By Somer Taylor
There are a myriad of spas in
New York City, many being in Manhattan. From quick massages to relaxation and beauty treatments that can last hours, many choices await the client who wants just the right sort of care to make them feel and look great. Whether male or female, there are places throughout the city that cater to various tastes and preferences.
Physical Advantage
Frequented by professional athletes and dancers, this spa has knowledgeable staff to help you relax. Their therapies include super-deep myofacial release, which helps to deal with scar tissue and adhesions. Unlike other spas, there is no ultra-feminine décor at this spa, but there are a variety of massages and treatments, including Swedish and trigger-point.
Physical Advantage
139 East 57th St.
New York, NY 10022
(212) 460-1879
http://www.physical-knead.com
Mezzanine Spa at SoHo Integreative Health
Pedicures done by a medically knowledgeable staff using Hungarian surgical instruments are some of the unique experiences at this spa, started by dermatologist Laurie Polis. Mezzanine categorizes its treatments as either Eastern, such as Wu Chinese herbals facials, or Western cellulite-reducing galvanic current. The most famous procedure at Mezzanine is the Tan Lepa, which starts with a body wrap followed by a foot soak. After you and your attendant determine your personal dosha, or body type, you are scrubbed, covered with an herb mixture made with a base of either yogurt, heavy cream or goat's milk, depending on your dosha, and covered in banana leaves.
Mezzanine Spa
62 Crosby St.
New York, NY 10012
(212) 431-1600
http://www.mezzaninespa.com/index2.html
Yasmine D'jerradine
A clinical approach is used in this spa whose employees come from France. Its Remodeling Facial uses electric current to smooth out your skin and is meant to remove 10 years from your face. The Aluminum Magnetic Facial uses minerals mixed with aluminum that are spread on the face. An attendant then moves a magnet over your face as a means to remove the dirt from your pores and the metal from your skin.
Yasmine D'jerradine
30 East 60th St., Suite 101
New York, NY 10022
(212) 588-1771
Ajune
This full-service spa boasts spacious rooms and a warm décor. Skin treatments at Ajune involve fruit facials like the strawberry cleanser, kiwi-pineapple exfoliating mask, grape massage cream and banana-soy hydrating mask. Each of these products is made fresh daily, according to Beth Landman Keil, reviewer at New York Magazine online edition. These treatments make up the Facial du Jour. An assortment of other beauty treatments are available as well, like microdermabrasion using salts and Botox injections.
Ajune
1294 Third Ave.
New York, New York 10021
(212) 628-0044
http://www.ajune.com
Acqua Beauty Bar
The theme at the Acqua Beauty Bar is water, albeit applied in unique ways. For instance, a facial involves moving a glass wand filled with antifreeze gel on the face rather than using steam and cold water. The Indonesian body wrap uses a series of beauty regimens; your body is rubbed with rice grains, then fragrant oils are massaged onto your skin. The skin is also pinched in this process in order to get blood to the skin's surface. You are then covered with a turmeric and vitamin mask and lastly covered in hot herbal compresses.
Acqua Beauty Bar
7 E. 14th St.
New York, NY 10003
(212) 620.4329
http://www.acquabeautybar.com
Lia Schorr
For those with little time to spare, the Lia Schor spa can accommodate your schedule. Patrons can get a facial, hand and foot treaments all at the same time. Despite the barrage of simultaneous treatments, some clients have been known to fall sleep while being pampered. Choose from a list of items and have your pampering completed in a little over an hour.
Lia Schorr
686 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10022
(800) 782-7212
(212) 486-9670
http://www.liaschorr.com
About the Author:
A published writer since 2004, Somer Taylor has authored two fiction books through PublishAmerica and has written for various websites. Taylor has a Bachelor of Science in biology from Prairie View A&M University.
