Day Spas
Singapore, like most South East Asian medical tourism destinations, has a well developed holistic therapy and relaxation industry. The government and accompanying tourism board have been actively engaged in promoting its spa industry in the region. These luxuriant treatment facilities began to make an appearance in luxury hotels more than a decade ago, and today there are dozens of them all around the city. They may come in the form of smaller spa salons to large multi-bedded centers.
Most of the luxury hotels offer day spa services. Choose from a bewildering array of treatments, sometimes running into the hundreds. From quick hour long massages to full day body wraps and aromatherapy, you’ll find something that you can easily fit into your schedule. Understated luxury is the buzz word here with quiet Zen-inspired interiors that make you forget you’re in one the busiest cities in the world. Many offer VIP and couple suites. These day spas are perfect for a quick perk me up after a day of shopping and taking in the sights on your medical tourism vacation. Treatments can run the gamut from butterfly strokes to intense rubdowns, so let the staff know about your threshold if any.
Destination Spas
These can be found in the heart of the city as well as on the outskirts of town. Destination spas typically range from modest facilities to sprawling retreats that cover hundreds of acres. The entire purpose is to create a warm and healthful environment that encourages holistic healing through healthy eating, massages, and physical exercise programs. A complete health assessment is done to evaluate the extent of the damage, and then you’ll be put on a comprehensive health program to detoxify and rejuvenate. Health and lifestyle seminars help educate patients who are in danger of going back to their old habits after their medical tourism vacation.