Anniversary Pamper Ideas: Spa Treatments
Whether you countdown the days to your anniversary, or only celebrate it when you remember, why not make 2024 the day to treat your significant other to a pampered anniversary spa treatment? There are so many great spa pamper ideas to choose from, it’s just a matter of deciding what’s best for you as a couple. Here’s a look at some of the spa treatments that will make this anniversary one to remember!
1. A Couple’s Massage
The most traditional spa treatment for couples is a massage that is enjoyed side-by-side. If it’s your anniversary, you might want to consider the aromatherapy massage where your therapist customises a mixture of essential oils suited to you and your partner. These oils are massaged into the skin and create a refreshing aromatic scent in the room as well, promoting a range of health benefits. For an anniversary, a calming mixture of chamomile, lavender, and geranium oil might be selected to ensure you’re both happy and relaxed. Depending on your preference, this could be accompanied by a deep-tissue Swedish massage using kneading strokes and rhythmic tapping to encourage relaxation.
2. Ancient Arabian Mud Rasul
For something really unique yet sensuous, there’s the Arabian-inspired cleansing treatment which you and your partner can enjoy together. You will start with an application of detoxifying essential oil clay lotion over your body which you wait to dry. This is followed by a steaming in the Rasul chamber which opens your pores, with cleansing of the body in the shower. You will both feel completely reinvigorated, cleansed, and inspired as this treatment not only expels toxins and relieves inflammation, but it promotes hormonal change to relieve stress.
3. Hammam Ritual
If you enjoy these cleansing rituals then the Turkish Hammam is the perfect spa treatment for you and your partner. This generally starts with a head-to-toe scrub down before you spend some time in the humid Hammam steam chamber. Your therapist will douse you in water before applying soap to your skin. While inside the chamber, you sweat to release all your toxins which are then washed away in a cold shower. Some treatments will include a full-body aromatherapy massage.
4. Hot Stone Massage
One of the more popular spa treatments is known as the hot stone massage, whereby heated volcanic rocks are applied to various pressure points along your body, easing your muscle tension and healing any damaged soft tissue. They are generally placed along your spine, stomach, chest, palms, feet, and face, all of which will also boost your immunity. This is a particularly relaxing form couple’s spa treatment and a great way to ensure you leave the spa feeling revitalised and refreshed.
5. A Couple’s Facial Treatment
If you prefer not to have a whole-body treatment, there are lots of couple’s spa treatments you can enjoy together which are minimally invasive. One option is a couple’s facial where you sit, side-by-side enjoying a facial cleansing and massage. You can add in a head, neck, and shoulder massage if you feel so inclined, otherwise a simple facial is great for deep cleansing, increasing circulation, and encouraging relaxation.
6. A Couple’s Mani-Pedi
Another simple yet fantastic treatment is a manicure, a pedicure, or both! You can chat while the therapist cleans and styles your nails, applying moisturising treatment and polish if you prefer. There is often exfoliation of the dead skin cells and some form of massage associated with these treatments.
7. A Package Treatment
If you want to go for a really expansive couple’s spa treatment you might want to look at a package deal. Evolve Day Spa in Boksburg has some great packages on the go, with ongoing specials. Some couple’s treatments you might want to consider include:
Half-Day Heaven: A welcome drink, Rasul Chamber, full-body massage, express facial, express mani or pedi, and a spa lunch.
Genuine Bliss: A full-body massage, luxury facial, spa mani, spa pedi, and spa lunch.
Wellness Escape (For Two): A welcome drink, luxurious candle massage, luxurious pedicure, and spa lunch.
Executive Retreat (For Two): A welcome drink, a Hammam experience with a bottle of champagne and chocolate truffles, an aromatic massage, a petite facial, and a spa lunch.
Time for Two: Rasul Chamber, and a Swedish massage.
To find out more about these and many other spa treatments for couples, contact Evolve Day Spa today!