Kenkō Health I have been there many times now and ever time I go there my expectations are just…read moreblown through the roof. I've had Indian Head Massage on back arms neck and head this was one of the first Treatment's I got in Kenkō Health and I've had this treatment done many times with holistic practitioners, in spas many places but Kenkō Health was by far the best I went in tense stressed and overall just tight in my body Anna's Treatment was from start to finish extremely professional starting with a hot cloth on my feet which it's only small but really it's so satisfying to amazing frankincense oil which she uses in all the treatments I've had so far it calmed my body and mind straight away and her repetition of the treatment on both arms and sides of my back were to a T she didn't miss so much as one movement when I left there I felt alive refreshed so calm and my back and shoulders where so relax that tight horrible feeling had just gone. I also have had hopi ear candle treatment which I have never had before and it was a treat!! But yesterday I decided to stop on my way home to go Charlestown where Kenkō Health is based in the heart of the town and got a full body massage the energy of the place as you go in is so inviting, the treatment room is beautiful with a heated treatment table loads of towels so you won't get cold, beautiful relaxing music in the background and as Anna does the treatment you feel completely at ease. Anna at Kenkō Health does a multitude of treatments which you can see in her brochure and all her certifications are on the wall for you to see She is very experienced at what she does and knowledgeable. I would give this charming and relaxing place five stars and say if your looking for something to treat yourself too that Kenkō Health is the place to go or pick up a voucher for someone and if you are traveling from to the west stop of at Kenkō Health in Charlestown you won't regret it I promise.

From the owner: Deep Tissue Massage Soya Massage…read morePregnancy Massage Aroma Massage Cancer Care Massage Therapeutic Massage Hot Stone Massage Indian Head Massage Back Neck and Shoulders Reflexology Hopi Ear Candling Facials Cancer Care Facials Body Scrubs Body Wrap Foot and Leg Treatment Reiki Reiki Attunements Angel Healing Quantum Touch Shamanic Healing Chacra Balancing Meditation Healing Circles Quantum Reiki Energy Healing

Disappointing customer service and culinary experience, staff were very helpfully initially saying…read morecahnges could be made with courses etc until we ordered 2 different set menus then approx.10 minutes later told us it wasnt possible said chef wouldn't accommodate after being told we could both order off separate menus. Attitude from restaurant manager was quite standoffish and that was the standard. Probably should state on menu or train staff so they know to tell customers in advance of ordering. Then staff kept a wide birth from us for rest of meal unless bringing dishes. To top it off the wrong main course was brought and I couldn't get anyone's attention to confirm so to be honest just ate it as didnt want to have any more interactions with manager. Room was nice with 2 exceptions exposed electrical wires in bathrooms and wallpaper coming of wall under the window. Easy fixes to my mind that should have been taken care off.

We arrived here yesterday to a very warm welcome from the staff,checked in to a lovely room.We…read morethen had the most amazing four/ five course meal,the food and its presentation was truly fantastic! All their staff were great so professional and friendly. Great nights sleep,then more Great food for breakfast! Nearly forgot we also used the spa which was fabulous,so relaxing. Can't wait for the next time!!

This is our first Seaweed Bath Spa experience…read more The place is right out of a 1940's / 1950's movie. Very dated, in a old tired seaside town. Yellow and Green Tile from the 1950's. However, that added to the atmosphere and experience. The advantage of this location and age is the prices are more competitive to the newer fancier Seaweed Baths. That said, the staff was very helpful, and made the process very easy. They fill the baths and set up the rooms while you are in the waiting room. The Seaweed is fresh and authentic. The baths are hot, the steam box steamy. After about a hour after the baths, I must say, my skin felt great. My head was clear, and I felt refreshed and alive. The next day, my body felt great, and I had more energy than normal. It was a great experience, that none of us would normally do. We have nothing like this in Los Angeles. If we did, or we had more opportunities in Ireland, I would definitely do a Seaweed Bath again. In fact, I would like to get some natural fresh seaweed from the Pacific and take a bath at home. Parking was limited, I ended up parking across the street on the sidewalk, where other cars were also parked. We arrived late in the day, and it was raining, which added to the unique experience.

I'm going to review this from a mans point of view so there won't be too much fluffy detail about…read morethe scents of oils they used and the pastel coloured decor. Before I went to Lavender Spa if someone had of told me that I'd have an amazing time I would have laughed but honestly I had a class time. Firstly, Lavender is in the middle of nowhere, perhaps this adds to the feeling of serenity, If you have Sat Nav I suggest you use it and you trust it because at times it will lead you down roads with grass growing in the middle. When we eventually arrived at Lavender from the moment we walked in the door we felt at ease. I was a little uncomfortable at first as I didn't think this was the done thing for men but the receptionist (who also may have been the proprietor) assured me that this was not a feminine thing to do. Once we were all signed in we were brought to a private hot tub, this was so relaxing, we even remarked that we could have been anywhere in the world. To make things even better we were given chocolates and Buck's Fizz! After our private hour in the hot tub the masseurs beckoned us in to a room with dimmed lighting and relaxing music. They then asked us what strength we wanted our massages and trying to flex my masculinity I said strong. The massage itself was amazing, this was my first non sports massage and I loved every minute of it. When I stood up after I felt so loose! The professionalism of the masseurs makes the experience 10 times better, they speak to you in a whisper and make sure you are ok at every check point. The whole experience at Lavender was 5 stars, from the moment you walk in you feel more relaxed and once your treatments are complete you'll feel like you can hover out the door. We will 100% be back.

