The story of De Flora Spa begins with my mother, Doungmanee, and her love for holistic wellness, sown in 1996. Her sanctuary found its home in Patong, a name born from the wild banana tree forests—Pa Tong—that once stood here.
She wove this sense of place with the lotus, a symbol of purity rising from mud, mirroring Phuket’s own resilient history. Her signature “Lotus Ascendant” treatment is that journey: beginning with a grounding poultice of island clay, moving through a cleansing mist, and culminating in a petal-soft massage.
De Flora is her living legacy. It is more than a spa; it is a haven where the rooted spirit of Pa Tongmeets the timeless wisdom of the lotus, a sanctuary she created so every guest might remember their own innate capacity to unfold, transform, and bloom.
“Lotus Senses” draws deeply from the holistic wisdom and serenity of Eastern philosophy, creating rituals that honor the unity of mind, body, and spirit. Each experience is designed to guide the senses toward a state of mindful balance, translating ancient principles into a contemporary sanctuary of tranquility.
A Symphony for the Senses
We honor this journey through a conscious engagement of the five senses, each inspired by the lotus:
Sight (รูป): The serene form of the blossom, guiding visual harmony and inner focus.
Taste (รส): The subtle, cleansing essence reflected in herbal infusions that purify from within.
Smell (กลิ่น): The flower’s sacred, aquatic fragrance, a direct pathway to calm and presence.
Touch (สัมผัส): The delicate strength of the petals, translated into nurturing, intentional therapies.
Sound (เสียง): The quiet space around the flower, evoked through stillness and resonant tones that soothe the spirit.
Together, these senses create a complete meditation, a daily practice where the inspiration of the lotus leads us back to our own center, reminding us that clarity and peace are our natural state.
