Must-Try Services for Miami Spa Month

It may be called Miami Spa Month, but it’s actually Miami Spa Month(s).  The discount spa program starts on July 1st and ends August 31st. The idea is simple. Spa prices at Miami’s finest spas are fixed for a set menu of facials, massages and other services. Up from $99 in past years, this year the 50-minute services mostly go for $109, and 80-minute services will run $139. While it may not sound like a deep discount, considering the usual prices at Miami’s fancier spas…it is.

Here is a list of special Miami Spa Month services we’re eager to try:

Tierra Santa Deep Tissue Massage @ Tierra Santa Healing House at Faena

Location, location, location. What makes this spa so special is not just the highly-skilled therapist doing it, but that it is happening at the Tierra Santa Healing House. The brand-new spa is just as fabulous as the rest of the new hotel. Imagine slabs of marble, a Rome-worthy Hammam, and the prettiest sauna ever. Then get to the treatment, which is a deep-tissue, chakra-balancing massage using warm babassu butter from the Brazilian palm tree. This fragrant butter, known for its ability to alleviate aches and pains, is applied by therapists with deep pressure to specific trigger points. (50-minutes $139)

Hot Rocks Massage at Lapis @ Fontainebleau

Hit up the Bleau Rain Room, mineral pool and other amenities before this special full-body Swedish Massage. It will be complemented with aromatherapy oil of your choice and warm basalt stones helps relieve tired, strained muscles and relax the over-stressed mind. Trust us, therapists at Lapis, never disappoint. 50-minutes $109)

50-minute Refining Enzyme Facial @ Acqualina Spa by ESPA

A powerful and highly effective facial that boosts cell regeneration and gives an instantly smooth, radiant complexion, while also providing an intensive cleansing and skin brightening treatment to dramatically improve the appearance and texture of the skin. A fruit enzyme containing pumpkin and botanical extracts is applied to deeply exfoliate and remove dead skin cells revealing an ultra-smooth, glowing complexion. (50-minutes $139)

Targeted Deep Tissue & Indian Head Massage @ ComoShambala Spa at Metropolitan by Como 

Start with the restorative Deep Tissue Massage which allows the release of deeply held patterns of tension while also draining the body of toxins. The techniques used during this treatment include penetrating muscle compression and cross-fibre friction to increase blood and lymph flow. Complete your relaxation with a stress-relieving head, neck and shoulder massage. (80 minutes – $139)

Accupuncture @ Spa at Carillon

This 80-minute treatment can address a host of  ancient approach has now been proven to be effective in addressing pain, headaches, hormonal disorders, arthritis, autoimmune conditions, digestive disturbances, fatigue, stress, respiratory issues, depression, symptoms of withdrawal and more. This personalized experience incorporates dietary and lifestyle surveys, and individual acupuncture treatments, bodywork, and Chinese herbal recommendations, as appropriate. (80 min $139)

Hydrafacial Express @ Spa at Mandarin Oriental

This is only a 35-minute treatment, but the price is still $139. Why? It usually goes for much more, and it delivers results.  Featuring deep cleaning, exfoliation, painless extractions and intense hydration, including Vortex-Fusion of antioxidants, peptides and hyaluronic acid, it is sure to become a beauty favorite. Say goodbye to fine lines, rosacea, acne and dull, tired skin. (35-min $139)