By Dr. Rebecca Weiss Medical director, Paradise Medspa & Wellness When it comes to battling body fat, there are a lot of gimmicks out there. From fat melting pills, fad diets, and expensive machines that claim to “vibrate” the fat away to mesotherapy and radiofrequency treatments that claim to take off inches, I thought I’d […]
Four Seasons Scottsdale Ushers in the Olympics with Gold-Medal Specials
It’s been four years in the making and with much anticipation and DVRs set to record, let the 2010 Winter Games begin! Despite balmy Arizona temperatures, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is bringing the Vancouver chill to the Valley with wintry specials inspired by the Olympics. Celebrate the competition and get into the […]
Massage Envy Spa Launches in Arizona
With dinner, flowers and a ribbon-tied token of affection, Valentine’s Day can wreak serious havoc on your wallet. For a gift that offers sweet relief from everyday stress and won’t break the bank, look to Arizona’s first Massage Envy Spa now open in Gilbert. Massage Envy Spa stays true to the company’s mission of bringing […]
Ultimate Body Boot Camp Announces the Return of the Ultimate Body Challenge
Grab your running shoes and workout gear because Ultimate Body Boot Camp is kicking off their third annual Ultimate Body Challenge! The 12-week body transformation begins February 1st and includes tri-weekly workouts, weekend activity of either running, cycling, hiking or swimming and extensive nutrition and detox. Only 50 competitors will be allowed to enter and […]
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Yoga Day USA
Calling all yoginis! Saturday, Jan. 23 marks Yoga Day USA, a nationwide event focused on spreading good karma and bringing yoga to the masses. Created by Yoga Alliance (yogaalliance.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to education, practice standards and instructor certification, Yoga Day USA brings communities together with free or discounted yoga classes. Whether you’re a […]
Spicing Up the Holidays: Spa Treatments that Celebrate the Season
Baby it’s cold outside! Break away from the kitchen and shopping scene and warm up to a wintertime spa treatment. We’ve rounded up a list of holiday services and packages sure to brighten the season and melt the chill. But hurry, treatments available for a limited time only. Cran-Pom Hydrating Body Wrap and Beat the […]
Markey’s Fizzy DIY Bath Bombs
Soothe skin with this fizzy DIY bath bombs recipe. Calling all crafty chicks! This bath bomb recipe is the bomb. Know why? ‘Cause it’s straight from the beauty lab of our friend Markey Martin, owner of Garden of Wisdom — our favorite online shop for everything you need for mixing up beauty balms in your […]
Holiday Pass to Relaxation from Alvadora Spa at Royal Palms
Alvadora Spa at the Royal Palms Resort in Phoenix is ringing in the season with two value-packed Holiday Fun and Holiday Cheer Pamper Passes. From now through Dec. 31, 2009, spa-goers can choose three 30-minute or 60-minute seasonal treatments and save up to $150 off the regular menu price. On the list are festive, limited-time […]
12 Days of Spaaah: A Value-Packed Spa Hop Across Scottsdale
It happens every year. The holidays seem to suddenly bubble up on our calendars like Pop Rocks and send us scrambling from store to store, party to party. So how can you knock out your shopping while also getting a dose of much-needed relaxation along the way? Why with Arizona Spa Girls’ 12 Days of […]
Delish Dish: Golden Door Spa Dinners at The Boulders Resort
If there’s one thing we’ve learned as a spa know-it-alls, healthy food equates to much more than a plate of bean sprouts with a side of cuke. Nutrient-rich, mindfully prepared spa cuisine can in fact be absolutely down-right scrumptious. Need convincing? Reserve your spot at one of the monthly Golden Door Spa dinners and you’ll […]
