Self-Care Sojourns

Day Spas

After a little retail therapy, indulge at downtown’s Spa Nordstrom (500 Pine St) with a nail treatment, facial, massage, or body scrub—the Healing Cocoon will envelop your body in a decadent mask of algae, white tea, copper, and zinc peptides.

A variety of soothing treatments are offered at downtown hotel spas, including the Hydrating Body Wrap at Le SPA de l’hôtel LOTTE (809 Fifth Ave), the Gemstone Massage at The Spa at Four Seasons Seattle (99 Union St), the Sugar Body Scrub at The Spa at Hotel 1000 (1000 First Ave), and the Illuminating Caviar Facial at the Fairmont Olympic’s Penelope and the Beauty Bar (411 University St). In Columbia City, The Spa House by QueenCare (3702 S Hudson St #103) uses its own skincare products. And just outside Seattle, Vita Nova Spa (14477 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore) at the Lodge at St. Edward State Park and The Spa at Willows Lodge (14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville) are great options located at relaxing, upscale hotels.

Beauty Boosters

After time spent seeing the sights, a pretty pedi at Denny Triangle’s Refine Nails & Spa (2116 Seventh Ave) is just what you need. The Madison includes a hot towel, cuticle care, nail shaping, a massage, and polish. Nearby, Waxology (2251 Seventh Ave) will get you set up with better brows, a hydrating facial, luscious lashes, or hair removal wherever you may want it. For aesthetic treatments like fillers and chemical peels, or a little IV therapy, South Lake Union’s Skin Haven Cosmetic Clinic (910 Lenora St, Suite 152) offers effective, evidence-based services.

Yoga and Meditation

Want to bliss out? Mind.Body.Hum (905 Western Ave) hosts guided meditations and sound bath yin yoga in an attractive studio near the waterfront. To end your day on a calming note, unwind with the Chill Flow at The Grinning Yogi (345 15th Ave E and 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N), with locations in Capitol Hill and Greenwood.