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The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa
- Photo courtesy Scottsdale CVB
common items used in not-so-common SCOTTSDALE spa treatments
Discover Invigorating Treatments
in the Sonoran Desert
In our continued look at southwest
spas, this month we take peek at some invigorating treatments
designed to awaken not only the body but the senses, as well as some
unique and unusual experiences.
Heated golf balls relieve stress?
Coffee stimulates the lymphatic system? Wine moisturizes the skin?
In Scottsdale, spa goers can experience these unique elements
incorporated in an array of distinctive, invigorating treatments
offered in more than 25 resort and day spas. Known as the premier
spa oasis in the Southwest, Scottsdale features treatments with
influences from Asia, Europe and South America as well as native
inspired therapies. Indigenous elements – Arizona river rocks,
Sonoran Desert clays and muds, Arizona-grown honey, and desert herbs
– and everyday items – fresh limes, aromatic eucalyptus, purple
amethyst and natural oats – are used to pamper, relax, detoxify and
reinvigorate spa guests. Following is just a sampling of the
one-of-a-kind treatments that Scottsdale’s luxurious spas offer
guests.
AWAKEN THE SENSES
The Phoenician’s Centre for
Well-Being offers a cup
of joe for your skin. The Green Coffee Body Treatment begins
with a stimulating Green Coffee lotion spread over the body that is
derived from un-roasted South American coffee beans, stimulating the
lymphatic system. A warm wrap helps the skin absorb the nutrients
and a soothing neck and scalp massage completes the service. This
treatment is rich in anti-free radicals that reduce the appearance
of cellulite by naturally detoxifying the cells in the lower layer
of the skin. www.thephoenician.com
A TOUCH OF ORANGE BLOSSOMS
Inspired by the scent of blooming
citrus trees peppered throughout the grounds, the Alvadora Spa
at the Royal Palms Resort created the Orange Blossom Body
Buff treatment. The orange blossom scent comes from neroli, the
fragrant bitter orange blossom that produces one of the most
cherished and expensive oils in the botanical kingdom. The benefits
are exceptional for hydrating, soothing and oxygenating dry,
sensitive skin as well as supporting the skin’s natural renewal
process. The treatment begins with a Turkish salt applied to the
entire body with long gentle strokes, followed by a thermal mineral
bath gel. After a quick shower rinse, a nourishing body lotion is
applied and the face is misted with neroli water. The guest is then
gently wrapped in towels while enjoying a scalp and neck massage
with neroli oil. www.royalpalmsresortandspa.com
CENTER MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT
Spa Avania
at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale
Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch offers the Aroma Mineral
Massage, which is a uniquely holistic blend of Esalen, Thai and
Swedish techniques centering the mind, body and spirit. Different
semi-precious gem stone balms are used depending on the time of day
the treatment is given. Sunrise Balm is a blend of rhodochrosite
extract and precious oils of grapefruit and orange designed to
awaken the body. Midday Balm, a malachite extract in a blend of
precious oils containing bergamot and mint, is designed to balance.
Sunset Balm blends smithsonite extract and precious oils of
patchouli and vanilla to prepare the body for sleep. Each of these
balms works with the natural biorhythmns during these specific times
of the day. www.spaavania.com
THE POWER OF FLOWERS
The Red Flower Ritual offered
by the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort is a
progressive body treatment that combines the therapeutic properties
of flower oils and fruit essences with rich minerals and
Asian-inspired massage. This Japanese bathing ritual uses cherry
blossoms, mimosa, plum, passion flower and evergreen to transport
the guest into a world of total balance. The treatment is enhanced
by energy-point pressure, bamboo and rice bran exfoliation, a
powerful anti-oxidant and Asian silk. www.goldendoorspa.com
WINE IS NOT JUST FOR DRINKING
ANYMORE
Derived from one of the most
powerful anti-oxidants found in nature, Chardonnay grape seed
extract, The Chardonnay Sugar Body Glow at The Spa at
Gainey Village doesn’t just relax the mind but is known to
completely relax the body. This treatment uses a pure sugar cane and
wine scrub to smooth out rough spots, while shea butter and fine
oils soften and protect the skin. After a velvety bath gel with a
refreshing bouquet of pomegranate to condition the skin, an
application of Chardonnay Body Butter with a hint of grapefruit is
