If you are looking for a spa vacation, then Refuge Spa situated in Carmel Valley, California, is one of the best options. Here you can relax and refresh your mind as well as body by being close to nature and benefitting from various treatments that are customized according to your personal requirements.Facilities available at Refuge SpaIt has the reputation of being first relaxation spa in the country with co-ed facility. Created by Heidi and Scot McKay, the spa boasts of many unique facilities such as cedar sauna which is country's biggest co-ed one, warm and hot pools, 4 Nordic cold plunge pools, indoor solariums spread over 2 acres of land, eucalyptus steam room and al fresco relaxation zones having fire pits.
The Refuge Program
This program starts with heat therapy where you have sit in a eucalyptus steam room or the Finnish sauna and inhale the different aromas to benefit from the cleansing effects of eucalyptus. You will also clearly experience moistness present in the air, which will purify your lungs.After that you will cool down in cold pools, sit and relax by the fire pits outside or take rest in recliners inside which are zero gravity ones. Last part of the program will include exploring thermal waterfall pools where temperatures vary from being warm to cold.
Massage Treatments
There are various massage treatments available here that you can select from such as:Relaxation Massage:This massage has a relaxing effect on the entire body by using Swedish massage technique where muscles are kneaded using gliding strokes directed towards the heart. Other techniques involve imparting circular pressure using palms, tapping similar to percussions and firm kneading. This type of massage helps to reduce toxins in muscles, increase the amount of oxygen present in blood and enhances blood circulation.
Deep Tissue Massage
:It is useful in relieving chronic muscle tension. Some of the other benefits of this type of massage include elimination of scar tissues and reduction of inflammation. Here the strokes are made across the muscles to concentrate on muscle tissues at the deepest level.
Therapeutic Massage
This form of massage is particularly useful for athletes and focus is on trouble areas like shoulder or the knee. Therapeutic massage can be beneficial part of any pre-event training or recover quickly after any event.
