Korean Spa
Korean Spa in Jakarta & Balikpapan
Korean Spa at The Mercy Clinic is a body treatment that starts with a sauna, continues with whole-body dead skin removal using a Korean diamond scrub towel, and finishes with a milk stage. One session takes about 90 minutes, with no pain and no downtime. The service is for women only and is available at both clinics.
- Session length
- About 90 minutes
- Pain
- None
- Downtime
- None, back to your day right away
- For
- Women only, at both clinics
- The sequence
- Sauna, body scrub, milk stage
- Available at
- Jakarta (Cikini) & Balikpapan (Pentacity)
What a Korean body scrub does for your skin
Korean Spa is a body treatment that removes dead skin cells down to the deeper surface layer, leaving your skin cleaner, smoother, and brighter. Beyond exfoliation, it also helps improve blood circulation and unclog pores.
We start with the sauna, and that order is not a formality. Dead skin clings firmly when it is dry, so scrubbing it in that state only irritates the skin with little to show for it. The sauna heat softens that layer first, so it lifts away with far lighter friction. Your therapist then works across the whole body, from the back and legs to the front, spending extra time on elbows, knees, and heels where buildup is heaviest. The session closes with a milk stage to calm the skin, then a thorough rinse.
The whole session takes about 90 minutes, with no pain and no downtime. You can carry on with your day right after.
Why the result differs from a regular scrub
The difference is in the tool, and it is the question our guests ask most. Unlike regular body wash or scrubs, we use a Korean diamond scrub towel with a texture designed for deep yet safe and effective exfoliation. Combined with the sauna stage at the start, that is what makes the result of a single session something you can feel the moment you touch your own skin.
What you get from one session
- Removes dead skin cells, leaving skin smoother and softer
- Helps clear pores and impurities built up on the skin surface
- Stimulates skin cell renewal for a brighter, healthier look
- Improves blood circulation, helping the body feel refreshed
- Helps ease soreness, muscle tension, and stress through relaxation
- Maintains skin moisture so it feels supple, not dry
- Helps reduce rough skin buildup on elbows, knees, and heels
- Provides all-round relaxation
Does it hurt?
No. We rate this treatment at pain level 0. What you feel is the towel gliding over your skin, and because the skin has been softened first, that friction is far lighter than scrubbing dry skin. Some of our guests actually call it calming. If any area feels too intense, just tell your therapist and we adjust the pressure right away.
One thing we want to set straight from the start: the grey rolls that come off are dead skin cells mixed with the skin's natural oils, not toxins drawn out of the body. How much comes off says more about how long it has been since your last exfoliation than about how clean you are day to day. We would rather you arrive with accurate expectations than be impressed for the wrong reasons.
First time and curious exactly what to expect, from the original Korean term to why the skin must be softened first and what to do after the session? Our first-session guide covers it: read the guide (in Indonesian).
Women only, at both clinics
Our Korean Spa room serves women only, in both Jakarta and Balikpapan. The room is private, and the therapist accompanying you is a woman as well. We mention this more than once on this page on purpose, so nobody travels for something we cannot yet provide.
How it goes
What Happens After You Reach Out
Five steps, written plainly, so you know exactly what your time goes into.
Step 1 of 5
Chat & pick a time
Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred clinic and rough timing. Our team confirms the spa room is available at that hour.
Step 2 of 5
Arrive & get ready
We show you the changing room and lockers. First visits include a spa toolkit, purchased once and reused on every visit after.
Step 3 of 5
Sauna
This stage is not a warm-up act; it is what makes the rest work. The sauna heat lets the dead skin layer absorb steam and soften, so it can be lifted without excessive friction.
Step 4 of 5
Body scrub
Your therapist removes dead skin across the whole body with a Korean diamond scrub towel, working from the back and legs to the front. Elbows, knees, and heels get extra time.
Step 5 of 5
Milk stage & rinse
The session closes with a milk stage to calm freshly scrubbed skin, then a thorough rinse. You can go straight back to your day.
Want to feel it for yourself?
We will set a spa room slot aside for you. Just tell us the clinic and the day you want.
Suitability
Is Korean Spa for You?
We wrote this section both ways. Not just who it suits, but also when it is better postponed, so you never arrive at the wrong time.