applied to seal in moisture. www.thespaatgaineyvillage.com
TAP THE MOUNTAINS
Hot Rock Massage at the CopperWynd Resort and Club
The Spa at CopperWynd provides an atmosphere of quiet relaxation
featuring the most
advanced skin care techniques and body care treatments
Photo courtesy Scottsdale CVB
The Spa at Copperwynd Resort and
Club is the only resort
to tap the nearby Four Peaks mountain range to develop a 90-minute
rejuvenation therapy employing precious purple amethyst. The
Amethyst Body Renewal incorporates the historical power of this
ancient gem, long believed by early societies to be a force of
renewal and rejuvenation balancing energies in the body. Amethyst
is placed on the body to balance the energies of the chakras and
reinforce intuition, which is followed by a stimulating full body
brushing and exfoliation designed to help remove toxins by
jump-starting the lymphatic system. Guests are then misted with
amethyst water and slightly cocooned after the application of a
regenerating cream. A hot stone massage and the application of
Amethyst Body Lotion, a Copperwynd exclusive, leaves the body
glowing and sparkling both inside and out. www.copperwynd.com
FIT FOR A QUEEN
The Javanese Lulur Royal
Treatment at Caleo Resort & Spa is a regal preparation
inspired from the Central Palaces of Java. The treatment begins with
a Balinese massage and jasmine frangipani scented flower oil and
continues with an invigorating skin scrub including turmeric, rice,
sandalwood and jasmine. The body is then slathered with a cool
yogurt splash followed by an aromatic shower. Guests can enjoy
herbal tea while soaking in a copper tub infused with rose petals.
Finally, a jasmine frangipani lotion is applied leaving the skin
cleansed with an exotic flower scent. www.caleoresort.com
MASSAGE WITH MEDICINAL HERBS
The luk pra kope offered at
The Sanctuary Spa at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain has been
used in Thailand for centuries. To begin the treatment, feet are
soaked in a fresh lime and essential oil bath, followed by a cooling
exfoliation with fine, white Thai clay and fresh lime. Combined with
Thai massage, a medicinal blend of steamy, organically grown herbs
are rolled, massaged and pressed into tight muscles and problem
areas. The heated compress soothes sore and aching muscles, enhances
circulation, reduces joint stiffness and refreshes skin.
www.sanctuaryaz.com
RELIEF OFF THE COURSE
The Golf Specialty Massage at
the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
incorporates stretching and therapeutic massage techniques to
relieve stress and tension in the muscles. Warm golf balls are
rolled along the large muscles on either side of the spine and down
the neck, similar to hot stones, but heated to a reduced
temperature. The golf balls help to diminish tension in these areas,
making it ideal for relieving golf related stiffness.
www.fourseasons.com/Scottsdale
Casita Guestroom at the Sanctuary on Camelback
Mountain
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain provides a unique boutique resort
experience, offering stunning,
panoramic views. Photo courtesy Scottsdale CVB
REJOICING IN NATURE’S HONEY
The Desert Nectar Honey Wrap
at The Spa at Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa locks
in moisture and leaves the skin gleaming by using a blend of pure
Arizona honey, fresh buttermilk and natural oats. As the creamy,
rich ingredients of the wrap soak in, the scalp is massaged and
conditioned with a natural, fragrant blend of essential oils. The
body is then unwrapped, rinsed with warm water, and a milk-enriched
cream is applied to further hydrate. To seal in moisture, the body
is sprayed with conditioner of aloe vera and chamomile. The body
treatment is followed by a facial using orange blossom water, honey
almond exfoliation and a massage with lavender oil. A cucumber mask
incorporating whole-leaf aloe vera and vitamins A and E soften and
smooth the face.
www.camelbackinn.com
AN OASIS IN THE DESERT
Based on the natural botanicals of
the desert, the Havasupai Body Oasis Experience at Willow
Stream – The Spa at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess begins
with a relaxing shower beneath a waterfall. The spa therapist guides
you to your private oasis for a warm, aromatic eucalyptus footbath.
Sip restoring desert tea while a lavender-infused cloth cleanses the
face. Continue with a gentle chamomile exfoliation for rejuvenation,
a eucalyptus herbal bath and a waterfall shower to capture the
clarity of the sacred place. Enjoy an aromatherapy wrap with a face
and scalp massage, leaving the mind clear and the body relaxed.
www.fairmont.com/Scottsdale
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