FACIAL EXPERIENCEAfricology Balancing Rose Facial 75 minutes Rosehip oil is steeped in history and has always been associated with the heart and soul. Our beautiful blend of Rose Absolute is designed to restore the skin’s natural balance while eliminating feelings of sadness, rejection or fear. This is a great facial for sensitive and/or stressed skins. This fragrant, rejuvenating therapy has a high vitamin C content, which is also great for sensitive skins with even mild dermatitis, leaving you physically and emotionally balanced. This treatment works the face, neck, décolleté and feet to relax muscle tension, reduce fine lines, fight the signs of photo-aging, and increase hydration and cell renewal. Deeply cleanses and hydrates the skin. Africology Deep Cleanse Facial 60 minutes A deep cleanse can leave the skin looking refreshed and more youthful. By using our gentle Exfoliating Cream and hot mittens, we purify the skin without the long term damage usually caused by steaming and harsh exfoliators. An exfoliation with massage that stimulates and uplifts tired and dull skin, and clears problematic skin. Africology Bespoke Facial® 80 minutes Our Bespoke facials are designed specifically with each client’s needs in mind. We offer a variety of serums that will address particular skin issues. Depending on which serum the client chooses (with the guidance of your trained therapist), each facial is specially made for each client. Like the phases of the moon, we would like to keep the hormonal phases of the body in natural rhythm. Just as your eyes are the windows to your soul, your face is the mirror of your inner feelings, the image which you present to the world. No two faces are the same, and so here at Africology, we acknowledge the need for skin treatments that are designed with your skin’s needs in mind African Goddess Facial® 90 minutes Begun with the mentally relaxing notes created by a Tibetan singing bowl, the African Goddess facial is a treatment designed to honour the goddess within. Our de-stressing, anti-aging, cell-renewal facial is rich in natural oils. Deeply hydrating, it restores elasticity and stimulates new cell growth. The back is scrubbed before a balm-infused back massage. Only once the back has been restored to its relaxed state does the facial begin. This treatment is a wonderful ritual that involves cleansing, massage and sound therapy, making it a sacred and sensory way to celebrate the Goddess within you. AFRICOLOGY SKIN ADORATION WRAPSAfrican Potato Body Experience 120 minutesOur body experience starts with an Inkomfi exfoliation combined with warm compresses to prepare and purify the skin. Our pure and natural Hypoxis Body Wrap is formulated with African potato and marula oil, warmly applied to soften, soothe and improve skin hydration while also fighting free radical damage. This herbal blend relaxes you on application, while the rich background sounds of Africa help the mind focus on the holistic experience. Enjoy a traditional foot ritual and deeply relaxing scalp massage while the wrap is melted into the skin. Finally, there is a soothing massage with body-conditioning marula oil, which creates a natural barrier to hold in moisture and improve collagen and elastin, to complete the experience. Coffee and Mint Wrap 120 minutes Once the body has been prepared with our walnut and marula shell exfoliator, our proven combination of coffee extract combined with spearmint is applied as a mud wrap, which sets on the body to stimulate lymph drainage and blood flow together with toxin elimination. Our Africology Coffee and Mint body wrap does not harbor concentrations sufficient to produce the jolt one might hope for from a cup of java. Moreover, absorption through the skin is much slower than through the digestive system. This is vital in safely triggering cellular activity in order to ease water retention and assist with swollen legs and ankles, while boosting a generally sluggish system. This wrap is particularly helpful in cellulite reduction and highly recommended as part of a Lymph Draining Treatment. Suitable for pregnant women, and clients with high blood pressure. Imkomfi Renewal 45 Minutes Traditionally before any ceremony takes place there is a preparatory process, and the Inkomfi Sloughing process reveals a bright new you underneath. This application gently exfoliates lifeless skin cells with a natural walnut and marula shell grain, whilst hydrating living skin. The skin is warmed with bags to comfort and prepare the skin, and the treatment is finished with a nourishing, anti-oxidant body cocktail. The aromas of South African geranium and neroli in a blend of essential oils further transforms a stressful mindset to one of enduring tranquility. Slimming Detox Body Wrap 