Closed Monday 23rd December 2024 to Thursday 2nd January 2025.
Open as usual from Friday 3rd January 2025
We wish you all a healthy and happy holidays and look forward to nurturing your well-being in 2025. Kindest regards Chi Yu Team
Appointments & online orders during holiday closure
Appointment requests (via email) are still being taken during the holiday closure for booking dates from reopening (3rd Jan).
Please email us using info@chi-yu.co.uk or use the enquiry form.
Online Orders will not be processed from 18th Dec to 3rd Jan 2025. Any orders received during this period will be processed and shipped after reopening, therefore, please allow extra time for deliveries.
Please avoid calling us during the holiday closure as reception is closed but we will be checking messages periodically. Please send an email for any enquiries.
I am grateful and amazed that we are celebrating our 14th anniversary! When I founded chi yu I could only hope to help a few clients improve and maintain their well-being but over the last 14 years, we have managed to care for thousands!
Of course, I could not have done this without my wonderful team, I am sincerely thankful for their hard work and dedication. They are the heart and soul of chi yu, and I am so grateful for their support and contribution.
Chi Yu continues to blossom because of all our wonderful clients. We are deeply thankful for your loyalty and trust. We hope to have the pleasure of supporting your well-being for many more years to come. We’ll keep growing and doing our best to make you feel better, healthier, and happier.
Arigato – thank you – again for everything, and happy anniversary to us!
This exclusive facial uses Chidoriya Japanese Skin care products in combination with chi yu’s bespoke Matcha green tea mask and organic facial oil, Japanese facial massage and jade stone rollers. It improves skin texture, minimizes the aging process and promotes skin repair. Founded in Kyoto in 1949, Chidoriya is 100% natural, using organic ingredients whenever possible. The products contain traditional Japanese ingredients such as rice bran, silk, green tea, camellia oil and aduki beans that have been used for beauty care in Japan for centuries. Chidoriya products are available in the UK exclusively at Chi Yu.
All our treatment prices are increasing from 1st July 2022
Our last price increase was in 2017 and since then we have worked hard to provide a high standard of treatments for incredibly good value (for London). Unfortunately, because of the current unprecedented inflationary situation, we cannot hold our current prices for much longer. Facing increasing costs, we have been left with little choice but to increase our prices. We hope that you understand and will continue to support us.
The new prices will be applied on the 1st July 2022. Up until then all new appointments made before this date (for any future date) will still be charged at the price before the increase (maximum 4 advanced bookings). Hopefully, this will help with the transition to the prices.
We hope to publish the New Price List by 30th June on the chi yu website.
The Prepay (pay in advance credit) amounts are also increasing on 1st July as follows (subject to confirmation on 1st July):
£300 to £350 for a 10% discount
£600 to £700 for a 12.5% discount
We would like to thank you for your continued support and hope that we can continue to be of service to you going forward.
Recently, celebrities like K-Pop’s Somi or Akb48’s YoshidaAkari have taken to Youtube to share the best-kept secrets of their skincare routine. It’s not uncommon to use gemstone rollers in the holistic beauty kit. Are they really effective? The answer is yes! Not only are these convenient tools all natural, but they are a quick and easy way to infuse some positive energy into your beauty routine. The cooling effect of the roller helps reduce redness and inflammation of your skin (helpful if you tend to exfoliate often), while the soothing pressure of polished gemstone helps stimulate collagen production deep within your skin. The result is tighter, firmer skin with a natural glow.
Ancient jade for inflammation
Of all the gemstones used to make face rollers, jade is one of the most popular among skincare enthusiasts. The use of jade in skincare and beauty dates back hundreds of years. It’s said that the women of the elite noticed how the prized gemstone always stayed cool to the touch, which made it ideal for refreshing the skin during seasons of hot weather. Today, jade rollers are fantastic for naturally reducing puffiness and inflammation. Those with acne prone skin or redness will appreciate the cooling factor of jade rollers.
