoen Muang Road.

Chetawan Thai Massage School

Study and practice the application of Thai Traditional Massage arts in this school affiliated with the famous Wat Po curriculum by undertaking a training course from 3 days to 15 days. While seriously training as a professional care giver, you will learn how to observe the body’s energy flow can be corrected when trauma, injury and illness occur. By completing this study course you can qualify as a registered massage therapist in your country as a choice of new career.

Low cost lodging is available for the convenience of women students. Visit the school on Chotana Road opposite the Chiangmai Rajabhat University or phone Tel. 053-410360.

TCM for Improved Health

The practice of acupuncture therapy is to promote health and alleviate pain. To learn more about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) such as building stamina from daily Tai Chi classes or enquire about conditions treated by acupuncture, phone Ms. Oh at 081-881-2267, or, 081-024-3851.

Also, Acupuncture Clinic at the McCormick Hospital, Kaew Nawarat Road is open 9 am to 4 pm Monday thru Fridays. Dr. Petchara is the doctor on duty.