Treatments We Love for Downhill or Downtime

The temps have dropped and it’s officially time to bundle up and take advantage of the season’s best winter offerings! If skiing and snowboarding are your thing, take a trip to a getaway ski resort or lodge and indulge in après ski treatments. If getting to the lodge this year is not on the schedule, you can still enjoy similar treatments and services that will ease muscles and hydrate dry winter skin at a variety of day spas. We’ve rounded up some popular winter treatments at both day spas and getaway spas no matter what altitude you’re in.

Men’s Facials

STAY: Mountain Man Facial at Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City, Utah

The “Mountain Man Facial” is a soothing and results-oriented experience for men at this ski-in/ski-out resort.  Hand-applied microdermabrasion cream removes dry facial skin and dead cells to reveal a fresh dermal layer.  An anti-aging serum further refines fine lines and sun spots to reduce the signs of aging. $170, 50 minutes

DAY: Search for “Men’s Facials” such as:

The Gentleman’s Ultimate Facial at St. Pierre Center for Massage, West Napa, California

This personalized facial is ideal for all skin types and is designed to revitalize and increase vitality of a man’s skin. A stress-relieving massage of the neck and shoulders, as well as a revitalizing scalp massage, add extra pampering to this unique facial. $95, 60 minutes

Ski & Sports Massage

STAY: Après Ease at Montage Deer Valley, Park City, Utah

This massage is the perfect medicine after a long, exhilarating day on the slopes. Decompress with the penetrating warmth of nutrient-rich healing mud as it eases physical discomfort and encourages the removal of cellular wastes. Relaxed and renewed, surrender body and mind to an “intentional” point-specific massage designed to revitalize stressed muscles and restore flexibility. $185, 60 minutes

 

DAY: Search for “Sports Massage” such as:

Sports Massage at Urban Muse, Denville, New Jersey

This vigorous massage stretches muscles and improves range of motion before or after exercise. $75, $105, $145, 30, 60 or 90 minutes

Foot Relief

STAY: Boot Relief Ritual at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville, Michigan

Skiing, snowboarding, skating and snowshoeing: relieve your feet and lower legs from the stress of winter boots and sports with this relaxing pedicure. A thorough massage of feet and lower legs is paired with a revitalizing soak and moisturizing Eco-fin treatment (a natural, petroleum-free alternative to paraffin). Service includes basic cuticle care and nail shaping. $60, 50 minutes, $75 80 minutes, includes polish application

 

DAY: Search for “Reflexology” such as:

Reflexology at Metamorphosis Day Spa, New York, New York

A massage therapist specializing in reflexology applies specific techniques to target reflexes, or zones, on the feet that correspond to the entire body. This treatment helps restore balance in the body, eliminates toxins, stimulates internal organ function and promotes deep relaxation. Reflexology is commonly used to help with stress, anxiety, migraines, insomnia and PMS. $100, 50 minutes

 

Cozy Up with Body Wraps

STAY: Alpine Thermal Wrap at Allegria Spa at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, Avon, Colorado

This wrap is for sports relief and detoxification. A heated herbal pack targets problem areas to ease muscle tension, aches and stress. Treatment includes hot stones and a deep, sports-oriented full-body massage with arnica and juniper wintergreen butter. Rest and relax in a warm body wrap that is complemented by a comforting neck and scalp massage.$230,  75 minutes

 

DAY: Search for “Body Wraps” such as:

Detox Herbal Body Wrap at Amethyst Garden Day Spa and Wellness Center, Sarasota, Florida

This body wraps starts with an exfoliating sea-salt scrub followed by a seaweed cream body wrap paired with warm mittens, warm booties and a nourishing treatment with infrared light therapy. A detox spa drink, fruit or snack platter, and gift bag are included. $99, $169, $199, 60, 90 or 180 minutes