A restive cove – a detox retreat and nature’s hide out – call it anything; Chiva Som International Health resort at Hua Hin, Thailand has gorgeously hooked everything fabulous that spoils you rotten! Read the exclusive feature on Chiva Som by AsiaOne magazine to get a bird’s eye-view on leisure destinations. Hemmed in the lush tropical garden with a sweeping seven acres, Chiva Som, the beach front destination spa is a gentle reminder of how nature can be the most powerful healer. Every bit of the place has excellence come to life. Right from the warm Thai hospitality to the well-tailored holistic treatments, the place has left no stone unturned to make your visit out of the ordinary. The brilliance that Chiva Som is, it has had many A-listers addicted to its charm. Pied-à-terre The moment you reach Chiva Som, you can’t help but notice the wonder this place is. The design is an eclectic blend of Thai and Western architecture, fashioned by the British architect Jean-Paul Blissett of the Syntax Group. Though, every element is set in a fine tapestry of elegance, yet there is a compelling simplicity in the manner things have been done up. And the use of natural material such as wood, marble and hand-glazed ceramics makes it all the more intriguing. Some things you will promptly learn at this place are to appreciate nature, live in the present and of course to stay without your mobile phone. The place is best enjoyed sans the gadget. On reaching the site, you are offered a complimentary health and wellness consultation. The treatments are custom-made to cater to your need and you get a mentor to be guided throughout the holistic program. At the centre of the health resort’s lush tropical gardens, lakes and water lies a cluster of guest pavilions. There are 58 rooms and suites which include western-style guest rooms located at the far end. These rooms are flanked with spacious terrace that overlooks the Gulf of Thailand. Set at the confluence of east and west, elegance and beauty runs through the guest pavilion. And the open lounge reveals much about the place. It is a soothing corner where you can indulge in the nature’s bliss. The lashing waves, turquoise blue sea and the white stretches of sand will indeed soothe your senses. Moreover, Thai pavilion overlooking beautifully manicured gardens nudges you to de-clutter your thoughts. Healing touch Taking a holistic approach Chiva Som has lined up an impressive list of therapies that is a medley of ancient Eastern and Western techniques. Equipped with state-of-the-art facility and 70 treatment rooms, the place will prove to be a restive cove for your frayed body. There are over 200 therapies on its menu to choose from including Tai chi, Pilate and Yoga. Every treatment will bring back the lost harmony; and restore the function and balance of your body. Right from a simple beauty wrap of aloe Vera and treating sunburn to an elaborate stress management and weight loss programs, the place has the answers to all your problems. A few of the therapies you can choose are weight loss programs, wet treatments, and Chiva Som Signature treatments, which include Pure Source Therapy, Facial Therapy, Body Therapy, Hand & Foot Therapy, Crystal Therapy and Massage Therapy and Hydrotherapy. The resort facilities comprise a kinesis studio, gym, watsu pool, flotation pool, large outdoor swimming pool, sauna, steam, jacuzzi, and indoor swimming pool. One aspect of the place which assures that you are in safe hands is consultation. It is very clinical and focuses on your overall well-being. To start with, you are taken to the Water Therapy Suite where you are given restorative heat treatment and then asked to relax on the heated waterbeds as you sip Lemongrass tea. This prepares the body for further treatments, whatever you choose. Furthermore, Chiva Som is equipped with separate heat treatment facilities for both men and women, so you need not worry. However, icing on the cake is the Niranlada Medi-Spa, which has specially designed invasive and non-invasive treatments. Having taken after Sanskrit name, Niranlada, which means ‘eternal beauty’ the medi-spa, offers you a wonderful range of services with an initial consultation using VISIA 3-dimensional computerised facial imaging and colour photography to evaluate your skin condition. And accordingly the therapies, especially non-invasive laser treatment, micro-invasive cosmetic surgery and anti-aging medicine are decided upon. Some of the treatments you may opt for are Facial Skin Cleansing by Bioplasma and Jetpeel Facial Skin Rejuvenation by Excel V, Revlite and skin Tightening and Contouring by Fraxel, Thermage Titan Cutera, BodyTite, Non-Surgical Facelift by Ulthera and Fratora, Facial and Leg Vein Laser Treatment, Botox Injection, Restylane and Perlane Injection, Permanent Laser Hair Removal by Soprano. Healthy bites Health being the centre stage, every plate has assorted food stuff, which has been designed keeping in mind one’s nutrients need and they take care of the fact that every morsel you consume is heaped in protein and minerals. In case you prefer something more filling, the two restaurants, Emerald Room and Taste of Siam, have a plethora of options to pick from. These restaurants have lip-smacking delicacies to dig in. Moreover, the jazzy low fat spa cuisines that entail meat, fish, vegetarian dishes and stunning desserts will amuse your taste buds.
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