Renew Body, Spirit and Consciousness at The Secret Garden Spa at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

Ensconced in a tranquil setting, and tucked away within folds of tropical greenery, The Secret Garden Spa at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui serves as a retreat for both body and being. Here, at the hands of experienced therapists, the wisdom of ancient Thai healing traditions has been reimagined as restorative rituals, blending modern techniques and learning. "The Secret Garden Spa is a key part of our commitment to sustainability and wellness,” shares Jasjit Assi, General Manager. Medicinal Thai plants and herbs are grown in the Resort and sourced locally so that their essential goodness and benefits can be harvested first-hand. “We're proud to support the local community by sourcing our products here on the island and using traditional Thai healing practices,” he adds. “Our spa is a true reflection of our commitment to responsible tourism."

Happiness Within

By offering guests a transformative experience, the Spa delivers a unique connection between the inner self and a deeper sense of wellbeing. “At the core of our philosophy at The Secret Garden Spa, we celebrate the human element and the spiritual awareness that underlies all healing,” shares Luisa Anderson, Regional Director of Spa. “As beings with a heightened consciousness, the spa’s new concept relies on the intuitive aspects of wellness and therapeutic intervention.” For Kotchaphan Mekloy, Director of Spa, a positive state of mind and innate happiness directly correlate with a healthy body. “In this regard, our wellness programs have been redesigned to trace a personalised and holistic path for every individual.”

Balancing the Elements

Central to traditional Thai medicine is an ancient belief system that recognises the balance between the four principal elements and a healthy being. “Tard Chao Ruan, or the four elements – Din (Earth), Nam (Water), Lom (Wind), Fai (Fire) - influence every function of the human body, each representing a set of attributes that correspond to aspects of our physical form and processes,” explains Mekloy. Ancient Thai scripts that suggest personal configurations between the core elements are determined using the month of birth as a preliminary reference. A consultation with the Spa’s practitioners further reveals the specific elemental treatments that are best suited for balance and realignment. Leaning on this ancient concept of wellness, the half-day programs at the Spa aim to achieve a balance between the various elements. Mekloy recommends the elaborate signature therapies such as Earth Energy Four Hands, Nam Bliss Ritual, Lom Fusion Therapy, and Awakening Fai Ritual serve to restore balance between the four key elements of Din, Nam, Lom and Fai.

Pure Consciousness

“Explore the limitless positive outcomes and a ‘quantum healing effect’ manifested through the healing powers of gemstones and medicinal plant and mineral extracts,” smiles Mekloy, talking about the partnership with leading skincare brand ISUN, which is used in the Spa’s full day wellness programs. With a focus on sustainability and sourcing products that support the local community on Koh Samui, the Spa’s therapists draw upon the beneficial powers of natural gemstones and specially sourced Thai herbal-extracts to create an inspired range of treatments. “The use of customised, innovative techniques makes the experience at our Spa singular and unique, and guests will find a connection that restores equilibrium between body and mind,” she shares.

Besides a deep study of the relationship between the elements and the specific needs, the Spa has also put together a range of elemental essential oils, food and tea blends to balance elements of the body and soul, which support holistic wellbeing. “Health is the framework around which our state of being is coalesced, and happiness is directly proportional to our physical wellbeing,” shares Mekloy, while Assi adds, “We invite guests to augment their health at The Secret Garden Spa, and re-establishing the vital links between body and being, to achieve lasting happiness.”

Visit The Secret Garden Spa to experience the transformative effects of ancient Thai healing traditions, coalesced in modern techniques. Contact 66 (0) 77 243 000, email spa.kohsamui@fourseasons.com, or chat with the team via FS Chat App.