Aromatic Oil Full Body Massage

Sabai Sabai Massage (90 min, R490)

For this deep meditative massage, the therapists at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa use long and firm hand strokes at your requested pressure (soft, medium or strong). Aromatic oil is applied to the body and worked in at the pressure points to relieve stress and muscle fatigue while promoting the overall health benefits of relaxation and inner peace.

Suk Jai ~ Thai Sports Massage, Full Body (90 min, R490)

This massage is perfect for the sports enthusiasts whose muscles and joints require firm therapy using oil to relieve tightness, stiffness and aches and pains.

Hunsa ~ Full Body Swedish Massage (90 min, R490)

At Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa, we provide you with an aromatic oil of your choice, while this invigorating massage uses special strokes to work out muscle stress and stimulate blood circulation. The overall effects work to increase your sense of vitality and centre your mind while leaving your body feeling great from the inside out.

Hin Ron ~ Asian Hot Stone Therapy or Hot Towel (90 min, R490)

Using hot stones to alleviate stiff muscles, back pain and stress is a practice that dates as far back as 400 BC in Asia! At Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa, hot stones or towels combined with essential oils, are placed carefully on the vital points of the body where stress tends to be harboured in order to dissolve tension, muscle pain and aches.

Lower Back and Leg Oil Massage (90 min, R490)

One of the most common ailments people complain of is lower back pain associated with poor posture and a life spent working in front of the computer. With firm hand strokes and hot oil, the therapists at Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa manipulate the muscles and connective tissue in the lower back and legs to relieve muscle pain and stiffness and promote blood circulation.

Full Body Scrub and Body Wrap (90 min, R490)

A body scrub is a suspension of coarse granules (apricot, walnut, oatmeal, sea salt and mud) in a semi-liquid medium or gel, which often resembles the consistency of body butter or a moisturizing lotion. During this treatment at Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa, a fragrant body scrub is applied to the whole body leaving the skin feeling fresh, revitalized and looking radiant. These cleansing and purifying scrubs are particularly suitable for removing the dead outer layer skin layer; eliminating impurities and restoring radiance to dull complexions. The skin regains its fresh, clean complexion and glows with health. The subsequent application of a warm body wrap at Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa encourages blood flow to the surface of the skin, which soothes the body muscles and removes accumulations of toxin, thus restoring vitality and radiance. Choose from:

• Thai Rice and Yoghurt,
• Seaweed,
• Banana and Coconut
• Hazelnut
• Chocolate

Sa Naob ~ Thai Head Massage (90 min, R490)

For the relief of stress, anxiety and headaches that tend to be generated by stiff muscles in the neck and shoulders, this Thai Massage at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa is perfect for those who want to escape reality for a blissful 90 minutes! The scalp, face and neck muscles are gently, but firmly manipulated and massaged to make you feel completely relaxed and at peace.

Yufai Therapy ~ Specialised Treatment for Mothers-To-Be (90 min, R490)

Because pregnant women deserve special treatment, we here at Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa have added Yufai therapy, which is a specialised massage treatment for the alleviation of pain and stiffness in the muscles typically associated with child-bearing, such as the lower back. The therapist employs gentle techniques and postures to promote comfort while massaging out tension in the muscles.

Bamboo Full Body Massage (90 min, R490)

This full body massage is a unique therapy used to roll out the knots, stress and aches in the muscles using bamboo poles of varying lengths and diameters, leaving your body feeling flexible, realigned and rejuvenated.

Fish Spa Treatment

Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa presents the “Fish therapy Spas” which are the first fully equipped fish spas in South Africa. The Garra species or ‘doctor fish’ is the name given to the two species of Garra Ryfa and Cyprinion fish, which are essentially little dermatologists in a non-medical sense. This harmless species of fish originate in Turkey, living and breeding in outdoor pools of Turkish spas, where they have been used for hundreds of years to feed on the dead and affected skin of patients presenting with medical conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and other dermatological complaints. After your treatment at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa, the healthy tissue is left to grow normally. These incredible fish are also helpful for removing of skin smear and aging cortex, improving blood circulation and maintaining healthy skin.

