Spa Review: P.D.C. Spa Town (Capas, Tarlac)

P.D.C. (Pinatubo Development Corp.) Spa Town, in Brgy. Sta. Juliana in Capas, Tarlac, is the jump-off point for early morning Pinatubo treks.  It also offers relaxing and rejuvenating series of spa treatments unique to Pinatubo in a first-of-a-kind model in fitness therapy and well being.  

Mud Pack Treatment

For the volcanic ash spa treatment (sulfur or salt treatment). guests are buried for 30 mins. in a relaxing body wrap with heated, sulfur-laden volcanic ash to remove body wastes by drawing out toxins and impurities that are embedded deep within the skin's pores. 

Volcanic ash is said to be high in sulfur which not only helps our body not only to resist bacteria but actually to destroy it. It is also said to lessen body cholesterol. 

Next is a facial and body mud pack. When applied to our skin's surface, the soothing wet clay lifts, firms and exfoliates, softening and stretching our skin to make us look revitalized and healthier with a more youthful looking complexion.  

After a while, guests then take to the showers to remove the dried up clay.  The final pampering is soothing signature massage in the 100-pax massage parlor to improve blood circulation and relax  tired muscles and joints.  The spa's 1 hour and 20 minute signature massage – the “Pina-thai-tsu,” a unique combination of a traditional Thai and Shiatsu massage, with a few local massage techniques (hilot) added in. 

The Signature Pina-Thai-Tsu Massage

There’s nothing like an ideal series of treatments to soothe our tired muscles and joints, improve our blood circulation and invigorate our body after a long and punishing day of trekking, making the most of this fantastic Philippine experience that is Pinatubo.  The whole 3-course spa treatment costs PhP1,500 per person or PhP500 per treatment. 

P.D.C. Spa Town: Brgy. Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac c/o Pull Travel Destination Corporation, Clark Office: G/F Oxford Hotel, MA Roxas St. cor N. Aquino Ave., Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.  Tel: (045) 499-0629, 493-0031 and 615-0454. Email: pdcspatown@yahoo.com. Website: www.pinatubospatown.com.