Bedford, NH Spa and Massage

A licensed aesthetician and nail technician, owner Cris-Anne works alongside stylists and a massage therapist to attend to all of clients' indulgence needs. Certified in sugaring techniques, Cris-Anne uproots unwanted strands with an all-natural sugar paste devoid of the harsh chemicals, resins, and bumblebee dander that's found in many waxes. Stylists evict dead ends and dull colors in the salon; in the spa section, aestheticians cleanse and exfoliate faces, and expert kneaders force chronic pains to leave the body.

Stacy McCain, help patients to maintain healthy, pain-free lives with non-invasive chiropractic care. Sufferers of stiffness, low back pain, or migraine headaches may reap the benefits of thorough chiropractic examinations, which send the doctors sleuthing over spinalscapes in search of bulging disks and stuck-on “Kick Me” signs. The treatments emphasize progressive rehabilitation, a method which allows doctor and patient to work together to track the effectiveness of treatments.

From the funky zebra-print chairs to the shabby-chic console tables, Avalon Spa creates an atmosphere that’s at once stylish and homey. Within this soothing oasis, aestheticians come armed with GlyMed Plus skincare products during nine types of facials, each designed to ease specific woes such as rosacea, fine lines, or acne. Massage therapists turn to hot-stone and prenatal techniques to unwind bodies, ushering in relaxation with aromatherapy oils and the gentle wave of air-traffic-control wands. Nail technicians sit before leather pedicure thrones, where they decorate digits with Zoya polish or CND Shellac and soften the surrounding skin with hydrating moisture masks.

Specializing in sports massage, therapist Christopher Benoit applies his athleticism and formal training to a variety of relaxation modalities. A long-distance cyclist himself, Benoit helps to keep athletes limber during muscle-stiffening cold seasons with foam-fingered kneads designed to facilitate healing, improve athletic performance, and increase range of motion. Benoit approaches massage therapy from a perspective of wellness, helping to circulate endorphins, nutrients, and oxygen throughout the body as he bolsters the immune system. Dim lighting gently illuminates light-green walls as clients lie on heated towels and surrender to soothing strokes augmented by hypoallergenic massage gels.

Pure Salon and Spa boasts a team of skilled aestheticians, stylists, nail technicians, and medical personnel who not only pamper their clients with top-notch services but do so with renowned Aveda products. Inside the upscale space, mane masters cloak coiffures in plant-based colors or infuse strands with treatments that remedy hair damaged by dryness or gossiping scalps. Massage therapists de-stress clients with a slate of massages that utilize Aveda’s flower and plant essences, and makeup artists highlight features during makeup applications with Aveda’s natural cosmetics.

Created and helmed by husband and wife Eric and Jennifer Howard, Planet Color Salon & Nail Spa keeps clients chic by doling out everything from organic color treatments to special-event updos. Experience as an International Platform Artist for more than 20 years helped Eric hone his perfectionist's touch, further fueled by an acute knowledge of the Matrix, Pureology, and FHI Heat brands. He and his styling team update coifs with precision cuts and Ombre color technique, and are even masters of trendy add-ons such as glossing treatments or clip-in fruit hats. Meanwhile, skilled technicians pamper hands and feet with indulgent spa manicures and pedicures that might include softening paraffin wax or French tips. Fuzzy situations are easily mitigated as the team strips away stray hair from eyebrows, upper lips, and chins.