Gladeview, FL Spa and Massage

In Essential Escapes' 5,000 square feet of space dedicated primarily to massage, clients have room to stretch each muscle and suspend every last worry in the air before watching it dissolve into the aromatherapy-perfumed ether. The entire sprawling space is awash in soft music and tranquil hues, from the lobby to the private treatment rooms, where licensed massage therapists treat clients to traditional massages and more exotic bodywork including Thai herbal ball massage, which incorporates steamed bundles of medicinal herbs to relax muscles and meet clients' recommended daily allowance of bliss. A repertoire of skin treatments and body wraps features ingredients such as tropical fruits and volcanic ash to smooth and brighten the skin.

Doctor of Chiropractic Paul Luigi Guadagno’s devotion to chiropractic therapy stems from his own back injury, which happened during a wrestling tournament in his school days. The injury led him to seek medical attention from traditional doctors, who insisted on fighting the pain with medication. Meanwhile, the wound causing the pain still worsened somewhere in his spine. These types of injury can make it difficult for the spine to do its job of supporting the skull and the sunshine piled on top of it. In his case, Dr. Guadagno eventually sought out chiropractic treatment and, after a few adjustments, the pain evaporated and never came back.

With more than a decade of experience since his experience inspired him to complete his chiropractic studies, Dr. Guadagno’s list of treated patients number in the thousands. His staff welcomes patrons into an office equipped with some of chiropractic’s latest developments. Digital x-rays reveal broken bones, bulging disks, and signs of osteoporosis, and emit less radiation than traditional x-rays. Electrical stimulation systems block pain signals along nerves.

From the moment guests walk or cartwheel into Ohana Spa of South Miami, a variety of stimuli work together to help them to relax: the sounds of calming waterfalls and the subtle smell of lavender, lemongrass, and peppermint. Owner Dionne Corona's eyebrow-shaping wizardry and custom facials have been featured in multiple publications, which isn’t a surprise considering Dionne has been in the business for more than 20 years.

Modern Wellness Spa's staff helps clients look and feel their best with a vast lineup of cosmetic and therapeutic pampering treatments. To ease clients' pain and tension, licensed massage therapists target acupressure points and tender sections of muscle tissue using Eastern modalities such as shiatsu and Western techniques including trigger-point therapy. Prettifying services range from organic spray tans to anti-aging facials and LED light therapy. To further cultivate calmness, many services come with complimentary use of the spa's robes, steam room, and jacuzzi.

The spa's outdoor patio welcomes parties of up to 30 guests amid lush greenery to toast to good health with drinks from the juice bar or low-hanging rainclouds. Visitors may also browse the boutique, which is stocked with organic hair and skin products, StayFit exercise apparel, and the spa's signature desert-sage aroma.

The licensed staff members at Renaittance Day Spa make use of massage therapy, body treatments, and facials to repair and rejuvenate clients. Dubbed “liposuction without surgery,” ultra-cavitation treatments employ low-frequency ultrasound to noninvasively break down fat cells. Five massage modalities—including deep tissue and post surgery—empower patrons to break free from chronic or sudden pain, all while alleviating emotional anxieties and increasing joint flexibility for higher limbo scores. Skincare treatments also address myriad issues, from rosacea to emerging wrinkles.

Spa comforts, clinical care, and attention to fitness intersect inside of KMC Rehabilitation & Aesthetic Center. Aestheticians and massage therapists infuse their work with medical training as they revitalize the skin through facials, masks, and nonsurgical weight-loss therapies. Modalities such as deep-tissue, reiki, and tui-na massages can be focused on issues pertaining to those rehabbing from injury or suffering from stress and tension. In addition to a fitness room stocked with medicine balls and exercise bikes, the rehabilitation center guides its clients toward relief and recovery through electro stimulation, ultrasound, and therapeutic massage.