Korean facials, Pilates and book club? As different as the offers sound, they all revolve around the same basic idea: you do it because you feel good afterwards. Whether that means working out physically, relaxing for an hour and giving your skin some extra care, or talking about your new favorite book with like-minded people: You should make time for self-care sessions regularly. But finding the right place to do so is not always easy; that’s why we recommend Soonsu. Here, everything revolves around your own wellbeing. The studio is run by two friends, Carla and Goeun: Carla grew up in Germany and is a qualified Pilates instructor, nutritionist and aesthetician. She has gained her experience in recent years in Berlin and Seoul, among other places. Goeun only recently moved here from Seoul – she completed her training as an aesthetician in South Korea and has since gained in-depth knowledge of Korean beauty traditions, which she now wants to share with others. Together they combine the best of both worlds – and offer all treatments in German, English and Korean. The concept behind Soonsu is best described by their self-defined categories: the K-Facials, K-Soul, the K-Club and the K-Space. The facials are inspired by Yin-Yang therapy and traditional Korean skincare rituals. Depending on your time, budget and skin analysis, you can choose between four different treatments: During my visit, we opted for the “Glass Skin Ritual”. If you have clear but somewhat sensitive and dry skin like me, you will be pampered with plenty of moisture without overworking your skin. The treatment lasts an hour in total: before the cleansing, exfoliation and facial massage, it starts with a short tea ceremony and an energy ritual. At the end, Goeun applies a jelly mask – which has a moisturizing and pleasant effect. If you feel like it, you can also book add-ons such as a lip or eye mask.
The next facial on my list is the “Ultrasound Therapy Ritual”: An ultrasound treatment to tighten, firm and revitalize the skin while improving elasticity and reducing fine lines. And if you want to do something good not only for your skin, but also for your body and mind, you should take part in one of the workout classes during your visit; the spectrum ranges from Soft, to Strong or Core Pilates, Manifestation Flow to Face Yoga. For the “K-Club“, the rooms are opened up for exchange, knowledge and growth: From March 2025, Soonsu invites you to the “Sunday Heal & Grow” series every Sunday at 4 pm, with topics such as Female Health, Nutrition, Face Taping and Yoga, or Korean Skincare. If you prefer to lose yourself between the pages of a book, the monthly Book Club is the place to go. There is also the option of renting the studio: On request, you can celebrate your own special occasion in the K-Space. And if you can’t quite decide what to start with among all the activities on offer, there is a perfect solution that takes the decision off your hands: The Soonsu Balance Trial includes facials, Pilates and meditation classes, and a K-Club event. I leave the studio with velvety soft skin, a strong body and mind, and new knowledge; full of anticipation for my next selfcare session with Carla and Goeun.
Text & Photos: Robyn Steffen
Soonsu, Chodowieckistr.32, 10405 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
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