Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Top 10 Health and
Body Treatments
Hot Stone Massage
Locally sourced lava rocks
are heated and applied to the
body to eliminate stress and
restore energy.
Seaweed Wraps
West Coast seaweed mud
remineralizes the body. Fol-
lowed by an application of hot
towels, a wrap makes for
wonderfully soft skin all over
.
Plant Extracts Facial
Plants such as refreshing
cucumber are blended with
extracts, including gingko biloba
and St. John's Wort, in creams
that make the skin glow
.
Spa at Four Seasons Resort Whistler
Spa at Four Seasons
Resort Whistler
Eucalyptus steam rooms at this
sparkling, high-ceilinged spa offer
total relaxation. The BC glacial
clay wrap uses rockweed and
ocean mud.
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4591 Blackcomb Way,
Whistler • Map F1 • 604 935 3400
Couple's Massage
Sessions for couples focus
on full-body relaxation massage
with two therapists
.
Body Sugar Exfoliation
Sugar and essential oils,
including Canadian maple, are
massaged into the skin to hy-
drate it and improve circulation
.
skoah
Skin care is the focus at this
luxurious spa. Its Facilicious treat-
ment was part of the 2005 Oscar
presenters' goody bag. Skin-
calming plant extracts are mixed
by a staff chemist.
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1011 Hamil-
ton St • Map J5
•
604 642 0200
Ayurvedic
Steam Cabinet
A steam in a cedar cabinet is
an aromatic way to detoxify.
Aromatherapy
Aromatic oils are blended
for their mental and physical
effects, often with a hint of
cedar, pine, or lavender
.
Avello Spa & Health Club
This elegant spa specializes in
rock- and hydrotherapy. Water jets
eliminate toxins; warm stones
create trails of relaxing heat on the
body.
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Westin Resort, 4090 Whistler
Way, Whistler • Map F1
•
604 935 3444
Shower Treatments
Warm water flushed over
the body opens blood vessels,
rejuvenating the system.
Ancient Thai Massage
This massage is done on
the floor to combine deep
compressions with yoga-like
stretches for energy and calm.
Chocolate Hand
Treatment
Warmed, creamy aromatic
chocolate is applied to hands,
with silky results.
Avello Spa & Health Club
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