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By Kelly O’Connor
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Whether you have only a few hours or want to make it a weekend of spa bliss, you’re in the right place. Coachella Valley resorts and spas offer a range of treatments that are innovative, healing, and, most importantly, refreshing and relaxing.
Enjoy modalities unique to the valley and others that combine elements from cultures all over the world. Experience SpaTerre, scheduled to open this month, at Riviera Resort & Spa, virtual dolphin therapy at La Quinta Healing Arts, and specialty packages exclusively designed for men, women, and groups.
A popular pastime among valley residents and visitors, being pampered promotes health, wellness, and rejuvenation. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a spa experience like never before.
New and Improved
Earth Friendly
Opening six months ago at the Hilton Palm Springs Resort, Elements Spa has gone green. The earth- friendly spa uses organic products and ecological materials. As its name implies; the spa was developed to create a journey through the elements: earth, fire, water, and air. Choose from nine treatment rooms, three designated for couples.
Latest Touch
SpaTerre is scheduled to open this month at the new remodeled Riviera Resort & Spa. Indulge in the 11,000-square-foot sanctuary featuring 18 treatment rooms, private steam rooms, relaxation areas, and an expansive Watsu pool. Heated to the exact temperature as your body, the pool allows for a rare therapeutic and soothing treatment. Other spa offerings include exotic Balinese, Thai, and Indonesian rituals. Complete your experience with a state-of-the-art fitness center, retail boutique, and full-service salon.
Unique Finds
Dolphins in the Desert
Among the latest in healing and relaxation techniques, virtual dolphin therapy is offered at La Quinta Healing Arts. Hear aquatic sounds of the ocean and the echolocations of the marine mammals during your massage on a liquid crystal mattress. Next, see images of swimming dolphins through virtual-reality glasses to enjoy a whole new state of peace and calm. Traditional massage services and treatments are also offered at the spa.
Rich in Minerals
A rare and distinct quality of many desert spas is the hot mineral waters. Indulge in this healing component among the various Desert Hot Springs day and resort spas. The region boasts water at up to 180 degrees. The hotter the water, the greater the mineral content. More than 40 inns feature the natural water. Take your pick.
Boy’s Club
Pampering is not just for the metrosexual male these days. Steadily gaining popularity and modernizing the traditional barbershop, the American Male franchise has a location in Palm Desert. The soft and serene, traditionally feminine décor found at spas is traded in for a simple and sleek look. Manicures and pedicures become “hand and foot detailing” and guests enjoy complimentary ice-cold beer, because this is a man’s retreat.
In The Buff
Coachella Valley is home to many clothing-
optional resorts. For some folks it’s a lifestyle; for others, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A few of the popular retreats are Living Waters Spa in Desert Hot Springs and The Terra Cotta Inn and, Morningside Inn in Palm Springs.
Worldly Offerings
Thai massage combines the elements of yoga and acupressure by using stretching and gentle pressure along energy regions in the body. Find this modality at many spas, including Agua Serena Spa at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells. Another popular treatment, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, incorporates a touch of the islands. The massage releases muscular tension and increases circulation through a series of short, fast-paced strokes using the therapist’s forearms, elbows, knuckles, and thumbs. Find this treatment at the Spa at Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage. Search Palm Springs Area Day Spas and Resort Spa Profiles
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