Spoil yourself in an ultimate pampering at the Som Ta' Spa
Away from the exhausting hubbub of the metropolis, there hides a haven of unruffled serenity -- an undisturbed sanctuary that serenely summons the weary, the worn-out, and the somnolent soul in need of immediate nurturing and rejuvenating. It purposely serves like a fortress that liberates the mind, body and spirit, transcending them beyond its restless anticipation. It is a refuge where there is no healthier way to invigorate your senses than to embark in the absolute indulgence of heavenly pleasure, no other place can offer but the idyllic retreat of the Som Ta' Spa located at Fenny corner Regina Road, Rica Village, Jaro, Iloilo City.
Right away the place itself is a stimulating experience. Remarkably, it is a house converted into a massage sanctuary. Standing behind a wide wooden gate, guests are instantly given a heightened sense of arrival. The carefully crafted landscape in the garden already feels like an entry towards a spiritual voyage but when the ornately carved doors open, your stride becomes buoyant and weightless, as if you are being transported to another mystifying space. Inside, the place is exquisitely adorned with Thai arts and crafts adeptly arranged in strikingly delicate Asian panache' that not only captivates but enchants the eyes. The soothing sound that reverberates like a lullaby, the intoxicating aromas, distinctly amalgamate towards the mood and ambience of unpretentious spiritual and physical stillness and tranquility. The ginger tea offered as a greeting drink is divine. I was told it is good for digestion. Certainly, I am in seventh heaven at its finest.
The Som Ta' Spa offers all kinds of signature treatments designed to awaken and restore the body from tension and stress-related strains. Combining traditional Asian and Ayurvedic recipes and healing philosophies, Som Ta' uses wide range of products made from the purest essential oils and the freshest all-natural organic and botanical ingredients from oceans and earth. The treatment menu list includes, luxurious facial treatments inclusive of a floral bath, head, neck, foot and hand massage and herbal refreshments using a variety of choices from soft masks, pink clay, green clay, Thai white mud, kaolin, fullers earth, calamine, flowers of sulphur, black mud, dead sea mud, and seaweed among others (Moisture Rich Almond Sorbet Facial, Traditional Lulur); body conditioning or body wraps for cleansing, moisturizing, and nourishing the skin (Creamy Almond Enhancer, Romantic Bloom, Enzymatic Detoxification Wrap, Herbal Linen Wrap, Tropical Blend and Leaf Wrap, Coco-CornMoisturizing Conditioner); body massages that is proven to unleash countless therapeutic benefits (Absolute Indulgence Massage,The Som Ta' Deluxe Massage, The Som Ta' Combination Massage).
I was luxuriously treated to one of the top of the line massage being offered by Som Ta'. Much to my delight, the owner, Arnie Hechanova, let me experience the lavish body massage called the Absolute Indulgence.
I began with a floral foot bath. I was ushered to sit down in a nice and comfortable, queenly like cushion, my shoes taken off and one of my attendants started the ritual of cleansing my feet to ground the body and mind into a state of relaxation. I was then escorted into the shower room to change. Inside it is complete with a robe, a disposable underwear, and should you want to shower first, bath essentials are provided. The faintly glowing lights, the Asian decors, and the intense vibe of calmness all together conglomerate to achieve the drama of a perfectly conceptualize repose area that denotes design ingenuity and authenticity. The moment I reclined and gave in to the ultimate experience, it felt like being in the deep abyss of tranquility. Two of Som Ta's attendants started to gently caress my back and headed on to what they do best. They are professionally trained therapists who work together in harmony performing orchestrated motions and movements all over your body in a free form dance of hands that feels artfully choreographed to music. Combining five different styles of massage, the melodic rhythm of their strokes creates a pattern of sensation so pleasurable you almost do not want it to end as the sensation steadfastly converts into an addiction. The synchronization of two hands works effectively in tender rubs without even leaving your skin as they make sure every nerve ending is revived. For sixty minutes, I was completely enthralled, I have never felt more comforted with a sense of calmness and tranquility. It is absolutely the zenith of all massage experience.
As a spa guest there are certain rules to follow. It is to make sure that you achieve the utmost satisfaction that you deserve.
Som Ta' also offers Packages, Body Care Products and Gift of Pampering Certificates. Packages include a complete service in a given amount, and the gift certificate can be purchased for a specific service which the holder may use to avail any of the treatments or face and body products they offer. The certificate is ideal as a present for it fits perfectly in any occasion and it is one that never goes out of style. Availing any treatments of products also entitles you to earn points in their Loyalty Rewards Program.
An advance booking is necessary if you want to experience their service as the ingredients are freshly prepared on site. You can either contact them through phone at 329-5088 or text at 09192574661.
Savor a moment of indulgence at the Som Ta' Spa and reap the benefits of each treatment as it helps radiate your beauty outside and within. Truly, it is life waiting to be exhaled.