120 minutes Not suitable for pregnant clients We use an African plant combination infused into a natural mud to help with circulation and lymph. This very effective clay contains l-carnitine and caffeine, which act as fat strippers and mobilisers to stimulate lipolysis. This invigorating wrap begins with stimulating and exfoliating, working on circulation and lymph before the warm wrap is applied and heated. This wrap works particularly well for bodies in need of a detox owing to acidic conditions, arthritis and oedema. Completed with a circulatory massage and energy balancing. Topical Immune Boosting Clay 120 Minutes Once the body has been prepared with a skin exfoliation, our Africology vitamin, plant extract and mineral cocktail is applied as a mud wrap and left to set on the body to stimulate lymph, collagen and toxin elimination. This is further enhanced with heat or steam to activate plant actives, allowing for better penetration into the skin and removed with warm water followed by an energizing massage. MANICURE AND PEDICURECopper and Hot Stone Treatment® This luxurious African ritual begins by soaking the feet in an energy-balancing copper bath, followed by warm massage of the arms or legs, reducing water retention and improving circulation. Hot stones are used to massage, using heat to penetrate and relax. An African potato masque is applied to the skin to soften rough areas and lock in moisture. Manicure: 60 minutes Pedicure: 80 minutes HEALING WATER RITUALS
Our water treatment spaces consist of a steam room, sensation showers, and hot and cold Roman baths. We suggest that you begin your spa experience by taking a journey through our water therapies, as they prepare the body for treatments! Sensation showers which include our Himalayan salt glow, Roman Hot & Cold Jetted baths, Crystal Steamroom, Hydrotherapy bath. |
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Testimonials: I was one the first people to experience the Shamans journey at Woodlands. It was a cold and rainy Friday afternoon, I felt rather reluctant to undress, but as I entered the room the cosiness and wonderful smells lured me in. The treatment begun with some much needed breathing, and then slowly slowly my muscles were massaged with a gentle but deep touch that had lots of warmth. Wow, I just completely surrendered. But then that’s not where it ended, I felt this gliding smooth warm sensation along my back and really felt like all my stress was moving or being pulled out of me! It turns out my therapist was massaging me with warm rose quartz crystals, oh my word, even now as a write this I feel those crystals. All I can say is , that was not just a treatment, it was an experience, and I m definitely heading back for more. Mariki |
BODY EXPERIENCESoul of Africa Body Conditioning Massage® Back, neck & shoulder 45 minutes Full body experience 90 minutes Traditionally Marula was used in anointment ceremonies to bless and bring abundance. Africology admires and emulates this ceremonial process, using Africa’s miracle marula oil blended with Neroli to soften signs of ageing through its anti-stress action. In Africa, marula is also used to treat sun-damaged skin as it improves skin hydration and helps fight free radicals. This treatment starts with the application of warm, soothing mud to release negativity stored in the muscles. This is gently removed with a warm aromatic compress followed by the application of marula oil in preparation for your intuitive body and scalp massage. Majestic Awakening® Back, neck & scalp 30 minutes Easy-melting shea from Ghana creates a sublime, beautiful body experience. Shea, normally as hard as rock, once applied to the skin melts deeply into the upper layers of the dermis to hydrate, soothe and condition. The shea is combined with your sensory selection of exotic jasmine, neroli and geranium, or black pepper and rosemary for a deep tissue treatment, or calming chamomile to relax. The treatment begins with the selection of your mood-enhancing shea before your neck, shoulders and scalp are deeply massaged, dissipating tension and stress through touch and aromatherapy. Intonga Amasatchi® Back, neck & shoulder 60 minutes Full body experience 90 minutes Blessing the body and eliminating negativity was very much part of the healer’s ritual in treating ailments. In today’s world, we know that the body has a memory of all emotional experiences. An inability to let go often expresses itself in the body as arthritis or a sluggish lymphatic system that can be blamed for low immunity. The healer saw this as negativity possessing the body. Intonga Amasatchi is a deep tissue and stress-relieving treatment. Skilful movements are performed with the hands, and differently sized wooden sticks are used to