Mechanicsville, VA Spa and Massage

The certified therapists behind Escape Massage knead away curmudgeonly knots seven days a week inside 10 private and two couples massage rooms. Three-inch high-density foam massage tables cushion bodies while warm waves of heat fend off goose bumps as they disperse through fitted cotton-flannel sheets and quiet heaters. After therapists dim the wall sconces, they manipulate sinews with Swedish massage techniques, and optional deep-tissue, aromatherapeutic, and hot-stone techniques, concluding each session with hot towels upon request. Escape Massage also provides prenatal massage tables, which come with specially designed padding and pillows that allow moms-to-be to lay face-down and solicit parenting advice from Mother Earth. Escape Massage is open 7 days a week.

At SpaTaneity, relaxation begins as soon as guests step over the threshold. The de-stressing smells of aromatherapy greet each guest, and the sounds of trickling water and calming music add depth to the refreshing beverages clients sip as they begin to leave the bustling world behind. The spa’s owner, Trish Diaz, honed her relaxation-inducing skills during 10 years spent as a master aesthetician. In designing her spa, Trish made sure that her qualified staff members possessed the same unparalleled attention to detail that Trish lavished on her tranquil spa space.

Amid earth-toned rooms filled with plants and plush pillows, licensed and master aestheticians use custom facials and microdermabrasion to rid skin of imperfections and signs of aging such as sun spots, fine lines, and the finger scratches that result from babysitting an ill-behaved grandfather clock. Massage therapists deflate stress and tension with Swedish, hawaiian, and hot-stone massages, and mud body wraps feature cameos from honey butters and sea mud to detox the skin and give it a healthy, polished glow.

Hairport West employs crack staffers who perform swift UV-free airbrush tans using organic Ventura Tan products, all infused with an all-natural botanical solution. The salon’s full-body bronzes put an end to bashful games of beach volleyball played in full suits of armor, and targeted tanning to the face, arms, and torso deftly combats seasonal sallowness. A sun-kissed quartet of custom colors is also available, allowing customers to oscillate between subtle sheens and toasty glows.

True to its name, Montage Facials dispenses a montage of eight soothing facial treatments fit for every skin concern. Aestheticians conjure up deep relaxation as they paint faces with enzyme-packed products and light chemical peels to gently exfoliate and renew cells or treat mature skin to Dermalogica Age Smart products. The specialists help teens fight battles against acne and crabby math teachers with a specialized adolescent facial and a discussion about proper skincare and the importance of always showing your work on tests. Once skin is refreshed and replenished, clients can scoot into the waxing parlor and bid adieu to hair on any part of the body.

With a degree in Occupational Science, Timothy E. Marable, AOS, CMT shepherds clients toward greater health with a variety of full-body services at Evolutionary Health Massage U.S.A. Enjoy the many benefits of massage including decreased anxiety, greater energy, and improved concentration with an assortment of 60-, 90-, and 120- minute massages. Evolutionary Health Massage U.S.A operates Monday- Friday starting at 10 a.m, or take advantage of corporate or on-site chair massage services.

Most massages relax the muscles in the back, neck, and shoulders. Pamperific’s massage therapist takes it to another level with the Pamperific Platinum massage treatment, which covers the entire body, including the face, feet, and antennae. She incorporates gentle Swedish strokes and firm deep-tissue kneads to both relax the body and relieve muscular tension. Warm essential oils and soothing body butter accompany each stroke, but it’s the hot towels, cucumber water, berries, and chocolate-covered pomegranates that elevate the treatment above the standard massage session. Elements of the Platinum massage treatment iterate in the Pamperific Plus and Premium services. Exclusively for the lower extremities, the Pampered Feet treatment consists of a foot massage with soothing essential oils and heated towels.