Roger's Salon, Clinic & Spa

Nestled along one of the busiest streets in South Jakarta, Roger's Salon, Clinic & Spa was the place to be on an early Monday morning, after a weekend full of muscle strains and cramps. Upon my arrival, my olfactory sense was triggered by a eucalyptus scent – quite strong yet pleasant. And to top that off was the choice of interior décor, which includes tall glass vases with fresh flowers and luminous candles, already eliciting a sense of tranquillity.

More excited than I was before, I was led to the VIP area, the most secluded area in Roger's. I knew straight away that I would find an escape from any of the physical pain taking over my body. The VIP area is ideal for couples wanting a romantic day at the spa – but if ever an argument breaks, there are the curtains in between that could separate you perfectly from each other but please avoid the lit candles!

Roger's offers seven different aroma and spa treatment packages. The prices range from Rp. 170000 to Rp. 700000. Each treatment has a distinctive name that comes along with it: Aroma Harmony, Aroma Heaven, Aroma Happiness, Spa Romantic, Spa Beauty, Spa Superbeauty, and Spa Cleopatra. I went for the Spa Romantic, which consists of aromatherapy, body massage, body scrub, steam/sauna, body mask and herbal bath. The entire treatment can take about three hours, but you can always cut it short. The other packages include facials, manicures, pedicures and creambath.

My therapist Yuli was rather petite for an Indonesian lady, so why would anyone think of her as a masseuse? I certainly didn't. Surprisingly, her hands felt sturdy and strong yet gentle. The Spa Romantic treatment begins with a body massage – one is laid down on the bed and is rubbed tenderly with essential oils, either revitalizing or whitening oil. She starts with my feet up to my thighs, upper body and making her way to my neck and head. Combining rhythmic and circular motions, Café Del Mar beats and the olfactory pleasure of the whitening oil, I was rejuvenated and restored from the weekend. After the massage, I was treated with a traditional body scrub. The best part came last, my herbal bath. A bath with herbal oils and fresh flower petals – I felt like a princess in disguise. (KV)
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