I just left Canyon Ranch in Tucson after my annual weekly trip. This marks my 18th visit to this very special place. There is something very therapeutic about the desert! The Ranch offers a nurturing environment where one can go and totally de-stress, relax, exercise and get back on track. It is like taking your car in for its annual tune-up. We can all use it. I was scrubbed from top to bottom with great massages, some energy work and wonderful meals. The staff is so friendly and ready to help you with any situation. Try the new outdoor Café opened last year called the Double U which I felt had the best food of the two restaurants. I love eating outside as much as I can though the weather this time of year can be a little on the hot side. This year it was perfect. I had some great medical consultations also. They are cutting edge when it comes to prevention so I always look forward to hearing how I can improve my health. Their new affiliation with the Cleveland Clinic will be something to watch.

Former US Surgeon General Richard Carmona has left Washington and is now Vice Chairman of Canyon Ranch and is also heading the Canyon Ranch Institute where he will focus on an agenda of helping to work to bring better preventative health to underserved communities which is what he was trying to attempt to do in Washington, however without all of the politics. Watch for some wonderful new programs.

If you go to the Ranch try Thai massage, connective tissue rebalancing, the hot stone massage and healing touch. You will feel like a million dollars. Also enjoy the great gazpacho, tamales, salmon burgers, beef tenderloin, lamb chops, roasted corn salad and of course the vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, raspberries and the chocolate chip cookies. No weight loss here this trip! I only miss having a little red wine. Make sure you try Canyon Ranch if you have never experienced it before. It has been life changing for me and has been there when I needed to make changes in my life!

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