The Treatment Menu
Plant-Led Treatments for Body, Face, and Mind
Every service on our menu is formulated around certified-natural alpine botanicals — seasonal, traceable, and applied with genuine therapeutic intent.
How We Build a Treatment
Every treatment at Vaughn & Sons starts with a short consultation — we ask about skin sensitivities, current stress levels, and any areas requiring particular attention. From that conversation we select or adjust the botanical blend for your session. Massage therapists work with warm-infused oils drawn from our in-house botanical bar; facial therapists layer serums, masks, and mists in a sequence calibrated to your skin type. We do not use any synthetic fragrance, parabens, or petrochemical emulsifiers — if you want to know every ingredient in the product touching your skin, our therapist can walk you through the full INCI list. Treatment durations are honest: a 60-minute treatment is 60 minutes of hands-on time, not 45 minutes of therapy bookended by a 15-minute sales conversation. Robes, slippers, and a restorative herbal tea from our own dried-herb blends are included with every booking.
Our Treatment Families
Choose from four core disciplines — or combine them in a half-day botanical immersion package.
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Botanical Massage
Our massage menu runs from a 45-minute targeted back treatment using arnica and black pepper oil to a 90-minute full-body Swedish-Tyrolean fusion with a heated yarrow compress finish. A deep-tissue option with Swiss pine balm is available on request.
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Alpine Facial Rituals
The signature Edelweiss Renewal Facial (75 min) uses cold-pressed rosehip serum, an edelweiss extract mask, and a finishing mist of glacier water and alpine lavender hydrosol. A shorter 45-minute Express Forest Facial is available for weekday bookings.
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Body Treatments
Our body ritual menu includes a sea buckthorn and honey exfoliation wrap (60 min), a detoxifying juniper-clay compress (75 min), and the full-length Alpine Immersion (180 min) that combines a full-body scrub, a botanical oil massage, and a facial mask in one seamless session.
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Wellness Add-Ons
Any treatment can be extended with a 20-minute scalp massage using cold-pressed hazelnut oil and rosemary hydrosol, a reflexology foot ritual, or an aroma-inhalation session with our Alpine Breath diffuser blend of Swiss pine, fir balsam, and eucalyptus.
Seasonal Specials and Gift Vouchers
Each quarter we introduce a seasonal special that draws on what is freshest in the alpine botanical calendar. Spring brings elderflower and hawthorn preparations; autumn shifts to rosehip, arnica root, and warming cinnamon bark extracts. These specials are limited to the season — we do not stockpile out-of-season botanicals for convenience. Gift vouchers for any treatment or any monetary value are available at reception and by email request. Vouchers are valid for 12 months, are non-refundable but fully transferable, and can be used for any item on the treatment menu. A printed voucher in a handmade paper envelope can be arranged with two working days notice — a detail many guests have told us makes the gift feel genuinely considered.
“I booked the Alpine Immersion as a birthday treat and stayed for three hours that felt like one. The transition between the sea buckthorn scrub, the botanical oil massage, and the edelweiss mask was seamless — I barely registered the change. The therapist remembered I had mentioned a sensitive lower back at the consultation and adapted the pressure without me having to ask again. That kind of attentiveness is worth every euro.”
Claudia R., Munich
Treatment Questions Answered
Do I need to arrive early for my appointment?
We ask guests to arrive ten minutes before their appointment to complete a brief consultation card and change into a robe. Your treatment time is protected — the clock starts on the table, not at the door. If you arrive late, we will always do our best to accommodate, but in high-demand periods we may need to shorten the session to protect the next guest's booking.
Are your products safe for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
All our botanical formulas are free from synthetic fragrance, parabens, and petrochemical fillers. However, natural does not mean hypoallergenic — some guests react to specific plant extracts such as arnica or essential oils. Our pre-treatment consultation covers known sensitivities, and every therapist carries full INCI lists. If you have a diagnosed contact allergy, please email us ahead of your booking so we can select an appropriate formula.
Can I request a specific therapist?
Yes — when booking by phone or email, simply name your preferred therapist and we will match your appointment to their schedule where possible. We have a small, stable team; most guests who visit more than once develop an ongoing relationship with a single therapist, which genuinely improves treatment outcomes over time.
What is your cancellation policy?
We ask for 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Cancellations inside 24 hours are charged 50 % of the treatment value. No-shows are charged in full. We understand that plans change, and for a first-time cancellation within our regular guest community we apply the charge with discretion — but the policy exists to protect our therapists' livelihoods.
Do you offer couple's treatments or group bookings?
We have one dual treatment room that accommodates two guests simultaneously. Couple's bookings are popular on weekends and should be reserved at least a week in advance. For groups of four or more — hen parties, team wellness days, birthday groups — please contact us by email to discuss a tailored programme; we can arrange an exclusive morning or afternoon with a dedicated therapist team.
Are the treatments suitable during pregnancy?
Several treatments are adapted for pregnancy, including a side-lying botanical massage using gentle, pregnancy-safe oils and a hydrating facial suitable from the second trimester onwards. A number of essential oils used in standard treatments are contraindicated during pregnancy — please inform us at booking and our therapists will design a session specifically for you.
Every Treatment Starts with a Conversation
Call us, email us, or drop in on Anichstraße to discuss which treatment fits your needs — we are happy to recommend before you book.