Sedona’s Mii amo Luxury Spa Named for World’s Best Spa Therapists

Mii amo wins 2009 ‘Best Therapists’ award from Tatler Magazine. Mii amo at Sedona’s luxury Enchantment Resort is a haven for the Best Spa Therapists in the World.

Tatler, one of Britain’s most prestigious magazines, named Mii amo, a destination spa at Enchantment, as having the best therapists in the world at its third annual spa awards ceremony. The award was presented in London at The Dorchester, Park Lane on May 5th by Melinda Stevens, Tatler’s travel editor.

Since opening eight years ago as the first destination spa within a world class resort, Mii amo has attracted highly trained and gifted spa therapists who are drawn to Boynton Canyon’s sacred energy and the spiritual nature of Sedona. Mii amo was also the first spa to offer full 60- and 90-minute treatments; additional time was built into the appointment to allow for pre- and post-treatment interaction between guest and therapist.

“Each Mii amo therapist brings unique qualities to the spa, and we are able to support and nurture our spa staff in order for them to thrive in Mii amo’s healing environment,” said Mark Grenoble, president of Enchantment Group, Mii amo’s management company. “Our guests continually tell us how their lives have been transformed during their Journey. You find what you are looking for at Mii amo, and our therapists are the key factor in positively affecting our guests’ lives.”

Tatler, a stylish and indispensable guide to Britain’s high society since 1901, visits over 100 spas in the world to find the winners of their five annual awards. Categories include Spa of the Year, Smartest Escape, Most Exciting Discovery, Hardcore Turnaround and Best Therapists.

Mii amo, a Yuman word for “passage” or “journey,” promotes personal transformation through mind, body and spiritual therapies, which range from Ayurvedic Balance to Watsu. The 24,000-square-foot spa in Sedona, Arizona, designed by Gluckman Mayner Architects, harmonizes with the Native American aesthetic and the surrounding red rock canyon, which are both integral to the Mii amo experience. The intimate Mii amo spa village, which offers 3-, 4- and 7-night all-inclusive packages, features 14 guest rooms and two suites; 25 treatment areas, many with views of Boynton Canyon; private outdoor treatment areas; indoor and outdoor pools; library; retail boutique and Mii amo cafe.

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With news that Sarah Michelle Gellar has a little vampire slayer in the oven and Mother’s Day just around the corner (May 10, if you haven’t already marked your calendars), I got to thinking…how many people actually treat the mothers-to-be in their lives to their first Mother’s Day? MGM Mirage has several spa treatments that are perfect for those who are expecting this Mother’s Day, so why not surprise them to something a little unexpected (but desperately needed) this May–a relaxing spa day?

Spa Bellagio has a soothing, 50-minute Expecting Mother Massage ($130) on its menu for women in their second or third trimester. The luxurious, 55,000-square-foot spa is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 702-693-7472.

For those looking for a quick pick-me-up, The Spa at New York-New York offers a Mommy-To-Be massage in both 25-minute and 50-minute durations ($65 and $115, respectively). The treatment, which allows those celebrating their first Mother’s Day a chance to revel in relaxation before motherhood arrives, uses various positioning and modalities to customize the service in conjunction with the term of pregnancy. Like Spa Bellagio’s Expecting Mother Massage, the Mommy-To-Be massage isn’t performed during the first trimester. The Spa at New York-New York is open daily from 6:30 a.m. until 7 p.m., with services beginning at 8 a.m. Call 702-740-6955 for reservations or simply visit The Spa at New York-New York‘s online reservation page to surprise the mom-to-be in your life this Mother’s Day.

Nurture-The Spa at LuxorMothers are known for being nurturing, so why not treat the new mother in your life to a day at Nurture–The Spa at Luxor (pictured left)? The spa’s 50-minute Mother Nurture treatment ($130) is a complete body massage using specific, prenatal techniques to help moms relax, increase circulation, alleviate tired muscles and reduce excess water retention. It’s just what the doctor ordered for soon-to-be mothers in need of some special attention. Once again, this service can only be done after the first trimester. Nurture is open daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 1-800-258-9308 or visit Nurture’s online reservation page to book an appointment today.

