By D.J. Crawford, Contributor 
REJUVENATION FOR the weary body is closer than most Kingstonians think.
A quick trek down to Rockfort Mineral Spa can yield incredible results for those feeling under the weather or just needing a boost. And it takes two hours or less.
Rockfort Mineral Spa in East Kingston is widely known to offer two basic options, a public bath and a private bath. Less well known is the fact that it also has a Stress Management Centre. While this spa lacks the frills and fancy stuff a 45-minute dip in the mineral bath and a trip to the Stress Management Centre can work wonders.
PUBLIC BATH
The public bath can provide a
fun outing for adults and children.
The huge and fairly shallow pool
provides a great environment for
children to frolic freely. Adults can also enjoy the huge pool, especially
the massive pipe at the shallow end that belts out mineral water with just enough force to be enjoyable, while still being therapeutic.
PRIVATE BATH
The private bath section has 11 rooms ranging in size of two-, four-, eight- or 12-seaters. The larger rooms are ideal for families or groups of friends looking for a great way to relax together. The smaller rooms, however, offer solitude for those seeking a more private relaxing experience.
STRESS MANAGEMENT CENTRE
The Stress Management Centre,
run by Winston Morgan, offers
therapeutic massages, facials,
reflexology and stress management counselling all at reasonable rates.
(See prices below) It employs a team of health practitioners including a
conventional doctor, naturopathic
advisor, dietician, physiotherapist
and a stress management counsellor.
In conjunction with the Stress Management Centre, Morgan also
runs the juice bar, which serves freshly prepared natural juices like mango, cucumber, carrot and passion fruit.
"All customers of the Stress Management Centre are given complementary freshly prepared natural juice based on their ailments, whether stress, diabetes, hypertension, or even sexual dysfunction," explained Morgan.
TWO HOURS OR LESS
So here is the routine for complete rejuvenation in less than two hours:
1. Enjoy a relaxing 45 minutes in a private bath.
2. Next, head over to the Stress Management Centre for 45 to 60 minutes of therapeutic massage, reflexology or facial.
3. Afterwards chill out by the Juice Bar while sipping on a tall, cool, refreshing glass of natural juice.
The next step is up to the customer, but whatever the choice it will be done with a fully reinvigorated spirit.
HOW TO
GET THERE
Rockfort Mineral Spa is located in Rockfort (beside the cement factory)
in East Kingston.
Coming from the west: Take Windward Road or the Norman Manley Highway going toward Harbour View. It's located on the left.
Coming from the east: Head toward downtown Kingston after passing through the Harbour view roundabout and look for the spa on the right.
WHAT TO BRING
Take a swimsuit, towels and a change of clothing. You may also want to take your own snacks although snacks are on sale in the public pool section of the spa.
COST
Public bath
Adults: $150
Children: $80
Private bath
2-seater: $700
4-seater: $1,000
8-seater: $1,500
12-seater $2.000
Disabled section $200
Stress Management Centre
Massage: $1,500
Reflexology: $1,000
Facial: $800
