Specialties:
- Holistic Facials
- Deep tissue and sports massage
- Balinese and hot stone therapies
- Pregnancy and relaxing massage
- Foot reflexology
- Facials
Rita Gurung is a skilled massage therapist and UK-certified aesthetician (CIBTEC) with over a decade of experience in wellness and spa therapy. Originally from Nepal, Rita began her career at Sense of Touch Day Spa in 2013, building a strong foundation in both Eastern and Western bodywork traditions. She holds a CIBTEC Diploma in Beauty and multiple ISBC Diplomas in Holistic Massage, Anatomy, and Physiology. Her training also includes advanced modalities such as M6 Lipo Massage and professional facial therapies.
Rita now offers holistic facials, with each treatment beginning with a calming singing bowl ritual. The facial includes double cleansing, exfoliation with vitamin C, soothing facial massage, gua sha and a nourishing mask, followed by toner, serum and moisturiser. Included in every facial, gua sha uses gentle gliding techniques to help reduce puffiness, encourage circulation, ease facial tension and enhance the appearance of facial contours. Rita personalises each treatment to the client’s skin needs and concerns, combining attentive skincare with time to relax.
Rita’s expertise also extends to specialised stone therapies using two types of natural stones:
- Pink Himalayan Salt Stones – used warm to provide a soothing massage experience and help ease muscle tension.
- Basalt Hot Stones (Black Stones) – retain warmth to help relax tight muscles and promote deep relaxation.
For clients seeking prenatal support, Rita is certified in pregnancy massage by Aromatherapy Associates Hong Kong, allowing her to offer gentle, thoughtfully tailored treatments for expecting mothers.
Throughout her career, Rita has worked in some of Asia’s most respected wellness destinations, including the Mandarin Oriental and W Hotel in Hong Kong, as well as The Mira Hotel and Spa by Harnn at Marriott Ocean Park. Her freelance practice has further honed her ability to customise treatments for a wide range of needs—from athletes recovering from intense training to individuals seeking stress relief and deep relaxation.
Known for her nurturing presence and precise technique, Rita creates a restorative experience for every client. Whether easing muscular tension, refreshing the skin or providing a quiet moment of self-care, her holistic approach supports both body and mind.