Spas can be relaxing getaways that help reduce stress and allow the body to recharge and recuperate from the daily grind or specific maladies. When looking at alternative health spas as a viable treatment option for a specific condition, it is important to consult your doctor for recommended holistic options. According to the Mayo Clinic, alternative medicine and conventional therapies are not mutually exclusive---the resulting combination of treatment is called complementary alternative medicine, or CAM. If you are considering CAM treatment, finding a spa to discuss with your doctor can be a challenge, but the list below will get you started.
Sedona, AZ -- Sedona Rouge
The Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa is located amongst the picturesque red rock mountains of Sedona, Ariz. The spa features several traditional and alternative wellness and health-related activities, including personal fitness training, meditation, yoga sessions, stone therapy and massages. Also available is a weight management program called The Full Plate Diet. The emphasis of this weight loss program is a high-fiber diet and it is sponsored by the Lifestyle Center of America.
Lenox, MA -- Canyon Ranch
Canyon Ranch is an alternative living spa and community with locations in Miami Beach, Fla.; Lenox, Mass.; and Tuscon, Ariz. The Lenox, Mass. location features a wide-range of health specialists from both alternative and traditional medicine. In one location, you can visit board certified physicians, psychologists, nutritionists, and physical therapists---as well as acupuncturists and healing energy practitioners. The spa has several holistic spa treatments that include ayurvedic treatments, massages, body scrubs, and Asian therapies. This location provides treatment options for both adults and teens.
Palo Alto, CA - La'Vanya Ayurveda Healing & Wellness Spa
The La'Vanya Ayurveda Healing and Wellness Spa provides access to ayurvedic clinical therapists and practitioners. The therapies and treatments offered include herbal steam, oil massages, ayruvedic cleansing and detox, facials, and energy channeling. According to an article in the "NY Times," some ayurvedic medicines and supplements may contain unsafe levels of toxins like mercury and arsenic. It is important to consult your doctor regarding these risks and to ask questions prior to taking supplements at any ayurvedic spa location.
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