Balance Your Stress
One of the most important aspects of
any spa experience is finding a way to
balance your mind, body and spirit.
Aspira Spa located in Elkhart Lake,
Wisconsin helped align the chakras
(energy points) with their Chakra
Gardens Massage. This customized
massage uses the color and the vibration
of indigenous plants to energize and
balance the chakras, giving an overall
sense of peace and relaxation.
Complete Harmony was developed
by Kohler Waters Spa in Kohler,
Wisconsin to clear the mind and release
tension. Breathing exercises and aromatherapy help to induce a state of
relaxation while a temple and scalp
massage is performed.
Skana, The Spa at Turning Stone
Resort in Verona, New York also utilized
the benefits of aromatherapy in their
Oneida Peaceful Journey treatment. A
dry oil is massaged into the arms and
hands while a warm pine-infused towel
is applied to the neck and shoulders.
The fatigue-easing massage continued
on the upper back, scalp and facial pressure points.
Relaxation Through Sound Vibration
Miraval Resort and Spa in Tucson,
Arizona introduced the TAIZ Sensorium
a specially designed flax-seed-filled chair
to massage from the inside out. The
treatment incorporates music, base
rhythms and sounds from nature to
create vibrations that massage deeply
into your body. It’s designed to calm
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Visit digital Pulse at experienceispa.com to read features from The Associated Press,
Frommers.com and About.com.
A mix of showcase is seen in every corner,
ranging from (clockwise from top) The Spa at
Trump, Miraval Resort and Spa and
HydroPeptide.
the nervous system and promote healthy
sleep patterns.
Acupuncture That Melts Tension
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat in
Tallebudgera Valley, Queensland,
Australia formulated their Rockupuncture
treatment to aid those dealing with
stress, adrenal exhaustion, fertility issues
and insomnia. The application of warm
stones allows muscles to relax so
acupuncture can be performed to
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VISIT DIGITAL PULSE at experienceispa.com
to see NBC’s coverage of the 2011 ISPA Media
Event.
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