stretch tight muscles and ease toxic overload from daily stress. Symbolically, the stick or staff represented wisdom and direction to the healer. Created from yellowwood, the traditional healer knew that the energy of earth – symbolizing growth and abundance – is a valuable tool, not only in grounding the individual, but also its intrinsic ability to absorb and purify negativity, redirecting energy flow into greater efficiency. Woodlands Wonder Woodland Signature Massage 75 minutes Inspired by our passion for the well being, the Woodlands Wonder Signature Treatment is a combination of long flowing synchronized movements performed by two therapists that will indulge your senses and allow your entire being to enter into a deep state of relaxation and exhilaration, allowing your body to restore vitality and peace of mind. This massage includes a Shirodhara treatment Bespoke Yoga Body Massage® 90 minutes Harnessing the powerful and tested knowledge of Indian yoga, this massage works with meridians of the body as well as the muscles. Pressure is used on meridian lines to activate the body’s natural energy lines before limbs are stretched and massaged. Chakra points are also stimulated and Africology’s Bespoke Massage Oils are used to enhance the experience. The client chooses from our selection of massage oils according to their physical condition and mental state. Shiatsu 60 minutes Shiatsu, also known as acupressure, is a finger pressure massage technique which works on the bodies meridians to unblock energy blockages and reintroduce the optimal flow of ki creating muscle & tissue relaxation, stress reduction and calmness to mention a few. Muscle activation techniques are also in the massage. Hot Stone Massage 60 or 90 minutes We harness the heat-retaining properties of volcanic rock when we massage with heated stones to increase the relaxing effects of massage. While providing additional deep tissue pressure, the stones infuse muscles with warmth while breaking up knots of tension. Our chosen massage medium is marula oil, which creates a hydrating and protective barrier while infusing the skin with powerful anti-oxidants and essential fatty oils. Bespoke Intuitive Herbal Oil Massage® 60 minutes This therapy works on tight muscles and lymph drainage, combating tension in stiff aching bodies. Massage is combined with herbal bags to improve circulation and absorption of essential oils. Your therapist will assist you in choosing the oil best suited for you from one of the following blends: Relaxing, Slimming Detox, Muscle Relaxing and Energizing. Africology Shea Aromatherapeutics 30 minutes or 90 minutes Easy-melting shea from Ghana blended with healing African potato, rooibos and natural essential oils creates a sublime, beautiful body experience. Shea, normally as hard as rock, once applied to the skin melts deeply into the upper layers of the dermis to hydrate, soothe and condition. The treatment begins with the selection of your mood-enhancing shea and the cleansing of your energy field, followed by the comfort of warm aromatic bags before the therapeutic massage begins. HEALING EXPERIENCEReflexology 60 minutes Reflexology regards the feet as a map of the body and will therefore stimulate the body’s natural healing response as the various points in the feet correspond to vital organs and areas within the body. This type of reflex session aims to stimulate reflex points so as to breakdown congestion in the body and support the vital organs in a natural detox. Reiki 60 minutes Reiki connects with the life force within and is a powerful mode of healing and balancing. With this natural technique the body’s own natural healing abilities are activated and accelerated. A calming yet powerful, healing experience , as the practitioner uses different hand positions and lays them on the main energy points in your body, clearing you of negative energy and sluggishness. Shamans Journey® 90 minutes A gentle, kind and warm rose quartz crystal massage that releases pent-up energy likely to cause muscular stress. The muscles are gently stretched while heat is applied to soften the muscle, followed by a rhythmic relaxing massage. A beautiful way of balancing the body’s energy centers to create optimum health and well-being. Your treatment is based on the traditional healer’s approach to healing the body. The Shaman’s journey is a move away from superficial, impersonal massages that offer a one dimensional healing factor. The Shaman’s journey not only observes the client’s obvious aches and pains but looks further into the energy centers of the client to see how constant stress and emotional baggage can actually block his or her energy centers. In this way the Shaman’s Journey aims to target the cause and not the symptom. |
