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Spa and Wellness at The Riverview Retreat, Corbett
In current times where words like relaxation and self-care are gravitating towards extinction, it is of paramount importance that you spend time on yourself. Give your body, mind, and soul the care and rejuvenation that it deserves, for the rewards of a rejuvenated being are aplenty. Our highly experienced healers are more than eager to welcome you and prod you along on your journey of wellness and self-discovery.
At Tattva, the wide range of therapies available, combined with the adept and proficient skills of our therapists, will ensure that you have the best experience during your sessions.
Services Offered: Massages, Beauty Elixirs, Wellness Retreats
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Marma Abhyangam (60 mins)
The traditional Indian synchronized massage is effective towards improved eyesight, longevity, and aiding a sound sleep.
Shirodhara (60 mins)
In this authentic Indian therapy, oil is continuously poured on the forehead from a Dhara Chatti (copper bowl) while the body is gently massaged. This therapy promotes rejuvenation and revitalization of the human mind and body, undermining the effects of ageing. It is recommended for people experiencing stress and strain.
Indian Head and Foot Massage (45 mins)
The Indian Head and Foot Massage is a deep and penetrating technique used to release muscular tension from the scalp, neck and shoulders. This ancient Indian art of massaging begins with a traditional Indian foot cleansing ritual followed by a gentle head massage which balances the body, and culminates with a pressure point foot massage for deep relaxation.
Swedish Massage (60 mins)
The Swedish Massage is an invigorating bodywork specifically designed to relax muscles by applying deep pressure to muscles and bones and rubbing concurrently with the circulation towards the heart. This massage purposefully enhances oxygen flow in the bloodstream and helps muscle detoxification.
Deep Tissue Massage (60 mins)
The Deep Tissue Massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissues and aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas. This helps release deeply-held patterns of tension, remove toxins, while simultaneously relaxing and soothing muscles.
Aromatherapy (60 mins)
Aromatherapy uses aromatic plants, flowers, leaves, seeds, barks and essential oils to aid healing, alleviate pain, and regulate your mood by working on your sense of smell. This therapy is beneficial in getting rid of minor ailments, digestive problems, PMT, stress-related illness and some skin complaints.
Balinese Massage (60 mins)
The Balinese Massage is an ancient deep tissue massage technique that forms an extension to the Ayurvedic massage. The practitioner uses deep pressure to release areas of tense, knotted tissues as well as long massage strokes and skin rolling techniques to relieve stress, tension and improve circulation. It promotes harmony of the mind, body and soul.
Reflexology (45 mins)
Reflexology is based on the belief that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands that correspond to all body parts including major organs. Pressure is applied to acupoints which are interrelated to the organs in the body. This is beneficial in relieving pain and alleviating the source of pain.
Body Treatments
Body treatments are meant to relax, revive and rejuvenate your body and replenish your skin with purifying and conditioning body wraps and scrubs, instilling the natural powers and properties of fruits and flowers.
Fruit Scrubs (30 mins)
A full-body fruit scrub is done using seasonal fruits to improve skin conditions using all-natural organic ingredients. This is followed by the use of an antioxidant moisturiser, leaving your body and skin soft and supple.
Sea Salt Scrub (30 mins)
Sea Salt Scrub is an exfoliating treatment using sea salts; this deep cleansing gently exfoliates the body with salt from the sea, leaving your skin softer and smoother. This is attained by removing dead skin cells and adding moisture with the help of aroma oils.
Honey & Sesame Scrub (30 mins)
Honey & Sesame Scrub is recommended for people with oily skin. The principal ingredients of this invigorating body treatment enjoy an age-old reputation as skin healers, softeners and moisturisers. Used in conjunction with each other, the ground sesame seed exfoliates, the sesame oil softens, while the honey promotes new cell growth.
Neem Scrub (30 mins)
Neem scrubs are good for all kinds of skin types. This treatment has been specifically designed to relieve pain and damage caused by over-exposure to the sun. A cooling puree of neem leaves, blended with soothing eucalyptus oil is applied to the entire body, concentrating on the affected areas.
Ubtan (30 mins)
Ubtan is an Ayurvedic body scrub made up of chickpea flour, milk, white butter, and turmeric.
Body Wraps
Dead Sea Mud Wrap (30 mins)
Dead Sea Mud Wrap is popular for giving the skin a glowing and youthful look. This luxurious mud glides in a velvety layer. As it dries, it cleanses, exfoliates, draws out toxins, hydrates and improves the flow of nutrients to the skin's surface, while our experienced therapists pamper you to a relaxing head massage. Dead Sea Mud is a rare blend of minerals and natural salts. It contains calcium to balance, iron to strengthen, and sulfates to beautify the skin.
Honey & Sesame Wrap (30 mins)
Honey & Sesame Wrap is a gentle natural rub with indigenous honey and sesame to exfoliate and remove dull skin cells. This wrap leaves you with softer and smoother skin, accompanied by a head massage with our signature head massage oil.
Traditional Indian Body Wrap (30 mins)
Traditional Indian Body Wrap is a signature body wrap of turmeric and yoghurt. Turmeric acts as a natural and purifying cleanser, while yoghurt smoothens the skin and nourishes the entire body, while you experience a traditional head massage.
Fruit Wrap (30 mins)
Fruit Wrap is a body wrap made up of seasonal fruits. Fruit pulp softens and revitalises your skin to a silky smooth texture. Fresh fruit pulp is gently massaged into your skin, then wrapped and left for a while to be absorbed. This sweet-smelling body wrap will moisturise and soften your skin to a high level of freshness while you are transferred to a state of calmness with a head massage.
Pedicure (45 mins)
Sit back, relax, and give your feet a real treat. Pedicures stimulate your sole with an invigorating foot scrub and thorough cleaning. It involves soaking your feet in a signature concoction of Indian herbs/flowers. It will leave your feet feeling soft and smooth, which is followed by a cream massage and foot pack.
Milk & Honey Bath (45 mins)
This is a luxurious body soak comprising of milk, honey, oatmeal, sea salts and essential oils. Milk exfoliates, softens and nourishes the skin while honey softens, provides nutrition and protects the skin. Oatmeal will protect the skin while sea salts detoxify and soften the skin.
Flower Bath (45 mins)
The Flower bath is an indulgent warm bath concoction made of fresh and dried flowers gently sprinkled on top of the water, where they quickly re-hydrate. The milky bath potion and essential oils soothe and soften your skin.
Aroma Bath (45 mins)
Aroma bath is a revitalising bath preparation of essential oils tailored to refresh and awaken you from fatigue. It calms your mind and relaxes your body. A choice of oils is available to suit your mood.