Well Healed:
The List
Our list of the absolute best in wellness across Asia. We try everything we recommend, and love to hear from our readers their recommendations too. Ping us at connect@thewellhealed.co, or on insta @thewellhealedasia.
BEST CYCLING STUDIO | SINGAPORE
Cru Cycle
The best spin classes in town are found at this petite neighbourhood studio on Duxton Rd, complete with high-octane tunes, fab instructors and resident doggies there to cheer you on.
Cru Cycle
BEST WELLNESS CENTRE | HK
Five Elements Habitat
This sprawling centre in Causeway Bay & sister to Five Elements Bali, has everything you could want from yoga, light therapy, meditation, and tea ceremonies. After the Fivelements Signature Wellness Consultation, you can choose from treatments based on the principles of Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Life Coaching and Yogic Counselling. The cafe has a myriad of yummy smoothies & tonics.
Five Elements Habitat
BEST ACUPUNCTURIST | SINGAPORE
Dr. Mark Chern, Soma Clinic
Empathetic and soft-soken, Dr. Chern is an expert all-round TCM practitioner with a special interest in women's health and skin issues. We call him the Singaporean Dr. House as he's a brilliant medical detective, and works in tandem with other practitioners to figure out whatever may be ailing you. His integrated clinic is also home to therapists working with myofascial release, craniosacral, reflexology and more.
Soma Clinic
BEST VITAMIN JAB | TOKYO
Tengenji Solaria Clinic
This clinic, located in the swish neighbourhood of Hiro has ozone therapy, gluthathione injections, and the full suite of vitamin therapies including Vit C & the Myers Cocktail. The lovely Dr. Matsuyama's background is in molecular nutrition, so you know you're in good hands.
Tengenji Solaria Clinic
BEST YOGA STUDIO | TOKYO
Third Commune
Third Commune, founded by yogini & surfer PADDLER, (yes that's her name) a light-filled, yoga & meditation space off Omotesando, one of our fave areas of Tokyo. This gorgeous space is a true retreat in the middle of the bustling city, and we always emerge feeling fantastic after a yoga class here.
Third Commune
BEST FITNESS STUDIO | SINGAPORE
Barry's Bootcamp
The global Barry's Bootcamp reached the shores of Singapore in 2019 and has made those lunchtime workouts as gruelling as promised. Not for beginners, the HIIT style marries cardio work on the treadmill with weight training. The snazzy CBD location comes complete with Dyson hairdryers, yay! The Skinny B*tch smoothie is the treat post workout at their Fuel Bar.
Barry's Bootcamp Singapore
BEST BOXING WORKOUT | HK
Soho Active Hong Kong
The private members club Soho House and its beautiful space in Sai Ying Pun boasts a three story gym, including its own dedicated boxing ring led by an A-list group of personal trainers & coaches. Relax those weary muscles post ass-kicking in the steam and sauna facilities. There's also personal training, yoga, HIIT and a variety of other classes.
Soho House Hong Kong
BEST ONSEN | BANGKOK
Panpuri Wellness
Our favourite spot to chill before a flight, this centre located in Gaysorn has amazing massages, a full japanese onsen, and a healthy cafe serving organic fresh coconut, a rare find in Bangkok. The Clean Detox Herbal Compress massage is the ultimate remedy for weary muscles. There is a small offshoot too in Tokyo at Ginza 6.
Panpuri Wellness
BEST INFRARED | SINGAPORE
Pure Wellness Studio
Singapore's only dedicated infrared sauna space with full spectrum near, mid and far infrared therapy, on Duxton Road had us at Hello. The space offers yoga & reiki too.
Pure Wellness Studio
BEST HEALTHY CAFE | SINGAPORE
The Living Cafe
This OG serves up wholesome, simple clean eats in Bukit Timah. A haven for the lactose-intolerant, the entirely dairy-free menu also boasts raw, vegan and gluten-free dishes in addition to a few animal proteins like fish and bone broth. Top it all off with a cheeky gander to the raw dessert counter before popping upstairs to stock up on supplements in the boutique.
The Living Cafe
BEST LUXURY SPA | SINGAPORE
Auriga Spa
When you're looking for the ultimate retreat from the city, this decadent pamper-palace at the sea-side Capella resort is where it's at. With a menu of indulgent treatments that take their inspiration from the cycles of the moon, it may cost a pretty penny, but you'll emerge reborn and refreshed after some polishing with Organic Pharmacy prods and a dip in the itality pools. Make a day of it and tuck into some healthy nibbles whilst reclining on the day beds at Bob's Bar.
Auriga Spa
BEST REIKI & MEDITATION TEACHER | SINGAPORE
Dani Van de Velde
Reiki master and meditation guru Dani brings decades of knowledge and practice in mindfulness as well as the esoteric arts. Her supremely healing private reiki sessions are booked months in advance, but she also hosts both online and in-person meditation drop-in classes, courses and workshops.
Danielle Van de Velde
BEST YOGA STUDIO | BALI
Desa Seni
As soon as you step through the doors of this yoga retreat in Canggu and the gong chimes to announce your arrival, there is an immediate sense of peace and calm. Home to some of the island's best yoga teachers, the zen-like environs of this studio are bound to balance even the most blocked of chakras.
Desa Seni
BEST VEGAN CAFE | BALI
The Shady Shack
Tucked away under some shady palms in a back alley of Canggu is where you'll find this hipster hotspot, serving up traditional healing Jamu (local elixir) brunch bowls, and raw treats for a sweet ending.
The Shady Shack
BEST DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE & ENERGY HEALING | BALI
Stefanie Holzer
Austrian-born Steffi, or 'Stefanitely Feelgood' as she's known, utilises her deep knowledge of anatomy as well as chakra and meridian alignment in her treatments. Deep tissue and trigger point therapies are complemented by energetic work and practical coaching. Radiating kindness and positivity, you'll be thinking about booking your next session before you're even off her massage table.
Stefanitely Feelgood