Beyond the Robe

Monart Spa Manager Amy Hockey explains why a spa visit is a necessity for long term health, not just a luxury.

For a long time, the concept of a spa day has been seen as a rare indulgence, a birthday treat or a high-end luxury reserved for the rich and famous. But as our world gets louder, faster, and more demanding, that attitude is changing.

While you might leave a spa with glowing skin, the most profound physical benefits happen beneath the surface.

• Improved Circulation:
  Heat treatments (like saunas and steam rooms) and massages stimulate blood flow. This helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to your cells more efficiently while aiding the lymphatic system in flushing out toxins.List of recommended treatments:
  1. Deep Tissue Massage
  2. Lumafirm Firm & Glow Body Wrap
  3. Fire & Ice Detox Facial

• Chronic Pain Management:
  Hydrotherapy and deep tissue massage are proven to alleviate symptoms of arthritis, fibromyalgia, and general joint stiffness. The buoyancy of water in a spa pool takes the pressure off your skeletal system, allowing muscles to fully relax.List of recommended heat therapies:
  1. Infra-Red Pro Cabin
  2. Hydrotherapy Pool
  3. Sauna

• Better Sleep Hygiene:
  Raising your body temperature in a hot tub or sauna and then allowing it to cool down mimics the body’s own natural temperature drop that happens before we sleep. This “thermal regulation” helps to reset your internal clock causing you to fall asleep faster and stay in a deeper sleep cycle longer.

  List of recommended treatments:

  1. Catch the Breath Touch Therapy
  2. Soothe & Nuture Facial Touch Therapy
  3. Ultimate De-Stressor Swedish Massage

In an era of digital burnout, the spa offers one of the few remaining “environments” where you can truly switch off and disconnect from the outside world.

• Cortisol Reduction:
  Studies show that massage therapy significantly lowers levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) while boosting serotonin and dopamine. This isn’t just a feeling it’s a chemical shift in your brain that fights anxiety.List of recommended treatments:
  1. Hand on Heart Touch Therapy
  2. Ultimate De-Stressor Swedish Massage Treatment
  3. Deep Tissue Massage
• Sensory Deprivation:
  The quiet, dim lighting and soft scents of a spa environment provide a much-needed break from sensory overload. This gives your nervous system a chance to move from sympathetic (fight or flight) to parasympathetic (rest and digest) mode. This is the phase in which the body naturally rests and repairs itself. Spending this in this quiet space is often when we find a return to mental clarity and focus.

  List of recommended treatments:

  1. All Touch Therapy Treatments
  2. Salt Grotto
  3. Caldarium

• Mental Clarity:
  Cognitive fatigue, or mental exhaustion, caused by long-term stress and sensory overload can have a serious effect on your mental functions. Many of our guests arrive with symptoms of this, including trouble concentrating, forgetfulness, brain-fog or just a feeling of being overwhelmed. By stepping away from your daily routine, your phone and your to-do list, you give your brain the white space it needs to process information and spark creativity. This simple action of stopping, even for an hour or two, can help to reduce the mental load, allowing for better problem-solving and focus once you return to daily life.

  List of recommended treatments:

  1. Catch the Breath Touch Therapy
  2. Soothe & Nuture Facial Touch Therapy
  3. Ultimate De-Stressor Swedish Massage

We maintain our cars, our homes, and our laptops. Why do we treat our bodies differently? Viewing the spa as a luxury suggests that feeling good is optional. The reality is that spa treatments can be an effective part of your long-term health and well-being practices. 


The Takeaway

Self-care is a form of self-respect. When you prioritise a spa visit, you aren’t escaping life; you are allowing yourself an opportunity to recharge so you can better meet the demands of work, family and daily life.

If you are feeling the stresses of daily life, or simply need a break from the routine, stepping away to reset is often exactly what the body needs.
Our spa is open Tuesday through Sunday with only one purpose in mind, to help you rest, relax and rejuvenate.

Choose from our range of luxury spa experiences and book your time for recovery.

Monart Spa Opening Times: Tuesday – Sunday 9am-6pm.
Prices for Spa Experiences start from £92