Travel Well

There were three spa treatments introduced at the Island/Spa Magazine-sponsored Travel Well media event that caught my eye.


Tranquil Tongue Twister: Texting Tension Tamer
PHOTO: Courtesy of Mohonk Mountain House

TEXTING TENSION TAMER

As a sufferer of carpal tunnel syndrome, the Texting Tension Tamer: A Massage for Multi-taskers was of particular interest. Therapist Shiloh Pileggi instantly noticed the strain injury in my right wrist. This massage is perfect for those of us who spend excessive time texting or working online. Attention is given to the shoulders, neck and upper back to relieve sore muscles, and the hands and forearms receive extra special care. This 90-minute treatment is offered by the Spa at Mohonk House located in Paltz, New York. Visit www.mohonk.com.




My vision is clear. A soothing massage of the third eye chakra.
PHOTO: Anne Raso

MY INTENTION IS TO HEAD TO THE NEAREST SPA

Mii Amo, the destination spa at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona, offers the Intentional Aromatherapy Treatment. The spa believes “Massages can become more meaningful when intentions are experienced at the beginning of the treatment.” So if you feel you need clarity, for example, this desired intention is paired with specific essential oils, which will have “a profound effect on your body, mind, heart and soul.” The therapist then incorporates the essential oils into the massage.

At the event the therapist simply massaged the oil into the third eye chakra. The actual 90 -minute session includes gentle dry brushing, a balancing massage with your custom blended oil, and a light wrap with a head, neck and scalp massage.

There are ten intentions from I offer strength. I am a good leader. (Key oil—frankincense) to I will be prosperous. I am confident. (Key oil—sweet orange). I picked My vision is clear. My path is steady. The key oil is lemon peel, which I’ve noticed has been my essential oil of choice in recent aromatherapy treatments.

For further information, visit www.miiamo.com.


Terranea's Nancy Hoffman strikes a tranquil pose at the Travel Well event.
PHOTO: Courtesy of Terranea Resort


THE SPA AT TERRANEA

The Spa at Terranea (Ter-a-NAY-a) recommends different treatments for morning and mid-afternoon based on the circadian rhythm (the body’s natural 24-hour cycle of movement, rest and repair that responds to light and darkness in the environment) to maximize benefits to your well-being. Therapist Nancy Hoffman gave a mini-version of the spa’s 120-minute signature treatment called Flickering Embers, which is recommended for late afternoon and evening. The treatment is done in a room with a fireplace, in the glow of flickering embers. It begins with a warm, detoxifying volcanic ash body wrap, followed with a bath of essential oils and healing magnesium. A balancing abdominal massage of the Hara (the energy center of the body) is next. Warm marine poultices are placed across the lower back, knees and neck.

The massage and poultices alone were deeply relaxing. One can only imagine the effects of the body wrap and bath along with the soothing warmth from the fireplace. That certainly beats a candle! For more information visit www.terranea.com.

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