8+ Gloucestershire wellness venues to make you feel fantastic

Life can get pretty hectic, and when it does it can be hard to stay on top of our mental and physical wellbeing. 

Sometimes all you need is a little retreat from the everyday to realign and refresh the mind, body & soul. That’s why we have rounded up a selection of Cheltenham and Gloucestershire venues where you can do just that. 

Read on below for meditative workshops, rejuvenating spas and therapeutic counselling practices. All within easy reach of the Regency spa town of Cheltenham.  

The Isbourne Wellbeing Centre

2 Wolseley Terrace, Cheltenham GL50 1TH

The Isbourne Wellbeing Centre is a pioneering hub of wellbeing and spiritual development running a range of inspirational courses, workshops and talks throughout the year.

The Isbourne boasts an impressive programme of international guest speakers and a packed schedule of regular classes for all ages and abilities. 

A trip to the Isbourne could involve anything from meditation, yoga and Reiki healing to art therapy, gong baths or a talk on nutritional health. 

The Practice Rooms

32 Cambray Place, Cheltenham GL50 1JP

Located in the centre of Cheltenham, The Practice Rooms are a collection of beautifully presented therapy rooms set within a listed Georgian building.

Founded in late 2010 by Angus Landman, The Practice Rooms arose out of the need for a dedicated, professional therapy space in Cheltenham. A place where therapists aren’t battling against the environment but are complimented by it. 

The Practice Rooms operate an online therapist directory where those in need can find and contact professional therapists in and around Cheltenham. Alleviating some of the stress of finding the right help.

Tonic Cheltenham

19 Rotunda Terrace, Cheltenham GL50 1SW

Tonic is a beauty salon set in the beautiful Montpellier area of Cheltenham. From a small one-women band to a passion-filled, friendly team of 10. Tonic has grown into a thriving local salon rated number one on Trip Advisor for Cheltenham Spas. 

Tonic provides high-quality spa and beauty treatments in a calm, welcoming environment. They promise a 'feel good' experience, not just a 'look good' experience.

Treatments include massage, facials, aromatherapy, pedicures & manicures and much more. Feel refreshed from head to toe.

Neal’s Yard

9 Rotunda Terrace, Cheltenham GL50 1SW

Neal's Yard Remedies is a family-run franchise in the heart of Montpellier, selling award-winning organic skincare, essential oils, herbs and supplements. Alongside their store, Neal's Yard also runs therapy rooms 7 days a week to help busy minds find a moment of calm.

All of their treatments are run by accredited therapists. So, whether you are trying to find a relaxing treatment or one that is more medically based you know you'll be in good hands. 

Treatments include acupuncture, podiatry, massage, reflexology, beauty treatments and even Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Plus much more besides.

Shibashi Qigong Cheltenham

Various venues around Cheltenham

Qigong (pronounced chee gong) is an ancient Chinese healing art and self-cultivation system that aims to energise the body and calm the mind. 

Performed through simple, gentle movement, posture, breathing techniques, self-massage and meditation, it is suitable for all ages and abilities, including those with limited mobility.

At Shibashi Qigong, certified Tai Chi and Qigong instructor Karen Soo leads in-person and online Qigong sessions throughout the year, with special outdoor classes in Pittville Park and Lineover wood.  

Cotswold Meditation & Mindfulness

24 Rodney Rd, Cheltenham GL50 1JJ

How often do you truly relax and feel a state of calmness - free from wandering thoughts and the stresses of everyday life? That's the question posed by Cotswold Meditation and Mindfulness.

Meditation helps thousands of people every day boost their health, develop awareness, and promote calm. Meditating for only 20 minutes a day can give your body a rest equivalent to a 2-hour nap!

Angela Philippi is a meditation and mindfulness teacher whose purpose is to make the healing benefits of meditative practice accessible to everyone. Through online courses, retreats and workshops you can learn all about meditation and mindfulness, all in a practical and down-to-earth way, on a day and time that suits you.

Float in the Forest

Unit 1, Princess Royal Ind Est, Lydney GL15 4SU

Willing to travel a little way outside of Cheltenham and try something unique? Consider stopping by Float in the Forest, a floatation centre in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.

Floatation is a type of relaxation therapy where you float on the surface of warm water saturated with Epsom salt, in a comfortable environment where sound and light are minimised.  

Positioned as 'the ultimate comfort', floating promotes several benefits for the mind and body, including pain relief, mental clarity, improved circulation and better sleep. It is a space of peaceful reflection, free from the distractions of daily life, where you can let your tensions dissolve into weightless relaxation. 

Cheltenham Spa Days

Around Cheltenham

With its long history as a spa town resort, Cheltenham is a treasure trove of spa experiences providing the perfect escape to focus on your wellbeing. Some of our favourites include:

Creating a complete spa experience, the Elan Spa at The Greenway Hotel & Spa is an oasis of tranquillity and relaxation. Combining Cotswolds countryside chic with Elizabethan glamour.

C-side, a multi-award-winning spa carved into the grounds of Cowley Manor, features not one but two spectacular pools and a signature range of treatment products.

The Spa at Ellenborough Park offers a heavenly retreat set amongst 90 acres of gorgeous countryside. The spa features six treatment rooms, a spa Jacuzzi pool, sauna, steam room, sensation showers, and an outdoor heated pool.

Or, for a luxurious spa treatment only a stone’s throw away from Cheltenham High Street, drop by The Spa at Hotel Du Vin. Enjoy total holistic body care designed to relax and replenish.