On review: Bamford Body Signature Treatment at Bamford Haybarn, Daylesford

My body felt like it was in crisis, my hips hurt, my back ached, my knees were heavy and I am pretty sure my feet were gnarled. When I filled out my consultation form at the Haybarn Spa in idyllic Daylesford I might as well have circled the majority of my body when they asked what needed attention. The affect I wanted- balanced and renewed, a complete restorative. Nothing short of a miracle I thought would achieve this. How wrong I was, or perhaps miracles occur in the Cotswolds.

Once snuggled on the bed, head down, my therapist waved three different types of oil under my nose, I immediately chose the rosemary for its restorative powers and because I wanted to be as fresh as the herb garden the scent captured.

An hour of pure massage bliss ensued, and not just relaxing but active too as the therapist moved and stretched my tired limbs, re-aligning my body and spirit; and as for the reflexology – the effect of this pressure point massage is nothing short of mind-blowing.

I felt almost on the verge of tears as I thanked the therapist, probably because it meant going back to the real world. My therapist pointed out that my hips were out of line so no wonder they ached, and to not be surprised if it had an effect not just on the rest of my body but also my mind, exactly what a professional therapist should be.

This treatment bought me back to myself, aligning not just my muscles but my thoughts. A complete renewal and a miracle worked. TS