1. MUD BATHS FOR COUPLES AND SINGLES: There are
nearly 10 spas in Calistoga, so be sure to choose the one that
caters to what you are looking for. For example, couples and friends
are encouraged to enjoy treatments together at Golden Haven Hot
Springs in private treatment rooms. At other spas, couples will
be separated based on sex. Also, some Calistoga spas offer spa
guests complimentary day use of a hot springs mineral pool with
any spa treatment, while others do not. When you make your reservation,
be sure to ask if the spa offers the type of treatments and facilities
that suit your individual needs. (See www.goldenhaven.com)
2.
DIFFERENT MUD OPTIONS: There is mud and there is MUD.
In addition to the immersion mud baths enjoyed at several spas,
you'll be delighted by the Body Mud Experience and the Salt Scrubs
at the Lincoln Avenue Spa in the heart of downtown Calistoga.
Here you will experience some of the best spa treatments the
Napa Valley has to offer. There are several different types of
application mud treatments to choose from including Herbal Mud,
Wine Mud, Sea Mud and the refreshing Mint Mud, all enjoyed on
beautiful custom made aromatherapy steam tables. You can learn
more about these treatments www.lincolnavenuespa.com.
3.
MASSAGE OPTIONS: You must also decide between full body
massages, herbal facials, foot reflexology and any number of
other treatments. There are over 20 different massage styles
and techniques. Swedish massage is an extremely relaxing form
of massage, and is by far the most popular massage style practiced
in spas today.
glossary of 20 different massage styles, click here
Calistoga Spa Guide: Massage Options »
Photo Credit: The pictures on this page are by Lisa Moore. www. studioponderosa.com