Escape Festival Stresses With These New Palm Springs Wellness Offerings

Wellness runs deep in Palm Springs, which got its name “because of these hot springs,” says The Spa at Séc-he’s director, Daniel Spencer. “These ancient waters are part of a practice the [Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians] tribe has been doing for a long time.” Here’s how to rebalance, remove EMF (electromagnetic fields) or just enjoy a rejuvenating Coachella Valley retreat.

1. Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza’s The Spa at Séc-he

» This sprawling new 73,000-square-foot complex, built atop the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians’ historic hot mineral spring, marries ancient rituals with the latest wellness science. Among the world’s top spas and an award-winner in sustainability, the facility’s offerings include cryotherapy, two flotation tanks, grounded tranquility rooms with zero-gravity conductive chairs and two halotherapy salt caves to improve breathing. Begin with the Taking of the Waters, a 15-minute soak in 22 private mineral baths set at 105 degrees, then enjoy the pool deck with a waterfall pool and zero-edge mineral pool. Then, opt for the results-driven Jetpeel Facial or the Quartz and Poultice Massage — and rinse off in a locker room with shower heads that filter out chlorine and feature thoughtful products like Eurospa Aromatics.

» 200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Downtown Palm Springs, thespaatseche.com

2. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

» Palm Desert’s largest resort has an equally sizable spa complex — which, at 38,000 square feet, is Marriott’s largest facility in the U.S. The Spa at Desert Springs aims to offer guests a full-day, elevated lounge experience, with access to the outdoor saltwater lap pool, gym, saunas (three; lavender, eucalyptus and dry) and a new Interactive Co-Ed Wellness Lounge with 15 state-of-the-art lounge chairs of three varieties, that can be enhanced by add-ons such as Nesko masks. Most popular are the longer, 90-minute treatments — many with experiential components, like selecting custom scents — offered in 47 treatment rooms, including three couples rooms and two private suites for large parties or VIPs. A Barker Wellness CBD Massage is named after Travis Barker, whose products are carried.

» 74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, marriott.com

3. Parker Palm Springs
» Down a complementary shot of cucumber-infused vodka upon entering the Palm Springs Yacht Club — a destination unto itself within the famed Jonathan Adler-designed five-star resort boasting 144 rooms and villas and breakfast-forward restaurant Norma’s. Follow the winding labyrinth to petangque courts, clay tennis courts, a croquet lawn and two outdoor pools. Then, lounge by the spa’s indoor pool, take a yoga class or get a manicure before moving to one of 15 treatment rooms for tailor-made massages and facials as well as new treatments and nautical-themed packages like Lost at Sea.

» 4200 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, parkerpalmsprings.com

4. Sensei Porcupine Creek

» This luxe 230-acre property, once a private Rancho Mirage estate, has been transformed by Sensei into a mountain-set wellness retreat favored by actors and athletes. Stay in a two-to-four-bedroom private residence and embark on a guided wellness journey to Move, Nourish and Rest at the resort that boasts spa gardens for bodywork, yoga and workout pavilions, golf and tennis facilities and Sensei by Nobu dining. The new Rest & Recovery program focuses on sleep and stress management.

» 42765 Dunes View Road, Rancho Mirage, sensei.com

5. Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa

» The Miramonte hotel got a makeover when it reopened in November as a TommyBahama property, which is situated on 11 acres of olive and citrus trees (whose fruits guests can pick and fresh-squeeze at the bar). The Rosa Boutique sells Tommy Bahama apparel, 215 tropical rooms flaunt the brand’s signature prints and restaurant Grapefruit Basil serves Cali-inspired dishes. Also redone was the two-floor, indoor-outdoor Spa Rosa — which offers treatments like the Island State of Mind, a full-body exfoliation with papaya, pineapple and bamboo. Afterward, linger in the outdoor soaking pool and snap a pick from the wallpapered terrace.

» 45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, tommybahamamiramonte.com