Generally spas of this nature are not meant as a curative treatment option but only to alleviate symptoms, with many patients revisiting the spas on a regular basis. Having said this, in some cases, patients have experienced a complete cure of Psoriasis! Of course, due to the unpredictable nature of this disease, this is not a guarantee. For everyone else with healthy skin, the Fish Spa therapy at Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa is a wonderful escape from the pressures and stresses of day-to-day living. You can dip your feet in the water and allow the Garra Ryfa to work their gentle magic on your tired feet, hands and even body.

Prices:

• 15 minutes – R70
• 30 minutes – R140
• 60 minutes - R280

Please note that:

• These fish do not bite (they don’t have teeth); they suck, scrape and gently nibble away dead skin cells, so the treatment doesn’t hurt at all! But, it does tickle!
• Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa maintains an exceptionally high standard of hygiene and keeps our tanks in pristine condition. Furthermore, the fish cannot transmit diseases, so there is absolutely no risk of you contracting any ailments from the water.
• We here at Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa do supplement our fishes’ diet with other foods. Not only does it take a lot of resources and effort to transport the Garra Ryfa fish safely from Thailand, but we also have a great respect and appreciation for our little ‘miracle workers’ and what they do for our clients. Consequently, we go to any and all lengths to make sure they are well fed, comfortable and healthy.
• There is no need to book your Fish Therapy Treatment at Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa.

We here at Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa feel privileged to bring this ancient and successful treatment to South Africa, where stress and anxiety is such a pervasive problem amongst our people. We are confident in the powers of this incredible species of fish to leave your skin feeling healthier and fresher, while the entire experience is an absolute fatigue and stress-buster!

Kai Thai Fire Treatment

Ancient Healing Art for Modern Day Ailments at Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa

Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa offers, for the first time in South Africa, Fire Massage: an ancient healing ritual that dates back thousands of years in Southeast Asia. How does it work? The therapist dips his/her foot into a pot of aromatic oil and then holds it over an open flame, which leaps up in response to the dripping oil.

The heat of the fire warms the oil on his/her foot, which is then applied to the body to massage out tension, pain and stiffness. The combination of heat, pressure and the fragrant aromas of the oil is what makes the Fire Treatment at Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa so effective in providing relief for a wide array of muscular complaints. Benefits of this ancient healing art include:

• The relief of muscular pain and stiffness caused by stress or more serious conditions such as Fibromyalgia and chronic back pain.
• The promotion of blood circulation, which is excellent for people suffering from high blood pressure, fatigue, chronic headaches and neuralgia.
• The enhancing of a general sense of well-being and relaxation, which serves to release tension and improve your emotional and spiritual state.

Please note that:

The therapists who perform the Fire Treatment at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa have received a high degree of training and are incredibly experienced at what they do. While fire is actually used in this treatment, the entire practice is carried out in a completely controlled environment and your skin is never actually exposed to an open flame. So don’t worry about getting burnt! Furthermore, due to the specialized nature of the Fire Treatment, you do need to book your session with the therapist at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa in advance.

Kai Thai Afrik Spa Therapy

Celebrating African Massage at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa

While we at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa draw our chief inspiration from the culture, people, history and beautiful natural setting of Thailand and the greater Southeast Asia, we could never forget our own stunning continent on which we live… Africa.

To pay homage to our unparalleled cultural heritage, Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa now brings to you traditional African massage with Afrik Spa Therapy. Indulge in a selection of our country’s authentic and traditional massage techniques with our highly skilled and trained African therapists who will relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.

