8 Offbeat Spa Treatments

For most spa goers, indulging in a treatment involving exotic mineral essential ingredients, or visit the spa in a unique location is about as exotic as things get. But for those looking for something truly unique, consider these 8 bizarre spa treatments, according to Forbes Traveler:

1 Snake Massage

in northern Israel, therapist Ada Barak's snake handler extraordinaire who performs services for those complicated with stress and who are not faint of heart. According to Barak, knotted muscles find relief with her $ 70 treatment using six non-venomous snakes. Customers face down as Barak of the snakes customers and muscle aches. slipping and sliding motion down the spine reportedly alleviates tension. For the remaining 98 percent who find snakes, anything but relaxing, perhaps a good old Swedish massage is in order.

2 Perscentoelogy (or your toes are the window to your soul)

Phoenix-area spa goers who have "been there and done that" should seek the services of Marie Bernat, toe reading expert. Entering her trade at various Phoenix spas, Bernat invites clients to kick off their shoes for life with perscentoelogy analysis. Obviously, my fingers to tell secrets, and Bernat is happy to read and share them. In fact, "... people laugh because they are surprised by what I can tell you more about myself in 10 minutes from people who have known them all my life, " said Bernat.

3 Nightingale Dropping faces

3 Nightingale Dropping faces

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4 Cupping

fave detox treatment-crowd, cupping is a preferred treatment at JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. Who can forget Gwyneth Paltrow arrive at the premiere in backless dress, a series of circular welts along her spine? Paparazzi images caught the unusual markings, creating a media buzz and send a spa-goers looking for this treatment, which has created a powerful suction glass cups lit by flames. ancient Asian practice helps boost circulation and promotes healing. Clients report feeling more energized and relaxed for a few days after the service.

5 Beer Therapy

Relaxation is as close as the tap - but preferably in a spa, not a local pub. Beer Therapy leaves customers with a soak in heavenly hops at places such as breweries Chodovar family Chodová Plana, Czech Republic. Onsite spa offers guests a dip in dark beer bath while enjoying a pint. bath is reputed to increase circulation and aid in detoxification (not to be confused with Hollywood's favorite form of detox ).

6 Cactus Massage

distinctly Mexican flair for a spa treatment, try a cactus massage at Apuane Spa at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita in Punta Mita, Mexico. Clients enjoy a blend of nopal, prickly pear cactus, and pulque, the alcohol from the agave plant (predecessor of present-day tequila) massaged into their skin using spine without cactus paddles.

7 Booty Face

For those seeking some real pampering, Fanny person focuses solely on the satisfaction derriere at Smooth Synergy Cosmedical Spa in New York. treatment involves three steps session exfoliation, microcurrent and sunless tanning treatment created to better butt. In fact, service has become one of the most popular Smooth Synergy, and Bootylicious, treatments.

8 Caviar Facial and body

-listers (and those who prefer to live as they are), can now be covered from head to toe in high-priced delicacy at Rome Cavalieri Hilton's Grand Spa. Caviar facial and caviar body treatment incorporate useful and skin firming properties of caviar extract. These edible eggs create younger looking skin and make the customer feel like a million bucks.