Worth considering if you are
- Dull, uneven-looking body skin
- Built-up dead skin cells, skin feels rough to the touch
- Dry skin lacking moisture
- Wanting a deep cleanse for the whole body
- Body comedones or mild bumps
- Preparing for an event, wanting brighter and smoother skin
- Mild stress, wanting extra relaxation from the spa process
- Routine body care to maintain skin cleanliness and texture
Not possible yet if you are
- Open wounds, abrasions, or surgical scars that have not healed
- Skin infections or diseases, whether bacterial, fungal, or viral
- Rashes, active allergies, or itching with an unclear cause
- Currently menstruating
- Pregnant, or having uncontrolled blood pressure or a history of heart problems. This session includes a sauna stage, so tell us when booking.
This mark means a doctor needs to assess you first. It is not an absolute ban.
This list is a starting guide, not a medical assessment. Final suitability is decided by the doctor after your tests, and if it truly does not fit, we will say so plainly.
Not sure which category you fall into?
Tell us on WhatsApp first. If we think it should wait, we will say so plainly rather than simply taking your booking.
A Closer Look
See the Space
The sauna, the spa room, the toolkit you will use, and the two clinics where it all happens. Swipe to see more.
Every session starts in the sauna. This is the stage that softens the dead skin layer, making the scrub that follows far gentler.
Our spa room is private, and the whole flow happens in one area, from changing to the final rinse.
The spa toolkit you receive on your first visit, purchased once and reused on every visit after.
The sauna room from another angle.
The Jakarta clinic in Cikini, Menteng, Central Jakarta.
The Balikpapan clinic in Pentacity Mall, South Balikpapan.
Just pick the hour that suits you best
Room availability changes daily, so message us ahead and you will never have to wait around.
Pricing
Korean Spa Pricing
Price per session
Rp 350.000about 90 minutes
Included
- Sauna stage before the scrub
- Whole-body dead skin removal with a diamond scrub towel
- Milk stage to calm the skin
- A therapist with you throughout the session
- A private spa room, women only
Not included
- Spa toolkit on your first visit, Rp 150.000, purchased once
- Optional masks such as cucumber, honey, coffee, or yogurt
- Body massage, Rp 300.000, if you want to add one
First visits are available as the First Trial Package at Rp 500.000, which already includes the spa toolkit, so no equipment charge appears separately at the counter. The gap between sessions differs from person to person and depends on your skin, so there is no routine schedule we push on you.
The Korean Spa Family
Other Services in the Same Room
Besides the body scrub, our spa room offers two body massage options. All three can be taken separately, or combined in one visit when time allows.
This page
Korean Spa
Sauna, whole-body dead skin removal with a Korean diamond scrub towel, finished with a milk stage. Women only.
Spa service
Body Massage Tradisional
Body massage using traditional techniques to relieve soreness, back pain, and muscle tension after a packed schedule.
Spa service
Body Massage Swedish
Massage with long, flowing strokes aimed at all-round relaxation and better circulation.
Book a Visit
Book Your Session
Fill in the short form below and WhatsApp opens with a neatly composed message. Our team confirms the spa room is available at your chosen hour before anything is locked in.
Korean Spa is a body treatment, not a medical procedure, and does not replace consultation or treatment by a doctor. The service is for women only. The schedule you submit is a request, not a confirmation, and will be verified by our team first.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Korean Spa hurt?
No. We rate this treatment at pain level 0, with no downtime. What you feel is the towel gliding over your skin, and because the skin has been softened in the sauna first, the friction is far lighter than scrubbing dry skin.
Can men book a Korean Spa session?
Not yet. Korean Spa at The Mercy Clinic is for women only, at both the Jakarta and Balikpapan clinics. We say this up front so nobody travels for something we cannot yet provide.
How long does one Korean Spa session take?
About 90 minutes, including the sauna stage at the start and the rinse at the end. Allow a little extra time for changing and getting ready, so the session never feels rushed.
What should I bring?
Nothing. On your first visit you receive a spa toolkit, purchased once and reused on later visits. Add-ons such as cucumber, honey, coffee, or yogurt masks are optional and can be added on the spot.
How is this different from a regular body scrub?
The difference is not the product but what happens before the scrubbing. Korean Spa starts with a sauna until the dead skin layer softens, then uses a Korean diamond scrub towel textured for deep exfoliation. Regular scrubs rely on fine granules on skin that has not been softened.
Which clinics offer Korean Spa?
The Mercy Clinic Jakarta (Cikini, Menteng, Central Jakarta) and The Mercy Clinic Balikpapan (Pentacity Mall, South Balikpapan). Spa room availability can be checked ahead of time on WhatsApp.