Today, we often hear about the importance of finding and following our passion. At Sedona Spa, we are extremely fortunate to have found ours. Very simply, it is to serve and please you, our client, by providing unique and beneficial products. We have developed this signature line of luxury face, body and hair care products over the past eight years through the synergy of specialized knowledge, the blending of carefully selected botanical ingredients and an unwavering commitment to quality. That commitment is further defined by selecting only animal-free ingredients, creating products that are cruelty-free and using materials that are environmentally sensitive. We hope you enjoy these products as much as we do.

Not so long ago, massages were viewed as a one- time luxury while on the yearly vacation. In today’s world the massage has shifted to a means of maintaining health and has readily become a component of our lifestyle. We have seen its ability to complement exercise while helping to relieve stress, speed recovery from injuries and boost our overall immunity.

In the US the number of massage therapists has grown from 54,000 to 175,000 over a ten-year period, according to the American Massage Therapy Association. We’ve also witnessed a growing number of individuals who are discovering the benefits of massage. A poll conducted last year showed that 47 million Americans received a massage within 12 months of the survey, a full 2 million more individuals than the prior year, noted by the American Massage Therapy Association. Sixty percent of this group stated that a physician had recommended massage therapy coupled with medication as a way of providing patients with the greatest relief from pain.

There are multiple reasons why people choose certain massages, including they’ve heard it may slow the heart rate, lower stress hormones linked to various diseases and relax the muscles. Massage therapy has been linked to an increase in certain brain chemicals including serotonin, which may help control pain.

Here are five common massages you may discover at resorts and spas throughout the country: Swedish - used to relieve muscle tension, minor back pain and stress. The technique includes a firm but gentle pressure applied along with long, gliding strokes, kneading of individual muscles, friction and tapping. Sports - for repetitive-stress injuries and sports related aches and pains. Therapist focuses on injured or aching body parts with deep pressure and compression. Stretching is also incorporated. Shiatsu - used to relieve depression, headaches, hypertension and insomnia. Steady pressure is applied with fingers and palms. Additionally techniques such as rolling, brushing, and grasping may be utilized. Hot Stone - for muscle knots and stress. Smooth, heated stones are used to perform the long strokes seen in Swedish massage. Heated stones may be placed on points of the body, along the spine to increase energy flow. Deep Tissue - used to relieve chronic joint and muscle injuries. Therapists use many of the techniques seen in Swedish massage with a more intense pressure.

A number of massage therapists use our Sedona Spa Body Balm Moisturizer during their treatments. Often blended with canola oil in a ratio of 4 parts Body Balm to one part canola oil, a fabulous massage lotion is created. Therapists may add their favorite essential oils to complete their clients’ experience. Our Body Balm Moisturizer contains Apricot Kernel Oil, which is an excellent moisturizer and softener for the skin.

Join the growing number of people who are incorporating massages into their lifestyle and discover another means of maintaining your health.

The Sedona Spa product line is an exquisite array of spa-inspired products using the best nature has to offer—and particularly the best of nature in the Southwest—to provide elegant products for the face, hair and body. Our products give your hair and skin, at home and on a daily basis, many of the same moisturizing and healing benefits that you receive from luxurious treatments in exclusive spas. Sedona Spa’s passion for carefully selecting botanicals found in the Southwest provides the key for offering clients superb products with maximum effectiveness.