05/16/2025
Hey there friends! It's been some time since I last posted on this page. I'm working on recovering from long COVID. I think the worst is behind me. Here's my first post to a new beginning. Enjoy!
🌀 Totally Bizarre Spa Treatments Around the World 🌀
Snake Massage – Israel, Russia, Indonesia
🐍 Non-venomous snakes slither across your back to relieve muscle tension. Comforting or creepy? You decide!
Beer Bath – Czech Republic
🍺 Soak in a warm tub of hops, malt, and yeast while sipping a pint. Said to detox the skin and relax the soul.
Fire Therapy – China
🔥 Towels soaked in alcohol and herbal elixirs are set on fire - on your back! Practiced carefully, it’s believed to stimulate energy and combat cold ailments.
Cactus Massage – Mexico
🌵 Heated cactus paddles (minus the spines!) are used with a mix of nopal and pulque to soothe the skin and improve circulation.
Hay Bath – Italy (South Tyrol)
🌾 Get wrapped in freshly fermented Alpine hay. The treatment warms the body and is believed to boost the immune system.
Gold Facial – Dubai & Japan
✨ 24-karat gold leaf is applied to your skin to fight aging and add a radiant glow. Bling meets beauty!
Leech Therapy – Eastern Europe & Turkey
🩸 Medicinal leeches are placed on the skin to “detoxify” the blood. Ancient and still and a little icky.
Snail Facial – Japan & Thailand
🐌 Live snails glide over your face, leaving behind collagen-rich slime said to rejuvenate and hydrate.
Chocolate Body Wrap – Switzerland
🍫 Get wrapped head to toe in rich melted chocolate. It’s a sensory treat for skin and soul!
Crying Therapy – South Korea
😭 Release pent-up emotions in a guided crying session. It’s emotional exfoliation for the heart!
Sand Bath – Egypt (Siwa Oasis)
🏜 Get buried up to your neck in hot desert sand to draw out impurities and ease rheumatic pain.
Sound Bath – Global (esp. Bali & Sedona)
🔔 Lie down while gongs, singing bowls, and chimes wash over you with healing vibrations. Spa for your soul.
Cupping with Horns – Mongolia
🐂 Traditional cupping using animal horns and suction fire to draw toxins out of the body. Not for the faint-hearted!
Ice Chamber Cryotherapy – Scandinavia, USA
❄️ Step into a chamber cooled to -200°F for 2-3 minutes. Meant to reduce inflammation and boost endorphins.
Geisha Facial – Japan
💩 Made with nightingale droppings (yes, really), this ancient skincare secret is used to brighten and smooth the skin.
