10 Rhode Island Spas Prime for Pampering
Plus: 5 local yoga studios where you can stretch it out.
Self-care is a top priority, so why not make a whole day out of it?
Alayne White Spa
Treat yourself to a facial or a spassage: not quite a massage but relaxing enough that the time goes by in the blink of an eye. To add a little grounding respite to your day, choose the flower foot soak herbal treatment. In good weather, you may be able to experience it outdoors. Bristol, alaynewhite.com
Butter Day Spa
Experience true luxury with a Swedish massage to rid stress through five age-old techniques or a hot stone massage to radiate heat and energy. Grab the daycation spa package with complimentary aromatherapy upgrades on all services, a gourmet spa lunch and a mimosa, wine, Champagne or tea and coffee. Pawtucket, butterdayspa.com
OH! Spa at the Preserve
Just because your lodging is outdoorsy doesn’t mean you can’t pamper yourself in your downtime. Relax with massages, facials, body scrubs, manis and pedis as a restorative treat. Richmond, ohspaatthepreserve.com
The Bodhi Spa
An ancient art of healing, hydrotherapy uses water in any form: hot, cold, steam or ice to cleanse the body and soul of impurities. The Water Journey allows you to relax in a mineral rich pool or cold plunge pool to revitalize your body. Newport and Providence, thebodhispa.com
Spa Fjör
Located inside Hotel Viking in Newport lies both Eastern and Western spa philosophies to help you embark on your healing journey. Experience the Himalayan sea salt wall and infrared sauna to restore your energy and spirit. Newport, hotelviking.com/spa
Shimmer Salon and Day Spa
Up the ante of your typical salon visit with hair extensions, mani and pedi services, and massage, reflexology and skincare services. Invite your closest friends for a relaxing private spa party. East Greenwich, shimmersalonanddayspa.com
Blue Sky Spaworks
Known for its use of Aveda products and natural methods, the spa offers facials, a variety of in-depth massages, organic hair removal and hair and nail services. Try the Turkish scrub or comforting tea wrap that uses herbal tea aromas for detoxification. Warwick, blueskyspaworks.com
Citron Spa
Try a facial to bring out your inner glow and reduce stress. Citron focuses on natural fruits and herbs alongside Glo Skin Beauty products to reveal new, healthy skin. Providence, spacitron.com
Massage Envy
With five Rhode Island locations, Massage Envy is dedicated to making you feel like your best self again with soothing massages, tension-relieving stretch services and customized facials. They also are currently running a promotion where customers who sign up for a twelve-month membership will receive a free sixty-minute session plus twelve promotional vouchers worth more than $200. Lincoln, Providence, East Providence, Cranston, East Greenwich, massageenvy.com
The Norwich Spa at Graduate Providence
Located in the heart of downtown, get pampered with massages, facials, waxing and body wrap services to leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready to tackle the week. Try holistic therapy methods such as craniosacral therapy, reiki, guided meditation, reflexology and zero balancing. Providence, nspaatgraduate.com
Yog-aahhh
Stretch it out at these yoga studios.
Connect the mind to the body through breathing and movement at Love Defeats Fear in Newport. Try out aerial yoga to strengthen your core at Raffa Life Yoga in Cranston. Take an adventurous barre or hip-hop vinyasa class at Wild Flow in Wickford. Located walking distance from Lincoln Woods, stop by the Woods Yoga for a relaxing and natural experience with bamboo flooring and a cozy vibe. While physical health is important, mental health is equally as prominent, and the Love Offensive Hot Power Yoga readies your body and mind to be strong to say “yes” to life every day. lovedefeatsfear.com; raffalife.com; wildflowri.com; thewoodsyoga.com; theloveoffensive.com