Finally, the Grand Spa at MGM Grand offers a Prenatal Massage (50 minutes, $135 Mon.-Thur.; $145 Fri.-Sun.) that’s choreographed to nurture expectant mothers. The Swedish massage is delivered with a special technique that’s perfect for that special mom-to-be. Grand Spa is open to the public Mon.-Thur. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and to hotel guests only Fri.-Sun. from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 702-891-3077.

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Many people are living in fear right now about the direction of the economy. Unchecked, this fear can create stress and carry over into all areas of life including relationships, jobs and our physical well-being.

Wendy Schulstad, the founder of Rustic Sage Healing Haven, has outlined some of the tools she finds most helpful in dealing with challenging times and finding peace regardless of our outer circumstances.

Tools for Finding Peace in Difficult Times:

Feel Your Fears – How?

• Fears are a gift. They provide us with great insight about our life and our desires. However, they often paralyze us because we avoid feeling them.
• Imagine your worst fear and take time to actually feel it.
• Once you live through it in your mind, it will begin to take the power away from the fear because you will know that even if it came true, you would survive.
• Then when ready, set the fear on a shelf. Fears will never go away. You can always take them off the shelf and look at them again, but now you can choose how and when you want to bring it back in.

Reframe Your Life – Explain how to “reframe”

• Life is how we see it
• When we are unhappy, it is usually because we believe that something or someone in our life should be different.
• Reframing is the process of choosing to look at life from a different angle.
• What if we trusted that everything in our life was exactly as it was supposed to be?
• What if we believed that every experience, every person, everything that has ever crossed our path was perfect for our life? If we didn’t think life was supposed to be different, then there would be no resistance and much less suffering. It doesn’t mean we would like it but we would feel a greater sense of peace and calm … no matter what shows up in our life.

Give the Gift of Self Love – What is self-love & why important?

• Many of us try to give to others when we are not giving to ourselves and we end up feeling resentful and exhausted at the end of the day.
• Before we can give to others, we must first make our well-being our number one priority.
• Self-love is being gentle and giving ourselves a break, knowing we are always doing our best, even when it does not look like it.

Community Day

What: Full day of COMPLIMENTARY massage, wellness services, classes, workshops &
live music. Refreshments provided by Mandala Tearoom.

When: Saturday, February 28th from 9am to 9pm

How: Call 480-990-1994 to reserve your appointment today! 

Lift Your Spirit Care Package

We are all family.

If you suffer any kind of major loss during 2009, such as the death of a loved one, a loss of a job, loss of a marriage or loss of a home, call us and allow us to nurture you.

We will provide you with a FREE Hour of Life Coaching and a FREE Half Hour of Massage or Other Wellness Service of your choice.

We understand that life can hand out some difficult situations so we would like to serve as a soft place to land. This is a complimentary offer so nothing is asked in return. Call 480-990-1994.

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Those who create or promote spa food are often stuck in a defensive crouch, the gist of which is: Our spa food doesn’t taste like “spa food.” They’re hoping to override images of tofu in disguise, mounds of alfalfa sprouts, soy smoothies and meager portions.

Because there seems to be such great interest in low-fat and low-calorie recipes with fresh, bold flavors, an enlightened spa-food movement might be a key new source for home cooks’ inspiration.

The chefs at Arizona’s Mii Amo Spa have provided a good place to start in the 50 or so recipes of Journey of Taste: Favorite Recipes from Mii amo Spa in Sedona. Three-course meals at the spa usually run at less than 700 calories total.

The cookbook’s breakfast offerings are not revelational, but lunch and dinner dishes yield interesting techniques. A blend of mushrooms enriches demi-glace. Nonfat cream cheese (yep, that waxy stuff) is used to build a convincing cream sauce. Risotto is made with just one teaspoon of oil and precious little Parmesan cheese, yet it is flavorful and rich, as it should be.

A few desserts rise to the challenge, too: Tender tart shells are made with flour, salt, brown rice syrup, apple juice and canola oil, and a serving of an almond-ricotta torte contains fewer calories than a single Girl Scout Samoa.

So maybe a luxury spa is out of reach for most of us, but the spa lifestyle has something to offer. The cookbook is now available exclusively through
Journey of Taste: Favorite Recipes from Mii amo Spa in Sedona.

