Spas Offering Traditional Chinese Medicine, presented by Spa Index Media

"Traditional Chinese Medicine, (TCM) as a system of health care has been around more than 2000 years. In TCM there are two basic principles: The concept of the body as a whole, and diagnosis and treatment based on an overall analysis of signs and symptoms. What a western health response would see as an ailment, the Chinese approach as a symptom, therefore more information is needed to determine the underlying cause of this symptom. A doctor of TCM will be treating the "root and the branch" - the symptom and the cause. Treatment by TCM is therefore highly individualized. TCM treatments include herbal medicine. Acupuncture and Tuina (Chinese massage)." -- Dr. Sue Cheng, Victoria, Australia

Photographs:
Chinese Medicine Balls by Paul Carpenter
Chinese Medicine by Mareen Fischinger

OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.

Hotel Fortina Spa Resort, Malta
A haven that meets your every spa need. The UNESCO World Heritage City of Valletta is directly in front of the Fortina Spa Resort. The Resort is a haven for the spa enthusiast, starting with Therapeutic Spa Bedrooms - an innovation - a 'first' within the Spa service industry. This completely new concept ensures guests experience the enjoyment and satisfaction of therapeutic spa services within the privacy of their own bedrooms. These therapeutic spa bedrooms offer a variety of unique specialized therapeutic spa equipment, which was commissioned and designed exclusively for the Fortina Spa Resort. The range of machinery and services available in each therapeutic spa bedroom include therapeutic baths, steam showers, dreamlife capsules (body detox capsules), 2 person whirlpools, and a private roof garden. The all-inclusive resort offers access to four (4) different spa environments:

Sante (where you can relax, de-stress and detoxify by experiencing a vast amount of facilities including reflexology basins, two saunas, aqua meditation plus many more); The Belle Époque Beauty Centre (which caters for all different types of massages, facials and beauty treatments); The Hypogeum Body Mind and Spirit Spa (offers all types of holistic treatments including acupuncture, Indonesian Rituals, Ayurveda, Crystal Sound therapy, Chinese Medicine and Colonic Irrigation; Spa Mediterranee (a Medical Spa Centre with a fully equipped thalasso centre, Physiotherapy Clinic and a new state of the art rehabilitation clinic) creating a centre of excellence.

Elements Spa
Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade
#02-10/11
442 Orchard Road
Singapore 238879
65 67376466
Elements Spa combines the ancient healing of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern practices designed to boost energy, calm the spirit and nourish the body.

Solarice Wellness Centre + Spa
Whistler, British Columbia
Canada
Phone 604-935-1222
Toll Free 1-888-935-1222
Solarice Wellness Centre + Spa is an integrated, holistic wellness centre offering a range of empowering and pampering treatments at affordable prices. Nestled in the stunning mountain community of Whistler, British Columbia. Solarice was created by Dr. Amy Rein, a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Lisa Skerritt, a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Brenda Beattie and Victor Morin who are both Registered Massage Therapists.

Inner Balance Spa
Suite 101
424 10 Street N.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1V9
Canada
403-670-6721
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient form of healing which addresses the human body as a whole, encompassing Mind, Body, and Spirit. Acupuncture is an integral component of TCM which involves the insertion of thin, hair like needles into specific acupoints to achieve therapeutic effects. The main goal of acupuncture is to regulate, circulate and balance the Qi and Blood of the body. When harmony is achieved within the internal organs of the body, the individual will be in good health and enjoy a higher quality of life. Many factors can cause the body to be out of balance. For example, stress, diet, and overworking. However equilibrium can be achieved through regulation via Acupuncture and TCM. It is better to prevent a problem before it occurs than to solve the problem after it has manifested. Acupuncture can boost the immune system, rejuvenate the body's energy, maintain inner balance, and calm the mind for clearer thinking. Acupuncture is relatively painless and has no adverse side effects when administered from well trained professionals.