I've been here three times now and I absolutely love it! The staff are always so professional and…read morespa itself is gorgeous! It has an outside hot tub and seating area with a separate room with cozy cushions and magazines. Lavender Spa have various treatments available and often have offers on. When you have finished with yours treatments the staff take you to a hidden round and provide you with herbal tea, water and sorbet (which is delicious). The room is so cozy, with soft carpet and cozy blankets and cushions with relaxing music playing in the background. A full five Stars for Lavender Spa! I can't wait to go back!

We headed down to County Mayo to spend Friday-Sunday at Breaffy House Resort, which is situated…read morejust outside Castlebar in 90 acres of woodland. It was dark when we arrived but we could tell the hotel was an stunning and impressive old building. We checked in to our standard double room which we felt was very spacious with a good-sized bed (King perhaps?) The long drive meant we didn't explore the hotel that evening but it was up early the next morning to head down for breakfast. The dining area was separated into two buffets- one 'cold food' section with breads, hams, cheeses, cereals and pasties, and one hot 'food section' with typical fry items such as eggs, sausages, bacon and beans. I had a fry and, because I was on my holidays, treated myself to a sweet pastry to finish. (As if I needed an excuse!) It was then time to explore the grounds and to walk off the big breakfast. Barry and I headed off towards the "forest walk" trail. It was a dry but cold morning so we spent about 1 hour walking around the parkland. As part of the deal, we were welcome to a complimentary spa treatment each in the hotel's "Breaffy Spa". Barry wasn't keen on receiving one so I was lucky to have both. We could pick from three different treatments and I selected the 30 minutes Dry Float (normally €30) and the 20 minute Hydro Bath (again, costing €30). The Dry float felt like I was on a warm cosy water bed, while the Hydro Bath was a specialised bath with over 200 jets messaging from shoulders to toe. After I had both spa treatments, I joined Barry in the hotel's lesuire facilties which included a 20 metre indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, jacuzzi and steam room. Bliss! (An really enjoyable afternoon!) We then headed back to the room to get ready to go down to the restaurant for dinner. Again, as part of the package, we were able to avail of main course each. I selected the Roast Irish beef served with potatoes and vegetables, while Barry chose the spinach and ricotta ravioli. We decided not to have a dessert (as to be honest, we thought the mains were just ok) and instead went to check out the hotel's Healy Mac bar where we had a few pints of Healy Mac's own beer. The bar has a good atmosphere so we stayed for a few hours. We enjoyed our stay at Breaffy House, particularly the pool & spa but were slightly disappointed with dinner! A nice weekend though!

Old manor house which was added on to its well kept and the service was great.read more

The Island Spa is, as the name suggests, on Lusty Beg Island. It's really well sign posted and is a…read moremajor draw for those visiting! We booked to stay on the island for two nights and we specifically booked because of the spa facilities. We had to book the spa separately, although this is just a booking, there's no monetary exchange pre treatment. We decided to go for back massages at £40 each! Although this seems expensive at first glance, booking a treatment gives you full use of the Spa's sauna, steam room, pool and hot tub so you can really make a day of it! On first entrance to the spa we were greeted by the lovely receptionist/masseuse she made us feel really welcome and gave us a mini tour of the spa. Going to these places for the first time can always be a wee bit awkward, especially if you don't know the procedure but she made us feel more than comfortable! We were taken to the 'relaxation room' first and although it was relaxing it could have done with a bit of TLC (there were old wooden chairs in there that made it resemble a classroom). Next up we were taken for out massages one by one. This kind of left the person waiting at a loose end. The massage itself was excellent, I felt totally relaxed after mine! As mentioned we then made use of the facilities staying for around two hours in total. This aspect of the spa was excellent and we never felt pressured to leave, probably because it was so quiet. Overall the spa was great but not perfect, it could really do with a few smaller touches to gain that extra star! Definitely give it a go if you're on the island, the pool is excellent and really well maintained!

Wow! Gemma and Caroline travels to Lough Rynn to do our hair for my best friend's wedding. They…read morewere both AMAZING! I asked for volume in my hair and boy did I get it. They made the whole wedding party of 6 bridesmaids and 1 bride look beautiful. Our hair stayed in place, looked the same from hour one to end of day. Caroline did my hair and she made my vision a reality.

From the owner: Harley Waxing, Threading, French Cosmetics Académíe Facials, Massage, Manicure, Pedicure, Hopi Ear…read moreCandling, Gel Nails, Shellac, Spray tan, Makeup, Occasional Lashes, Semi Permanent Lashes, Tinting etc.

First time for a seaweed bath, so I have nothing to compare it to other than a traditional spa. The…read moreservice was fine, but the young man who gave us an overview spoke so quickly that we had to call him and ask how to turn on the steam. I'd read another review that mentioned it was hard to get dressed while wet, so even though it was a pain, it wasn't a surprise. However, when I asked for the loo, I was shown to a changing room that had spacious showers, lockers, robes and flip flops. Had we gone there first, the experience would have been so much nicer!

Nothing better than a seaweed bath to relax, detoxify and sooth the skin. Whenever I'm down in…read moresligo it's either Voya or enniscrone seaweed baths I head to. Both very different. Voya seaweed baths are more up scare. The reception is full of their products and a lovely waiting area with tea and drink facilities. The seaweed bath rooms are lovely with the ole school bath filled with the heavenly gooey, slimey seaweed, a shower and the built in steamer. I love the steamer experience because you get so nice and toasty and opens up all the pores before you relax into your bath. The staff are great, although I haven't had any of the other treatments such as massages etc I hear ther fab! A must when down in sligo!!!