Thunder Massage bills itself as Hong Kong's only silent massage, and we booked 80 minutes to see what that actually means in practice — not just as a gimmick, but as a genuinely different way to get a deep tissue massage.

HONG KONG In a city where five-star hotel spas and hole-in-the-wall reflexology parlours compete for the same overworked clientele, Ora Spa has staked out curious new territory: personality-driven aromatherapy, paired with sound healing and a face-lifting treatment performed by a therapist with serious pedigree. I left with a bottle of oil that smells uncannily like my own personality and a relaxed face and body. Here's everything you need to know before booking. The Location

HONG KONG Three minutes in a cryo chamber, 30 minutes breathing pressurised oxygen, and a facial that works on your skin at a cellular level — all in one visit, all in the same Central building. That's the pitch at Be Earth Wellness, and we went in to test as much of it as we reasonably could in a single sitting. Here's what each treatment actually felt like, what it's meant to do, and who it's for. All images courtesy of Be Earth Wellness. Where We Went Be Earth Wellness is

HONG KONG Central isn't short on wellness studios promising to make you feel like a new person, but most ask you to commit to one thing at a time — a facial here, a float tank there. °CRYO Hong Kong takes a different approach. It's a full recovery-and-beauty circuit under one roof, and on a recent visit, we decided to move through as much of it as we could in a single afternoon. Here's an honest account of what we did, what it actually felt like, who each treatment is really

HONG KONG Male grooming has quietly become one of Hong Kong's fastest-growing beauty categories, and eyebrows are no exception. Brow lamination — the treatment that sets unruly hairs into a fuller, more defined shape — has moved from a "women's beauty" service into something men across the city are booking too. One salon that regularly comes up in that conversation is Xtreme Lashes Hong Kong. What Xtreme Lashes HK Is Known For Xtreme Lashes was founded in 2005 by registered n

HONG KONG Somewhere along the way, intravenous vitamin therapy quietly slipped out of the hospital ward and into the world of red-carpet wellness. Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber have both been open about their fondness for NAD+ infusions, describing them as a reset after punishing stretches of travel and work, while Harry Styles, Gwyneth Paltrow and Rihanna have all been linked to the same needle-and-vitamin-bag routine. What began as a quiet Silicon Valley biohacking habit

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM Over the past decade, intravenous therapy (IV therapy) has become one of the fastest-growing wellness trends worldwide, evolving from a clinical treatment into a mainstream luxury reserved for those who demand immediate, visible results from their self-care routines. Unlike taking supplements, IV drips bypass the digestive system entirely, achieving up to 100% bioavailability compared to the 10-20% typically absorbed through oral supplementation. It's a

HONG KONG Years of sun exposure in Hong Kong can lead to freckles, pigmentation and uneven skin tone. M22 IPL at Jolie Beaute in Jordan offers a comfortable, non-invasive way to treat these common concerns. What Is It? The M22 is a medical-grade intense pulsed light device — and not all IPL is created equal. Where older or less sophisticated systems deliver a broad, less controlled burst of light energy, the M22 operates with considerably more precision, emitting multiple wav

HONG KONG All images courtesy of Fox and the Barber. The Pitch Why Fox and the Barber? It really should be Fox the Barber. Once upon a time (well, in 2015), British hairdresser Paul Fox decamped to Hong Kong and founded a classic barbershop inspired by a hazy romantic vision of better days gone by. Think an imperial, Anglo-take on Jazz Age machismo. It’s all very Peaky Blinders – staff are pictured online clutching whisky tumblers and garbed in waistcoats. Scowls and slicked-

HONG KONG Hong Kong has always occupied a unique position in the wellness world — a city where a five-star hotel breakfast can be followed by a TCM consultation and a gua sha treatment before noon. Here's where you can get the best of both. Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Built into the International Finance Centre in Central, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong connects directly to ifc mall, Hong Kong Station, and the Airport Express, and houses ten restaurants carrying a combined sev

