Shine Spa at Sheraton Manila Hotel

HOTEL SPAS > METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES



Shine Spa, the signature spa of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, recently opened its newest branch at Sheraton Manila Hotel. It is located on the third floor of the hotel and welcomes both in-house hotel guests and non-stay guests.



The Shine Spa experience begins at the reception area where you can comfortably seat while you browse through the spa treatment menu. For this visit, I chose the 60-minute Sports Massage which is perfect for my aching lower back.



I suggest that you arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of your appointment so you have enough time for the registration and consultation, and also for you to fully enjoy your refreshing welcome drink.



Shine Spa uses massage oils by Amu'in Aromatherapy, a local producer of wellness products. My favorite is the Sigla massage oil which has peppermint, lemon, lemongrass, and may chang essential oils.



All treatment rooms at Shine Spa feature state-of-the-art treatment tables that are electronically adjustable. Each treatment room also has a private steam room with a shower and a separate water closet.



Prior to my massage treatment, I was told to use the steam room for at least 10 minutes as this will help relax and loosen my sore muscles and open up the pores. I particularly loved the scent of the peppermint oil diffused inside the steam room.



After using the steam room, I took a quick shower and wore the bathroobe prepared to me by my therapist. Part of the pre-massage ritual is the foot scrub. My feet were soaked in warm water to help relax my tired feet.



Aloe vera gel is then applied to my feet to help loosen dead skin. Finally, my feet were gently scrubbed using sea salt, rinsed, and patted dry with a clean towel.



Deep tissue massage was applied to the focus areas I indicated in the consultation form. The pressure was between medium and hard which is perfect to relieve the tenions on my shoulders and lower back. The massage was very soothing that I fell asleep half way through the back massage.



After my massage treatment, I was led to the relaxation lounge where I was served a pot of hot tea. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here at Shine Spa. The massage relieved the soreness of my lower back and shoulders.

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Shine Spa
Level 3, Sheraton Manila Hotel
80 Andrews Avenue, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Contact: +63 (02) 7902-1800 / 0917-864-6984