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix has been named one of the 100 Best Luxury hotels in the world according to the 2009 Travelers’ Choice by TripAdvisor. With 117 custom-appointed guest rooms, swimming pool, an award-winning restaurant and intimate courtyards hidden within lush, 100 percent green gardens and grounds, the Royal Palms is the definition of a sumptuous environment of great comfort and ease. 

To help guests get comfortable, the Royal Palms offers luxurious and private in-suite spa experiences in the Alvadora Spa Terraces. These accommodations, designed by world-renowned spa designer Sylvia Sepielli, feature some of the resort’s most stunning views of Camelback Mountain rising above tiered gardens, trickling fountains, crackling fire pits and a reflecting pool. Inside, guests will find mosaic tiles, leather furnishings and four-poster daybed with built-in therapy bed and draped in white linen, two plasma televisions, a Bose stereo, a European soaking tub and a fireplace. Spanish guitar serenades herald the setting sun.

We focused on creating a spa lifestyle rather than a hotel room,” Sepielli said.

Guests selecting the Alvadora Spa Terraces receive a personalized tour of the suite, 10 percent of retail purchases in the spa and daily greetings including a daily intention card, a stone of the day and a suggested yoga pose to help balance the energy in one of the body’s seven chakras. Upon arrival, these pampered guests are met with a surprise welcome smoothie. Five special indulgences are offered (for additional fees) only to Alvadora Spa Terrace guests including: Hair Ritual (hydrating and rejuvenating hair), the Journey Manicure (an intensive chakra-based treatment), the Journey Pedicure (an aromatherapeutic foot ritual), Thai Massage (a relaxing yet energetic therapeutic massage) and the Savasana (an treatment that energizes the solar plexus, sacral heart, root and crown chakras).

Of course, comfort is only one aspect of the luxury equation. Ease is the other. Unfortunately, romance can make some people very uncomfortable, especially around Valentine’s Day or weddings. Fortunately, the Royal Palms has a Director of Romance making it easy for guests to get the romance right.

My role as Director of Romance goes way beyond ordering flowers and making dinner reservations; it’s more that of a personal romance coach, especially for the ‘romantically challenged.’ It’s designing the complete, personalized, over-the-top experience that I look forward to, and I have the perfect stage for doing so at Royal Palms,” said Robert H. Vickrey upon being named Director of Romance in September 2008. Vickrey had spent more than a year as the Maitre D’ at the Royal Palms’ ultra-romantic restaurant, T. Cook’s before becoming Director of Romance.

The Royal Palms Resort lends itself to romance, from single nights away from home to destination weddings. Guests can take romantic strolls along the stone-paved walkways through 100 percent organic gardens filled with poppies, calendula, snapdragons, purple cornflowers, black-eyed Susans and none of the gravel found in most landscaping around the Valley. Regal Spanish colonial architecture incorporating state of the art materials and unique details from the namesake row of palm trees, 250-year-old fountain and laja negra dating back to 1692 at the entry to the ceramic tile “Lady of Spain” mural from the Delos Cooke’s original home, offer the ideal romantic setting for photos, meals and weddings.

The resort and landscaping are so enchanting, we don’t have to embellish the property at all and are able to focus on fulfilling the couple’s special requests,” explained Jocelyn Kraus, director of catering.

The culinary program and signature T. Cook’s restaurant, under the direction of Executive Chef Lee Hillson has earned praise from just about everyone from America’s Top Restaurants to Zagats. In January 2009, T. Cook’s four-course Inauguration menu offers guests the opportunity get the taste of John McCain’s defeat out of their mouths with dishes inspired by, and in some cases served at, past Presidential Inauguration Dinners. The Inaugural Dinner menu is offered nightly throughout the month of January 2009 for $50 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Incidentally, guests who can correctly match the Presidents to their favorite dishes during January qualify for a one-night stay in the Royal Palms’ Presidential Suite. The winner will be drawn by Chef Hillson on February 2, 2009.

The Royal Palms Resort and Spa is a AAA four Diamond resort and one of 32 independent, upscale, luxury hotels, resorts and golf clubs managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts in the United States. A member of the Historic Hotels of America, the Royal Palms was built in 1929 as the winter home of New York industrialist and financier Delos William Cooke and his wife, Florence. After serving as the private residence of several of the Valley’s most prominent citizens, the property opened its doors to guests as the Royal Palms Inn in 1948. The property underwent a multi-million dollar renovation lasting 12 months in 1997. The Royal Palms Resort and Spa is located at 5200 E. Camelback Road in Phoenix.

