An Indonesian Spa offers a range of traditional treatments. Women believe in the healing power of touch. Indonesians love their weekly urut or massage. Spas in West Java , particularly Bandung are popular healing centres when matched with a course of herbal beverages.

Spas in Bali have all the bells and whistles but generally cost a little more at Seminyak or in the 5 star hotels.

An ancient spa treatment designed to protect you from colds and to strengthen your immune system. It is especially effective for fever, muscle aches and arthritis. The treatment begins with an aromatherapy footbath. A deep tissue massage follows. You are then rubbed with the Boreh or herb mixture. This mixture consist of sandalwood, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, coriander and rice flour. This will have a warming effect on your skin. When the paste is dried, it will then be gently rubbed off. You will then be treated to a warm steam bath. This improves circulation which puts you in a state of deep relaxation. You are then left to enjoy a specially drawn floral bath.

This treatment is originally a bridal ritual from the palaces of java. This beauty and care treatmen starts with a relaxing deep tissue massage. The body is then caked with a paste consisting of rice flour, turmeric, sandalwood and jasmine. After the paste is dried, the paste is gently rubbed off, removing your dead cells and revealing your fresh layer of new skin.

Ritual traditional massage is designed to relive pain. Deep body acupressure is applied to the palm, feet and scalp.A special blend of massage oil is used. Oils include lavender, cendana and jasmine.