As autumn sets in, temperatures start to drop, which makes it the ideal season to indulge in some extra self-care to rejuvenate ourselves. Currently The Spa at Millbrook are offering their Autumn Flourish Spa Package which includes a 90-minute full body scrub, followed by a full body massage with aromatic oils. This spa package could be just what you need to stay revitalised this autumn.
If you’re hesitating on whether to book this treatment or perhaps you are certain that you want to receive a treatment at The Spa but unsure which one to select, take a read of my personal experience with the Autumn Flourish Spa treatment.
Having never experienced a full body massage, I was excited for the opportunity to have one. I was hoping to achieve a complete state of relaxation and zen-like calm. I was happy to find that my expectations were indeed met.
As you first enter The Spa, you are welcomed into a tranquil and relaxing space. I was guided through to the changing rooms by a friendly Millbrook spa member in which I was advised that I could get unchanged into a dressing gown and slippers prior to entering the waiting room.
Before my treatment, I was given 10-minutes to myself in the relax lounge. The breath-taking views of the autumn-coloured trees outside provided the ideal setting to unwind and de-stress prior to entering the treatment room.
After 10-minutes, my therapist, Lucie warmly greeted me and led me to the treatment room. The treatment started off with a full body scrub. Given the choice of scrub to use for the treatment, I opted for the Elemis frangipani scrub which smelt delicious. The scrub involved me laying on the massage bed, starting on my back, the therapist applied the product and swept up and down my body simultaneously, which felt truly invigorating. She then worked across my whole body, rubbing, scrubbing, and massaging one area at a time. Finally, I rinsed off the scrub in a warm shower, leaving my skin feeling instantly soft, smooth, and silky.
Following the scrub, I felt so relaxed that it put me in the perfect state of mind for the full-body massage. At the beginning of the massage, my therapist inquired if there were any specific areas on my body that required extra attention. I requested that she focus on my back and shoulders, as I had been experiencing tension there. Right from the beginning of the massage, I was in an immediate state of pure relaxation. I felt an instant release of stress, tension, and tightness as the therapist worked down my whole body. Throughout my massage, the therapist would chat with me on the level of pressure I preferred. This made the massage feel more tailored to my needs. To my surprise, I found the arm massage particularly enjoyable. As someone who works at a desk every day, this was exactly what I needed, to ease tension in my forearms and hands. At the end of the massage, Luice allowed me to take my time to rise from the bed and put on my gown. I then proceeded to the post treatment relax lounge where I enjoyed a cup of tea and sat in peace for as long as I pleased. I felt fully soothed, grounded, and relaxed.
Overall, this was a delightful and relaxing experience. I would recommend this package to anyone who is experiencing aches and pains from either sport related activities or from everyday life. Millbrook’s spa therapists can fully customise the massage to your specific needs. Whether you prefer a gentle and light touch or a deep tissue massage to release muscle tension- this package is the excellent choice for you. The combination of the scrub and massage is perfect for achieving complete restoration and rejuvenation. If this sounds like something you need this autumn, book today!
