{"id":166873,"date":"2017-11-28T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/166873\/give-the-gift-of-relaxation\/"},"modified":"2017-11-28T13:55:43","modified_gmt":"2017-11-28T11:55:43","slug":"give-the-gift-of-relaxation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/11\/28\/give-the-gift-of-relaxation\/","title":{"rendered":"Give the gift of relaxation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With Christmas around the corner you may be stumped as to what to buy for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Why not do something different this year and give them the gift of relaxation?<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Recently opened in Germiston, Soaring Spa situated at Hangar 34 at Rand Airport, offers Thai treatments which are sure to impress even the most difficult person on your gift list.<\/p>\n<p>The fully trained therapists offer customers the following: traditional Thai massage, aromatherapy Thai massage, deep tissue massage, back and neck massage, pregnancy massage and Thai foot reflexology.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>You can go alone, with your partner or with a group of friends to enjoy time out with a difference.<\/p>\n<p>Owned by Samantha van der Merwe, Soaring Spa was always a dream of hers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_166875\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-166875\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-166875\" src=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/11\/46GCNGENERALSOAR_34562-520x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/11\/46GCNGENERALSOAR_34562-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/11\/46GCNGENERALSOAR_34562-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/11\/46GCNGENERALSOAR_34562-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/11\/46GCNGENERALSOAR_34562.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-166875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The massage rooms offer clients a peaceful, relaxing setting to unwind.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI have always wanted to open a place where people could just unwind and recharge,\u201d Samantha said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSoaring Spa is that place where people are pampered and leave rejuvenated.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The GCN visited the spa for a treatment to see exactly why Thai massage was recommended.<\/p>\n<p>Because I am interested in reflexology and the benefits, I opted for the Thai foot reflexology.<\/p>\n<p>My therapist, Thembi Mbodlana, greeted me enthusiastically and after filling in a form and taking off my shoes, I was ready to lie back and experience the treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Not knowing what to expect, I was surprised to feel pain (not unbearable) in my feet especially when Thembi massaged certain areas.<\/p>\n<p>She explained that each part of the foot relates to a part of the body and the pain was as a result of her releasing tension in those areas of the body.<\/p>\n<p>The reflexology was an interesting experience and I must say I did feel the release of tension throughout my entire body as if Thembi had been giving me a full body massage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/167254\/sale-to-help-make-christmas-special\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sale to help make Christmas special<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/167294\/local-patroller-cycles-to-make-a-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\">Local patroller cycles to make a difference<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thembi is a wonderful therapist. She is full of fun and I thoroughly enjoyed my session with her and am contemplating going back for a massage next time.<\/p>\n<p>She told me she enjoys her job thoroughly and especially enjoys doing the aromatherapy Thai massage.<\/p>\n<p>After my treatment, I was pampered even further with a delicious healthy snack and something to drink which is part of the package.<\/p>\n<p>For Christmas, Soaring Spa is offering wonderful pamper packages to customers and gift vouchers are also available, so why not treat someone to a gift with a difference this Christmas?<\/p>\n<p>For more information contact Samantha on 083 340 6327.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-admin\/germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\">germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za <\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"mailto:leighh@caxton.co.za\">leighh@caxton.co.za.<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/germistoncitynews\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GCNnews\">Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/germistoncitynews\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCblgxW6BRXTLGLQvpcumLqA\">YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Or add the GCN on<span 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