Fort Carson, CO Spa and Massage

Scents of lavender, peppermint, and wild orange infuse each visit to Natural Therapeutics, an alternative wellness center that tames tension with a soothing blend of massage strokes and doTerra essential oils. Ten licensed massage therapists pair Western modalities such as Swedish massage with Eastern styles such as shiatsu to address problems ranging from migraine headaches to post-traumatic stress disorder. The studio’s signature service is the AromaTouch integrative massage, during which the therapist applies essential oils to the body’s energy pathways, calling upon their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to help to calm the nervous system and detoxify the body. The center also stocks the full line of doTerra products, allowing clients to carry the therapeutic-grade essences home with them for proud display in their own home oil cellar.

At Panda Paw Day Spa, a team of aestheticians and massage therapists pampers bodies and minds to promote beauty, relaxation, and wellness. During facials, aestheticians assess the skin’s condition and craft personalized regimens to treat concerns such as acne and fine lines with Dermalogica and Clinical Care products. Knots are undone and pain flows away during custom massages, which may incorporate reflexology, aromatherapy, or soothing hot stones. And to round out the service menu, an experienced nail technician performs luxurious mani-pedis and paraffin treatments that soften hands, feet, and vestigial platypus bills.

Drawing inspiration and the name of her business from her daughter, owner and licensed aesthetician Christine Skally personally beautifies complexions with organic Hylunia products designed for all skin types. Specialized chemical peels and diamond-tip microdermabrasion treatments offer further facial renewal, and Christine’s herbal body wraps soothe skin with venerated chinese herbs that slough off expired skin cells without requesting that clients run through a pumice gauntlet.

From the plush, earth-toned couch to the cozy wooden staircase that flanks the main entryway, Tuscany Day Spa feels more like a home than a spa. Nearby, a bookshelf flourishes with the handpicked products that power the spa's many services, such as European facials, seaweed-wrap body treatments, and makeup applications for events ranging from weddings to obedience-school graduations.

The staff at Spa Petite works towards relaxation and aesthetic goals with, among other assets, a degree from the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy, training with essential oils, and decades of reiki experience. Smooth stones soak up warmth, ready to slip across backs during hot-stone massages, and Sherri Duchene prepares batches of imported French wax to remove unwanted hair. While working in the spa, she also draws upon knowledge of supplements, herbs, and aromatherapy to create her own creams and oils free of artificial ingredients, which can irritate skin. Neuromuscular massages and reiki treatments work to stimulate the body's natural healing processes, unlike schoolyard bullies, who target the body’s natural ability to hit itself.

When Hyacinth's Boutique and Spa threw open its doors in May of 2012, it didn't expect any housewarming presents. Instead, the spa doled out gifts in the form of relaxing services and fashionable accessories. Hyacinth's therapists and aestheticians perform soothing and therapeutic massages as well as Egyptian sugaring treatments, the same hair removal method Cleopatra used on her pet asps.