When offered the chance to experience a 90 minute indulgent massage involving hot ancient stones, Australian native botanicals & the opportunity to “leave my body’s energies dancing with joy” at Bodhi J Health + Beauty Spa, I reluctantly accepted 😉
Bodhi J is located in Wembley, a short drive past the picturesque Herdsman Lake – driving past is a lovely precursor to a spa treatment.
Quick Warning: This review might get a bit lengthy, I had a lot of interesting (I hope!) observations about this particular spa that I’d like to share with you.
First up the welcome area is spacious, which immediately makes for a relaxed feel. There are a stack of neatly presented and CURRENT (A+, such a rarity in any setting) magazines to browse through whilst waiting & filling in the client form.
The treatment I’m having is called the “Li’tya Marta Kodo Rock Massage” and it lasts for 90 minutes (dreamy), here is the excerpt from the Bodhi J website:
These magical Ancient Primordial Stones from North Western Australia are integrated into a treatment that is aligned with the rhythmic Kodo body massage that is inspired by traditional Australian Aboriginal techniques which tone and re-align energy flow, enhancing mind and body balance and wellness. The therapist skilfully integrates the rocks with pressure points and spiralling movements that work to ground and uplift, leaving the body’s energies dancing with joy.
A quick bathroom stop before the treatment begins reveals a well thought out addition to the spa, large enough to accommodate any disabilities and complete with hand rails. That really struck me, as I haven’t seen such facilities in all spas I’ve been to – but why should feeling and looking good be limited only to the completely able bodied? It shouldn’t, so I really commend Bodhi J for being a spa suitable for those with disabilities.
Beginning with a ‘foot bath ritual’ where my feet are dipped into water (complete with floating orchids!) and massaged, I’m then asked to close my eyes and choose from 3 scented essential oils that are presented to my curious nose. The “Reharmonise Oil” was the one that sang to me.
Next, I was asked to choose 4 rocks (out of 9-ish) I felt drawn to, that I’d like to be used in my massage!
I love customisable treatments!
Rocks chosen, my therapist got down to business. As I lay on the bed, a ‘smoking ritual’ was performed – leaves were lit, which I then inhaled through the hole where the face rests in the massage bed, then the smoke was wafted over my body. Interesting experience!
The full body massage itself was great and the hot rocks were a real treat on a cool morning, although the room was heated to a very pleasant temperature.
A word of warning to the demure, this treatment involves the therapist massaging down the middle of and around the chest (ooh la la) so if you are uncomfortable with this perhaps mention it prior to commencement!
One of my favourite parts was when tiny warm stones were placed between each of my toes, it felt really unique & special. The head massage was also blissful.
Some products from the Li’Tya range
Other things of note:
♥ The Aboriginal music & light chanting played throughout the treatment set the mood.
♥ Mid-way through the treatment some grainy rocks were softly rubbed over my back and it felt amazing.
♥ There were tealight candles in the room (real, not fake).
♥ Bodhi J use iPods in all of their rooms, I thought this was really cool.
Afterwards I had some gorgeous fresh fruit (kiwi, strawberries & pineapple) & a delicious cup of caffeine free ‘Yulu Tea’ to complete the experience.
Highly, highly recommended! If you decide to go based on my review, let me know, I’d love to hear your thoughts 🙂
If you have any more questions, feel free to ask me in the comments!
Li’tya Marta Kodo Rock Massage (90 min) $160
Contact Bodhi J Health + Beauty Spa
42C Grantham St (Cnr Nanson St)
Wembley, Western Australia 6014
Ph: (08) 9387 5152
Fax: (08) 9387 4548
Email: admin@bodhij.com.au
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
I have a hot rocks massage booked for ten days away (who’s counting?!) at the Peninsula Hot Springs. Your review has built my anticipation even more, it sounds fantastic!
PHS also have the Li’Tya range of products, I’m very keen to experience them. Great review!
Awesome Holly, thanks for your comment.
Can’t wait to read your review as well so we can compare experiences! 🙂
Peninsula Hot Springs just SOUNDS like a great name for a spa, especially given how cold I am at the moment! Hope you enjoy it, I could quite happily go a hot stone massage once a week without too much drama.
It sounds like they have a good attention to detail here. I think when you are paying reasonably significant amounts of money to get such things done, the little details are really important and make the whole thing a proper experience instead of just a massage or a scrub or what have you.
Do they do hot rock home delivery for when you’re getting into a cold bed on a cold night?
You’re right Conor, attention to detail is so important!
Spa treatments are costly and sometimes it seems like places are charging a bomb, just because all the other places do, but they can’t back it up with the service / little extras that make it worth it.
Luckily Bodhi J left me highly impressed 😀
And I wish. Now -theres- an idea for a business! Takeaway hot rocks massage. Yes pls.