Men's Backcials

I went along to Chelsea Harbour Club for a brand new treatment, the Phytomer Muddy Stones treatment. It took me a while to find the spa as I didn't know the area too well and wasn't sure how long it would take to walk - it was quite far! The club is really lovely as soon as you're inside, with a busy reception who were very helpful in directing me to the spa which is downstairs. To get to it I also had to walk past some large courts and various facilities, and it looked like it was very popular.

The spa itself was very different to the rest of the club, with a really calm atmosphere. I had to fill out a quick form about health and skincare in the spa's reception, and was then shown where to change and find my locker etc. The changing rooms were huge with plenty of showers and it was all super clean! My treatment was taking place in the hammam room so in my robe I was taken through past the gorgeous pool facilities where only a couple of people were swimming so it was really relaxed.

The room looked a little intimidating at first, with a huge heated plinth in the centre of the room. After leaving me to make myself comfortable, my lovely therapist Louisa came in and explained what the treatment involved so there'd be no surprises!

Starting with the backs of my legs, Louisa applied the mud and massaged it in to the skin. The plinth was quite uncomfortable at times as it was so hard, so my hips were slightly pushed into the surface, but otherwise it was very relaxing. Louisa also used hot stones to add to the massage experience.

After wrapping up my muddy legs, I then had the same treatment on my back and shoulders which was very soothing, and then the front of my legs and tummy were given the same treatment. When all was muddied up, I then had a mud mask on my face and neck, and an additional scalp massage which really left me feeling calm and sleepy.To wake me up again I had a refreshing spritz on my face, which was perfect after laying on such a warm surface.

Once it was all washed off my skin was left smoother than ever. I felt like I'd been completely exfoliated and moisturised all in one. The treatment was incredibly relaxing and equally as important was the great facilities and friendly staff. Will definitely be returning for some more treatments.