Thann Sanctuary Spa

Thann Sanctuary Spa: Thann Signature Aromatic Massage $55 (60 min)

 

There is a problem in my back after the terrible ordeal from the Touch of Zen massage. It keeps slumping and pushing my spine forward. There it goes my bad posture I’ve been trying to correct. I’m sitting in Thann Sanctuary Spa, a spa well-known with getting awards and accolades as the Top 55 Best Spas in the world by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, in the hustle and bustle of Kiulap area.

 

Harnn & Thann

As the first designer chain spa in Brunei, it separates itself from the rest of the mediocre spas in Brunei with its thoughtful and beautiful interior, using warm grey tones and designer pieces “to induce calm, tranquility and ultimately creating a cocooning effect in contrast to the hectic life” as it says in the leaflet. The moment I walked inside, I am greeted with the smell of aromatherapy oil burning, welcoming and not too overpowering and an array of their products imported from Thailand and the interior is perfect for those who wants to retreat from the hustle – one thing for sure, it looks expensive – the management definitely have extensively spent on their interior.

 

Be indulgent and try the Thann experience

 

At the Thann Sanctuary Spa, there’s an array of massages to choose from; the Thann Signature Aromatic Massage with the choice of three different types of oils to choose from and the massage therapists are highly trained and are experienced in spotting your concerns with their extensive knowledge on anatomy. Tea and wet warm towels greeted me when I sat at the waiting area as a sensuous beginning to the massage ahead. I was moved into the space where treatments take place: a room with a custom-made massage bed positioned in the centre and a shower room to take a quick shower prior to the massage. The shower was deeply relaxing with the spa’s own products lined to be used freely – I love their rice bran oil shower foam.

 

The Thann reception

Their spa products - to bring the Thann experience at home

 

Then the massage – with relaxing Swedish long continuing strokes and intense finger pressures at key areas was enough to make me lull into a relaxing state of being – neither awake nor asleep. The massage was a serious attempt to improve your wellbeing and your state of mind. When the massage was finished, my back felt as though it was floating away! I was asked to let the rice bran oil to seep into my skin for two hours after the massage for maximum benefits of the massage. My skin feels hydrated and glowing for a couple days after the massage treatment! Its the best feeling I’ve felt ever – I have become a Thann convert!

 

Verdict: 10/10

 

60 minutes of Thann Signature Aromatic Massage costs $55, for maximum benefits try the 90 or 120 minutes. Call 223 5599 for reservations or enquiries.