Winter Park, FL Spa and Massage

When greeting new clients, the receptionists and medical staff at Victoria Med Spa can listen to concerns, analyze needs, and talk about the weather in Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, or Greek, as well as English. These same therapists then treat injuries or bolster general well-being through custom weight-loss plans and holistic treatments backed by medical-grade equipment. Medical staffers man FDA-approved Venus Freeze radio frequency to tighten skin and reduce the volume of fatty tissue, or perform teeth-whitening treatments to leave pearlies ready to gnaw through velvet ropes. Slow sighs drift from treatment rooms in which therapists gently knead muscles during deep-tissue massages.

As part of each service, mugs of hot herbal tea warm hands and unfurl delicate floral aromas. The staff also promote mental well-being by surrounding patients with sea-foam-green walls, eclectic artwork, and candles, and by handpicking each musical note as it emerges from the spa stereo.

At the end of the '80s, Deborah Marie knew something wasn't right. On a career path that left her "overworked and overstressed," she set out to improve her body and her life, diving into the study of weight loss. European slimming treatments left her feeling healthier, happier, and overly fond of the Eiffel Tower, and led her to study holistic healing and relaxation. Her studies and personal discoveries culminated in the founding of Flat Tummy in 3-Weeks Day Spa so she could guide others toward healthier, happier, and more relaxed lives. Gold-based facials and body treatments encourage circulation or allow patrons to disguise themselves as acting awards, and a variety of anti-aging and slimming treatments imbue silhouettes and skin with youthfulness.

Exhale Body Care’s purifying services work on two levels: They draw out toxins hidden beneath the skin using steam sauna treatments and body wraps, and they care for the body's surface with natural and organic products. The locally and woman-owned business also pampers clients with massages and facials, among other services, administered by a fully licensed and insured staff.

Belle Vie Boutique Spa's owner, licensed aesthetician Janene Rick, brings more than 10 years of experience to the treatment table as she prepares to invigorate each client's complexions with treatments evocative of beautiful destinations from around the world. The Hawaiian Heaven facial, one of seven facial treatments offered by Janene, surrounds olfactory systems with the tropical scent of coconuts and pineapples from Éminence skincare products and whole coconut trees placed over the eyes to push down puffiness. Amid the delicate-patterned treatment room, Janene also beautifies clients with full-body waxing, chemical peels including Jessner, and a Walk on the Beach foot-detox treatment that pulls toxins and impurities from the sole's pores.

Unlike its boisterous neighbors—Universal Studios and Disney World—Abba Heath Spa's massages, body wraps, and deep-cleansing facials strive to instill both body and mind with a sense of calm. Massage modalities range from the lighter Swedish massage that can help improve circulation with gentle kneads and long strokes, to ashiatsu massages where staffers walk carefully along the client's back to release tension. Before undergoing one of Abba's nine skin treatments, staffers consult with client's to determine which techniques would most complement their skin type before using organic products to revitalize both visages and birthday suits. Abba Health Spa is open seven days a week, and while appointments are greatly appreciated, they do welcome walk-ins.

At Awesome Blossom Beauty Salon, a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon, the stylists beautify clients with advanced coloring and styling techniques. Along with cuts and color, they provide deep-conditioning treatments, braids and extensions, and Awapuhi KeraTriplex damage-repair treatments. They also offer body-contouring wraps, which tighten and tone in a mere 45 minutes—the same amount of time often spent hiding under a desk in an effort to convince coworkers you went to the gym.