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LAS VENTANAS AL PARAISOThe Spa ExperienceThe Spa at Rosewood's Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Cabo Real, Mexico, is among the world's elite spas combining an unsurpassed menu of treatments and services, spectacular facilities, a highly skilled team of massage and treatment specialists, and a beautiful, flower-filled garden setting. The Spa's specialists formulate a personalized spa experience for each guest, based on their individual needs, preferences and desires. Every essential of mind and body well-being awaits guests at The Spa at Las Ventanas. The Spa espouses a "total lifestyle" approach that encompasses the entire person the body, mind and soul -- in order to provide the most complete and beneficial services for guests. The AmbianceThe Spa at Las Ventanas offers a relaxed, pampered, garden ambiance of flowers, herbs and plants, with the soothing sounds of the surf of the Sea of Cortez. In a free-flowing layout, both men and women enjoy separate areas to change, receive treatments and then relax post-treatment. The FacilitiesThe eight treatment rooms feature sliding cedar doors that may be opened onto a private garden and stereo systems with headphones so guests can immerse themselves in sound therapy listening to their favorite music. Treatment rooms also feature Environmental Therapy: the clay tile floors have actual footprints of roosters, ducks, foxes, Cimarron goats and Chihuahuas. The animals were brought in to walk across the wet tiles to create the prints. Guests enjoy a patio lounge area with plush chaise lounges, state-of-the art hydrotherapy tubs, and separate courtyards for men and women offering sauna, steam, whirlpool and cold plunge. Pavilion on the Sand: Guests can also enjoy salt glow, loofah, sun-lover therapies and other treatments literally at the water's edge with the 12' X 8' pavilion on the sand. The pavilion is made of a cool, sheer-weave fabric offering excellent ventilation and ocean views yet complete privacy because guests can see out out but people can't see in. With the pavilion, the therapeutic ambiance and sounds of the sea are more intensely incorporated into the spa experience. Cooling misters can be kept on throughout the treatment or turned on as desired. At night, guests can enjoy seaside massages by torch light. Treatments & ServicesThe menu of treatments and services is among the most extensive and diverse of any spa worldwide -- including ancient and renowned treatments from a number of countries, from India to Germany. The new menu offers the following treatment types: "Water Magic"; Hydrotherapy Treatments; Ayurvedic Body Treatments; Massage and Specialty Massage Therapies; Facial Services; Body Exfoliation Services; Body Wrap Services; and Hand, Feet and Hair Treatments. (See the Menu of Treatments & Services) Spa Special CombinationsGuests may opt for individual treatments or packages that offer special combinations of treatments. The packages include Sports Plus; Deep Energy; For the Bride; Mind, Body and Spirit; Ayurvedic Bliss; and Nirvana. (See the Menu of Treatments & Services) MENU OF TREATMENTS & SERVICESMassage TherapiesThis classic form of full body massage enhances circulation, improves muscle tone, relieves tension and soothes tired muscles. A gentle relaxing massage. (50 and 80 minute services available). Combining the sense of smell with touch this anti-stress massage utilizes pure essential oils extracted from plants, flowers and herbs to induce relaxation of the nervous system. This light rhythmic massage will ease tired tense muscles and calm the mind. Great in case of jet lag. 50 and 80 minute services available. This deeper, firmer massage treatment incorporates Swedish, reflexology, lymphatic and deep-tissue techniques to promote the release of chronic or recurring muscular tension. (50 and 80 minutes services available). For active people with sore muscles or limited range of motion. Moderate to deep pressure incorporating many techniques including stretches, compression, range of motion, rocking and shaking out muscles. Can help improve stamina, lessen pain, increase flexibility and help prevent injury. (50 and 80 minutes services available). More than a foot massage, reflexologie uses pressure, rubbing, pulling and massage to release blockages and re- establish the body's energy flow. (25 minutes) On feet and hands (50 minutes) Swedish massage techniques with a focus on neck, shoulders and upper back where many carry stress and tension. Maximum massage benefits in a limited time. ( 25 minutes ) Selected massage services are offered in your suite, appointments must be made in advance and are subject to availability. Additional $10.00 charge applies for in-suite massage, and for massages after 8 p. m. Specialty Massage Therapies"La Stone Therapy" utilizes the application of smooth, heated basalt stones placed on key tension areas of the body. The combination of deep penetrating heat with the pressure of the strokes allows the muscles to warm and let go. This treatment is great for areas of chronic muscle tension (50 minutes) Using