Recently, the former Energy Oasis founded by visionary Joanne Block sold her business to Betsy and Todd Carrie of Fountain Hills.

What a wonderful jewel this wellness center is, offering therapies and various machines to achieve health and well-being.

Energize, relax, detox, de-stress, reduce pain, release weight is the motto of EO2.

The whole body vibration machine helps rebuilt lean muscle mass, increases circulation, tones the body and improves balance.

The Silver Cloud Jade Massage bed is my favorite. This acupressure machine uses far infrared healing light rays to penetrate heat deep into body muscles, tendons and improve blood and lymph circulation. It is complemented with headphones -- harmonious sounds of waterfalls, birds chirping and gorgeous piano music sending you to another world!

Then there is the Biomat, another technology NASA has incorporated to keep the astronauts healthy in space. It is coupled with a tape of guided meditation.

The foot reflexology machine reduces stress, removes blockages, stimulates acupressure points, increases metabolic rate and improves detoxification. According to ancient Chinese medicine, reflexology brings about extreme relaxation and well-being!

Another gem: the ionic cellular foot detox bath to remove toxic residues, enhance neurological function, incase range of motion and muscle strength.

To top it off, the oxygen bar with aromatherapy clears the mind and heightens awareness.

EO2 is simply a wonderful way to help ourselves work toward our own optimal health. It complements my workouts at the excellent Peaks Athletic Club.

This is truly an oasis in the desert. To experience EO2, their website is www.eo2spa.com.