Beyond the Mani-Pedi: Other Spa Services That Are Totally Worth It

What services do you enjoy when you go to the spa? Most people enjoy massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures. These have become the mainstays in most spas, and they are certainly enjoyable. However, there's nothing wrong with branching out. Spas are beginning to offer a more diverse array of services such as the ones listed below.

1. Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is a treatment that involves exposing your body to sub-zero temperatures for a few minutes at a time. It may not exactly feel comfortable during the treatment, but afterward, you will feel awesome. Cryotherapy is said to have a huge array of benefits. It improves circulation, which will help ease skin irritation and heal blemishes. It can also soothe muscle tightness, help prevent signs of aging, and contribute to stress relief. 

2. Mud Baths

Soaking in a mud bath may sound strange, but it's a very good thing to do with your skin. The spa does not just use any old mud; they choose mud from specific locations that are known to have high levels of certain minerals, such as magnesium and calcium. Soaking in the mineral-rich mud can lead to softer skin. It can even help alleviate conditions like eczema and psoriasis. If you feel uncomfortable immersing your whole body, you can always just soak your feet or hands, or immerse yourself up to your waist. Don't worry; there will be a shower where you can fully rinse off afterward.

3. Cupping

Cupping is a therapy that involves placing warm suction cups over large areas of your body, most often your back. Cupping is said to help relieve stress. It can also help boost your immunity, reduce the occurrence of headaches, and speed up recovery after a workout. Many people feel a vast sense of relief and relaxation when the cups are in place, and those feelings can last for days or weeks afterward. Cupping is often an add-on service to a massage.

4. Hydromassage

A different kind of massage, hydromassage involves immersing yourself in a device that is basically a high-powered hot tub. Carefully placed jets of water hit certain parts of your body, massaging them to relieve soreness. Hydromassage is approachable and a good choice for anyone who likes the idea of massage but may not want a personal massage therapist working on them.

These and other spa services will leave you feeling wonderful. If you see one of them on the spa menu, go for it.