Why it works: The GAIA MenoPAUSE treatment at Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall

Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall is an exquisitely beautiful destination offering the height of luxury modern wellbeing alongside a historic hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant. In this wellness wonderland, therapists have introduced the GAIA MenoPAUSE Treatment - a ritual crafted to support the skin, body, and mind during hormonal change.

In this interview they explain what you can expect from an experience that's a deeply nurturing, multi-sensory journey, leaving guests feeling reconnected, rebalanced, and restored from the inside out.

What does the treatment involve?

The GAIA MenoPAUSE treatment is a holistic spa experience designed to support women through the physical, emotional and skin changes that can accompany peri-menopause and menopause. Available as either a 60- or 90-minute treatment, it combines massage, skincare and relaxation techniques to create a deeply restorative experience.

The journey begins with a personalised consultation, where the therapist discusses the guest’s symptoms, concerns and goals, before helping them select a GAIA aromatherapy oil through a sensory test.

The treatment includes a back, neck and shoulder massage using the chosen oil, with techniques tailored to areas of tension. Fitness Gel is then applied to help refresh and soothe tired muscles. Guests choosing the 90-minute treatment also receive a reflexology-inspired foot massage designed to encourage relaxation and balance.

The facial element includes a cleanse, exfoliation, toning and the application of a facial serum. In the 90-minute treatment, this is followed by a full facial massage using lifting and circulation-boosting techniques. A jade crystal wand massage is then performed across the face, neck, shoulders and décolleté to help soothe the skin and encourage lymphatic drainage.

The treatment concludes with the application of finishing skincare products, including eye and face creams and lip balm.

Where does the treatment come from?

The treatment was developed by GAIA Skincare, a wellness and spa brand focused on natural skincare, aromatherapy and holistic wellbeing. The protocol brings together a range of techniques, including aromatherapy, therapeutic massage, reflexology-inspired foot work, facial massage, jade crystal therapy and relaxation rituals.

What is it designed to do?

The treatment is designed to help support common menopause-related symptoms affecting the body, mind and skin. Its aims include promoting deep relaxation, reducing stress and tension, supporting mental clarity and emotional balance, and relieving muscular discomfort.

It is also intended to help improve circulation and lymphatic flow, reduce facial puffiness and leave the skin looking smoother and plumper. Many guests choose it as a way to support overall wellbeing during a time of significant hormonal change.

How is the treatment personalised?

Personalisation is a key part of the experience. The consultation helps therapists understand each guest’s symptoms and priorities, while the sensory oil selection allows them to choose an aroma that feels most supportive to their needs.

Massage techniques can also be adapted to focus on specific areas of tension, and the treatment incorporates specialist GAIA products throughout, including oils, serums, creams and Fitness Gel.

How can clients get the most from the treatment?

Guests are encouraged to arrive well hydrated, avoid heavy meals immediately beforehand and allow enough time to relax before the treatment begins. It's also important to share any medical conditions, medications, skin sensitivities or menopause symptoms with the therapist during the consultation.

Afterwards, drinking plenty of water, avoiding strenuous exercise for the rest of the day where possible, and taking time to relax can help prolong the benefits. Therapists also provide aftercare advice and skincare recommendations tailored to the individual.

Who is it best suited to?

The treatment is particularly suited to women experiencing perimenopause or menopause, especially those dealing with stress, poor sleep, muscular tension or changes in their skin such as dryness, dullness or puffiness. It may also appeal to anyone looking for a nurturing, restorative treatment that supports both physical and emotional wellbeing.