La Bella Day Spa, Greenwich

Massage is the specialty at La Bella Day Spa, where therapists soothe muscles with a variety of modalities. At the front of the spa, a few cushy armchairs await those seeking reflexology, an ancient Eastern practice that manipulates pressure points in the feet. Beyond that, private rooms accommodate individuals or couples for one of three massage styles. Swedish massage boosts circulation and relaxes the body, whereas hot-stone therapy loosens up tight tendons. Those with chronic pain, injuries, or gigs as piggyback-ride givers might try deep-tissue massage, which targets inflammation to get muscles back in working order.