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The Spa at Marco Island Marriott Golf Club & Spa

By Blair Howard, About.com

The Spa at Marco Island

Enjoying The Couples Massage

Photo Courtsey of the Marco Island Marriott Golf Club & Spa

The Spa at Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort:

A Balinese-style health spa, that offers a luxurious cocoon of tranquility surrounded by white sand beaches and an ocean that laps gently in from the west; soothing sounds of the sea are an integral part of the experience. The Spa features various treatments inspired by the island paradise, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, salon services, Spa Café serving healthy fare and a Spa Shop.

Relax, revive and refresh - the mere thought of a day with all three is enough to carry me away to the island. The three "R's" are way too elusive in these troubled times. Any chance I get to find them; I take just as fast as I can. And I certainly found them here.

How about a Balinese Massage?

It's the Spa's Signature Treatment, a meditative massage that combines Hindu, Chinese and European influences to create a relaxing, rhythmic and energizing massage experience. This massage offers varying techniques of acupressure, rolling motion, long strokes and percussion to invigorate the muscles and significantly increase blood circulation.

A Sports Massage:

Just the thing to loosen all those tight muscles after a challenging round of golf at the Rookery. They say a tight muscle is a weak muscle. That being so, the Sports Massage will help to alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body's soft tissue during physical activity, golf, for instance. This massage will help drain away fatigue, relieve swelling, reduce muscle tension, maintain and increase flexibility. Deep tissue and compression techniques are coordinated with specific muscle stretches for improvement in strength, endurance and overall fitness. The therapist will tell you that it's "not to be confused with a 'spectator sport,'" because this customized treatment requires interaction between you and the therapist to maximize results.

The Hydro Massage:

The Hydro Massage is performed in a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy tub. The therapist assesses your needs and adds the appropriate products from the sea for muscle relaxation. While seated in the tub you'll receive a water wand massage. "The multiple high-powered jets harmonize this experience." A hydrating massage compliments this service. Oh, and yes, you'll need to wear a swimsuit for this treatment.

You Want More?

Well, there’s also the Massage Medley is a combination of techniques during this full-body massage will satisfy a variety of individual needs; The Stone Therapy Massage is a full body massage that utilizes smooth riverbed basalt stones and warm oil for a profoundly calming and unique experience. There's even a Pre or Post-Natal Massage. Ok, Mom, now it's your turn to be babied. Specialty cushions ensure the genuine care and comfort of both mother and baby as pressure and tension in the lower and middle back as well as the strain in the neck and shoulders are relieved. This post-natal massage reduces fatigue by assisting in returning circulatory and lymphatic systems to normal. And so the list goes on. For more information, rates and registration you can visit The Spa directly

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