Treat Yourself - You've Earned It
August shines a spotlight on supporting Black-owned businesses, and amidst the hustle, entrepreneurs need to remember the importance of relaxation. Supporting another minority business owner while taking a break is a win-win. A spa day, offering everything from relaxing massages to invigorating skincare treatments, is an ideal way to practice self-care. Finding moments to clear your mind and recharge is essential for being your best self. And it’s not just entrepreneurs who need this break; parents, too, can benefit as they prepare for a busy school year ahead. This list is just the beginning, a guide to discovering a new spa that will help you maintain peak wellness. After booking your spa day, check out our other listings to continue supporting Black-owned businesses throughout the month.
The Salamander Resort and Spa in Virginia is one of the premier Black owned Resorts in the country. Located in Middleburg, Virginia, you can relax in luxe accommodations and of course, enjoy the services within the Spa. Relax yourself with a variety of full body massages and enjoy a 90 minute Balancing Sound Therapy treatment that incorporates sound and fragrances into your experience. The Spa also features Private Cabanas for you to experience the ultimate in relaxation.
Violet Johnson’s Touch of London Spa inSan Jose, CA takes advantage of her lifetime of experience and education as a P.H.D. in Psychology to understand the power of healing touch and implement it. Touch of London offers a wide variety of area specific treatments as well as full body massage and skin treatment options. There is also an educational element, with the spa offering classes for teen skincare, menopause, nutrition and wellness and more. Schedule your appointment today for your personalized plan.
The Ivy Hotel in central Baltimore City is an exquisite boutique hotel that offers unique accommodations and of course, a spa located on the second floor of the hotel. There are the standard massage and facial offerings as well as couples massages. For guests, a simple conversation can direct your treatment in the proper direction and for area locals, feel free to purchase a membership that offers exclusive benefits.
This Kansas City, Missouri Salon does offer hair and cosmetics services. However, that isn’t enough for Petra de Salon, they also offer skin and massage services. These make a great option for a girl’s night out or bachelorette party. You can also use this salon if you need to get photography done from headshots to modeling and maternity sessions, Petra de Salon is a one stop shop.
Replenish in Columbus, Ohio could be considered a wellness center as much as a spa. Here, it’s not just about the body, it is also about taking a mental break and building confidence. Get a full body, swedish, or hot stone massage true, but you can also spend time in their yoga cottage solo, or with a group to replenish your energy with their trained professionals. There are also personalized skin services, waxing as well as hand and foot services to give your entire body a day of self care.
Valaurie Lee grew up dreaming that she would own a building in the neighborhood near her school. That dream would come true in the midst of the global pandemic. The software consultant would open her new business the Wellness Spot offering massages, skin therapy, waxing and more. After celebrating one year in business, she would acquire more space to offer fitness classes and spa parties. She doesn’t leave the men out either, with this College Park Spa offering Sports massages and Men’s facial and beard treatments.
When you’re in Dallas, Texas, Koffe Day Spa offers affordable luxury services. Thai Morrison, the owner and lead esthetician, believes in making sure her clients receive individualized care for the skin regimens. With over 20 years of experience, she is well equipped to help you find the best solutions to keep your skin happy and healthy. Her spa also offers numerous massage services to have you feeling your best all around.
Cincinnati’s Grace and Grit Skin is a spa whose focus is to help you recuperate and enhance your mind, body, and soul. Each of the specialists on the Grace and Grit team have years of experience with the goal of helping you restore yourself with a healthy dose of self-care. One of their areas of specialty is ensuring that those with health complications get quality services and feel better while going through difficult times.
Changing the face of beauty and spa services for people of color, Melanated Beauty Spa has 5 locations, 4 in Florida and 1 in Atlanta to serve you. This Spa is focused on skin care with a variety of specialized options for you. This includes Body Scrubs and Hydrofacials along with Microneedling. They also offer monthly memberships that give you access to services every month.
If you want to go to a spa that is a community institution, than Bettye O Day Spa in Chicago is calling your name. It’s namesake has been known in Chicago for over 4 decades for her skin care knowledge. Today they offer services like massage, hydrotherapy and body wraps. These are provided by an experienced team of professionals who are there to serve their clients in the best way possible.
For something very different, we are going to head over to Memphis, TN to Jasper Float Spa. They have some standard options like Hot stone and deep tissue massage. But, they also offer floatation therapy, designed to isolate you from sound and external stimuli for the ultimate relaxation. This facility has more ideas to help you relax and increase your spirit with more options including their creativity lab to stimulate your brain and creativity. For some of the most unique offerings, Jasper Float Spa of Memphis is a very interesting option.
The Charlotte, NC based Zamariya Spa of Africa believes in a holistic approach to health. Their goal is to help you to reduce stress by taking care of the spirit as well as the body. Visit their steam room or start your visit in the herbal tea lounge before taking part in a full body massage.
If you’re talking about rest and relaxation, Arizona is one of those places that is on the lists of the top places. The desert is known for being one of peace and tranquility and that can be enhanced with the unique offerings at Mas Paz Massage. Hot oil scalp massages, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, and Sarga Bodywork Massages are all different methods to enhance the effects of massage and reach different areas.The team at Mas Paz massage is driven by a desire to ensure relief for their patients and to help them realize the benefits of holistic treatment.
