Heavy energy caused by personal problems, depressing experiences, emotional trauma, bad posture, and physical neglect gets lodged in the musculature and energy centers called chakras. These areas harden and block the flow of chi or prana, the universal life energy. These blockages, which can actually be located at strategic points in the body, are referred to as massage "trigger points" because applying pressure on them will dislodge and release the negative energy trapped in them.
Most massages have a relaxing, uplifting, and energizing effect. A good massage brings about deep relaxation, dissolves energy blockages, detoxifies the system, and provides new vitality by increasing the flow of prana. The pleasurable effect of a massage is attributed to the enjoyment one gets from being touched by another person, and the physical movement of the skin, muscles, and body parts.
Religions, systems of beliefs, disciplines, and martial arts believe that some sort of metaphysical healing occurs during a massage as the life force is unblocked, transferred, tuned up, aligned or balanced. Research shows that massage can reduce the heart rate, lower blood pressure, increase blood circulation, strengthen the muscles, and increase endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers.
I haven’t been to Subic in a long time so I jumped at the opportunity when a media group was invited to rediscover the place. We were each provided a brand-new Honda Civic to drive over. The ride was smooth and pleasurable with the car’s powerful V-tech engine, and I was so pleased that the roads to Zambales have been greatly improved.
The Larossa Spa’s drawing power is due to their synchronous massage, a treatment done by two therapists performing soothing, pleasurable strokes, and deep pressure kneading. Imagine four hands in synchronized, dance-like movements easing your tired muscles, healing your entire body!
I wonder why nobody has ever offered this service before. This technique makes more sense because the body has a left and right side. One therapist massages the right foot, for example, while the other does the left with exactly the same movements and pressure. Synchronous massage was pioneered by Larossa and it takes the therapists many months of training to perfect the movements before they are accredited.
Until I tried the Chakra Basalt Stone Massage! This is a deeply therapeutic massage to renew one’s vitality using heated basalt stones that are rubbed and kneaded onto the oiled body. A different set of smaller heated stones are placed on strategic, tense back muscles (on the face, too!), melting stress and tension away. I chose the relaxing and uplifting lavender oil for this one. The therapists must have been amused at my unabashed oohs and aahs!
Larossa has more massages and beauty treatments to choose from to pamper your body and awaken your senses. Next time I go, I will definitely try the Oyayi Traditional Filipino Massage, which uses the age-old art of hilot to unlock energy blockages. All body therapies are done in the synchronous manner, an unparalleled first in the spa industry.
The Larossa Spa is indeed massage heaven with their double-therapist synchronous treatments that are truly a mesmerizing, unforgettable, and singular massage experience. No wonder it has become a must-destination in Subic Bay!