A Guide to Great Tacoma Spas - Recharging Body and Soul

It's not really necessary to have a specific reason to visit one of the excellent Tacoma spas. Sadly though, most of us have one. An unfortunate by product of our modern day lifestyle is the constant physical and mental onslaught of an environmental collective known as stress.

One of the upsides to this story is the fact that facilities such as the fine Tacoma spas can go a long way to relieving the cumulative effects of stress. When visiting Tacoma for business or pleasure or if you are a resident, the City of Destiny can offer a gourmet's selection of spa treatment.

Let's take a look at the menu.

Avanti Spa

The Avanti Spa is another one of the wonderful Tacoma spas ready to turn your day around. Backed by a dedicated staff and offering exclusive spa techniques, the Avanti promises a memorable spa experience. Services offered include microdermabrasion, photo rejuvenation, laser hair removal, mesotherapy, vitalize peel, lipotherapy, bio identical hormone therapy and rejuvenating cellular repair. Added value can be had from Avanti's bariatric weight correction, acne facial, tuscany sunshine facial, revealing collagen lift, energie marine clarity facial, teen facial, visia facial scan and ageless Ionithermie firming, massage therapies on offer include deep tissue, swedish, pregnancy, hot stone, aromatherapy massage, sports massage, jet lag massage, couples massage and reflexology. With their exceptional service and excellent range of treatments, the Avanti Spa is certainly one of the Tacoma spas to visit.

The Avanti Spa is situated at the Courtyard by Marriot Hotels at 1506, Pacific Ave. and can be contacted by dialling 253-682-2005.

Oslo Salon and Spa

When considering a selection of Tacoma spas, the Oslo Salon and Spa tops the list. Situated at 1310-B, North I Street, The Oslo offers unrivalled service and products. The specialised beauty treatments offered include the Malibu 200 hair and scalp treatment, European facial, Algeria deep conditioning treatment, vitamin E facial, Rosacea facial, Vitamin C facial, oxygenation facial and mini facial. In addition one can enjoy therapeutic treatments such as photo rejuvenation, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, body waxing and back treatment. A selection of massage techniques including hot stone, swedish, reflexology and deep tissue massage are sure to ease the burden of the worst day.

Apart from the pampering received from the salon's specialised make up application and eyelash extension service, you can sample delights such as chocolate mousse butter cream, cranberry butter cream moisturiser, green tea and green clay masks, dead sea salt scrub, raw earth masks, cellulite body wraps. And let's not forget you hands and feet. Have a French or classic manicure and spa pedicure to round off a day of exquisite indulgence.

Spa packages are available from $105 to $308. The spa can be contacted for schedules or appointments by calling 253-761-8422.

Tacoma Women's Fitness and Spa

Another of the Tacoma spas deserving of consideration is the Tacoma Women's Fitness and Spa. Located at 4704 S Oaks Street, this pamper palace gives the tired and jaded a choice of treatments such as seaweed detox wrap, aromatherapy clay, dead sea salt scrub/polish, herbal clay, thai mud wrap with a traditional thai facial, aloe and lavender wrap, back and belly facial, deep cleansing, make up application, waxing and acid peel. If massage is your preference, then you can choose from relaxation massage, pregnancy massage, deep tissue massage and hot stone therapy.

For appointments call 253-472-6022.

These are three of the best spas in Tacoma. Whether it's stress or fatigue that's getting you down, be sure to check out the Tacoma spas for a well earned session of rejuvenation and relaxation.