Many of Scottsdale’s spas are pampering their guests with treatments that are based on Sonoran Desert elements like Arizona river rocks, natural woven fibers from the century plant, Arizona honey, and desert herbs. Plus, Scottsdale spa therapists have perfected the art of marrying age-old, time-tested Native American remedies and healing techniques with modern-day indulgences.

These are just a few of the rejuvenating treatments in Scottsdale inspired by desert ingredients and Native American traditions:

• Adobe Clay Purification Treatment – Inspired by ancient Native American healing rituals, this treatment from The Spa at Camelback Inn uses pure red adobe clay and herbs indigenous to the Sonoran Desert. Your body is exfoliated with an ayate cloth made of natural woven fiber from the century plant, and then mineral-rich adobe clay is applied to the body and face, soothing muscles and nourishing your skin. After the clay is removed, you’ll enjoy a body massage with warm juniper and sage oil, followed by a sauna session surrounded by the vapors of blended desert herbs.

• Jojoba & Prickly Pear Body Polish – This desert-inspired treatment at The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North uncovers your skin’s natural glow and is rich in jojoba and plant antioxidants. Prickly pear sugar scrub is applied and then rinsed under a Vichy shower. The treatment continues with a loofah-applied prickly pear body wash and concludes with a nourishing finish of prickly pear and jojoba body butter.

• Agave Enchantment – After a day in the sun, Agave, the Arizona Spa at The Westin Kierland Resort offers this hydrating treatment that starts with a sisal pad exfoliation that softens your skin and increases blood circulation. A body mask, rich in desert plant extracts, is applied to stimulate and rejuvenate your body. The combination of agave extract and essential oils restores balance and brings a sense of well-being to your spirit. The experience finishes with a light application of the spa’s signature Agave oil.

• Turquoise Wrap – The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort offers this unique treatment based on the Native American belief that turquoise is a protective color and creates a sense of well-being. You’ll unwind with a bath using fragrant turquoise oils followed by a dry brush massage of blue cornmeal, a Vichy shower rinse and then a wrap with ionized turquoise clay. The therapist then performs a smudging ceremony, a traditional Native American practice in which sage, sweet grass and cedar are burned to purify your body and spirit. The treatment finishes with a warm honey mask and rosehip lotion.

• Havasupai Body Oasis – At Willow Stream – The Spa at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, you can unwind with this two-hour rejuvenation experience named after the Native American tribe located in Northwestern Arizona. This treatment begins with a warm aromatic eucalyptus footbath and an essential oil-infused facial cleansing, followed by a chamomile and pumice exfoliation, eucalyptus herbal bath, massage, aromatherapy wrap and comforting foot treatment using indigenous Arizona oils of lavender and rosemary.

• Desert Lavender – At The Spa at Talking Stick Resort, you’ll be treated to a gentle dry brush exfoliation before relaxing with a customized massage using desert lavender and wild chaparral oil harvested from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s gardens. Following your massage, tufts of raw Pima cotton will be used to lightly brush your body to soothe the central nervous system and leave your skin silky soft.

With so many spa sanctuaries to choose from, Scottsdale makes it easy to recharge your stressed-out soul in the Sonoran Desert.