When it comes to self-care, it’s easy to put it off instead of taking the well-deserved time to unwind. Sure, a quick stretch or meditation is nice, but sometimes you need more than a few minutes to truly reset. Lucky for you, Nassau County, Long Island offers some of the most unique ways to get your zen on — from soothing scalp massages and acupuncture to calming salt rooms. So, why not treat yourself to a little “me-time” and let the relaxation flow? You’ve earned it!
Roslyn Salt Cave
Roslyn, NY
Book yourself a 45-minute Himalayan salt session, where you’ll reap the benefits of dry salt therapy – known to strengthen the immune system, decrease stress, reduce mental fatigue, and even improve metabolic function. Breathing in the salty air, also known as halotherapy, has a plethora of studied benefits, and here, you relax in a zero-gravity chair, wrapped up tight in a blanket while music plays in the background.
One 45-minute session costs $45
Be Totally Well
East Meadow, NY
For those strapped for time, opt for a quick 30-minute infrared sauna therapy session, which rewards the body by promoting circulation, boosting the immune system, easing muscle and joint pain, increasing the metabolism, and decreasing both stress and fatigue. Not only will this session help you sweat out all those toxins, but it will also provide you with anti-aging benefits and some much-needed zen time.
One 30-minute session costs $55.
Feel Wellness Spa
Hicksville, NY
Among the many offerings available at Feel Wellness Spa is its Amma Therapy treatment – a type of massage using an ancient Asian technique to stimulate pressure points along the body. Instead of using your typical massage oil, the practitioner instead uses hand and finger pressure to enhance the flow of Qi (or life energy) and open blockages in your energy systems.
One 60-minute session costs $110.
Focus Wellness
Bethpage, NY
Specializing in massage therapy and acupuncture, Focus Wellness is the destination to go to for East meets West treatments. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, try out the wellness center’s stress reduction acupuncture, which is specifically designed to get to the root of your health concerns. This ancient and natural therapy has been known to alleviate pain and aid in stress management.
Your first 90-minute session costs $140. Subsequent sessions cost $80.
Garden City Wellness
Garden City, NY
There are many treatments to choose from at Garden City Wellness, from facials to laser treatments, but if you’re looking for a boost, IV infusion therapy might just be the ticket. Infusion therapy is not only quick and easy, but it’s a super effective way to improve your well-being, with tailor-made infusions suited to your particular needs. The Harmony infusion helps to regulate sleep and increase relaxation, as well as balance hormones. It’s filled with healthy Vitamins C and B12, as well as B-complex, magnesium, pyridoxine, and arginine.
One 90-minute treatment costs $150
Eastern Breeze Spa
Roslyn, NY
With no shortage of treatments in its arsenal, Roslyn’s Eastern Breeze Day Spa offers everything from nail treatments to scalp treatments. Its Essential Head Spa Experience focuses solely on your dome and upper extremities, with a relaxing head, neck, shoulder, arms, and hands massage. You’ll receive a full scalp analysis, as well as a head massage using Oribe product, and finish off with a hair dry.
One 60-minute treatment costs $150.
Medwell Spa
Farmingdale, NY
Indulge in the ultimate relaxation, all while improving your complexion, with a Hydrafacial MD Experience. This express treatment not only has you in and out in a jiffy, but it also doesn’t require any downtime post-treatment. The hydrafacial combines the benefits of microdermabrasion with classic facial techniques like cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating.
One 30-minute treatment costs $179.95.
