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Do I even dare say that I needed a day at the spa so badly that I considered not taking my eldest daughter – but did because, I’m a good person? Plus Revive Wellness Spa extended the invitation to both of us – as they now have a kiddies spa area too.

I love seeing Lexa experience new things – even if it is just to get her nails done or relax while I get a hot stone massage (and she takes photos with my phone). When she spots anything that resembles a nail file, I get my nails filed by the way…

Lexa and I at Revive Wellness Spa in Johannesburg

This time I went for a skin analysis, Razul steam room treatment, hot stone massage and quick manicure/paint. I’m going to be honest, few places can hold up candle to Revive Wellness’ hot stone massages… they are simply the best thing since the invention of sliced bread.

The skin analysis confirmed my DNA test that I did with Optiphi (will still write about that next week). I did however buy a Nimue Vitamin C Moisture Mist as I’ve tried it before and with winter my skin has to stay healthy and hydrated.
Razul… this was my first time going into a steam room. It was a great room and I loved the warm steam – but I realised that smallish spaces which reminds me of a cave in a tropical location is not for me.

Plus then I spotted the colour, treatment and blow dry special for R650. Megan, the stylist have blowdried my hair twice and I thought I’d take the chance in the new salon – which is HUGE by the way! I phoned to make an appointment for the following week and this I actually paid out of my own pocket.

They always have a special popping up on their Facebook page, so like it and find a special that will take you to one of Jozi’s best spas.

You can also read about my previous visits to Revive Wellness Spa in Johannesburg here:

Winter just creeps into your bones and wreaks havoc on your skin. It’s too cold to go out at night or too early in the morning. For me, it is the most miserable time of the year – except for the extra cuddles from my cats. To get over the winter blues I said yes to a 3 hour day at J’s Revive Wellness Spa… and it was a treat!

Js Revive Wellness Spa in Johannesburg

Js Revive Wellness Spa

Flotation Therapy

First I started off with flotation therapy, which is a “deprivation therapy” that drowns out distractions to soothe anxiety and stress.

Flotation therapy pool at Js Revive Wellness Spa
Flotation therapy pool at Js Revive Wellness Spa

I got into this huge round pool filled with salty hot water, surrounded by matchless candles, rolled towels and orchids. Floating on my back with arms and legs stretched out looking up at a dark roof with sparkling lights, whilst listening to music pouring in from hidden speakers.

Susann enjoying the warm water of the flotation therapy pool atJs Revive Wellness Spa flotation pool therapy
Susann enjoying the warm water of the flotation therapy pool at Js Revive Wellness Spa

I could hear nothing else, see nothing else. The water was so warm and cosy and I felt so light just drifting in a space.

At the end of my 30 minutes in the flotation pool I could feel the salt lingering on my skin, forming little crusts. I just felt so amazing…

Changing room at Js Revive Wellness Spa
Changing room at Js Revive Wellness Spa

Massage

I was so relaxed when the therapist led me to the treatment room for a massage. I didn’t think there was any stress left to get rid of, but by the end I was jelly on legs.

Treatment room at Wash and blow at Susann enjoying the warm water of the flotation therapy pool at Js Revive Wellness Spa
Treatment room at Js Revive Wellness Spa

From the tip of my toes, arms to my neck she worked on muscles at a medium pressure. The cherry on the top, hot stones… It was as if my day at the spa was specifically designed to get warmth back into my core.

Hair Salon at J’s Revive Wellness Spa

Usually after a day at the spa you leave looking like a wet chicken with oil in your hair – but not at J’s Revive Wellness!

I had salt in my hair and probably a bit of massage oil, but I popped into their hair salon for a wash and blow – and I could’ve probably gone to a meeting straight from that.

Wash and blow at Susann enjoying the warm water of the flotation therapy pool at Js Revive Wellness Spa
Wash and blow from Js Revive Wellness Spa at the end of my day of relaxation

Why is this spa so special?

Usually when you go to a spa you can see that they had to work around an existing building’s limitations, but at J’s Revive Wellness Spa the building expands around their needs. They have created a space where you can get a “rounded experience” from holistic to beauty.

If you want to spoil yourself (or someone special) make the trip to this spa near Melrose Arch. It really is one of Joburg’s best kept spa secrets.

Js Revive Wellness Spa in Johannesburg entrance