Rose quartz for younger-looking skin
The vibrant pink hue of rose quartz makes it an attractive option alone. But on a deeper level, quartz is made of a network of oxygen atoms and silica. It polishes especially well, hence why it is used to create a soft and smooth roller that glides across the skin. The rose quartz roller rejuvenates the skin, smoothing the surface as well as reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It’s also a great roller for a variety of different skin types, so if you’re new to caring for your skin, it makes a wonderful pick. It’s especially beneficial for individuals who hold a demanding outdoor job as their skin can get damaged. To remedy sun damage and other skin ailments, they should use this tool on a daily basis.
Amethyst for brightening
Not many people know that amethyst is a type of quartz. However, it receives its ultraviolet colouration from the natural iron deposits within, which, when exposed to sunlight, cause a stunning colour to form. Although some associate the deep purple colour of amethyst with night, it truly embodies the sun, having gently blossomed under thousands of years of sunlight to capture this wonderful colour. The amethyst roller is a great choice for brightening the skin, helping ease blemishes or fine lines, as well as keeping an even texture for that youthful glow.
Finding the right gemstone face roller for you
Before picking out a face roller, consider your skincare goals. Are you looking to reduce redness or minimize your pores? Are you looking to firm your skin or get rid of those fine lines and wrinkles? If you’re new to skincare, you really can’t go wrong with any of the gemstone face rollers on the market. That’s because they’re all natural and incredibly effective, containing only natural materials from the Earth. They last a lifetime and even look stunning on your vanity. And if you pick up a face roller, don’t forget to look into gua shas or facial stones as well.
We are incredibly proud to have been featured twice in the prestigious Financial Times Magazine’s How To Spend It section. In December 2018, one of our wonderful clients, Adam Nathaniel Furman, kindly recommended Chi Yu and Mami Tsang,
Our founder for Massage and Acupuncture, and we were thrilled to be featured once again in September 2019 as one of ‘Eight London Addresses for a Wellbeing Pick-Me-Up’. We are very grateful to Mr. Furman and the Financial Times for their recognition and support.
“The people I reply on for wellbeing…for massage and acupincture, I go to a Japanese wellness centre in Marylebone called Chi Yu, where there’s an amazing woman called Mami.”
Water comprises as much as 60% of our bodies, making it a critical component of health and wellbeing. While we’re often advised to drink six to eight glasses of water a day, or 1.2 to 1.5 litres, we don’t often hear about the health benefits of being in or around water. Just spending time around rivers, lakes, and ocean banks can have just as significant an effect on your mind and body as increasing your water intake.
Using water as a healing element isn’t a new idea. Both the ancient Egyptians and the Greeks used bathing rituals to help cure physical ailments, while Native American tribes believed in the purifying power of sweat lodges. Now, people around the world use hydrotherapy to treat everything from poor posture to anxiety and depression. Here are just some of the benefits of embracing the healing power of water.
In addition to helping build physical strength and stamina, swimming has been shown to have an overall positive benefit on mental health. Swimming in a pool, river, or ocean can improve mood in both men and women, decreasing the risk of depression. Warm water therapy can also help to reduce anxiety, especially in fibromyalgia patients and for expecting mothers.
Swimming can have a particularly profound effect on aging minds and bodies. Hydrotherapy can be ideal for frail or older adults who are looking to stay active. Regular exercise can help to reduce the risk of chronic illness and disability in the senior population, improving longevity and allowing them to live independently for longer. A routine can drastically improve the quality of life for older adults living across the UK, leading to fewer mental health issues.
Being near a great expanse of water, whether travelling on the sea, or relaxing next to a riverbank, can help to renew your appreciation for the world around you. Water helps to connect us to something bigger than ourselves, invoking deep feelings of awe and purpose. Spending time around water can also help to feed our creative side, inspiring some of the most iconic art, theatre, and music that humanity has created.
Revitalise Your Skin
Spending time in water doesn’t just help to clear the mind. Saltwater is also good for the skin, helping to smooth and hydrate it. Going for a dip in the ocean, especially somewhere such as the Dead Sea can help to bring a healthy glow to your skin. The salt also helps to kill bacteria, making it an ideal treatment for acne.
Water does much more for us than just keep us hydrated. It helps to sustain us, healing both our minds and our bodies alike. Spending time in and around water can help to improve your mood, reconnect you with nature, and give you softer, more supple skin.