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One of the 12 relaxing treatment rooms at the Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel. Whew! The holidays are over—no more running around to parties, holiday event overload, last minute shopping or obligatory visits with family. Relaxation and rejuvenation are definitely the order of the month!

Finding a spa to soothe your weary mind, body and soul is easy, as there are literally thousands in the U.S. alone, offering everything from 30-minute to daylong treatments for women, men, couples and even teens.

From facials to manicures, waxing, mud baths, eucalyptus steams, body scrubs, seaweed wraps and hot rock massage therapy, there is something for everyone.

If you’ve already discovered the joy of “spa-ing,” you know what I’m talking about. For those who have never indulged….believe me, it is time and money well spent.

Here are just a few fantastic spots where you can recharge your inner batteries:

The wind in the Windy City can be brutal on your skin. However, at the Honey Child Salon & Spa you can dream and smell of the islands with a mango honey sugar scrub, or lemongrass and tangerine hand scrub and massage. Now through March the Honey Child is offering several winter specials, including a Shea butter moisture blast facial.

One of my favorite spas is located in the Ozark Mountain paradise of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The Palace Hotel and Bathhouse–North Arkansas’ only operating historic bathhouse—offers mineral baths in the original claw-foot tubs, eucalyptus steam treatments in wood barrel steam cabinets, Bentonite facial mask treatments, aromatherapy, facials and glycolic peels, among a wealth of other services.

Nestled in a stunning, three-story Antebellum-style home in the heart of Historic Elizabeth near downtown Charlotte, Oasis Day Spa is the city’s premiere boutique spa. Rejuvenating specialty pedicures and manicures, soothing and fun spa-day getaway packages and exquisite massage therapies are just the beginning of the experience here. Try their new pumpkin peel, designed to introduce vitamins and enzymes into the skin as well as exfoliate and withdraw any body impurities via the powerful antioxidant formula. Brow, leg and “Peruvian bikini” are among the waxing services.

Offering a wide array of massage therapies, body treatments, manicures, pedicures and other services, the Sonoran Spa in Tucson is a must! Located at the Westward Look Resort and using all-natural desert botanicals, the environment here is captivating from the ever-present aromatic aromas to the cozy treatment rooms, refreshing relaxation and tearooms and private pergola-sheltered outdoor patio. The pomegranate body scrub treatment including a full body massage with pomegranate body butter is absolutely yummy!

Voted “Best Day Spa,” “Best Color & Highlights” and “Best Manicures & Pedicures” by CitySearch, the Spa Roma Urban Dream Spa is a Milwaukee favorite. In addition to spa services for women, girlfriend’s parties and couples, the spa also offers a wide selection for the men in our lives, including sports massages, purifying back treatments and skin fit facials, just to name a few.

The Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis is truly an urban oasis, offering pampering and wellness for every part of your body. The 12,000 square foot spa encompasses 12 luxuriously appointed treatment rooms, couples suites and several Jacuzzi tubs. For a jolt of java, try the exfoliating and detoxifying espresso mud body wrap with accompanying head and scalp massages, warm shower and hydrating crème massage. The Marrakech detox is one of the “Ritual” services.

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A Tucson AZ spa prides itself on operating with 100% all natural products in order to be easier on the earth. Raquel says, “Most of the spas that you go to have a lot of skincare lines that are called greenwashing.” That means products only contain 2% natural ingredients.

It’s just another day in the office for Raquel Rzepecki. Her office? Lakali Natural Skincare Spa in Tucson, which got its start from a dark moment in her life. “I lost my mother to cancer, so I decided that I needed to be doing things for people. So I dedicated my spa to doing Read more…

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. . . with spa getaway packages in Scottsdale!  Treat yourself to a soothing escape in Scottsdale with enticing summer packages that invite you and your friends to pamper yourselves from head to toe!  Don’t wait – check out the cool summer specials and recipes below and start planning your summer Scottsdale getaway today!

