Reset After Travel with This Restorative Massage Ritual
Long flights. Packed schedules. More time sitting than sleeping. Whether you’re arriving from across the globe or just back from a weekend getaway, travel takes a toll on your body. That heavy, sluggish, “I just need to feel normal again” feeling is real—and it’s exactly why TRUCE Spa created the new Travel Recovery Ritual, now available year-round.
This restorative 75-minute experience blends therapeutic massage, circulation-boosting techniques, warm compresses, and mindful enhancements designed to help your body and mind settle back into balance. It’s a soothing, grounding reset that supports you through jetlag, muscle stiffness, mental fatigue, or the simple desire to feel lighter and more clear.
If you’re staying at The Westin Bellevue, you’re just an elevator ride away from your recovery (we’ve been told this is one of the biggest perks of our unique location!). And if you’re a Bellevue or Eastside local, this is your new favorite way to reconnect with yourself after long trips, busy seasons, or overwhelming weeks.
This treatment works because it addresses what travel quietly does to your body.
Why Travel Leaves Your Body Feeling Off
Most people don’t realize that travel impacts more than just your sleep. When you’re in a plane or car for long stretches, your body experiences slower circulation, dehydration, and delayed digestion. You may also end up with tight, stiff muscles, disrupted sleep cycles, and mental fog. Finally, even vacations—wonderful as they are—can leave you overstimulated and craving quiet.
After travel, your body is asking for grounding. For warmth. For gentle stimulation that wakes up your natural detox pathways. For a chance to exhale and recalibrate.
That’s exactly what the Travel Recovery Ritual was built to do.
What’s Included in the Travel Recovery Ritual
The package combines three powerful elements into one seamless experience for the ideal post-travel massage:
75-Minute Aroma Detox Massage
A full-length therapeutic massage using dry brushing, essential oils, and circulation-boosting techniques. Your therapist drizzles warm oils along the spine, blends them with slow, calming strokes, and applies a warm compress to melt away residual tension.
Perfect for:
Jetlag
Sore or swollen legs
Stiff neck and shoulders
Mental fatigue
Nerve tension
Sluggish circulation
Grounding Mat Enhancement (No Time Added)
This soothing enhancement helps your body settle, regulates energy, and eases that “wired but tired” feeling that often follows travel. It helps you feel centered and awake at the same time.
CBD Treatment (0.5 oz, No Time Added)
The use of CBD lotion offers extra relief for tight muscles, inflammation, and soreness. It deepens relaxation without adding any extra time to your service—perfect for those who need quick but powerful relief.
How This Ritual Helps You Recover Faster
It stimulates circulation
Dry brushing and invigorating massage techniques help wake up the lymphatic system, encouraging your body to move stagnant fluid and release tension.
It eases mental load
The combination of warm oils, slow strokes, and spine-focused work helps your nervous system shift into a calmer, more grounded state.
It softens soreness from sitting and carrying luggage
Your therapist focuses on areas most commonly affected by travel—shoulders, calves, lower back, neck, and hips.
It restores clarity and lightness
Guests often describe feeling more refreshed and awake after their service.
It supports better sleep after travel
Relaxed muscles, regulated energy, and a calmer nervous system make it easier to reset your sleep pattern.
Who This Treatment Is Perfect For
This ritual was created with travelers in mind, but it’s wonderful for anyone who works long hours at a desk, struggles with muscle stiffness, or wants a deeper level of nervous system relaxation.
Make It a Full Wellness Escape
If you want to extend your moment of peace, consider pairing your Travel Recovery Ritual with:
A Customized Facial for hydration after flights
An Infrared Sauna session (complimentary with 60+ minute services)
A Manicure or Pedicure to refresh before meetings or events
And if you’re local, the VIP Membership is the easiest way to get regular wellness visits in your calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this massage good for jetlag?
Yes. The Travel Recovery Ritual helps regulate energy, reduce fatigue, ease muscle stiffness, and calm the nervous system—making it ideal for jetlag relief.
Can I book this if I’m not a hotel guest?
Absolutely. The package is available to all Eastside Seattle residents and TRUCE regulars year-round.
Does the treatment help with swelling or heaviness in the legs?
Yes. Dry brushing and circulation-focused massage techniques help reduce fluid retention and improve lymphatic flow.
Is CBD safe to use during a massage?
Yes. TRUCE’s CBD enhancement is applied topically, offering anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits without psychoactive effects.
How soon after my flight should I book?
Many guests prefer booking a jet lag massage like this within 24–48 hours of arrival for optimal recovery.
Your Reset Awaits
Whether you’re returning from a red-eye flight, settling in for a conference at The Westin or the nearby W hotel, or simply craving a moment of peace in your week, the Travel Recovery Ritual will help you reconnect with yourself, clear your mind, and restore your energy, leaving you refreshed and ready for whatever’s next.