Spa Treatments Available

Sanctuary Spa

Would you like to relax in the middle of a lush tropical rain forest right on the Pacific Ocean and be pampered by highly trained health therapists? Well, now you can! Enjoy the Spa at The Sanctuary Resort in beautiful Guanacaste, Costa Rica where guests will receive a mind, body, and soul experience to remember. The Spa has separate male and female saunas and a luxurious Jacuzzi set in the spa's unique tropical setting to make your visit complete. This state-of-the-art spa will transform your seaside experience into a luxurious journey, taking you to new levels of tranquility and rejuvenation.

Treatments

Body & Facial Exfoliation
In this treatment a light exfoliating cream containing micro-organic agents is applied to the relevant areas of your body and face with smooth upward massage strokes so. The ingredients include 100% seaweed extract, green olive tree extract (a skin restorer); hydrogenated soy oil (helps keep skin elasticity and is rich in minerals); and mint extract (antiseptic and anti-inflammatory).

Summer Dream
60 Minutes
This is a skin cleansing treatment with chamomile-based, water soluble gel that cleans thoroughly without altering the moisture and natural acid balance of the skin and provides a smooth skin texture without irritation. First, the skin is exfoliated with a 100% seaweed cream, and then it is toned, massaged and stimulated with smooth facial massages. Finally, it is protected with a sunscreen formula with moisturizing and sun blocking properties for all types of skin. The method of application begins with the skin being cleansed and toned thoroughly. Face and neck are massaged with a light exfoliating cream to facilitate mask penetration. The mask is applied and maintained for 30 minutes. After removing the mask, a moisturizing sunscreen formula is applied to the face with smooth massages.

The Sanctuary Spa Mask
60 Minutes
A facial based on collagen fiber and caviar extract is specially designed for dry, dehydrated and mixed skin. It stores moisture, and hydrates the skin, avoids irritation and soothes itching. Caviar extract contains vitamins A, B, C and E in abundance as well as amino acids. This application starts with the skin being cleansed and toned thoroughly. Face and neck are massaged with a light exfoliating cream to facilitate mask penetration. The mask is applied and maintained for 30 minutes. After removing the mask, a moisturizing sunscreen formula is applied to the face with smooth massages.

Paradise Mask
60 Minutes
This treatment includes a lyophized collagen fiber based mask with emollients for dry and sensitive skin. Collagen is an extremely moisturizing element due to its water-retaining properties. In addition, it helps soothe itching. This mask is 100% fragrance-free and very compatible with the skin. This application starts with the skin being cleansed and toned thoroughly. Face and neck are massaged with a light exfoliating cream to facilitate mask penetration. The mask is applied and maintained for 30 minutes. After removing the mask, a moisturizing sunscreen formula is applied to the face with smooth massages.

Wild Nature Mask
60 Minutes
This mask is based on collagen fiber formula with Aloe Vera extract. It is especially designed for mature and sensitive skin that becomes dry due to overexposure to UV rays. Collagen is highly hydrating and prevents irritation. The Aloe Vera contains minerals, amino acids and carbohydrates; and has healing, anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties. This application starts with the skin being cleansed and toned thoroughly. Face and neck are massaged with a light exfoliating cream to facilitate mask penetration. The mask is applied and maintained for 30 minutes. After removing the mask, a moisturizing sunscreen formula is applied to the face with smooth massages.

Chest Gesso Therapy
90 Minutes
With the Gesso treatment you can hydrate, tighten and tone your chest and reduce stretch marks. This therapy can be applied to all types of skin and its effects are apparent and effective. The tightening effect is achieved by directly applying the Gesso with saturated gauzes on the area to be treated then active components of the Gesso penetrate the skin and began to act. The gesso mask is based on “Centella Asiatica” extract, seaweed extract, arnica, horse chestnut, camphor, menthol, elastin, gypsite and paraben. In this treatment the chest is cleansed and toned thoroughly. Chest and neck are massaged with a light exfoliating cream to facilitate mask penetration. The mask is applied and maintained for 30 minutes. After removing the mask a moisturizing sunscreen formula is applied to the face with smooth massages.

Reflexology
40 Minutes
The purpose of reflexology is to obtain a healthy response from the organs, systems and structures of the body by stimulating appropriately with intense massages their corresponding reflecting points. In this way, the natural and harmonious balance between body energy and functionality can be restored. Reflexology is a science based on the theory that there are reflecting zones or points of neural and lymphatic nature that correspond with all glands, organs and parts of our body. By stimulating those reflecting points in an appropriate manner, the relevant organ or part can be affected.

Massages
The most beneficial massage is that in which the therapist combines different techniques for a thorough massage, and carefully selects the appropriate oil and a light cream that penetrates the without losing its smoothing properties. When properly applied, these massages give a full treatment that relaxes your muscles and improves blood flow and body water levels.

• Hand & Foot Massage 30 Minutes
• Neck & Shoulder Massage 30 Minutes
• Deep Relaxation Massage 90 Minutes (Body & Facial)
• Hot Stone Therapy 90 Minutes

At The Sanctuary Resort & Spa, they employ the Ying Yang method in the hot stone therapy. This technique is aimed at providing you with total relaxation and perfect balance of body, mind and spirit by applying through massages and placing volcanic stones on specific parts of the body so that you can receive the heat and energy that balance the charkas in your body. Clients wish to gain not only physical beauty and health, but also a moment of inner harmony, peace and total rejuvenation. This is obtained by the proper combination of energy control, breathing, meditation and music therapies provided in these treatments. The hot stone treatment provides you with a total relaxation in which your body, mind and spirit merge into one.