Nga and Mo, our Muong ethnic hostesses, specialised in spa treatments.
Here, they are preparing for a massage session to be given by Serge Parenteau
onboard the boat in Halong Bay
Photo: Thuy Viet

VNA 14 - Therapeutic massage training stay and Spa treatments.

Founder of Spa Tour, the Canadian-born masseur-kinesitherapist Serge Parenteau has instructed our masseurs in the art of Swedish massage, relaxation and meditation. He has also researched into the compositions of exotic essential oils.. aromatherapy - a technique he uses, works very well in therapeutic massage.

His method is based on the harnessing of the physical body, by breathing and internel stress. For him, listening to the body is the conscious work of the masseur, “..it’s not just about relaxation but also about protecting the body from stress and daily fatigue..