The holiday season is just around the corner, and soon everyone’s to-do lists and calendars will grow exponentially with shopping to be done and events to attend. This year, maybe it’s time to put yourself at the top of your to-do list and treat yourself to the benefits of spa time.
The wellness benefits spa treatments provide are undeniable. A basic massage brings relaxation, relieves muscle tension, and acts as a detoxification for the body. Massages also calm the sympathetic nervous system thereby lowering blood pressure. Other benefits include increased blood flow throughout the body which aids in relieving stiffness, aches, muscle tension, and pain. Spa treatments often improve confidence and self-esteem. They also can relieve stress by clearing your mind during and after treatments. Sleep benefits are another added bonus.
Today’s top spas elevate basic spa classics like facials and massages to new levels by providing specialized versions of these treatments alongside numerous other wellness-focused procedures.
In the Pittsburgh area, three popular resort and hotel spas boast an abundance of treatment options guaranteed to make your holiday season—and you—a bit brighter.
Fairmont Pittsburgh
The Health Club and Spa at Fairmont Pittsburgh is an oasis in the heart of the city. With luxury amenities, elegant treatment rooms, and indulgent spa favorites, the possibilities for relaxation and restoration are abundant.
Focus on wellness at the property’s sleek health club and spa. This 6,000-square-foot gym lets the sunshine in with floor-to-ceiling windows. Start with a cardio session and continue your wellness journey with some “me time” in the dry cedar sauna or eucalyptus steam room.
For your spa treatments, consider the 120-minute Mind Body Wellness experience designed to reduce stress induced by a hectic lifestyle. The treatment begins with the Fairmont Pittsburgh Signature Massage to balance the body and mind. Next, the Express Facial adds relaxation while detoxing the skin.
Another favorite, the Fairmont Pittsburgh Signature Massage emphasizes chakra alignment and pressure points during the full-body, 90-minute massage treatment. Pair the massage with Aromatherapy Associates signature oils for an Ultimate Aromatherapy Experience which combines Swedish and neuromuscular techniques to support circulation and soothe aches and pains.
Omni Bedford Springs Resort
A wellness destination for centuries, Bedford, Pennsylvania is home to the Omni Bedford Springs Resort. The resort’s Springs Eternal Spa houses a natural mineral springs first discovered and used by local Native Americans.
Springs Eternal Spa treatments draw inspiration from the resort’s eight natural mineral springs known for their healing properties. Soothing massages, refreshing body treatments and facials, and moments of meditation in the serenity garden provide the reset necessary to breeze through the holiday season in good cheer.
Unique to the Springs Eternal Spa is the Bedford Bath Ritual. Using the spa’s signature indigenous product line inspired by botanicals and local herbs, the Bedford Bath Ritual provides a unique path to wellness.
Suggested steps to make the most of the Bedford Bath Ritual include a mineral deluge shower, exfoliation, relaxation in the aromatic therapeutic steam room, and a hot mineral pool soak followed by a dip into the cool mineral pool. For the finale, add a spritz of the spa’s hydrating aroma mist from misters located along the bathhouse wall.
Nemacolin
Pure unadulterated bliss is exactly what you’ll find in Farmington, PA at the luxurious Nemacolin Resort’s Woodlands Spa & Salon. Here, self-care reaches new levels with the Nemacolin Fitness Center and the Holistic Healing Center.
The Holistic Healing Center includes an on-site doctor, thorough wellness consultations, and a focus on assistance with numerous issues including digestive problems, injuries, migraines, stress, weight loss, and more.
Scheduled experiences vary and include unique experiences like the Chakra Balancing Sound Journey which starts with a guided meditation with specially tuned forks set to release blocked energy—an ancient healing technique. The experience helps balance the nervous systems, increase energy, and reduce stress. For those unfamiliar with wellness treatments, the Wellness Sampler provides an excellent introduction through aromatherapy, breathing exercises, chair yoga, and meditation.
In the Woodlands Spa and Salon, seasonal treats await. For example, the Perfecting Pumpkin Facial utilizes the rich antioxidants and vitamins in pumpkin to aid in the reduction of environmental stress while increasing cellular turnover. The facial includes foot and lower leg hydration and a relaxing scalp massage.
Another seasonal delight, the Harvest Massage and Wrap begins with a dry glove exfoliation followed by cocooning the body in a hydrating mask as seasonal aromas fill the treatment room. The indulgent treatment also includes a face and scalp massage and a full body massage.
Polish off your day with the delicious aroma of the season! The Apple Pie Pedicure includes an exfoliation and massage of the legs with a custom-blend scrub that smells like a freshly baked apple pie.
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