12 treatments worth trying this year

If you want to look after yourself this year, don’t just rely on January resolutions. Instead, try our 2025 wellness calendar, which gives you a hot new experience to try every month. From bio-hacks that boost your energy to cutting-edge beauty treatments that get you glowing and even rituals that give your soul a lift, these trending wellness treatments will keep you looking good and feeling great.

January: feed your face

Salma Hayek and Emma Stone are among the luminous celebrities who swear by Iván Pol’s Beauty Sandwich treatment, which involves layering skin products rich in plant-derived essential fatty acids, ceramides and phyto-cholesterols – the “sandwich” – with a dose of radio frequency technology to boost collagen. 

Try it in Los Angeles: The Beauty Sandwich

February: get a natural high

First it was athletes recovering from injuries who scheduled sessions in a hyperbaric chamber. More and more, wellness fans are signing up for a dose of pure oxygen, which is said to boost cellular rejuvenation and collagen production, reduce inflammation and supercharge your energy levels.

Try it in Toronto: Ontario Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Centre

March: discover no-stretch yoga  

There are no challenging poses in yoga nidra; if you can lie on a mat, you can master it. This form of yoga is all about recharging, with an instructor giving verbal cues to guide you into the deeply restorative state between waking and sleeping.

Try it in Singapore: Yoga Edition

April: get a scalpel-free face lift 

Love the idea of looking fresher, but not up for surgery? A holistic buccal lift and sculpt may be just what you’re looking for. By supercharging natural processes such as lymphatic drainage, as well as releasing tension through intra-oral massage, this facial treatment leaves your face looking as sculpted as a supermodel’s. 

Try it in Sydney: Future Clinic  

May: get fired up 

A fire massage may sound intimidating, but you can rest easy during a detoxifying Thai ya-pao treatment. A gentle warming is the only sensation you will feel when your therapist lights up herbs such as turmeric, ginger and kaffir lime above your stomach. Combined with an abdominal massage, this is both cleansing and calming. 

Try it in Bangkok: Rakxa   

June: ride the (sound) waves  

Can boosting your wellness be as easy as slipping on a pair of headphones? That’s the promise of vibroacoustic therapy, where you listen to a soundtrack that uses binaural acoustics and low frequency vibrations to relax your central nervous system. Lie back and enjoy.

Try it in Dubai: Siro One Za’abeel

July: make it micro

Want to tackle sun damage, large pores or wrinkles? The results from a microneedling facial won’t be instantaneous but they will be lasting. Hundreds of thin needles are used to stimulate cell regeneration for smoother, tighter skin. You can expect to see a difference from this anti-aging treatment around six weeks later.

Try in in Hong Kong: Skin Central

August: dare to dream 

If you can’t remember your last good night’s sleep, the Circadian Syncing Deep Sleep Treatment is for you. During this slumber-inducing massage, calming oils and balms infused with magnesium and melatonin are applied across your whole body, from the soles of your feet to your scalp. 

Try it in London: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

September: over the moon

Experience a different kind of nightlife with the Secret Night Ritual, which uses nature’s rhythms to transport you away. Accompanied by moonlight and the gentle lapping of waves, listen to the soothing sounds of Tibetan singing bowls while enjoying a deeply relaxing warm lava shell massage.  

Try it in Koh Samui: Four Seasons

October: tackle it head-first  

Talk about multi-tasking. Increasingly popular, head spas deliver a double dose of goodness. The elaborate treatment usually involves at least 10 steps designed to nourish your scalp and strengthen your hair, while also helping to reduce stress. The acupressure massage is a highlight.  

Try it in Seoul: Suin Style  

November: into the dark

This one is not for the fainthearted, but if you ‘re in need of a deep reset, a dark room retreat is the ultimate way to quiet your mind and rest your body. Experts say you need three days alone in the dark to feel the full effect. Don’t worry, meals are delivered regularly to your room.

Try it in Bali: Samyama Retreat

December: chill out

Can a blast of cold air really make you look better? In the case of cryofacials – in which nitrogen vapours pass over your face, chilling it to -15°C – the answer is yes. The treatment lifts dead skin cells and contracts your blood vessels, boosting blood flow and flushing toxins away.

Try it in Singapore: Porcelain Skin