hot, cold and energy work, this therapy is designed to balance the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual. Honoring your connection with Mother Earth you will receive as a gift a "Chakra stone" used during your massage. (80 minutes) Focused on blocked trigger points that can cause pain, this is a deep treatment incorporating neuromuscular and trigger points release. Alternative use of hot and cold stones for tissue repair and stress reduction may be applied. (50 and 80 minute services available). The focus of this therapy is treating the person as a "Whole". As the light frequency of the crystals melts with one's aura, doubts, anger and fear are lifted, allowing you to experience a feeling of well being, balance and harmony. Using ancient Shamanistic techniques of purification, smudging and toning you are taken into a state of deep relaxation where healing memory patterns are created. A total Mind, Body, Spirit experience. (80 minutes - 48 hours notice recommended) Forget the hustle bustle of the world as we treat your head and feet. Following a warm neem oil scalp massage, your head is wrapped in warm towels as you enjoy a rosemary oil feet reflexology treatment. ( 50 minutes) Enjoy each others company while being massaged in one of our treatment rooms or in or beach pavilion a great way to reunite. (50 and 80 minute services available). Star lighted skies, sounds of crashing waves, is the backdrop for an unforgettable and magical experience. A relaxing aromatherapy massage for both of you in your private suite with two therapists. ( 80 minutes) Water Magic "The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and scented massage every day" (Hippocrates, Greek physician, father of modern medicine) An old German natural remedy, these baths use a potent, aromatic, botanical oil solution. Choose from: Pine to invigorate; Wild Flower for aching muscle and joints; Melissa to promote relaxation; Chamomile to calm. Cleopatra's secret weapon , this bath heals, restores and beautifies dry sensitive or damaged skin. To help you sweat out impurities, relieve congestion, tension and sleeplessness. ESSENTIAL OIL BATHS (25 minutes) - $40.00(each) EUCALYPTUS: Stimulates, refreshes, heightens breathing and improves circulation. LAVENDER: Revitalizes, balances, enhances well being and moisturizes the skin. ROSEMARY: Enhances circulation, detoxifies, stimulates the senses and invigorates the body. VALERIAN: Eases stressed nerves, promotes restful sleep. Skin and body are soothed and quieted. ANTIOXIDANT GREEN TEA BATH INFUSIONS (25 minutes) - $40.00 MEDITATIVE: A delicate mixture of bergamot, cedarwood, camphor, myrrh, rosewood, frankincense and cypress will ease you into a state of awareness and relaxation. BATH AND WRAP $65.00
We recommend finishing with a dry wrap to enhance the therapeutic process.. ( 50 minutes) Valerian Bath and Valerian Wrap. An all time Parisian luxury. (50 minutes) Hydrotherapy Balneotherapy ThalassotherapyThis natural seawater has an exceptional composition of 92 vitamins, minerals and trace elements, biologically fully assimilable. Revitalizes and provides nutrition to the cells, stimulates and regenerates the skin. You'll experience a sensation of well being and relaxation. A marine body milk application to soothe and seal moisture in ends this treatment. ( 25 minutes) Our state-of-the-art hydrotherapy tub uses water temperatures and 144 high pressure jets to provide the benefits of a deep-tissue massage, increased blood and lymph circulation as well as tension relief. During this treatment your body is suspended in water while one of our therapist perform a deep and effective under water massage without pain or discomfort. (Bathing suit required) ( 25 minutes) This 20,000-year-old mud contains over 1,000 herbs, organic substance and trace elements. This treatment purifies, tones, stimulates circulation, aids in relieving muscular and arthritic pain. While soaking, a moor facial mask is applied to further the benefits of this treatment.(25 minutes) This after-mineral-bath treatment focuses on the joints with special cream and detox oil. (25 minutes) Made with fresh algae, this unique composition preserves all the virtues and bioavailability efficiency of the plant. As a rebalancing, stimulating and refining action takes place discover "The Sea Within." To enhance this luxurious experience a facial mask is applied (25 minutes) Body Exfoliation ServicesA blend of sea salts and pure essential oils is gently massaged in a circular motion to deeply cleanse, exfoliate and stimulate circulation. After rinsing off, a hydrating lotion is applied leaving skin renewed and silky smooth. The loofah mitt is yours to keep. (Please refrain from shaving or sun bathing 2 hours before treatment) (25 minutes) Combining an exfoliation and a deep moisturizing these two treatments are ideal before sun bathing. You'll tan better and keep your tan longer. (50 minutes) An exfoliating treatment using our own honey scrub blend, followed by a unique hydrating honey herbal steam wrap leaving the skin soft, vibrant and tingling. ( 50 minutes) For the serious spa-goer this