Transform Yourself at San Diego Spas

We enter the New Year with big expectations for self-transformation. With the holidays behind us, we embrace the opportunity for a fresh start and line up resolutions. While we are busy tackling the not-so-easy tasks of losing weight, quitting smoking, and prioritizing wellness, we could use a helpful short cut.

Top San Diego spas offer unique, non-invasive treatments designed to relax the mind, cleanse the body, and rejuvenate the skin. In between personal training sessions and spin classes, head to the spa for a slimming Exilis body treatment, detoxifying Manual Lymph Drainage body treatment, reviving Aqua Detox Foot Bath or a renewing Matrix RF Skin Resurfacing facial treatment. These powerful spa services will give you the boost of confidence you need to keep your resolutions alive throughout the year.

Discover transformative treatments at San Diego spas.

Manual Lymph Drainage Body Treatments

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a light, rhythmic technique that promotes deep relaxation and alleviates stress while boosting the immune system. The Spa at The Grand Del Mar first introduced MLD facials, and soon after unveiled a menu of MLD body treatments. During these non-invasive, soothing body treatments, MLD-trained therapists use gentle rhythmic pumping techniques to move the skin in the direction of the lymph flow, flushing out toxins and balancing the body. MLD is an integral part of The Grand Del Mar’s comprehensive wellness program, and these treatments are recommended for people wishing to accelerate surgery healing and improve skin conditions. Learn more at thegranddelmar.com

Exilis Body Treatments

The Exilis treatment is a growing-trend among health-gurus, getting nods from top magazines such as Allure and In Touch for its safe methods of cosmetic weight loss. Exilis machines applied directly to the body deliver highly controlled, volumetric heating to the tissue. Through radio frequency technology, the appearance of wrinkles is reduced, reshaping fat deposits from head to toe. In as few as four 30-minute sessions, patients have seen inches shedding from the body. Exilis is a non-invasive treatment with no anesthesia used, and no side effects recorded. Exilis is now offered at Revive Salon & Spa in Mission Valley. Learn more at revivesalonandspa.com

Stem Cell Facial

Stem cells provide special growth factors that the skin uses to repair DNA at the deepest level. The Stem Cell Facial offered at Bien-Etre rejuvenates skin and adds special amino acids to effectively treat a variety of skin conditions including acne, rosacea, scarring, fine lines and wrinkles. As the only spa in North County to offer this treatment, this gentle facial therapy is intended to rapidly decrease inflammation and redness, while penetrating to correct cellular damage. Each stem cell facial also includes Retinaldehyde Peel and LED therapy to further encourage cell renewal. Bien-Etre recommends the treatment in a series of five, once every three to four weeks. When you mention DiscoverSD, you’ll receive $15 off this treatment or any other treatment at Bien-Etre. Learn more at bienetrespa.com.

Rockin Moroccan Rasul Experience

The Palomar Hotel boasts an upgraded hospitality scene, with the same stunning spa. An ideal treatment designed to clear your mind and cleanse your body is the Rockin Moroccan Rasul Experience. Sè Spa exclusively offers this private steam room in which a variety of traditional mud cleansing rituals are enjoyed, either solo or with that special someone. While enveloped in herbal steam, be adventurous with a full-body Moroccan Rasul clay application to detoxify and draw out impurities. The treatment is further elevated with a hot stone massage and sound vibrational therapy. Learn more at hotelpalomar.com

Aqua Detox Foot Bath Hangover Treatment

The newest downtown opening is not another mega-club, but a wellness refuge in which you can escape the Gaslamp buzz. Detox Lounge is a new breed of ultra-lounge, offering organic health food and detox spa treatments. Following New Year’s Eve celebration, the downtown demographic will be drawn to the Aqua Detox Foot Bath Hangover Treatment. During this non-invasive form of alternative therapy, your feet are submerged in a solution of salt water. When settled, an electric current is passed through the solution which assists in rebalancing your bio-energy field and stimulating your body for self-detoxification, slowly removing acidic toxins out of your bloodstream over 30 minutes. The foot bath gives a useable energy boost and is trusted to remove fatigue and rejuvenate the spirit, whether you're hungover or just in a mid-week slump. Learn more at detoxlounges.com

Matrix RF Skin Resurfacing & Renewal Treatment

Matrix RF is a new fractionated laser treatment that promises to offers complete skin renewal with minimal downtime. While there are many high-tech med spa services designed to transform your appearance, most of these require significant recovery time, putting your life on hold for well over a week. With Matrix RF, you will only experience the necessary recovery symptoms of redness, flaking and skin transformation for a few days. Oxygen Medical Spa in Carmel Valley now offers the Matrix RF Skin Resurfacing & Renewal Treatment, and recommends a series of 3-4 sessions to smooth skin texture, fine lines and sun damage, revealing more youthful and vibrant skin. Learn more at oxygenmedicalspa.com

iTAN FIT Bodywrap System

Although known for sunless tanning, iTAN invites customers to look into their unique spa facilities for new ways to start weight-loss in the New Year. The FIT Bodywrap System available at all iTAN locations promotes weight loss by burning calories, breaking down fat tissue, and eliminating toxins, making the perfect recipe for resolution success.  With the FIT Bodywrap System, the first few steps towards a new you can mean the launching point towards ultimate weight goals. If you’ve been feeling the guilt of taking seconds on the turkey and doubling your drinks during the holiday season, the FIT Bodywrap can help you move on and lose up to 1,400 calories in only 60 minutes. iTAN Bodywrap treatments are available at all iTAN locations, including Del Mar, Hillcrest, La Jolla, Oceanside, La Jolla, Mission Valley and more. Learn more at itansunsprayspa.com

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