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Aroma Spa: An enclosed chamber in which you sit to treat your body to the healing
effect of being immersed in a blanket of steam impregnated with eucalyptus
oil. Benefits include: deep relaxation, release of toxins, opening of pores
and cleansing of the entire body.
Aromatherapy Massage: an holistic massage with the addition of a custom-blended
aromatherapy consultation and treatment, is a powerful natural healing tool
that is much more comprehensive than simply the application of fragrant scents.
Psychologically, the application of essential oils enhances emotional well-being
either through relaxing or stimulating the mind. Therapeutically, the antiseptic,
analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of essential oils ease a variety
of conditions such as respiratory problems, digestive upsets, issues with circulation
and skin conditions. After a consultation, premium essential oils are custom
blended to create a personalized massage.
Cloud Forest Magic: Your choice of a Holistic or Deep Tissue Massage with
the additional healing benefit of aromatherapy oil, finishing with an on-table
whole body steam treatment. The essential oils are especially selected for
you, and will be combined with a one hour aromatherapy massage with an aromatic
on-table steam. Your body will be enveloped in a healing and detoxifying mist,
while your head neck and face are gently massaged. A doubly delicious treat
for your body and soul.
Costa Rican Hot Stone Massage: volcanic stones are warmed and placed on the
chakras, energy centers and areas of pain in the body during your massage to
promote deep relaxation and restoration. The stones, highly valued for the
healing properties, are used to work specific areas of tension and stress as
well. This treatment honors the ancient Native American technique, saying that
the earth helps to heal the human body’s physical suffering.
Deep Tissue Massage: Experience a deep relaxation as not only the muscles
but the connective tissue is worked and deeply ingrained tension is released.
Using rocking motion along the spine the entire body enjoys a feeling of renewal
and regeneration.
En-wraptured in Paradise: combine the healing properties of aloevera, vitamin
E oil and lavender essential oil to create the perfect body treatment for those
with sensitive skin or for those who have over indulged in the sunshine….enjoy
a relaxing massage/application of the healing trinity. The treatment is finished
with an aromatherapy steam while your body is wrapped allowing the infusion
to be more effectively absorbed into the skin. Healing and rejuvenating for
the skin.
Facial: Treat your face to a rejuvenating and healing process using exacting
massage techniques and exfoliation combined with gentle natural products. Please
see separate facial menu.
Golden Glow: a healing spa treatment that combines natural oils and
custom-blended essential oils with all natural sea salt, rich in trace minerals,
to nourish and exfoliate the skin. This body polish not only will help your
body detoxify, it also stimulates the circulatory system and helps to remedy
dry, flaky skin. This treatment is applied in massage-style strokes and
leaves your skin velvety soft and feeling like new. The Golden Glow is
finished with a steamy mist which further enhances the therapeutic and
healing benefits of this treatment.
Holistic Massage: A blend of different techniques to relax the body and mind.
A whole massage from head to toe, relieves stress, increases blood circulation
and soothes tired muscles. Specific areas of tension are worked on giving you
an experience of absolute well-being.
Japanese Hot Stone Massage: a meeting
of two ancient practices one from Asia, the other from Native America, blending
Shiatsu, Essential oils and heated
rocks to seduce you into a mood of deep inner peace.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage: a delicate, intimate massage done to stimulate
the lymphatic system and to assist in the removal of toxins and wastes from
the body…a boost and cleanse for the immune system. Though the massage
itself is very gentle, it works on a profound level to help the body detoxify.
Lymphatic Drainage is a therapy first developed in Europe to help the lymph
to flow faster and more efficiently, thereby detoxifying the body through speeding
up the removal of cellular garbage. Other benefits include:
- Reduces local puffiness & edemas (water retention)
- Stimulates a sluggish immune system
- Enhances the beauty and health of the skin
- Is deeply relaxing and soothing
Rebalancing Deep Tissue: a slow, deep and gentle massage technique that works
on the fascia, muscles and joints. It releases old muscular tensions, relaxes
the joints and balances the whole energetic system of the body. Rebalancing
may be used as a pleasurable, refreshing and relaxing Wellness treat, or to
work in depth on specific physical problems.
Rose Petal Massage: lying on the petals of fresh roses, your body is
enveloped in the essence of roses and massaged with rose essential oil
known for its heart-opening properties. Roses and the essential oil of rose
have been used for centuries to heal on a profound level, affecting the body,
mind and spirit.
Shiatsu: a healing method from Japan using gentle touch on specific energy
channels (meridians) and points over the whole body. By applying external pressure
and movement along these meridians, energy blocks are dissolved and natural
life energies are freed to flow and create balance and harmony in the bodymind.
Shiatsu eases pain, deeply relaxes body and mind, and strengthens the immune
system, bringing about an overall feeling of
well-being.
Somatic Harmonisation: a soft but profound technique that invites the body
to recover its original balance or natural harmonic state.
Spa Manicure: Treat your hands to a manicure, leaving them feeling wonderful
and looking fantastic. By using all natural products and exfoliates, your hands
are rejuvenated and not only feel, but also look like new.
Spa Pedicure: Naturally uplift your heart and soles with a Pura Vida spa pedicure.
Relax and unwind as your feet are treated to a foot massage and exfoliating
treatment. Enjoy having your feet totally pampered.
Tropical Body Polish: the combination of coconut, freshly grated ginger and
lemongrass essential oil provides a gentle, yet stimulating, exfoliation for
the skin. Ginger, known for it’s stimulation and warming qualities, is
combined with grated coconut, a natural, gentle exfoliant and lemongrass essential
oil to help rid the body of toxic buildup and increase circulation. The body
polish is finished with a steamy mist which further enhances the therapeutic
and healing benefits of this treatment. A natural answer for skin rejuvenation.
Tui-Na: a physiotherapeutic massage based on Chinese medicine .
Tui-na is a very effective method for treating problems arising from
modern lifestyles: fatigue, back and neck pain, and muscular and
skeletal disorders. A Tui-na treatment will effect a harmonizing
influence in body, mind and spirit.
Tropical Masks:
Add on a fresh tropical mask to any of our spa Treatments!
Choose from:
Cucumber and Yogurt Mask: recommended for oily or sensitive skin types- Cucumber
is mixed with yogurt to calm and refresh oily, sensitive skin.
Avocado, Vitamin E oil and Honey Mask: recommended for those with dry skin – three
restorative and amazing ingredients to nourish and soothe. Luscious and restorative.
Papaya, Honey and Mint Mask: recommended for those with normal skin – a
zingy, fresh mask to help revitalize the skin and polish off dead skin cells …Truly
a rejuvenating taste of the tropics!
Please note that these are an add-on to the regular treatments,
and are not offered alone.
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Steamy Wonder’ – On table steam tent is used in these spa treatments:
- Golden Glow
- Cloud Forest Magic
- En-wraptured in Paradise
- Tropical Body Polish
A mini-facial is available only with Alex and the above on-table steam tent
spa treatments. Additional cost $40.
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