I’ve more or less come to terms that I’m chicken-hearted, so there goes Sadako movies, roller-coaster rides and cosmetic surgery. Just looking at the plethora of bloggers showcasing their recovery journey is making me cringe non-stop. That’s also why I’ve decided to just stick to the more torturous way of losing weight – via exercise, accompanied by a sensible diet.
Of course, it doesn’t help to have other catalysts, such as freezing my fats in a chamber, targeted fat freezing via machine massaging, and this iBeauty Medispa Metabolite Wellness Treatment. I first heard about this treatment that guarantees a 5kg weight loss upon completion of the full package, my eyebrows were raised up like The Rock - a level of 8/10 of dubiousness. The spiel is that you’ll lose it naturally and for good, and it’s non-invasive. Hey, I’m easily contented, so that’s enough for me to say yes to trying this treatment.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT ABOUT?
This non-invasive treatment works in the following ways:
- The Metabolite Wellness Treatment targets the arms, legs, back and tummy through a series of pressing and kneading movements to unblock and stimulate lthe 106 meridian points in your body.
- To me, it’s kinda like a really toned-down version of those old-school pugilistic period dramas where the masters unlock the “qi” points in your body.
- It’s close to TCM styles of acupuncture as well, sans the needles.
- This pressing and kneading movements will increase basal metabolism and blood circulate.
- It also improve your lymphatic drainage system and thus, increase the fat breakdown rate.
- After treatment, you body will be in a constant state of aerobic cell activity for the next 24 hours aka increased metabolism.
- This also regulates your hormonal secretions and reduces excessive insulin secretions.
- Once your body’s metabolic rate is increased, the possibility of weight gain is low as your body will have been reprogrammed to burn fats more efficiently.
HOW TO GET TO THE 55 TRAS STREET OUTLET
Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT Station and take exit A. Once you reach the top of the escalator, turn LEFT and walk down a tiny path. You’ll see this building (don’t really know what it is though).
WHAT THE TREATMENT REALLY ENTAILED
To put it simply, I’d call it a full body massage, kinda like the following photo.
It’s quite a deep kneading massage, and cos I’ve got a low threshold for pain, some portions can get a little painful (based on the assumption that my meridian points are blocked, and therefore hurt more). It doesn’t hurt for long though – the pressure placed on each portion is about 10-15 seconds.
These are the meridian points that will be kneaded
The toughest part of it was when it came to my tummy / diaphragm / rib cage area. There was more pressure placed (presumably cos my tummy layers of fat were harder to penetrate), and at points, I felt like I had my breath knocked out of me by a giant anvil sitting on my cage. The therapist had warned me about this, and advised me to take light shallow breaths, but I found that I could barely breathe. I got over it by just holding my breath for each portion of the pressure placement (about 10-15 seconds x 4 times). Otherwise, the massage on my back, legs, and arms were pretty decent - In fact, I found it a really relaxing and much-needed massage, and I would have dozed off had it not been for the need to take note of what was going on (so that I can blog for you guys :D)
SO WHAT’S THE WEIGHT LOSS?
I was warned that there would be no weight loss during the first session, not even 1 gram, cos there’s no wrapping or no steaming that would result in the usual water loss. The actual weight loss would come after several sessions (You’ll have to go in for consecutive days , about 3x a week to see optimum results), and this has to be combined with a prescribed diet plan. So nah, I didn’t see any weight loss. In terms of metabolism, I saw a very slight increase in my energy levels on the day itself and the next. I did have a really good sleep on the night itself though – I guess it’s from all the massaging and kneading that loosened and released all the tension from my bodeh. :D
I was shown some records from other clients, and noted that a lot of them DID lose 5kgs really fast – from 4 weeks to 6 weeks. It was pretty amazing though!
WHAT’S THE COST?
First Trial: $100 (Usual price $250) for a 30-minute full treatment
Full package: 15 sessions at $2,000, with a guaranteed 5kg fat loss.
WHERE ARE THEY LOCATED?
iBeauty Medispa has outlets at:
- Blk 713 Ang Mo Kio Central #01-4040, Singapore 560713, Tel: 6455 9379, 6455 9124
- Blk 302 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 #01-1850, Singapore 560302, Tel: 6459 8178, 6457 0054
- 55 Tras St #01-01 (Exit from Tanjong Pagar MRT exit A) Singapore 310184, Tel: 6220 2550, 6220 2554
- Blk 184, Toa Payoh Central #01-354, Singapore 310184, Tel: 6259 1523
Open from Monday to Saturday: 1100 hrs to 2100 hrs. Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays. For more information, visit http://www.ibeautymedispa.com.sg
