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feature | the beauty issue

CAMP 17: When you’re ready for a full, integrative mind CHOZU: Chozu bath and Tea Gardens offers a relaxing escape.
and body workout, you’ll want to explore your options at Featuring bath gardens, a private soaking pool, body work, guest
Camp 17. Based in Medford, Camp 17 is a compressive cottages, plus a tea and sake lounge. You can choose from a variety
journey to examine your relationship with your body, mind of massage treatments including Abhyanga, an Ayurvedic treatment
and overall fitness. Led by Shantell Dayton and Lu Crenshaw, these using warm sesame oil and rhythmic strokes to heighten mind-body
best friends invite you to “come as you are” to transform doubt into awareness and then enjoy a relaxing bath garden experience.
courage—one real conversation and workout at a time. I invested
in the Camp 17 boot camp and participated with Tribe 16 and we The tea and sake lounge offers a Japanese inspired menu with small
went deep. Bag gloves are involved (the punching and kicking are plates, sake and variety of herbal teas. They will soon offer an oxygen
highly therapeutic) and a willingness to be open and vulnerable are bar that will serve as a healthy option for those who have difficulty
required. This is hands-down one of the best investments I’ve ever breathing or simply want to enjoy the benefits of oxygen.
made in the health and wellness realm.
www.camp-17.com Owner Ilene Rubinstein says, “Many people find the draw at Chozu
Gardens to be the tranquil atmosphere and the unique experience
of a soaking spa. Relaxation and healing support through saltwater
hydrotherapy and various body treatment options aide in preventative
SOAKING IT IN wellness. In a continuing effort to support all aspects of wellness and
self-care, Chozu is excited to announce the addition of an oxygen bar
that will be available to the public this summer. Because our health can
After a good workout, it’s a great idea to soak in an Epsom salt bath or be affected significantly by air quality, a little oxygen can make a big
better yet, take a nice soak and float at one of our specialty establish- difference for those who struggle with low oxygen levels. Signs of low
ments in Southern Oregon. oxygen levels can include fatigue, mental fog, shortness of breath and

photo by Ben Sager

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