Time-honored practices and modern therapies combine to restore energy and realign the mind, body and spirit
Shanghai (December 9, 2024) –– Occupying the fifth floor of the newly-opened Alila Shanghai in the central Jing’an district, Spa Alila offers a welcome respite from Shanghai’s frenetic energy. A world away from the nearby Zhangyuan heritage site and buzzing retail area, Spa Alila is a serene oasis where guests can indulge in a range of holistic wellness treatments. Skilled therapists provide a variety of treatments that blend Eastern practices and Western science, enabling guests to embark on a restorative journey toward inner peace. By drawing on the healing wisdom of ancient Chinese philosophies, Spa Alila immerses guests in the local culture, fostering deeper connections and a genuine understanding of Shanghai customs.
Spa Alila features five themed treatments rooms: two double rooms for couples and three single rooms for those preferring a private retreat. Upon arrival, spa-goers can unwind in a welcoming lounge and consult with their therapist to determine their wellness needs. Emphasizing simplicity and functionality, the room’s natural palette of warm timbers and green accents, paired with organic materials and soft lighting, evoke a feeling of relaxation and intimacy. The soothing sounds of flowing water and birdsongs, together with the spa’s signature scents crafted from the world’s finest essential oils, create a truly immersive sensory experience.
Drawing on the restorative powers of nature, and incorporating modern healing therapies, Spa Alila’s carefully curated range of innovative treatments includes massages and facials as well as herbal scrubs and body wraps. Guests can choose from:
Signature Experiences: Three 90-minute wellness experiences combine a variety of rejuvenating therapies. ‘The Alila Signature Massage’, for example, invites guests to handpick their herbs from the organic garden before experiencing a soothing foot bath and guided breath meditation.
Alternatively, ‘Thereal Zen Wood Therapy’ involves a calming Rain Bamboo ritual, preparing the body for a rejuvenating deep-tissue massage. Finally, ‘Custom’ is a bespoke facial experience designed to address a guest’s individual skin needs.
Ethereal Journeys: Fostering contemplation and calmness, these intense experiences are designed to realign the body, restore an inner balance and nurture the soul.
‘The Midnight Stone Experience’ begins with sound therapy to melt away tension before the body is wrapped in nourishing almond oil in preparation for the warm stone treatment. The 90-minute treatment concludes with a blissful aromatic massage, leaving guests in a Zen-like state of calm. The ‘Chakra Energy Healing’ starts with a gentle flower ceremony before transitioning into a chakra-aligning aromatherapy experience. The therapist then introduces sound therapy with Tibetan singing bowls before bringing the sensory journey to an end with a blissful massage using fragrant eaglewood oil.
With up to six participants, the ‘Group Singing Bowl’ experience promotes a spirit of unity while amplifying the healing power of sound therapy. Following a hand-cleaning process, the group inhales calming aromas before absorbing the resonant vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls. Concluding with a soothing herbal tea, the group is awakened and energized by this communal ritual.
Wellness Escapes: This category invites guests to indulge in the ultimate wellness package with several treatments combined into an extended experience. Whether it’s pairing a Collagen Facial with a Moonlight Stone Experience or combining an Osmanthus Green Tea Scrub with the Alila Signature Massage, these all-inclusive bespoke blends produce optimal results.
Additional Treatments: Guests can also unwind and pamper themselves with a selection of therapeutic massages, skin-enhancing facials and detoxifying body wraps. Six distinct massage therapies are available, all designed to encourage relaxation, ease tension and improve circulation. Committed to delivering results, Spa Alila therapists use Valmont, a premium science-driven skincare range in the various facial treatments, ensuring clients emerge from their session looking radiant and refreshed
Spa Alila’s series of body wraps draw on the curative powers of all-natural elements to exfoliate, detoxify and hydrate the body, leaving the skin refreshed and polished to perfection. Herbs harvested from the fifth-floor organic garden are integrated into the various treatments, creating fragrant oils used in massages and scrubs and elevating the multisensory experience. Additionally, Spa Alila uses AD VITAM products, the only organic double-certified essential oil brand in Greater China. Tapping into the natural healing power of plants, the products are handcrafted by internationally certified aromatherapists, using only all-natural, sustainably-sourced plant-based ingredients.
Gym Facilities
The modern, light-filled fitness studio is outfitted with state-of-the-art strength, endurance and cardio equipment. Boasting lush garden views, and floor-to-ceiling windows, the fitness center inspires with its scale, thoughtful design and refreshing outlook. With 24-hour access, the fitness studio offers a convenient way for guests to maintain their exercise routine at a time that suits them. A separate exercise room hosts private yoga sessions as well as group classes.