is the most effective health tool you can take home and use on yourself. In addition to exfoliation, dry brush massage improves the health of the skin. An application of moisturizing oils ends this treatment. The body brush is yours to keep. (25 minutes) This gentle body cleansing treatment exfoliates and removes dull surface skin using a granulated pumice stone in a chamomile cr�me base followed by a revitalizing chamomile shower / bath gel loofah. The treatment ends with an application of chamomile body spray. Leaves skin soft, smooth and flowing.. ( 25 minutes) Body Wrap ServicesThis aloe body wrap provides instant relief from sunburn and helps restore moisture to dry dehydrated skin. Following spritzing with a delightful lavender mist, soothing tea tree recovery gel is applied and you are wrapped to allow penetration of the therapeutic gel. Treatment is completed with rose-hip hydrating lotion. (25 minutes ) To enhance the therapeutic effect of the sun lover treatment frozen marble stones are used to massage the rose-hip lotion creating a tonifying reaction. An exhilarating experience. ( 50 minutes ) The body is cocooned in warm linen sheets steeped in aromatic herbs to relax muscles, detoxify the system and soothe the body. A conditioning lotion is applied leaving the skin soft, smooth and nourished. ( 25 minutes) Used by the Aztecs and Mayans during their purification ritual, desert clay is designed to exfoliate, nourish and detoxify the body. As the mineral-rich clay infuses the skin, muscles are relaxed and impurities drowned from the system. After the clay is showered off a generous amount of juniper-sage massage oil is applied. To complete the purifying ritual and let the effects melt into your body, a few minutes in the sauna is recommended. ( 50 minutes) Using the combined action of laminaria digitata, spirulina and lithothamne this seaweed wrap imparts essential vitamins and proteins to nourish, revitalize and remineralize . The body is dry brushed, then wrapped for 20 minutes to soak up essential elements from the spirulina masque. A luxurious application of therapeutic mineral cream complete this experience. ( 50 minutes) Facial ServicesThis is our signature and extraordinarily indulgent facial. The unique properties of aromatherapy oils, coupled with the highly concentrated plant, flower and fruit extracts, soothe, hydrate and detoxify the skin. This is an outstanding session and a total sybaritic experience.( 50 minutes) A virtual holiday for the face, feet and hands. Before we begin we immerse the hands and feet in soothing warm layers of moisture rich paraffin. Includes a lymph drainage massage of the face, neck and d�collet�. Plan to leave the spa refreshed with glowing radiant skin. (80 minutes). Widely acclaimed in scientific literature, fruit acids peels (AHA) have been shown to retexture, exfoliate, deeply cleanse and revive the skin to uncover a flawless and radiant complexion. ( 50 minutes) This state-of-the-art facial is designed to combat the signs of aging and alleviate visible wrinkles and lines. Hyaluronic acid and colts foot are used for super hydration, vegetal placenta oxygenate and firm the skin, vitamin E neutralizes free radicals. Results are incredible and instantaneous. (80 minutes) The perfect antidote to late hours, computer time and exposure to the elements. This eye tension relief treatment includes a safe exfoliating fruit gel, soothing lavender vapors and a custom-blend rosemary cream with plant-laced ampoule to combat loose tissue.( 25 minutes) One of the latest discoveries in skin care, this advanced anti-oxidant firming facial uses a breakthrough method of delivering vitamin "C" into the skin to help improve elasticity, skin tone and prevent the appearance of future signs of aging. (80 minutes). Gentleman Facials and MoreA deep cleansing, purifying and relaxing facial especially designed for men. Great for skin irritated by shaving. A hydrating treatment that leaves skin smooth and refreshed. ( 50 minutes) A wonderful combination ideally suited for men. This facial is enhanced by a warm neem oil scalp massage and foot reflexology. A neck and shoulder massage using dwarf pine oil complete this incredible treat. Dull lifeless cells are exfoliated while under warm steam, a soothing fresh mask compound is applied, tensions are relieved as neck and d�collet� are massaged with an energizing ginseng lotion. The skin is refreshed, conditioned and relaxed. ( 25 minutes) For those press for time receive a "Quick Fix" mini facial and a foot reflexology simultaneously. An energy balancing and beautifying treatment (25 minutes) The piece de resistance of facials: With your body immersed in our hydrotherapy tub, relax and de-stress while you experience a tranquil neck, face and scalp massage using a blend of pure plant extracts followed by the appropriate mask for your skin type. ( 50 minutes). A deep cleansing treatment for an often neglected part of the body, includes a gentle exfoliation, a cleansing mask to draw out impurities and a moisturizer. You'll feel wonderfully clean. *BACK FACIAL WITH MASSAGE (50 minutes) $90.00 Hand, Feet and