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Press Kit: The Claremont Spa
Even before entering the treatment facility, guests see and hear a beautiful mosaic waterfall, welcoming them into this relaxing haven. Renowned spa designers Avery Brooks & Associates of Nevada created the 20,000-square-foot Claremont Spa, which houses 32 treatment rooms, elegant lounges and a superb staff including some of the industry’s highest-trained professionals. With a progressive combination of water-based treatments, guests can begin by soaking in the whirlpool, followed by a gently flowing Deluge shower and a stop in the eucalyptus-filled steam room, the hydrotherapy cycle ends in a stimulating shower under 12 invigorating faucets. The lounges and hydrotherapy circuits, in separate men’s and women’s facilities, prepare the skin and muscles for the deeper therapy to come.
Once guests have entered the inner sanctuary, inventive treatments such as “journeys” to foreign lands and Tibetan sound therapy provide restorative results. Soaking in an herb infused tub surrounded by walls of cascading water and breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge is the perfect way to set spa enthusiasts on the path to serenity.
In celebration of the rich cultural diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area, guests of The Claremont Spa experience a series of treatments called “Signature Journeys” from around the world, inspired by the native countries of the Spa’s staff.
Each Signature Journey is more than two hours of sheer opulence, combining a variety of deep-cleansing facials, relaxing massages, body treatments and luxurious, personal soaking tub. Guests who surrender to the serenity of one of the Signature Journeys will find themselves transported to the South Pacific, Europe or Eastern Regions of the world, refreshed and rejuvenated in body, mind and spirit by the healing arts and ancient native practices designed to reduce stress and foster wellness:
PHILIPPINE JOURNEY
Guests begin by immersing themselves in a fragrant bath of secret herbs. Then a light massage with coconut oil is capped by a regenerative exfoliating scrub of fresh ginger, raw sugar and coconut oil.
MAYAN TEMPLE JOURNEY
Guests ease into a relaxing herbal bath of desert Sage and Juniper. A gentle exfoliation of Blue Corn and Rice Powder Scrub sweeps away surface skin cells leaving the skin refreshed and vibrant. Fresh Avocado Lime Mousse nourishes and hydrates the skin while a cactus glaze leaves the skin silky smooth. Unwind further with a warm Avocado Stone massage melting away tension by targeting pressure points.
AYURVEDIC REBALANCING INDIAN JOURNEY
This head-to-toe treatment, for the scalp, face and body is based on the principles of Ayurveda, the 5,000 year-old healing system used in India. This exotic journey begins with an herb infused soak. Then, a Claremont Spa expert provides gentle, guided breathing for the guest, an exfoliating body masque, and an application of essential oils. Completing the experience is a sumptuous Shirodara hot oil drip.
TROPICAL ISLAND JOURNEY
Transformation into an island dream begins with an uplifting citrus herbal bath, followed by a papaya pineapple scrub. Warm coconut oil is slowly dripped all over the body. Senses are further awakened by moisturizing with an orange blossom lotion. The island dream continues with a plumeria oil massage.
As a nod to Berkeley, the “New Age Capital,” The Claremont Spa is taking massage therapy to a new level by offering the TIBETAN SOUND MASSAGE. Based on the ancient Tibetan practice of using sound vibration for healing and meditation, this unique treatment combines traditional massage with sound waves resonating from ancient Tibetan bowls. Placed on and around the body, each authentic “singing bowl” is hundreds of years old and has been used in sacred Tibetan ceremonies. The harmonic sounds and vibrations produced from the ringing of the bowls restore balance and alignment to the body's energy fields (chakras), transporting guests to the deepest levels of calm. Experiencing the Tibetan Sound Massage is known to facilitate healing and spiritual development.
The Claremont Spa’s cutting edge model of wellness combines stillness, fluidity and muscular conditioning drawing from disciplines such as yoga, weight training, Pilates, meditation and stretching.
- Top 20 Spas in the United States, Elle Magazine
- “One of the Country’s Top Urban Spas,” Vogue Magazine
- Best Place to be Pampered, San Francisco Chronicle
- Best Place for a Full Body Massage, Diablo Magazine
- Best Place to Pamper Yourself, East Bay’s Best
Born of a “golden” era, The Claremont Resort & Spa is perched majestically on a pristine mountainside in the Berkeley Hills, standing watch over the glistening Golden Gates of San Francisco Bay. Whether guests choose to partake in a fine meal and expertly poured cocktail at AAA Four-Diamond Jordan’s or casual Paragon Bar & Café, indulge in a “journey” from around the world in the 20,000 square-foot Claremont Spa or spend the afternoon poolside at Claremont Club bathed in rays that once tanned Barrymore and Garbo, this classic landmark is defined through its culture and distinctive atmosphere. The Claremont is a tradition, an entitlement of generations and America’s quintessential grand resort: its 279 uniquely designed rooms have a AAA Four-Diamond status where guests luxuriate in the famously captivating bay views enticing them to explore San Francisco and California’s wine country.
For more information about The Claremont Spa, call (800) 549-8566 or visit www.claremontresort.com/spa.