Orchestrated relaxation

BLISS ine inermal Village, right, at Galgorm, main image, and, below, our man Mark at the resort

- BY MARK KAVANAGH

I WAS excited to test out Galgorm Resort's innovative new Augmented Massage treatment which blends two of my favourite things - tech and music.

As Irish Daily Star's technology writer, and occasional music contributor, the opportunity to try out Europe’s first ‘Symphony of Touch’ massage experience sounded too good to miss.

The North's leading luxury hotel and spa - located just half an hour's drive from Belfast in Ballymena - has taken a bold step with its pioneering motion-to-sound treatment bed which is already in huge demand due to its unique nature - a futuristic fusion of AI technology and wellness.

The Augmented Massage takes place on a high-tech massage table that features built-in computer-controlled sensors which analyse the position and rhythm of your masseuse in real time. The movements and gestures are transformed into a dynamic soundscape that enhances your treatment.

The calming zen-like music and sounds match your therapist's movements and help you relax through an array of immersive speakers integrated into the treatment table. I felt like I was floating in a Japanese garden as gentle oriental musical notes and melodies splashed over me.