Hangzhou at West Lake

A powerful combination of deep-tissue techniques, using heated stones to target tightness, this strong-pressure massage relieves tension and increases circulation to relax muscles.

Beginning with gentle pressure, this massage includes long, calming strokes, muscle-warming techniques and classic qigong movements to clear energy. By the treatment’s end, you will feel completely calm, relaxed and rejuvenated.

Using traditional tui na bodywork techniques and stretching movements, this massage brings balance to body and mind. Deep thumb work, targeted point work and strong massage techniques aim to release tightness and stiffness in specific areas.

This gentle-pressure massage begins with specially selected aromatic oils being dropped along your meridians and pulse points to help release stagnant energy. This is followed by long stroking, kneading and pummeling movements to release any negative chi and restore balance.

This balancing treatment starts with an aroma test to determine your emotional and physical needs and select the most suitable fragrance. Carefully applied pressure stimulates the nervous system, then Swedish and neuromuscular techniques relieve muscular tension and lymphatic drainage encourages healthy circulation. The combination dissolves stress and tension.

Targeting tight, stressed and aching muscles, this deeper massage includes stretching, draining and cross-muscle fibre massage techniques. An effective way to release pain and restore your energy level.

Long-distance travel is both physically and mentally exhausting. This treatment helps you fully recover. Deep inhalations of eucalyptus clear the mind, while body brushing stimulates the skin and circulation and a massage helps to invigorate. Spinal pressure treatments work on the nervous system to reset the body clock and retune digestion and elimination.

Reflexology is a natural healing art that relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body. Nerve endings are stimulated to release energy blockages.

An invigorating treatment to increase energy flow through your feet and lower legs. A soak and scrub is followed by a massage with reviving essential oils to ease swollen legs and ankles and leave you feeling energised.