You’ll settle into Samatha Spa’s quiet space in Chiang Mai for a one-hour aromatherapy massage using essential oils you choose yourself. A local therapist will check in gently as they work away tension from head to toe. Afterwards, sip a soothing drink and let yourself linger — you might find it hard to leave that calm behind.
The first thing that hit me was the faint scent of lemongrass as soon as I stepped into Samatha Spa — not strong, just enough to make my shoulders drop a little. The woman at the front desk smiled and handed me a cool towel (which felt amazing after wandering around in the sticky heat). I remember thinking, “Okay, maybe this is already working.”
The massage itself was… I don’t know how to describe it exactly. My therapist, May, asked if I liked lavender or eucalyptus — I picked lavender because it reminds me of my grandmother’s garden. She worked quietly but checked in now and then (“pressure okay?”). Sometimes my mind drifted off, sometimes I focused on her hands pressing along my back. There was this moment where she pressed her thumbs near my shoulders and I swear I could feel the tension leaving — like air slowly leaking out of a balloon. It’s strange what you notice when you’re still for an hour: the muffled street sounds outside, the gentle clink of bottles as she changed oils.
Afterwards, they brought me ginger tea. It was warm and spicy and somehow made everything feel even softer. I sat there longer than I meant to, just watching the light shift through the curtains. May smiled again when I left — she didn’t say much but it felt like we’d shared something small and good. If you’re looking for a real aromatherapy massage in Chiang Mai, not just another spa checklist thing, this is probably it. Still think about that lavender scent sometimes.
The massage lasts for one hour.
Yes, your treatment includes drinks afterwards.
Infants are allowed but must sit on an adult’s lap during the visit.
Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Yes, public transportation options are available close to Samatha Spa.
Your experience includes a full hour of therapeutic aromatherapy oil massage at Samatha Spa in Chiang Mai and drinks served after your session so you can relax before heading back out into the city.
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