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At the Oasis Back in 2006, the Jalousie Plantation in Soufriere , was a resort slowly beginning to decay in the shadows of St. Lucia’s magnificent twin volcanic mountains known as the Pitons. Jalousie had been undergoing extensive renovations, including plans to expand its spa. While reporting on this expansion, I visited the Rainforest Oasis located high above the valley and was coaxed into experiencing a new treatment exclusive to the resort called Hot Rock Energy Balancing Treatment. The treatment was so new in fact that it was not yet listed on the menu and had only been tested on a few individuals. "You’re our first journalist," said Katie Alexander, Oasis’ former manager. The Hot Rock Energy Balancing Treatment was originally designed by Alexander "to awaken all the senses of the body, mind and soul." The treatment utilizes rocks collected by the dive team, found in "secret areas" of the ocean and are infused with minerals from sea algae and su