Since moving to the Valley three years ago, my favorite passtime has become "test-driving" valley Spas. Revive Spa at the JW Marriot at Desert Ridge has become my favorites.
If you've never had a Table Thai Massage - this needs to move to the top of your New Years Resolution to "Try New Things in 2009." Revive is one of the few Spas in the valley to offer this treatment (I've also had it at the Phoenician Resort).
You can read the official description on the Web site: http://spa.jwdesertridgeresort.com/phoenix-day-spa/Spa-Services.asp?service=Massage.
But I describe the massage more like assisted stretching. You are gently pulled, pushed and kneaded, stretched. I always leave feeling invigorated - instead of lazy. You actually wear loose fitting clothing for this. At $190 for the 80 minute treatment it could be pricey (or in some resorts a great deal).
If you've ever been lucky enough to have a personal trainer stretch you after a workout - that's what this feels like -- only 80 minutes worth. It's a little heaven on earth.