Lake Butler, FL Spa and Massage

As noted in Seminole magazine, Sona Patel is an avid spa enthusiast who noticed a lack of affordable options in the Orlando area. Her solution was MicroSpa's technology-driven treatments, which have earned acclaim from Orlando Home & Leisure. Cushy massage chairs with far-infrared heat help evict knots and improve circulation, and sweat-inducing iSlim body wraps aim to oust toxins and promote weight loss. During teeth-whitening treatments, techs use hydrogen peroxide gel and an LED blue light to make teeth as bright as a newscaster's precocious hamster.

Massage therapist and certified aromatherapist Heather Byrd shares her passion for healing and more than six years of experience when relieving tension and relaxing bodies. Heather specializes in treatment of dysfunction in the neck and the lower back, incorporating facilitated stretches when appropriate and fake mustaches when inappropriate, just to lighten the mood.

She personalizes her massage sessions with a variety of massage techniques, including Swedish, deep-tissue, and myofascial-release, to address each client’s particular needs. During aromatherapy massages, Heather creates custom blends of up to five essential oils to treat specific ailments, such as lavender and chamomile for relaxation or peppermint and eucalyptus for pain relief.

Infinite Massage and Wellness tosses out the stress of the outside world and replaces it with six types of massages and a full menu of facial treatments. The therapists customize each massage to treat soreness or to help clients simply relax. Deep-tissue massages, for instance, help muscles recover with deliberate cross-grain strokes, whereas aromatherapy massages infiltrate olfactory passages with essential oils, easing clients into blissful states. Skin treatments, including Vi Peels and chemical peels, reduce age spots, clear acne, and smooth scars with a blend of salicylic acid, vitamin C, and minerals.

Sol Elements Massage Studio aims to bring a serene peacefulness to minds and healthful beauty to bodies with soothing yoga, spa, and massage-therapy treatments. Private and small-group yoga sessions boost spatial and spiritual awareness, and antioxidant-rich red-wine wraps infuse skin cells with life-giving moisture and an intricate knowledge of vintages and terroir. A wealth of gentle massages, exfoliating scrubs, and relaxing aromatherapy treatments not only ease away the troubles of the workday, but also promote wellness and health by leaching out toxins and increasing circulation.

Cheetah spots, Mondrian squares, rainbows, and slices of watermelon bedeck fingertips beautified by Angela Nails And Spa's trio of aestheticians, who lavish guests with an array of services for nails and skin. As music wafts through the softly lit salon, raised baby-blue pedicure chairs dangle guests' feet into basins swirling with warm water. Layers of wax whisk away unwelcome hair, and facials rejuvenate weary complexions. At a vanity table covered in palettes, powder puffs, and pots of rouge, the resident makeup artists put on best faces for brides, groups of bridesmaids, and teenagers en route to black-tie SAT-testing sites.

This wellness haven champions the healthful power of natural products, treating clients with soothing herbal products and educating on the effects of scent on the mind and body. Lead by owner and herbalist Michele Miller, a friendly staff helps customers navigate a vast selection of vitamins and holistic remedies. The shop puts theories into action through classes on aromatherapy and perfume making, during which students blend pure essential oils into calming bath salts, aromatic mists, and perfumes. Those in need of additional rest and relaxation can visit the day spa, stocked with therapists offering massages, energy reatments, and facials.