Henderson, NC Spa and Massage

At Body Language Therapeutic Massage, Yolanda Watson puts to use a degree in massage therapy as well as national and state certifications. All that training has instilled in her knowledge of modalities such as Swedish, deep-tissue, and sports massage. Yolanda also uses her certification in prenatal massage and craniosacral therapy to soothe expectant mothers and balance the nerves and fluids associated with the spine and skull. Smooth stones soak up warmth in the treatment rooms, and aromatherapy oils allow Yolanda to incorporate more senses. When she isn't working in her studio, Yolanda hosts parties and spa days and even travels to clients' homes to give them massages without forcing them to admit they are super glued to their furniture.

Whether they're soothing sore muscles or working out stubborn knots, Body Language Therapeutic Massage's therapists Yolanda Watson and Lydia Bell put their extensive training and certifications to use every time they meet a client. The massage center's menu of modalities includes traditional Swedish, deep-tissue, and sports massages, as well as specialized treatments such as prenatal massage and craniosacral therapy. During hot-stone bodywork sessions, smooth stones soak up warmth before triggering relaxation and increasing circulation. The center also treats other senses to a rejuvenating day, soothing minds and bodies alike with aromatherapy sessions powered by plant-based essential oils. When they aren't working in the studio, Yolanda and Lydia host parties and spa days and even travel to clients' homes to give them massages without forcing them to admit they are super glued to their furniture.

Alter Ego's talented technicians primp and polish customers' fingers. The 40-minute Shellac manicure provides the durability and zero dry time of gel nails with the ease of application and smooth, slick finish of traditional polish. Once applied, the wet Shellac polish takes a trip underneath the special UV lamp, hardening into a chip-defying, ultra-shiny finish and eliminating smudges from purse rummaging and plugging differential equations into a graphing calculator. The finish can last up to two weeks without degrading, and is removed easily with no harm to the natural nails, unlike acrylic removal, which uses tiny, club-wielding trolls to bash away unsightly remnants.

A former anatomy, physiology, and biology professor, Tracey Obeda attended the Carolina School of Massage and currently teaches massage at the Medical Arts School and Miller-Motte Technical College. Using deep muscle massage, myofascial release, Swedish massage, trigger-point therapy, arthrokinetics, and more, she tailors all treatments to a client's special needs. Focus your session on stress relief, relaxation, decreased muscle tightness, postural and structural change, increased flexibility, or a combination.

The specialists at Suddenly Slimmer of Raleigh live up to the promise of their spa’s name with a menu of services designed to melt fat and eliminate cellulite. The spa’s featured VelaShape treatment exemplifies this mission, using a blend of radio frequencies and light energy to noninvasively shrink fat cells. Similarly, body wraps work to slenderize figures while nourishing skin with solutions made of natural minerals and electrolytes. When not cocooned in anti-aging minerals, clients may partake in sessions on the Proellixe vibration machine, which sends high-frequency vibrations throughout the body to tone muscles, burn fat, and dislodge loose change stuck behind the ears.

Under the supervision of licensed plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law, the licensed physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners that make up Blue Water Spa help refresh visages with cutting-edge technology and botanically based treatments. Past a decorative wall of burbling water, clients settle into private treatment rooms for med-spa services such as LED light therapy and laser skin tightening. Traditional chemical peels also revive complexions with green-tea extract, vitamin C, and puréed bugle horns. Therapists use proprietary skincare serums for each service, and an onsite boutique fuels at-home pampering with luxurious products from Malie Organics. The spa regularly donates a percentage of its profits to local charities, including the Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club.