Afrik Spa Therapy Treatments

Rungu Massage: 60 min or 90 min (R330, R440)

This unique massage at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa is administered with a Rungu, a wooden baton with two polished balls at either end. This traditional throwing weapon of East African tribal cultures bears special symbolism and significance to the Maasia male warriors, who have for centuries used these tools for fighting and hunting. Now, the African Rungu is used to fight and defeat the effects that stress, anxiety and fatigue have upon our muscles. The Rungu Massage at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa is a smooth, vigorous and stimulating deep-tissue massage that is designed to promote blood circulation, lymph drainage and sensory nerve perception while contributing to your sublime sense of relaxation and well-being.

Bamboo Massage: 60 min or 90 min (R330, R440)

At the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa, this unique full body therapy involves a body, face and limb massage that incorporates bamboo stalks of varying lengths and diameters to promote lymph drainage, blood circulation, deep relaxation and muscle realignment simultaneously.

Calabash Massage: 60 min or 90 min (R330, R440)

Calabashes, dried and hollowed-out gourds used to carry liquids and medicinal concoctions by African tribe’s people, are used in various sizes and shapes in this soft to medium strength massage technique. As a natural and effective massage tool, the calabash is used at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa to deeply relax the muscles while the soft susurrus of the dried seeds shifting about within the gourd form the most pleasant and therapeutic background whisper.

Ukuchina Massage: 60 min or 90 min (R330, R440)

The Ukuchina is a traditional Zambian massage offered at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa that makes use of touch therapy, stretching and the application of heat to relieve muscle tension, fatigue and knots. The overall benefits are deep relaxation of the body as well as the spirit.

Full Body Hot Stone or Hot Towel Treatment: 60 min or 90 min (R330, R440)

Using hot stones to alleviate stiff muscles, back pain and stress is a practice that dates as far back as 400 BC! At Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa, hot stones or towels combined with essential oils, are placed carefully on the vital points of the body where stress tends to be harboured in order to dissolve tension, muscle pain and aches.

Foot, Neck, Back and Shoulders Massage: 60 or 90 min (R330, R440)

This reflexology treatment offered at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa concentrates on the delicate areas of the feet, back, neck and shoulders, where so much tension is frequently kept. The African therapist uses natural techniques derived from traditional tribal practices to stimulate and balance the body through the targeting of pressure points. At Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa, this treatment is perfect for the relief and relaxation of those stiff neck and shoulder muscles, aching back and fatigued feet.

Packages 90 minutes (R550)

• 30 minute Reflexology Foot Treatment with Pedicure at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa followed by a 60 minute Traditional Thai Massage.
• 30 minute Thai Back Massage followed by a 60 minute Thai Full Body Massage with Essential Oils.
• 30 minute Full Body Hot Towel, Hot Stone or Herbal Compress Treatment at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa, followed by a 60 minute Lower Back and Leg Hot Oil Massage.
• 30 minute Spa Body Mud Scrub or Body Wrap followed by a 60 minute Asian Blend Hot Oil Aroma Body Massage.
• 30 minute Fish Spa Therapy at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa, followed by a 30 minute Thai Herbal and Mineral Floral Bath in a Jacuzzi finished off with a 30 minute Spa Body Mud or Body Wrap.

Packages 120 minutes (R650)

• 30 minutes Reflexology Treatment followed by a 30 minute Body Scrub and Shower, finished off with a Full Body Aroma Oil Massage or Sabai Sabai Massage.
• 15 minute Pedicure, 15 minute Fish Spa Therapy, 30 minute Reflexology Treatment and 60 minute Hot Towel or Hot Stone Full Body Massage at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa.
• 30 minute Pedicure or Reflexology Foot Treatment followed by a 90 minute Full Body Oil Massage.
• 90 minute Sports Massage at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa, followed by a 30 minute Herbal Steam and Jacuzzi experience.
• 60 minute Facial and a 30 minute Foot Reflexology Treatment followed by a 30 minute Thai Head Massage.

• 30 minute Full Body Fish Spa Therapy and 30 minute Reflexology Treatment at the Rothbury Kai Thai Wellness Spa, followed by a 60 minute Wat Pho Traditional Thai Massage.