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Spas Offer End-of-Year Stress Relief

Natural Body Spa & Shoppe / Washington DC Spas / Maryland Spas

She slowly moves her mouth to grin as she takes in the aroma and comfort of her surroundings, all the while wondering whether or not she is going to graduate on time.

The close of the school year can often yield anxiety and stress as students prepare for final exams and graduation, but tranquility and relaxation can be attained through reaching out to local spas in the Washington, D.C. area.

Store manager Jacki Barnett of Natural Body Spa and Shoppe said spa treatments are extremely effective in releasing stress, especially during pressure at the end of a semester.

“After being hunched over books and computers every day, it is important to take care of your body and let it unwind,” Barnett said. “Students looking to get massages and other treatments for the first time should come in and talk with a spa therapist first. They can look around the shop and get a feel for things. It is important to get treatments consistently for the best results. Over time, you will notice a change in stress level.”

The Natural Body Spa, located on 24th Street in Northwest D.C., specializes in waxing, skin care, full body massages and nail treatment for prices that students can afford. A 30-minute massage and facial starts at $50, and a pedicure/manicure spa treatment costs $75, but includes several amenities such as reclining massager armchairs.

The shop offers special services to men as well, from handling rough feet to coarse hands. For students looking to unwind together, the Natural Body Spa offers couples massages as well.

Gabrielle Monroe, a sophomore radio/TV/film major, enjoys the relaxation she gets from spa treatments.

“I don’t go to spas that often, but I have been before and massage truly do calm your body and mind,” Monroe said. “You feel well rested and your mood even changes. I went into a spa back home feeling really upset about an incident from earlier that day and left the spa with a new outlook on the incident. I haven’t tried any spas in D.C. yet, only because it seems like the prices would be steep.”

Fortunately, pricey spa treatments are not the only option in the metro area.

Students can also enjoy unique services at VIDA Fitness, where they can work up a sweat in the gym and then head to the steam rooms to unwind. Located near the Verizon Center at 601 F St., VIDA offers a blend of fitness and relaxation.

VIDA employee Dean Mote said, “The atmosphere is great in here. The staff is welcoming and the members are friendly. In fact, all of the staff knows each of the members by first name. You can have anybody give you a massage here, and you’ll feel better. We all just try to go overboard helping members, because it’s like a family here.”

VIDA’s services include sports massages starting at $90 and hot stone massages for $115, among others. A special deal on club membership is now being priced at $49, rather than the usual $199.

“It is really student-friendly here,” Mote continued. “It would be great to see more young people.”

Other great spas in the area include the Oriental Oasis in Northwest Washington, where body wraps, permanent make-up and hairstyling are all done under the same roof in an Asian-inspired shop. The Paris Alexander Skin & Body Wellness Spa specializes in healing and rejuvenating the mind and body, with affordable prices for high quality service.

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