Treat Yourself to a Spa Day
Treat Yourself to a Spa Day
There are Many Great Local Places to Pamper Yourself in Ellicottville
Photos / Various Businesses and EllicottvilleNOW
It’s that time of year again! Summer is winding down, back to school shopping is happening, it’s hot, work hours seem longer, and it feels like the warm weather is slipping through our fingers. This doesn’t even cover the basic daily life stress of bills, groceries, and utilities. Everyone deserves a break, and we know as adults, that’s a hard thing to take. Even when we make plans to relax, it doesn’t always happen, because who has the time or ability to take off work for any long period of time?
Don’t let all these factors get you down. I know just the thing to help you take a little break from the daily grind and find a little relaxation without going too far from home. You can take a Spa Day! That’s right, I said what I said. You can book a service at any one of Ellicottville’s fine establishments and let them help you ease your worries for a while. Each one is unique, with outstanding services, special options, and personable teams. What makes them unique, what is the best they have to offer and why is taking some time to pamper yourself important? We spoke with the owners of a few of the spas in town, so let’s find out!
ELLICOTTVILLE SALT CAVE: 32 W. Washington St.
The Salt Cave is Ellicottville’s Tranquil Tradition. We are Ellicottville’s finest spa and only Salt Cave. Once you step inside our spa, the outside world disappears and you’re immersed in the health benefits of Himalayan Salt. The Salt Cave is unique because we offer so many varied spa services and treatments along with Halotherapy in the Salt Cave and Salt room. Most spa services we offer are good for couples or duos.
The Salt Cave’s most popular service is a Halotherapy session inside the Salt Cave. It can accommodate up to six people, so bring your friends! Another popular spa service is the Signature Warm Salt Stone Massage, which is also offered as a couple’s service. We use warm salt stones as part of a Swedish massage to ease muscle tension and induce relaxation.
Your health is priority. Taking a spa day at The Salt Cave provides many benefits. Halotherapy in The Salt Cave clears airways - inhalation of salt particles helps clear mucus and reduces inflammation in the airways - benefiting individuals with asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, and allergies. Then there are the antibacterial properties. Salt is naturally antibacterial, which helps reduce infections in the respiratory tract. And then there’s skin health. The anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of salt can alleviate symptoms of skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Salt therapy also has a moisturizing effect, which can improve skin hydration and texture. Last but not least, it reduces stress. The serene environment of The Salt Cave promotes relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety levels.
The Ellicottville Salt Cave also offers Full Body Salt Glows, Lemongrass Foot Scrubs, facials, body wraps, along with an array of products like salt lamps, blocks, body scrubs, and more. If you want to experience more than one service, they even have packages that could fit your needs. To schedule an appointment, call 716-699-2068 or visit the website ellicottvillesaltcave.com.
ELLICOTTVILLE OASIS SPA: 6447 Holiday Valley Rd, Inside the Tamarack Club
Our resort setting makes Ellicottville Oasis Spa unique. We are both a part of Holiday Valley, yet a separate small business, owned and staffed by locals. This allows us to offer "big time" resort amenities with "small time" local pride. The space here allows us to accommodate private parties, groups of friends or colleagues, or anyone who just needs some time unplugged. They can take part in all the best spa services, including manicures and pedicures, facials, massage therapy and the works, all in one visit. Because we are set here among of all of Holiday Valley's offerings, those who are at the Oasis for a spa appointment can feel like they're on vacation, anytime. They can watch the skiers come down the hill while getting a manicure, or just take in the whole vacation vibe while they’re here for a massage after a long work day, or before the next day begins. These are unique experiences the Oasis is proud to be able to provide.
You really can't go wrong with any of our services. The Fire & Ice massage hits the spot! We’ll treat your aches and pains with the therapeutic Fire effect of heated Basalt Rocks, and add the Ice effect of Cryoderm, a cold therapy spot treatment to target those areas that really need attention. Sore muscles, an aching back, stressed out shoulders or that old soccer injury, we’ll tend to your specific areas of need with icy/hot therapy in this special Hot Stone massage.
Self-Investment should be a priority for everyone right now. We all just need to unplug from the world and tune into ourselves, and we need to see this not just as a special treat, but as an action toward wellness. When we take the time to get a massage, facial or take part in any spa service, we are also disconnecting from our screens and our daily stressors. But even more importantly, in the Spa setting we are focusing on the connection between the mind and the body. Spa Days take you to a peaceful environment. We all need that break from the constant drone of the media, lawn mowers and the noises next door. Spa Days result in that psychological lift we get when pursuing wellness, and from being among others who promote and foster wellness for you. Many of our first-visits only come in for a service because they have a gift card from a loved one, but state they aren't the "spa type." But spa days are not a guilty pleasure. These first timers usually end up becoming regulars when they realize the positive impact a spa day can have on overall wellness. It's true. Everybody just needs to chill out. And that is why the Oasis is here.
Ellicottville Oasis does esthetic treatments, pre-natal massages, Hydrafacials, and have begun offering cupping therapy sessions as well. You can call 716-699-8996 to book an appointment at the Oasis Spa today. Remember to visit their website, www.evilleoasis.com.
ANEW BEGINNING MASSAGE & SPA: 9 Monroe Street
What makes us unique? Our therapists! Therapists make all the difference, no matter if it is massage or skin therapy, they all have a passion for what they do. Their genuine want to help someone shines through in all of their work. Anew Beginning clients know when they come in, that they will have the greatest service, which sets the tone for a fantastic session.
What is our best service? That’s tricky - for each therapist it may be different - but overall, the signature Anew Beginning Massage because it allows the therapist to use all of their personal tools and knowledge to tailor to the needs of that body. The Seasonal Facials are also amazing, it both lets us indulge in relaxation but reminds us of our current season and what they have the opportunity to ground into, like the Blackberry Vanilla Bean Facial or (coming soon) the Spiced Cider Facial, curated just for the fall season!
It honestly it isn’t just coming in to our Spa that is needed, it’s understanding that life in all of the current craziness can be super overwhelming. Especially if you, partner or not, are wearing all the hats, Mom/Dad, personal snack bringer and cooker of all of the things, and helping with homework, working full time, keeping your self on a well-fed, stress outlet finding path allows for you the care giver the ability to show up fully for those in your life you are supporting, fur babies included.”
Anew Beginning Massage & Spa offers a wide variety of services such as their Ultrasonic Skin Scrubbing, glycolic peels, deep tissue massages and more. You can view all their services and book an appointment online at anewbeginningny.com or call 716-699-2508.
There you have it folks, the experts have spoken. A spa day is highly recommended for self-care, mental health, body wellness, and for the basic need to relax outside of home. And no matter where in Ellicottville you choose to enjoy that spa day, you will be well taken care of.
