London’s wellness scene is as diverse and sprawling as the city itself—a balance of old and new, from spas tucked into storied hotels to airy, California-inspired eateries. Whether you’re searching for the royal treatment or empathetic, longterm support, you’ll have your pick from a roster of Antevorta-beloved locales.
So, where to begin? True to form, we already put together a dream itinerary for your next visit to London.
Whitehall
West End
Rule of thumb: If there’s a Langham Hotel in the city we’re traveling to, chances are you’ll find us lounging in its TCM-centered Chuan Spa. (It’s one of our go-to stops in Los Angeles, too.) Its treatment menu mirrors the five elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine—earth, wood, fire, metal, and water—to help pair you with your ideal therapy. The spa also plays host to practitioners from the revered Asante Academy school of TCM—including Professor Song Ke, founder and principal, who has taught and practiced TCM for over 40 years.
GinSenKensington and Chelsea
Perhaps you just need a little pick-me-up—or maybe you’re trying to get to the bottom of something deeper. Either way, you’re bound to find the cure to what ails you at this cult-fave destination, which delivers a large menu of TCM offerings from acupuncture and massage to herbal consultations.
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Notting Hill
Come for the bright, Instagrammable and celeb-frequented space—and take your pick from the quirky acupuncture treatment menu, with titles like the “Women Run the World” (for hormonal and vaginal health) and “The Chill Pill” (for stress, anxiety and insomnia). With treatments starting at £50 for 30 minutes, you can find a little bit of respite without breaking the bank.
When you’re trying to get to the bottom of a reproductive health issue, it’s easy to be left with more questions than answers. Barr—a licensed acupuncturist with high-profile fans like Alexa Chung—specializes in women’s health issues, and leverages a five-element approach to treat everything from fertility challenges to grief.
Heading to New York? Check out our itinerary of go-to wellness destinations in NYC.
