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| Spa Meditation Atrium at The Phoenician - Photo courtesy The Phoenician |
A top-notch, world class facility, the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers spirited women the opportunity to refresh the spirit, relax and get in some yoga and amazing shopping nearby in fashionable Scottsdale.
The phoenix: A bird in Egyptian mythology that lived
in the desert for 500 years and then consumed itself by
fire, later to rise renewed from its ashes. -- The
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language.
Throughout human history, those seeking enlightenment
have been drawn to the solitude and stark beauty of the
desert. Today, they continue to “follow their bliss” to
The Centre for Well-Being, a trend-setting
22,000-square-foot spa complex at The Phoenician,
Arizona's premier luxury resort, in the heart of the
Sonoran Desert. Recognized as one of the leading resort
spas in the country, the world-class Centre for
Well-Being takes its inspiration from the ancient legend
of the mythical phoenix, which rose from the ashes of
its past to be reborn and celebrate renewal. Here,
guests are guided by the healing hands of a highly
trained staff to revitalize mind and body - and
ultimately attain a higher level of well-being and
balanced living.
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| Photo courtesy The Phoenician |
Situated on 250 picturesque acres at the base of the
southeast side of Camelback Mountain, The Phoenician is
luxury in perfection, harmony and well-being making it
the perfect spot to rejuvenate in our series on Arizona
spas. Just nine miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor
International Airport, it is also in close proximity to
Scottsdale's finest shopping and dining, and a short
drive in the opposite direction to downtown Phoenix, its
historic district and attractions.
A RETREAT FOR BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT
According to ancient legend, the mythical phoenix rose
from the ashes of its past to be reborn and celebrate
renewal. This power of transformation, whether of the
body, spirit or mind, is inherent to the philosophy of
The Centre for Well-Being. The spa rituals lead to inner
calm, self-revelation and harmony with one’s own natural
rhythms. Like the mythical phoenix, one’s body is a powerful
change master – but it is the spirit that transforms.
The Centre offers an extensive array of massage and the
best bodywork therapies available today. It is also
known for its development of innovative new therapies,
including Reiki Chakra Balancing Treatment, Acussage™,
and Table Thai™ Massage. Spanning The Centre's two
levels are 24 private treatment rooms, a private
consultation room, weight training and cardiovascular
studios (on the upper “active” level), Waters Bar, a
full-service salon and, and a Meditation Atrium (on the
lower “quiet” level). This peaceful sanctuary, with soft
filtered sunlight, leather chaise lounges, lush greenery
and gently cascading fountains, offers an ideal
environment for The Centre's guided meditation classes
and one-on-one meditation sessions.
Treatments Inspired by the Desert and the World's Far
Reaches Many of The Centre's body treatments draw their
restorative properties from desert plants and minerals
-- such as aloe vera, jojoba and chamomile -- that have
been prized for centuries by the native peoples of the
Southwest. Spa-goers will find these in therapeutic
treatments such as the signature Kachina Aromatherapy
body treatment, named for the legendary kachina spirits
of the Hopi Indians who made their home in the Arizona
desert.
International influences can be found in treatments
such as the Turkish Body Scrub, the Thermal Moor Mud
Wrap, which uses organic Hungarian moor mud to detoxify
and rejuvenate, and the Bindi, an herbal exfoliation,
massage and body wrap based on the ancient Ayuervedic
arts of India. A full array of skin and facial
treatments are also available, from the signature
Botanical Radiance Facial to Smoothing Lip Treatment.
Massage: From Centuries-Old Techniques to Exclusive
New Therapies
The spa also offers a full array of massage and bodywork
therapies, ranging from the classic Swedish massage and
Shiatsu to the unique Reiki Chakra Balancing Treatment.
Designed exclusively for The Centre for Well-Being, this
treatment creates a sensation of deep relaxation through
guided visualizations that accompany the application of
essential oil blends based on each of the chakras
(“wheels of light”) of East Indian culture. Two other
massage treatments created specifically for the Centre
are Table Thai, which takes the time-honored Thai
massage,
traditionally performed on the floor, and adapts it to
the massage table, and Acussage, which combines
traditional massage techniques with ancient Chinese
therapies to alleviate stress and pain.
Fitness and Wellness Offerings for Every Body
For guests on the move, The Centre's fully equipped,
state-of-the-art weight training aerobic and
cardiovascular studio showcases the latest Cybex
training machines, treadmills, stairclimbing machines,
stationary cycles, free weights and Pilates equipment.
The expansive aerobics room is mirrored, with a
shock-absorbing, suspended wood floor and 10 spinning
bikes. Among the more innovative fitness classes are
Sport Yoga, a biomechanically precise method designed to
enhance sports performance by promoting concentration
while increasing flexibility, strength, alignment and
body awareness, Family Yoga, a great way to make fitness
and well-being a family priority, and a Traveler's
Exercise Program, which empowers road warriors to
exercise wherever their travels take them with the help
of easy-to-pack resistance bands. Personal training
services are available, as are daily classes such as
spinning, kickboxing, aerobics, water aerobics, Pilates,
yoga, T'ai Chi and an array of sculpting, toning and
strengthening programs. Guests can also avail themselves
of a wide range of consultation services, including body
composition analysis and a fitness assessment and
training consultation.
Putting it All Together
An array of full- and half-day spa packages are
available, and include pampering treatments combined
with participation in fitness classes and unlimited use
of spa facilities. For an even more customized
experience, spa-goers are encouraged to meet one-on-one
with The Centre's exercise physiologists, registered
dietitians and lifestyle management counselors, who can
help them design the ideal well-being package for their
individual needs.
Crowning Touches: from Highlights to Insights
The Centre's full-service Beauty Salon offers, Salon Milo, a full
complement of salon services for men and women. Among
these are the signature holistic manicures and
pedicures, which include hand-and-foot massage, mineral
exfoliation and a hydrating paraffin dip, hair
highlighting and styling, scalp treatments and
makeovers. Designed especially for men is the Sportsman
choice of pedicure or manicure. Spa-goers can also avail
themselves of The Centre's Circle of Intuitive Guides,
where they can gain personal insight through a
consultation with an astrologist, a tarot-card reading,
or guided visual meditation. Waters Bar offers a
relaxing and welcoming break between spa treatments.
Complimentary fresh fruits, teas and juices are served,
along with lunch and other refreshments on request.
Spa-goers can also browse The Centre's Spa Boutique,
where they'll find the latest in fitness apparel,
inspirational books, tapes and CDs, plus four
private-label bath and beauty product lines, all
custom-blended using the highest quality natural
ingredients.
For information and spa appointments,
call 480-423-2452 or 800-843-2392 or visit
www.thephoenician.com