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Agave, The Arizona Spa at The Westin Kierland, is a heavenly retreat designed to rejuvenate and renew the mind, body, and spirit. Serving as the spa’s main inspiration, the indigenous agave plant is used in many of the treatments offered. This full-service spa also showcases exclusive services developed by its own therapists as well as rare ancient treatments infused with the essence of the Far East.

Hotel Valley Ho
Pick your pleasure at Hotel Valley Ho with specials from $149 nightly, plus events and discounts at ZuZu, Trader Vic’s and VH Spa. Have dinner, have some drinks, hang out by the pool – you’ll find fun whenever you’re in the mood.

Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Local guests can indulge the senses at Alvadora – book two 60 minute treatments and receive even more savings!

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa
Spa Avania offers a unique collection of exceptional treatments that will restore your mind, body and soul. The AromaSoul Discovery package includes two spa services featuring the benefits and pleasures of rare herbal blends combined with healing customs and massages inspired by the warm deserts of Arabia, the energetic spirit of the Mediterranean, and the healing philosophies of India.

Scottsdale Villa Mirage
Sleep-in. Lounge by the pool. Get a massage. Repeat. Aren’t vacations great? This resort features: waterfall pool, hot tub & personal concierge service. Suites offer: luxe furnishings & private balcony. Best of all, it’s located just minutes from Scottsdale’s world-class spas…Be Good To Yourself Deal- Spend the weekend in a one bedroom suite

FireSky Resort & Spa
Immerse into a world of relaxation by celebrating health and wellbeing at the FireSky Resort & Spa, a Kimpton Hotel. Treat yourself to two 60 minute body treatments or facials at the resort’s Jurlique Spa, specializing in “The Purest Skin Care on Earth”. Your experience will be complimented with a mind, body, spa amenity in the privacy of your deluxe patio accommodations.

Rejuvenation
In downtown Scottsdale. Thai Yoga Massage utilizes gentle pressure and yoga-like stretches to promote flexibility and balance. No oils or lotions are used. The massage is performed while you lie fully clothed on a special floor mat. Treat yourself to a mini-vacation without even leaving the city.

  
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
Escape to the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Indulge in offerings influenced by the indigenous botanicals of the Sonoran Desert, including such favorites as the hydrating Soothing Sage Wrap and Desert Nectar Facial. The Resort also features a lagoon-style, two-tiered pool with complimentary cabanas and a variety amenities such as fruit kebabs, chilled towels and smoothies.

Fairmont Scottsdale
Bring the girls for a weekend of gossip, pampering and rejuvenation at the award-winning Willow Stream Spa. With 27 treatment rooms, private poolside cabanas, a world-class fitness center and a variety of specialty fitness classes, there is something for everyone. The Willow Stream Relaxation Package is valid year-round, with summer rates starting at $569 double occupancy and includes: One (1) night luxurious room accommodations and a $200 credit per person, per paid night, to be used at Willow Stream or any of the resort’s available award-winning restaurants.

CopperWynd Resort and Club
CopperWynd features luxurious accommodations, indulgent services, stunning natural beauty and an experience like no other. CopperWynd Packages are sensational for couples or a special girls getaway and includes: two nights accommodations, dinner for two in our award-winning restaurant Alchemy, daily breakfast for two, two 60-minute spa treatments, resort sandals “Zendals”and all service charges and gratuities.

Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club
Can you put a price on romance? Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club’s Rekindle the Sizzle Package includes: Suite accommodations, bottle of wine and gourmet cheese plate, rose petal turndown service and chocolate-mint couples massage in the spa suite.

Hotel Indigo
Chill out, cool down, and coast through a weekend of carefree living with our Shop & Spa Getaway package. This refreshing one night stay package includes two complimentary Mango Mojitos, a welcome spa gift basket, discounted services at the Moss Spa and a Westcor Shopping Incentives Book.

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We don’t have to tell you: Modern life can stress you out. And we all know what stress can do to our bodies. That’s why so many of us are flocking to spas to chill out. There are more than 32 million regular spa-goers in the United States alone. In 2006, the estimated 14,615 spas generated more than $9 billion in revenues. That’s big business.

And like all good businesses, the spa industry is constantly reinventing itself. Spas are now being marketed as a healthy necessity rather than an indulgence. Thanks to a sagging economy, many spas are also cutting rates and offering hard-to-resist package deals. If you’re overdue for some revitalization, Read more…

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