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The Seventh Annual Sedona Marathon takes place Saturday, February 4th, 2012! Whether you’re looking to break a sweat in the marathon, take in the sites of Sedona or live in the area and just want a stay-cation with the family, check out some of our great partner spas in the Sedona area.

Las Vegas: Bright lights. Long nights. Sound familiar? Rejuvenation isn’t the first thing to come to mind when you’re on the strip, but on a recent trip, I found that Sin City has a bit more to offer in the wellness department than what I had originally thought.

The Spa at Trump Soho is now available to host elegant baby showers for friends, family and/or colleagues, complete with mini spa services, food and more. With a variety of packages to choose from, you can focus on your wellbeing with some relaxation and pampering time.

Perfect for frenzied New Yorkers who are constantly on the go, Caudalie gets a lot done — and done well — in true New-York-minute fashion. Here is the well-appointed spa’s new Under-an-Hour menu, so you can hurry up and get to it, too!

With the New York Marathon just around the corner, sports massage is something that should be on every runner’s mind. Aimed to restore and rehabilitate or just to get the muscles ready for the race, NYC spas offer great insight to the service and even some ways to sprint, soothe and save this marathon season.

Not only are beauty companies backing Breast Cancer Awareness with special PINK products or a portion of proceeds going to support various organizations, spas are spreading the love as well.

One recent afternoon I was slated to receive Sacred Spaces’ signature treatment, a 90-minute, stress-loosening Thai yoga massage session, which uses a combination of stretches and rhythmic palm presses to induce a deep state of relaxation. And no treatment is complete without therapeutic oils, which, in this case, have been customized by NYC’s only clinical aromatherapist Eva Levin.

Part of Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, Shirodhara is the pouring of a thin, steady stream of warm, herb-infused oil onto the center of the forehead. You lie face up while the oil runs from a copper funnel that hangs overhead; the therapist may move the apparatus so the oil falls in small circles […]

For everyone from Cleopatra to the modern spa girl of today, gold has been a super sought-after beautifying agent and key ingredient in the most rejuvenating facials. Metamorphosis Day Spa, a longtime partner in the heart of NYC is a go-to for cutting edge facials, especially their Golden Glow Facial. Metamorphosis offers a soothing atmosphere, […]

Have you heard of Marshall Ulrich? Three years ago, at the age of 57, he ran two marathons and a 10K every day for nearly two months straight, clocking the third-fastest trans-American crossing from San Francisco to New York City. He also set new records in multiple divisions and climbed Mount Everest. We talk to him about physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.

As the name suggests, the focus here is the top and bottom of the spine, where it meets the cranium and sacrum. We take a look at how this therapy works.

Most widely known as a ski resort, Whistler, which was also the host mountain resort for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, is much more than just a winter destination. Vast mountains and a nature-loving spirit make Whistler a perfect scenic getaway for any type of traveler, snow or shine.

Check out some of the spas across the country that are accommodating fashionistas with an aversion to flats with reflexology, sumptuous pedicures and more.

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They say two’s company and three’s a crowd, but whoever spoke that must not have experienced a four-hand massage! This treatment, where two therapists work on one client simultaneously, can feel a bit like having two full-body massages at once —plus, it’s known to be an effective spa option for those who find it hard […]

Summer is a time we tend to associate with relaxation. Between beach vacations, outdoor dining and “summer Fridays,” there are plenty of reasons to feel easy-breezy between May and August. But if you’re looking to melt away any residual stresses that may not have been washed away by sea waters, or you just need to cool-down in between sweaty summer activities, there are some seasonal spa options you’ll want to know about.

Because Whole Foods Markets believes that what you put on your body is as important as what you put in your body, it created a section in each of its stores called Whole Body dedicated to helping you look and feel your best, inside and out. As a part of Whole Foods’ Whole Body™ program, […]

Our take on the watsu technique? Hands down, this is one relaxing treatment.

The farm-to-table concept is cropping up in spas around the country, as more and more spas incorporate ingredients grown from their own land into treatments and eco-friendly daily practices into their business – and we gotta say, this is one spa trend we’ve grown to love! On the menu? Spas are dishing up locally sourced […]