The Balinese health and beauty traditions have been in existence for hundreds and hundreds of years - long before Spas become fashionable. Balinese massages and treatments use native spices, herbs, flowers, sea salts and volcanic earth to heal, calm, soothe, relax and refresh the mind, hearth and soul.

Today, the Balinese carry on this tradition, unperturbed by modern science and cosmetics, using the ancient recipes passed from generation to generation. Balinese massages and treatments use native spices, herbs, flowers, sea salts and volcanic earth to heal, calm, soothe, relax and refresh the mind, heart and soul. We at Bali Inter-Continental Resort have tapped on this rich culture and tradition to do the same for you.

Our methods and techniques are rooted in local heritage and we use a locally produced range of products. These are products developed by medical and holistic practitioners and contain natural and indigenous ingredients. The full range is also on sale at the Warung, Uluwatu Villa Retreats and at Uluwatu Gym & Health Club. We invite you to our Uluwatu Villa Retreats to experience the spirit of the Balinese themselves... how they have lived in the past and how they live today.

They say no visit to Bali is complete without a traditional Balinese massage. The Uluwatu Gym and Health Club specialises in massages, a common practice to most Balinese. Practiced in village and urban homes, massages are used in all stages of life - from birth to death to comfort and heal. As a baby is massaged daily after bath to help muscle and bone formation, keep skin supple and induce sleep, the adult frequently has massages to help blood circulation and relieve muscle tension. The strong tradition in giving and receiving massages on the island has given the Balinese a natural tactile instinct which is highly sensitive to the human body. Even without the working knowledge of anatomy or sciences, they have an amazing ability to detect tissue soreness and manipulate muscles in what can only be described as an innate ability passed down through the years.

The Uluwatu Gym and Health Club is the ideal place for a good workout, relaxation or indulgence. It is located on the first floor of wing 5 and opens daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Massages
The Uluwatu Gym and Health Club offers five different massages which last between 25 and 90 minutes. The first appointment is at 9.00 am and the last at 9.00 pm. You can choose to have your massage indoors or at our Club Pool Pavilion. All our massages are designed to reduce stress, help improve circulation, relieve soreness and muscle tension and help you relax. You may select from our Essens range of oils - Island Flowers, Island Spice or Island Fruits.

The Traditional
Using old-style Balinese techniques, this is a firm and deep massage which includes thumb walking, palm pressure, skin rolling and percussion, as well as foot point massage. Massage strokes are initially downwards to "strip" the nerves and open circulation and the sequence finishes with upward strokes towards the heart.

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