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ARIZONA

East-West Holistic Healing Arts
3295 North Drinkwater Boulevard, Suite 1
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-313-6260
Twitter: @EastWestKIRA

At East-West Holistic Healing Arts it is our goal to hold the space in order for you to heal. We provide customized therapies to help you relax and reconnect with your spirit and inner guidance. Our advanced bodywork therapies are designed to help you ease stress levels, increase your body-mind awareness, and reconnect to your intuition. Our role is to support you on your journey back to wholeness. Our services to clients include AMMA therapy (based on Traditional Chinese Medicine), Myofascial Release (John Barnes Approach), Craniosacral, BACH Flower Remedies, Reiki, ELR Facial Rejuvenation and Pain Therapy, and more. Our Women's Care Packages offer advanced bodywork therapies for women dealing with post-surgical scar tissue caused by mastectomy, hysterectomy, c-section, or other surgeries. We also offer extensive educational courses for students and professionals.

CALIFORNIA

Earth & Sky Oasis
The Galen Building
391 Sutter Street, Suite 710
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-989-0014
earth & sky oasis urban retreat was opened to offer San Francisco skilled, compassionate and results-oriented care in the art of massage therapy, acupuncture, skin therapy and nail care. Specialties include Traditional Chinese Medicine for reducing and eliminating chronic or acute muscle tension and pain, and rehabilitative touch for persons at all levels of stress. Our services include skincare, brow shaping, detox cleansing, acupuncture, manicures and pedicures.

Le Petite Retreat Day Spa
331 N. Larchmont Blvd.
Los Angeles CA, 90004
323-466-1028
We use therapeutic products for our luxurious body treatments, which are designed on the principles of the 5 Chinese elements of wood, fire, earth, metal and water. In order to create the most calming and nurturing environment, Le Petite Retreat day spa was blessed by Nine Tibetan monks from the Garden Shartse Monastery of India. Some of our holistic, anti-aging treatments include energy balancing, color therapy and/or gentle stimulation of the body's lymph system in order to provide detoxification to help strengthen your immune system and improve your skin's appearance.

FLORIDA

A Healing Arts Center
13930 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Suite 1 Bldg 2
Tampa, Florida
813-908-8388
A Healing Arts Center offers an oasis of rejuvenation and wellness. We promote health enrichment by offering services that will assist to rehabilitate the body and relax the mind. All therapy and day spa services are performed by highly skilled professionals, licensed by the State of Florida. Our practice emphasizes on preventative and corrective care, and we specialize in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, Nutritional & Dietary Counseling, Clinical / Medical Massage, Swedish / Deep Swedish relaxation, and Day Spa Services, including Spa Facials, Foot Therapy, Body Contour Wraps and Body Salt Glows. Our training and experience deliver effective techniques resulting in patient gratification and retention.

HAWAI'I

Blue Bamboo Medical Center and Spa
2099 Wells Street
Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
808-244-6778
Dr. Len Allison is the founder of Blue Bamboo. Besides his training in Chinese Medicine and a doctorate in psychology, he has taught for ten years at the City University of New York and the Culinary Institute of America, and spent twenty years as a working chef with several famous restaurants in New York City. In addition to Len's focus on pain relief and women's health, he is a specialist in Chinese dietary principles and weight loss and in collaboration with the staff of Blue Bamboo has developed a six-week weight loss program that shows patients how to change poor habits and loose 12 lbs and 6 inches on a healthier path toward living. In our back garden, we have two Gazebos. One is an acupuncture chat room, where we treat as many as four people at one time. In our other Gazebo we offer private massage and acupuncture lying on traditional tables. We also have individual rooms indoors which are private and used for acupuncture. Most of our patients prefer the out of doors and the chat room. This informal style is often more relaxing and conducive to health.

ILLINOIS

Mondial Spa & Wellness Center
355 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312-329-0000
Our intercontinental menu contains treatments that will nurture your body and spirit through deeply relaxing and non-invasive holistic experiences. In an accommodating and upscale environment, our full-service staff is personable, professional, and deeply committed to meeting your wellness and relaxation needs. We offer a variety of wellness services that include physical and manual therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic services, massage, body wraps, facials, and more. We’re located on the upper and main levels of the Holmes Place Health Club, ranked “one of the world's three preferred private member health clubs” by Vogue Magazine. Come upstairs to the main level to be directed to Mondial Spa & Wellness Center for check-in. Spa services are conducted on the upper level. Validated parking available at the Holmes Place reception desk.