Hair ServicesTreat yourself to a professional manicure that leaves hands and nails smooth, healthy and well groomed. Includes nail shaping, exfoliation, cuticle trimming, moisturizing hand and arm massage, polish application. ( 30 minutes) For the ultimate in softening and hydration add a warm paraffin hand treatment to a spa manicure. (50 minutes). Designed for people who suffer from arthritis, edema, swelling or sore joints. The warm seaweed mask improves cell rejuvenation and relief for swollen hands. Includes manicure (50 minutes) A warm bath of aromatic essential oils to precede our spa manicure. This treatment will leave your hands silky smooth and hydrated. (50 minutes) Foaming, hydrating, and relaxing waters comfort your feet in preparation for pampering and grooming. Your feet will be silky, smooth and soft. ( 45 minutes) Experience the warmth and hydration of paraffin as it coats your feet, which are them placed in warmed booties for enhanced moisturizing and relaxing. (50 minutes). For tired and aching feet an application of warm sea mask is a must. This active warm pack restores essential minerals and energy to your skin and feet. A truly therapeutic pedicure treatment. (60 minutes) Feet soak in a purifying bath followed by a sea scrub to eliminate calluses, dry rough and cracked Skin. Using a refreshing cucumber cream, a foot, ankle and leg massage is performed to soothe and Relax. ( 50 minutes) Manicure and pedicure services are offered in the comfort of your suite. WOMEN HAIR CAREMEN HAIR CAREStrengthens fine limp hair and softens strong dry hair. Conditioning provides intensive care for chemically treated hair or hair that is brittle from excessive exposure to sun, wind or salt water. Natural shine is restored, leaving hair soft and manageable.(30 minutes) BROW TWEEZING $15.00 WAXING Full Leg $50.00, Half Leg $35.00, Under Arm $20.00, Bikini $25.00, Chin or Lip $15.00, Full Back $50.00
Ayurvedic Body Treatments: Ancient Rituals for Total Renewal A 5,000 year old science of health and healing that originated in India. Ayurveda concentrates on total mind and body wellness by using the five elements of life; Ether, air, fire, water and earth. The Ayurvedic herbal body treatment is derived from the traditional Pancha Karma rejuvenation therapies using herbal infused oils and a botanical body mask to exfoliate, cleanse, detoxify and nourish. Using oils selected for your specific constitution, a light oil massage is followed by a short herbal wrap.( 80 minutes) The Shirodhara is an ancient therapy used to restore an inner calm to the mind and balance to the emotions. Your treatment begins with a gentle dripping of warm herbal oil to the "third eye" to quiet the mind and soothe the senses. The herbal infused oil is massaged into hair and scalp and followed with an application of ayurvedic herbs which nourish hair roots and condition the scalp. Includes a mini-facial and massage to hand & feet with herbal infused oil. Please Let us know if you have chemically treated hair. (50 minutes) An Ayurvedic facial treatment using specially selected herbs and aromatic essential oils for restoring balance to skin and emotions. This deep cleansing facial is enhanced by Ayurvedic constitutional Dosha analysis and diagnosis. (50 minutes) An herbal cleansing and revitalizing treatment for hands and feet. Helps to relieve stress by releasing energy blockages in the vital points of the hands and feet. Encourages deep relaxation and leaves the hands and feet feeling soft and smooth. Includes spa manicure (50 minutes) This is an Ayurvedic warm, herbal-infused body oil massage with energy balancing techniques. The massage oil is carefully selected based on guest's constitutional needs and according to their predominant Dosha. (50 minutes) Spa Special Combinations Three (3) one-on-one training sessions Three (3) twenty-five neck/shoulder/back massage The heat, herbs and quiet of an herbal wrap prepare the body for deep relaxation and muscular release during the massage. When followed by an energizing salt glow, a unique sensation occurs: a state of relaxation and invigoration. ( 2 hours) An essential oil bath, a 50 minutes massage, a 50 minutes facial, a manicure and pedicure ( 31/2 hours) First the body is brushed, preparing the skin for the therapeutic essential oil massage. The chest, neck and face are gently treated with aromatic compresses. Your scalp is massaged with a warm neem oil and your feet are treated to a stimulating pressure point massage. (1 hour 45 minutes) Combine the full body Bindi balancing, Shirodhara treatment and an Ayurvedic mini facial to create a totally blissful experience for mind, body and spirit. ( 2 hours) Sinus cleansing, exfoliation, essential-oils stress-relieving scalp treatment and aroma steaming are all treatments you'll receive in this uniquely packaged experience. (2 hours) Fitness & YogaFitness Assessments ( 1 session) $65.00 Weight Management package (1 session) $65.00 Personal Training Session (60 minutes) $60.00 Personal Training Package ( 3 sessions) $160.00 Personal Yoga Instruction $50.00
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