Microcurrent Facial Sculpting. Sounds a little scary, huh? As a mere intern new to the spa world I was slightly nervous about what I was getting myself into. Deseret Aesthetic sits within a quiet medical plaza and looks and feels like a cozy day spa. Upon my arrival I was greeted warmly by Molly Nelson, [...]
Body Treatments
We sent our intern and super sleuth Katie to Salon Surreal in Phoenix to follow up on rumors that not only were the stylists fabulous, but the aestheticians were too. Apparently, reports of their top-notch services have not been exaggerated! Here’s Katie’s report. Let me say first that I am not a “facial virgin.” I [...]
Peoria’s hidden day spa gem for massage therapy bliss. As a lucky Spa Girl allowed to skip out of my duties for a few hours, I was counting the minutes to my visit to Absolutely Chic Day Spa for a one-hour Swedish massage. Hidden on the second floor of a medical complex, the boutique space is [...]
As I sat at my desk working away one afternoon, I started longing for a tropical escape. Knowing very well an impromptu trip to Hawaii would wreak havoc on my bank account, I did the next best thing and scheduled a Lomi Lomi massage at Hawaiian Experience Spa in Chandler — the newest of their [...]
No matter how many at-home scrubs, tonics and masks I habitually slap on my face, nothing beats a good facial. After weeks of highly-frequent blemishes and less than glowing skin, I couldn’t wait for a little pick-me-up at Hansen Clinic. Located within a natural medicine office, I wasn’t sure what to expect but when I [...]
I recently celebrated my one-year wedding anniversary and as a special pre-celebratory treat to myself, decided to head to Tocasierra Spa & Salon at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix for a little beauty boost. Tocasierra Spa is tucked away east of the main lobby with its own parking lot access. It can be [...]
Recently, I had the privilege of experiencing the intimate offerings of the Tocaloma Spa & Salon at the Pointe Hilton at Tapatio Cliffs. As you might know, the Pointe Hilton resorts are equipped with water slides and lazy river pools and are known for being great destinations for families with children, but don’t let that [...]
Joya. Even the name (pronounced joy-ah) elicits a peaceful easy feelin’. But as the new kid on the resort spa block, did it live up to its name and budding reputation? Oh yah. Did it ever. I visited the spa mid-summer with my spa-savvy sister-in-law in tow. A high-powered admin assistant, she was as fried [...]
An enchanting visit to Agave Spa at Westin Kierland’s grand resort. Okay, I admit it, I love my job. The endless hours hunched over the computer, the backs of my legs stuck to the fake leather of my creaky desk chair, are all worth it on days like today. ‘Cause today, I went to the [...]
The moment I arrived at Golden Door Spa at The Boulders, my habitually hurried gait slowed to a stroll. I hadn’t even made it to the check-in desk before stopping to admire a trickling stream that welcomes each guest in a Zen courtyard before the entrance. Once inside, Golden Door lived up to its welcoming [...]
