Spa Ta Da | The Reimagined Agave Spa at the Westin Kierland

Photography By: Jeff Zaruba

I had the opportunity to indulge in a spa day at Agave, The Arizona Spa and loved the new look. It’s bigger. Now equipped with 27 treatment rooms, its brighter, refreshed, neutral palette is super on-point with its latest offerings. 

The spa has transcended from a tradition of offering of massages, facials and body treatments to a more modern, biohacker approach to services that include red-light therapy, topical hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the face, gemstones, water cushion therapy, hydro-facial therapy and Atoxelene, an anti-aging serum to target fine lines. 

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The new spa has a full-service salon, a movement studio, an awesome gym, a spa pool, and a juice bar—every spa should have a juice bar! The renovated locker rooms offer a dry sauna, a steam room, and a whirlpool, with a stunning relaxation room just beyond the doors. Plus, there are plenty of amenities to use after services to get ready for the rest of your day.

With so much to enjoy, I was excited to start my spa day.

Spa check-in happens in the upscale spa boutique with a full complement of workout apparel, swimwear, cute hats and well-curated, extensive skincare products. I couldn’t resist a good spa boutique, so I spent time digging into its offerings.

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Once escorted to my locker, I found a super-soft spa robe for my day…the first indication of a luxurious experience. I started with a beautiful Desert Essence massage from Holly, who incorporated essential oils into my treatment. 

I had an excellent massage, which impressed me because spa massages don’t always offer the deep work I appreciate. 

After my massage, I was really looking forward to my body treatment, as my skin had been feeling like it needed a boost. My next therapist, Lisa, escorted me to the wet-dry room, where I had a Cactus Glow body treatment. Fine-grained fresh sea salt and citrus grass make a gentle scrub that helps smooth the skin. The treatment finishes with a mineral-rich cactus toning gel to firm and tighten the skin. This invigorating body treatment nourished my skin and made me feel smooth and hydrated.

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Following my treatments, I enjoyed reading in the relaxation room (where I found an ICONIC LIFE magazine!) 

Once again, in the spa boutique, I sampled and bought Lisa’s recommended products before heading to the spa pool to finish my day. 

While I didn’t experience it, I want to share that with the new spa menu, the resort has made a commitment to providing services for those living with and beyond cancer. Safe and effective treatments are available for those with compromised health during active and post-cancer treatment. This spa body treatment and foot ritual are provided by certified, highly skilled massage therapists who understand the unique needs of these clients.

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I loved my time at Agave and look forward to returning as a local who can enjoy the amenities and excellent gym and providers who can provide regular services to keep me feeling my best.