Her Best Spa Services in Scottsdale, Arizona
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| Award for Best Native American
Influence...
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Journeywoman
awards top rating in this category to the Golden
Door Spa at the Boulders
for their signature treatment, The Turquoise Wrap. Fifty
minutes long, it's goal is detoxification and grounding, however
we also found the procedure extremely interesting -- an excellent
foray into Native American culture and the healing techniques
they've practised in the Southwestern United States. It's believed
that turquoise is a colour of protection, self-confidence and
positive energy. During the session Hopi blue cornmeal is used
in the brisk exfoliation process, followed by an ionized turquoise
clay wrap (the clay has a lovely silk feel and produces a warm
drawing sensation). The therapist then soothes the guest into
a pleasant meditative state by performing a rainstick ritual and
using lemongrass and sandlewood essential oils to help cleanse
the spirit. After a slow shower comes a final full-body honey
masque plus steam designed to nourish the skin and please the
senses. Don't plan anything else after this treatment. All you'll
want to do is nap and continue to dream of a time gone by.| Extraordinary Spa Pedicure...
The "Best Pedicure" category goes to The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain for providing their clients with sixty minutes of heavenly bliss. The pedicurist understands that this service is not only about your feet -- rather a good pedicure affects you head to toe. You are invited to relax in the spa's comfy armchair which is immediately adjusted to the contours of the back. In this way vibrations can be delivered along your body via waves or in a steady rhythm. Feet are immersed in a Jacuzzi bath with a cool mint treatment added. Need more hot or cold? Just say the word. A heating element in the foot tub keeps the temperature constant. Ah-h-h, the luxury! Once nails are shaped and cuticles
tamed, guests enjoy a hand massage and an "up-to-the-knee"
exfoliating mint scrub as well as moisturizing massage. Then comes
the paraffin wax dip followed by the donning of terry cloth booties
designed to seal in heat for maximum benefit. |
| Outstanding Spa Design and
Ambiance...
As far we're concerned, any spa management looking for exciting renovation ideas should pay a visit to Willow Stream before they begin their own work. This spa is an oasis of pure hospitality, serenity and absolute calm. |
| Contact information...
The Centre foe Well-Being, The Phoenician,
Scottsdale The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon
North The Spa at Camelback Inn |
Willow
Stream Spa, Fairmont Scottsdale PrincessInteresting spa tidbits...
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