While it’s not the ideal stress reliever for the faint of heart, knotted muscles slither away following a snake massage performed in Northern Israel by therapist Ada Barak at her eponymous spa. For about $70, she’ll sic her six non-venomous serpents on clients’ aching muscles. As the snakes slip and slide down the spine, tension supposedly slithers away.

With the help of toe reading expert Marie Bernat, spa-goers at various Phoenix-area spas can kick off their shoes… and get a life analysis with perscentoelogy. According to Bernat, toes are known to be the window into one’s unconscious. “During the sessions, people laugh because they are surprised that I can tell more about themselves in 10 minutes than people who have known them their whole life,” says Bernat. “They are always surprised at the secrets their toes tell.”

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Though Steven Spielberg’s big-screen geisha failed to mention this in her memoirs, Kabuki actors and geisha in Japan have been smearing their faces with enzyme-filled nightingale excrement for years to keep their complexions clear, white and smooth. Taking a hint from these lovely faced lads and lasses, Diamond Spa at Diamond Hawaii Resort & Spa in Maui begins all featured facials with a coating of dehydrated (and scent-free) nightingale excrement, which apparently provides spa-goers with flawless skin.

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Toxin-busting suction makes Cupping at Hashani Spa at JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, Ariz., a favorite for spa-goers looking to detox. Gwyneth Paltrow’s treatment of choice helps boost circulation and promotes healing. “The clients that have tried it say the relaxation is amazing, their bodies feel energized while their mind is relaxed, and they feel the benefits for many days following the service,” says spa manager Marissa Sokolowski.

For more information: JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa

Relaxation is on tap for spa-goers who take a heavenly hops soak at the spa found at the Chodovar Family brewery in Chodova Plana, Czech Republic. Guests can take a dip in a dark beer bath while downing a pint. Along with the obvious shot of liquid happiness, the bath is said to increase circulation and aid in detoxification. The glass of non-pasteurized Rock Lager that spa-goers tip back also includes an active yeast culture that supposedly does wonders for the digestive system. Bottoms up!

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Relaxation is the point of the Hakali Massage at Apuane Spa at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita (Punta Mita, Mexico). The treatment provides a distinctly Mexican flair using spine-free cactus paddles to massage in a blend of nopal, a prickly pear cactus, and pulque, an alcohol made from the agave plant and a predecessor to modern-day tequila.

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Spa-goers at Mii amo (Sedona, Ariz.), color their way to happiness with the Aura-Soma Color Reading treatment. After perusing a collection of colorful bottled liquids, clients then spend a session with a therapist who interprets their choices and wraps up the experience with a healing massage. “Your color preferences, such as your favorite color and the colors you like next to each other are all expressions of the inner self,” says therapist Bhakta Ruttiger. “Equilibrium color combinations provide a medium for the soul to express itself and touch the underlying themes of your life in a way that goes beyond language.”

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Beyoncé hasn’t got anything on purveyors of the booty centric Fanny Facial at Smooth Synergy Cosmedical Spa in New York City. The spa’s three-step exfoliating, microcurrent and sunless tanning treatment aimed at bettering the backside provides spa-goers with a perfectly polished derriere. “The response to the Fanny Facial has been incredible; it’s become one of Smooth Synergy’s most popular treatments,” says spa owner Nicole Contos. “Every client who has tried it has loved the treatment and, most importantly, been thrilled with the results.” Bootylicious indeed!

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Hypnotism has been used for years by the psych set to help people quit smoking or discover lost memories. Now, it’s become part of the spa experience at Ole Henriksen Face/Body spa in Los Angeles. A certified hypnotherapist guides clients to a state of deep relaxation to help decrease inner stress, release tension, increase focus and stimulate motivation. The session ends with a soothing 20-minute scented soak, which is a divine alternative to your therapist’s ratty old couch.

For more information: Ole Henriksen Face/Body spa

Fish egg aficionados take heart. You can now be coated from head-to-toe with your favorite high-priced delicacy at Rome Cavalieri Hilton’s Grand Spa. The spa offers a Caviar Facial and a Caviar Body Treatment, both of which incorporate the skin-firming properties of caviar extract. While impressing well-heeled partygoers is one of the perks of the edible eggs, younger-looking skin will makes spa-goers from every financial strata feel like a million bucks.

For more information: Rome Cavalieri Hilton’s Grand Spa