INTERVIEW In a city where coffee culture has evolved from a morning necessity into a lifestyle obsession, standing out in a crowded market is no easy feat. Yet for Bernice Liu, the founder of Qi Concepts, the opportunity wasn't about creating another coffee brand — it was about rethinking what ready-to-drink coffee could be. Frustrated by canned coffees laden with sugars, preservatives and hard-to-pronounce ingredients, she set out to create a cleaner alternative built around

There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes with living in Hong Kong. It is not just the long hours or the humidity – it is the relentless hum of the city, the way your shoulders creep toward your ears without you noticing, the vague sense that your qi (if you believe in that sort of thing) is a little topsy turvy. I arrived at the Four Seasons Hong Kong spa feeling a little under the weather. Not unwell enough to cancel, but decidedly off. Stuffy. Foggy. The kind of

HONG KONG There is a woman you probably know. She is capable and composed. She shows up. She makes plans, sends voice notes, and takes care of the people around her. And behind a closed door — one you have never been through — something is happening that she has not yet found the words for. Or perhaps she has the words, but not the belief that anyone will listen. This is not a rare story. According to data, around one in four women are affected by domestic abuse. Not one in a

HONG KONG In the lead-up to Mother’s Day, All About You Centre is hosting a reflective, women-focused workshop that explores one of the most formative relationships in a person’s life: the bond with their mother. Titled Healing Our Maternal Blueprint, the session will be led by Sonia Samtani, a clinical hypnotherapist known for her work in emotional wellness and subconscious healing and the founder of All About You wellness centre. Taking place on May 9, 2026, the day before

TEGERNSEE There is a specific kind of silence that exists only within the walls of a Lanserhof property - a hush so profound it seems to vibrate. Whether it is the salt-misted dunes of Sylt or the original, intimate mountain refuge in Lans , the sensation is the same: you aren't merely checking into a clinic; you are surrendering to a high-tech monastery for the modern soul. However, it is at Lanserhof Tegernsee , nestled in the Bavarian Alps, where this philosophy finds its

HONG KONG In a city where wellness often leans heavily on high-tech diagnostics and trendy treatments, Upper House Hong Kong is taking a refreshingly holistic turn. The hotel has partnered with Chain’s Medicare Centre to introduce its first Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) residency, blending centuries-old healing wisdom with modern wellbeing practices. This one-of-a-kind residency offers personalised treatments for everything from facial rejuvenation and hormonal balan

HONG KONG In a world where mothers are constantly giving – time, energy, and love – the most meaningful gesture is often one that gives back. At Raw Lily , wellness is viewed not as a luxury, but as a fundamental standard of care for the woman navigating the physical and emotional evolution of motherhood. The brand’s philosophy is deeply personal. Founded by certified health coach Tina Shum , Raw Lily was born out of a mission to cut through the marketing noise in the welln

HONG KONG Step into the Ritz-Carlton Spa, Hong Kong and leave the world behind. Their new Radiant Moonstone Healing Massage is designed as a full-spectrum reset for body, mind, and spirit, blending ancient energy practices with modern spa science. The journey begins with a bespoke selection of chakra oils , chosen to target your unique energy profile. Gentle singing bowl vibrations then ease mental fatigue and encourage emotional release, creating a serene, almost otherwor

FEATURED HONG KONG ATLAS Chiropractic Studio, nestled in the heart of Central Hong Kong at 8/F, 10 Pottinger Street, is an award-winning haven for holistic spinal and nervous system health. Founded in 2018 and serving the community for over seven years, ATLAS goes beyond symptom relief to address root causes, helping busy professionals, families, and athletes achieve peak performance through science-backed care. Led by a team of international Chiropractic experts, the multili

INTERVIEW In a city where apartments are compact, schedules are relentless, and sleep often takes a backseat, Alex Ma saw an opportunity to do more than just sell mattresses — he wanted to transform how Hongkongers rest. The co-founder of Skyler , a homegrown sleep-wellness brand, recalls a seemingly ordinary trip to buy a mattress in 2015 that sparked a revelation: quality sleep shouldn’t come at a sky-high price, nor should it be a logistical headache in Hong Kong’s dense u