THE GUIDEBOOK TO LUXURY RESORT, HOTEL AND DESTINATION SPAS
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MASSAGES.
Among the most popular spa treatments, massages can transport you to a state of nirvana or renewed energy. They relieve tension and stress, improve circulation, tone and stretch connective tissue and hasten elimination of waste. There are more than a dozen types of massage and multiple variations on those dozen. In addition, some massages integrate the treatment with masques, reflexology and any number of other compatible procedures.
ACUMASSAGE
The combination of healing acupuncture and soothing therapeutic massage provides a powerful, natural tool for addressing chronic pain and athletic injury rehabilitation. It enhances energy levels and improves circulation and body functions. Each treatment is personalized to meet your individual needs.
- Sedona Spa at Los Abrigados Resort
Sedona, Arizona
DESERT HOT STONE
This Native American treatment combines traditional Swedish massage with warm stone therapy and is particularly helpful for poor circulation and relief of arthritis pain. Essential oils are gently applied so that beautifully smooth, heated river stones can glide over your skin, warming muscle tissue, relieving tension and inducing day-dreaming deep relaxation.
- The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa
Litchfield Park, Arizona
AUTHENTIC TEEPEE MASSAGE
Enjoy any of the spa's massages in a luxurious Native American Teepee. A Teepee Massage is the ultimate setting in which to be pampered, Santa Fe style.
- Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa
Santa Fe, New Mexico
SUNRISE TO SUNSET MASSAGE
This session is a combination of various massage styles designed to target all your high stress areas. The sunrise portion of the massage focuses on your neck, back and shoulders while the sunset portion focuses on your feet utilizing the ancient techniques of reflexology.
- Cheeca Lodge, Florida Keys
Key West, Florida
BALINESE MASSAGE
Be transformed by this traditional Balinese massage ritual. A combination of acupressure, rolling motions and rhythmic strokes relieves tension and promotes total relaxation.
- Ocean Key Resort & Spa
Key West, Florida
BODY CONTOURING/ANTI-CELLULITE TREATMENT
In this treatment, a sub-dermal vacuum massage smoothes and diminishes the dimpled appearance of cellulite, pre and post surgery edema, heavy legs, muscular tension and poor circulation.
- Deerfield Spa
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
CAMELBACK SIGNATURE MASSAGE TREATMENT
To bring your mind, body and spirit into balance, this treatment combines aromatherapy, hot and cold stone massage, reflexology and the detoxifying benefits of castor oil. Warm juniper sage oil is massaged into neck and shoulders. Precious stones are placed on the chakras for a peaceful and restorative effect. Gentle pressure is applied to the reflex points on your feet to dissolve stress, followed by a scalp and cold aquamarine stone massage.
- Camelback Inn, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, Arizona
GOLF CHAMPIONS MASSAGE
Tailored for golf (and tennis) enthusiasts, your massage therapist uses therapeutic techniques targeting the areas of your body impacted most by your golf game or other sports activities.
- La Costa Resort & Spa
Carlsbad, California
ASHIATSU
Barefoot massage is an ancient form of bodywork originating in Thailand, China and Japan. A specially trained therapist uses precise footwork compressions and long, gliding strokes to knead through tight muscles, resulting in a very deep yet profoundly soothing experience. This therapy is designed to release pain and produce long lasting results.
- Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Point Clear, Alabama
CRYSTAL CHAKRA BALANCING MASSAGE SIGNATURE TREATMENT
Using the vibration from colored lights, the body's seven main chakra vibrations are balanced. Light, smooth strokes along the meridians complement the energy flow in your body.
- Aspira Spa at the Osthoff Resort
Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
LOMI LOMI "HAWAIIAN STYLE"
Passed down through Hawaiian tradition, Lomi Lomi means to "touch with loving hands." Massage strokes are more vigorous, rhythmic and faster than Swedish massage and incorporate more elbow and forearm work. When this one is over, you'll feel like you've been worked.
- ANARA Spa Grand Hyatt Kauai
Poipu, Hawaii
HOT STONE MASSAGE
This massage is a contemporary approach to alternating temperature in massage. It is performed with volcanic river stones that have been heated in water and strategically placed along the body. This therapy leaves trails of heat flowing deep within your body, upward from your feet, through your legs and radiating all over your back, lingering long enough to melt the tension in each muscle.
- The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa
Coconut Grove (Miami), Florida
MINERAL MASSAGE
Coordinated with the time of day concept of Spa Avania, this therapy is similar to a sports massage and blends Thai stretching, Esalen techniques and a French balm with semi-precious gemstones crushed into it. The Esalen technique employs long fluid three-dimensional strokes and was conceived in Big Sur, California.
- Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, Arizona
SAMUNPRAI
Nurture your tired spirit with this revitalizing Thai herbal heat energizing protocol. A hot poultice of medicinal herbs relieves muscle tension and invigorates your mind in this healing blend of massage and aromatherapy techniques. And the poultice is yours to keep.
- Hotel Viking
Newport, Rhode Island
THAI MASSAGE
This traditional Thai massage has its roots in yoga, Ayurvedic medicine and Buddhist spiritual practice. It combines rhythmic massage, acupressure, gentle twisting and meditation. Muscular tension slowly dissolves, blood and energy flow freely, aiding your body's natural detoxification process and boosting its immune response. You'll experience a deep state of relaxation, centeredness and overall wellness.
- Rancho La Puerta
Tecate, Baja California (Mexico)
SWEDISH MASSAGE
This classic, relaxing massage uses soothing strokes to promote balance and body harmony, light to moderate pressure to enhance circulation and gentle stretching to reduce tension.
- Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Fort Myers, Florida
SUNBURN RELIEF MASSAGE
This massage combines their signature Heavenly Massage with the addition of cool marble stones and a special lavender-aloe blend. The cool stones eliminate the heat while the lavender-aloe blend comforts the skin with its healing properties.
- The Spa at The Westin Maui
Lahaina, Hawaii
DOSHA BALANCING MASSAGE
From ancient Ayurvedic medicine, herbalinfused oils are customized to balance your personality and health type (dosha) and suit your constitutional needs. Your experience is intensified with a moist heat pack to leave you relaxed and centered.
- Bernardus Lodge
Carmel Valley, California
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE WITH MOIST HEAT
This firm pressure massage can be a total body experience or an opportunity to address specific areas. Moist hot packs are used to relax stressed muscles and facilitate in releasing blockages, tightness and tension.
- Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club
Lenox, Massachusetts
La STONE MASSAGE
Using Native American traditions and heated smooth, black basalt lava stones, this deep heat massage is great for achy joints and muscles. The stones are layered upon the body and used to melt away daily stress.
- Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
