Maumee, OH Spa and Massage

Sequestered from the fitness studio, cardio room, and kid center at St. Julian's Fitness, a quiet room plays host to massage therapy. Here, a duo of licensed massage therapists—Bethany Kovach and Ryan Debelak—improves muscle health with soothing hand movements. Both Bethany and Ryan possess the know-how to induce relaxation with gentle Swedish strokes, relieve chronic pain with firm deep-tissue kneads, and target areas of tension with a sports massage. However, Bethany alone practices Thai-yoga massage, which is performed on the floor without lotion, oil, or ranch dressing. Massage therapy is available without a gym membership, and guests are welcome to enjoy a 15-minute Jacuzzi session prior to each appointment.

A diverse team of instructors with a variety of talents and backgrounds works to create an oasis from the demands of modern life where people can unwind, heal, and explore their creativity. The teachers show guests how energy flow can affect health during reiki and chakra classes and teach traditional and nontraditional methods for relieving tension in massage and laughter sessions. They also helm regular classes for pregnant women and men masquerading as pregnant women, such as belly casting and the nurse-led Mongan Method, which preps women for natural childbirth. Whether through drum circles, detox-wrap parties, or even violin lessons, the instructors encourage visitors to bond through shared experiences. They change up the schedule of events and workshops monthly, just like they do with their gallery of local art.

Inside a sunlit studio decorated with plants and pictures of the plants’ grandchildren, stylists cut and style men’s hairdos in sessions lasting 20–30 minutes. Though not included with this deal, the staff also offers hair services for women and children, nail care, facials, and massage therapy.

At Tantalizing Studios, three levels of tanning beds, hand-blended spray-tans, and top-tier tanning lotions help clients achieve customized tans not possible at every tanning salon. After recommending a tanning lotion from a selection that includes Australian Gold, Designer Skin, and Devoted Creations products, technicians lead individuals to private treatment rooms, where seven different tanning beds await. In addition to tanning, Tantalizing Studios' serene, turquoise-colored studio welcomes those in need of body-waxing and massage treatments.

Hair! stylists and staff preempt the placid atmosphere of typical spas with a high-energy salon environment, inviting women and men to enjoy invigorating services and engaging conversation. With brightly painted walls, lively music, hourly conga lines, and an upbeat staff, the fun environment at Hair! leaves clients excited and energized.

A salon and day spa, Belleza Spa & Tanning invites its guests to take a load off, grab a glass of complimentary wine, and relax. Its slate of classic services includes hair maintenance such as highlights, perms, and updos. Meanwhile, facials revitalize faces—or arms, if that's your thing—as hot waxes remove unwanted hair. Additionally, the salon offers children's princess parties, complete with rooms, punch, and pizza.