INDIANA

Complexions Spa, Salon & Boutique
735 Massachusetts Ave
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
317-423-9000
Welcome to Complexions Spa, Salon and Boutique, located in the heart of the Indianapolis Arts District. We are a full service day spa, hair salon, and retail beauty boutique, offering select services, spa packages, and bridal services. Our diverse spa menu includes advanced skincare, facials, microdermabrasion, manicures, pedicures, brow and lash tint, makeup services, including permanent cosmetics, massage, including reflexology and craniosacral, body wraps and scrubs, tanning by product, hair removal, including Brazilian wax (females only), Vichy shower, mud baths, Far-East aromatherapy tent, acupuncture, children's services, couples services, Botox and collagen, laser services. We also offer full hair salon services, including extensions.

MAINE

Sanctuary Day Spa
336 Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
207-594-8403
Sanctuary Day Spa offers products and services formulated on the five-element theory of Chinese medicine. Using a client's birth year, Phytobiodermie determines the client's biorhythm and element - fire, metal, earth, water or wood - the client is born to. The treatments incorporate aromatherapy, color therapy and lymphatic drainage.

NEW YORK

The Spencer Hotel & Spa
Chautauqua, New York
Cosmetic & Classical Acupuncture

Experience the luxury of relaxation and rejuvenation with cosmetic acupuncture. The results are beneficial as they are beautiful! Thomas Öst , L.Ac.,MA is a Nationally Board certified acupuncturist with a specialty certification in Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation and Cosmetic Acupuncture. Thomas will be offering daily cosmetic & traditional acupuncture treatments during your stay at Upstate New York's newest spa at The Spencer Hotel.

Guests will also learn that there is more to food then meets the palate, the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and nutrition will be instructed. You will learn about foods energetic properties, temperatures, tastes and organ relationships. Understanding your constitutional make up and how it relates to food will be extremely beneficial to a healthy lifestyle.

The secrets of Tai Chi will begin each morning followed by acupuncture lessons, treatments and nutritional seminars. These five day retreats will include three healthy meals per day, acupuncture, nutrition instruction and treatments.

Body of Truth
The Spa at Kingston
737 East Chester Street Bypass
Kingston NY 12401
845-331-1178

Natural Balance
Massage & Wellness Center
3013 Quentin Road
Brooklyn, NY 11234
718-336-8400
Acupuncture, Acupuncture Face Lifts, Ayurvedic Services; Advanced Skincare, Body Wraps, Body Scrubs, Child Services, Classes and Programs (Meditation, Workshops, Infant Massage, Aromatherapy, Holistic Alternatives, Stress Management, Pain Management, Guest Speakers on Various Health & Lifestyle Topics), Consultations, Facials, Holistic Services, Massage, Micro Dermabrasion, Reflexology, Waxing, Yoga Studio. Disabled Access, Gift Certificates, Gift Cards, Online Booking, Online Specials. Award Winning Spa -- more than 10 years services to the Brooklyn Community (2003); as featured in Brooklyn Courier Life Papers; National Business Women's Week Honoree; Business & Professional Women Association Honoree

TEXAS

Bee Caves Med Spa
106 S. Tumbleweed Trail
Austin, Texas 78733-4009
512-263-1144
Diane Kent, the therapist at Bee Caves Med-Spa, brings a range of skills and experience in an integrated approach to healing and the promotion of health, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Acupuncture, Massage, Nutrition, and Yoga.

UTAH

Bridge Health Recovery Center
991 West 230th Street
Rockville, UT 84763
866-850-9907

WASHINGTON

Oriental Healing Arts Day Spa
742 Camano Avenue, Suite 201
Langley, WA 98260
360-221-3933
Welcome to Oriental Healing Arts. We are located in Langley Washington on picturesque Whidbey Island. We have been serving the community and travelers offering the four branches of Oriental Medicine since 1992. The four branches include acupuncture, herbs & nutrition, massage and energy building exercises. Whether you want a one hour sauna session or a full day of massage and pampering, we have options which will fit your needs. Our spa packages include private room, aromatherapy and organic snack or lunch. Robe, and and foot coverings, eye pillow, towel, soap and shampoo are provided for you. Each Spa Package comes with a FREE GIFT or sample of Seaweed Bath. Sauna, massage and reflexology, facial masks and wraps, foot soaks, infrared and soundwave therapy.

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