Written by Jorge Granda & Camille Tindogan

Photography by Camille Tindogan

Summer is synonymous of holidays, fun, pampering and relaxation. It is a time to decompress and disconnect from the stress of work and daily life. There are many ways to do this, but one that is very effective is to pay a visit to a nice spa and let the experts do their job. We visited The Health Club & Spa located in Fraser Suites Doha to have a day of pampering. The hotel is situated in Al Meena Street, Corniche road.

During our visit, we experienced a 30 minute massage for male and female.

FOR HIM 

I very much enjoyed visiting this spa. It is not as big as some of the other spas in five star hotels, but I found it very cozy and intimate. I liked the cleanness and freshness of the space. It felt like a sanctuary of wellbeing. 

Before I started my 30 minutes massage I take a walk around the facility that also includes a well-equipped gym with fantastic views of the city.

The Health Club & Spa also features a Jacuzzi, authentic sauna, and separate treatment rooms for males and females.

I then proceeded to the treatment room to start my massage. There’s something about the décor and lighting of the room that makes you feel relax in the moment you step in.

After I am comfortably laying on the massage table, my therapist starts my treatment. The 30 minutes’ signature massage is designed to promote general relaxation and to nourishing the skin to improve the blood-circulation. It is also perfect for restoring your balance and comfort with soft techniques that includes; kneading and pressure points. The overall experience is very satisfying. My therapist is gentle and very professional. The palms of his hands are soft and comforting.

The pressure applied was light and it also involved stretching of my hands that loosen my joints and tight muscles.

I highly recommend visiting The Health Club & Spa at Fraser Suites

FOR HER

Going for a massage at the Fraser Suites Doha Spa was such a lovely experience. When you first step in the massage room the ambiance fills you with an entirely different energy. The combination of the meditative music, candles emanating a delightful warmth, is good. In addition, the air infused with the fragrance of lemon grass tipping you over into a rather amazing state of relaxation. 

There the friendly staff guides you, and ask whether the pressure they are putting into the massage is alright with you, and it was perfect. For the most part I was ready to sleep but I didn’t want to miss out on the whole experience. After the massage was finished my body and mind felt invigorated and filled with a positive energy, it felt like I was relieved of all the stress the week seemed to give. 

What: Signature 30 minutes massage QR 250/ 50 minutes massage QR 350

Where: Fraser Suites Doha