Masego — The Safari Spa: Egyptian Sand Spa Therapy

Unlike many other beauty salons in Singapore, Masego is located in a clubhouse and has a relatively large space to call its own. I had the privilege of enjoying a 60-minute Sand Bath Therapy session with them, and decided to visit right after work. Is it common to have body aches from sitting in front of the computer for long hours? I was hoping the Sand Bath Therapy would relieve my aches and improve my overall well-being.

Entrance to Masego Spa

All the therapists at Masego are female, even though they serve both male and female customers. They have strong brand values, and I really appreciate that they don't hard-sell you. I know this because my mum has been enjoying her massage treatments at Masego for about two years now. She used to suffer from frozen shoulders, but due to the excellent Masego therapists, her condition is now fully cured!

Vision and values

Similar to my previous body massage treatment at Masego, I eagerly anticipated my Sand Bath Therapy. I always look forward to my experiences with Masego as they are very good at helping you relax, going right down to the tiniest details — from the moment you enter, you are embraced by soothing music with a soft tribal groove. I was served a warm cup of tea as I sat and waited for my therapist.

Pardon my tired face with no make-up on, hehe :)

They also provide spacious lockers for you to store your belongings. I had a huge laptop bag with me that day, and there was ample space to even hang my clothes!

After stashing away your belongings, you are handed a clean set of robes, a shower cap, a set of disposable underwear and a pair of slippers to change into.

MASEGO SAND BATH THERAPY

Sand Therapy, also known as "Psamotherapy", was first practiced in Siwa, Cairo, in ancient Egypt. Immersing the entire body (except the head) in heated sand is believed to purge the body of "stagnant, impure water" that causes diseases, rheumatic pains and arthritic conditions. This is pretty popular in other countries as a form of therapy. A 30-minute thermal sand bath supposedly removes 3 - 4 litres of 'dirty water' in the form of perspiration.

Enjoying the burial in sand!

The therapist initially slathered me in a special herbal oil blend with aromatic salts and herbs. I was then wrapped in plastic. It was a strange experience but I was glad I went for the treatment — since I have been suffering from indigestion lately. Finally, I entered the sand box and the therapist carefully used a shovel to envelop me in the sand.

As the sand box is heated, I began perspiring profusely after about 15 minutes. It was a really wonderful experience — the grains of sand heavily pressed upon every part of my body, and I could feel each and every drop of perspiration oozing from my skin and trickling down my body. No hygiene concerns though — they have another layer of plastic within the sand itself! 

After the therapy: Aromatic oils and herbs have diffused into my skin

After the therapy, you can take a refreshing shower in their in-house bathroom.

Shower facilities at Masego

After the treatment, they usher you to an area where you can continue to relax and enjoy the post-treatment therapy. The lush green environment is an oasis of calm that you can hardly find in an urbanised environment.

I was served a cup of sweet hot tea and red bean soup. My mum says they sometimes serve white fungus soup! How nourishing!

Other services provided at Masego

Now you don't have to hop on a plane to Egypt to experience this much-raved about thermal sand spa experience! Experience an authentic thermal sand bath therapy for just S$49 nett!

Session includes:
- Application of CIMU herbal oil blend
- Body Wrap
- Thermal sand immersion infused with aromatic salts and herbs

Masego — The Safari Spa

SAFRA Jurong
Level 3, 333 Boon Lay Way

Singapore 649848
Contact: +65 6790 1661