Columbia, MD Spa and Massage

Medical director Dr. Subash Duggirala and president and CEO Jennifer Swalwell drive Serenity Zone Medical Spa ever forward, using their expertise to lead a team of physicians, aestheticians, and nailcare technicians. Dr. Duggirala—a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians—has treated patients for more than a quarter century and has taught at prestigious institutions such as Georgetown University School of Medicine. Swalwell, on the other hand, focuses on mind-body transformations as a health coach. She became versed in more than 100 dietary theories and numerous lifestyle-coaching methods at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where her studies included training with renowned health experts Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Deepak Chopra.

Since its founding, Serenity Zone Medical Spa has remained up to date on the technological front. Two Syneron lasers and a Matrix IR system perform advanced skin treatments, adding youthful vigor to lax skin with a combination of radiofrequency, infrared energy, and motivational speeches. In addition to clinical skin treatments, the crew offers relaxing massages, mani-pedis, and spa packages.

Within a vibrant zen-inspired space with nature-themed art and art-themed plants, Sanam Day Spa's holistic healers draw upon multiple massage modalities to foster full relaxation of the body and mind. Therapists customize treatments with a blend of the soothing strokes of Swedish massage, the precise prods of reflexology upon the hands and feet, and the targeted taps of acupressure, which hearkens back to age-old Chinese medicinal techniques to promote wellness and nourish backs plagued by deep aches and Kick Me signs. Aestheticians can also refresh faces with a retinue of spa and clinical facials, which begin with a skin analysis to guide the facial using a custom mask, steam treatments, and extractions to fashion a spot-free, radiant complexion.

At On The Spot Massage Therapy, six massage therapists work to pamper clients with 10 styles and an array of treatment add-ons. Stuffed-up sinuses can find relief as therapists utilize cold, handcrafted marble stones to gently ease away inflammation and pressure caused by migraine headaches. Other noninvasive treatments include the infrared sauna wrap, a specialized blanket that heats the body's interior to help expel toxins, reduce cellulite, and speed up metabolisms. Massages range from traditional Swedish and pregnancy modalities to a Sticks & Stones massage that uses warm bamboo and smooth basalt rocks.

To further indulge clients, clay-based masks, regenerating tonics, peptide complexes, and skin-firming serums help refresh visages.

Yuriy Gorodiskiy studied both anatomy and kinesiology while honing his muscle-mending skills at the Baltimore School of Massage. Today, he draws on his knowledge of both—as well as on eight years of experience as a registered massage practitioner—to melt away stress and tension at Well-Being Massage Studio.

When he isn’t targeting knots with Swedish, deep-tissue, and myofascial-release techniques, Yuriy advises his clients on matters of fitness and nutrition. A devout believer in the health benefits of massage, he spends much of his time attending conferences and devising new treatments with his staff of licensed therapists. These treatments sometimes make it onto a list of services selected for their ability to help reduce cellulite, release endorphins, and ease digestive problems caused by accidentally swallowed car keys.

Within Soul Relaxed Massage Spa, registered massage therapist Tierney Mitchell makes relaxation and health her life's work. After clients arrive, Ms. Mitchell chats with them to discuss possible treatments and pinpoint problematic conditions, such as injuries or spring-loaded limbs. She then uses techniques such as Swedish, myofascial release, and deep tissue to knead knotted muscles into states of relaxation. To enhance treatments, Ms. Mitchell can fill the massage room with scents of aromatherapy or employ hot stones that cause muscles to melt.