Over the past year, I have found myself rediscovering my gratitude and passion for yoga. As a former professional dancer, I thrive on movement – and while yoga never played a starring role in my life in the past, it was always a strong supporter. Since I left the dance world and became a massage […]
Upcoming Pay What You Can Sessions
We are excited to announce the launch of our Incubator Program and the addition of three new members to The Spa Room team! Our incubator team is comprised of both Somatics and massage practitioners that are exploring a new dimension to their practice. They are fully licensed and skilled, and are dedicated to honing their […]
Karma as Currency
Our Nonprofit Partner this month is MAG America. We’ve had a fantastic partnership so far and are happy to be supporting them. For an in depth look at the sort of work MAG does, and why they do it, take a look at their Surviving the Peace documentary. Melissa and Jessica had the opportunity to […]
Standing Desks
by Melissa Colburn, LMT We see at least a few clients a day who complain about stiff shoulders and necks, sore lower backs, and general fatigue, all of which they attribute to spending hours a day at their desk. More and more, there has been buzz about standing desks and how much better they are […]
Treatment Spotlight: Prenatal Massage
At The Spa Room, we think that everyone should make massage a part of their regular health care routine. If there was a group of people who we would particularly urge to make a habit of regular body work, it would be expectant mothers. It’s fairly common knowledge, even without science to back it up, […]
Aromatherapy Through the Seasons–Spring
by Patricia Bonnard, PhD Aromatherapy for the Spring Lots of people ask me what are the best essentials oils for a particular season. So, I decided to create four blogs – one for each season. I think the choice of essential oils and aromatherapy applications largely depends on how a particular person experiences a season […]
April 3rd PWYC Sessions!
Let’s celebrate Wednesday with some Pay What You Can sessions! Click on any link, or call or email the spa to schedule. Be sure to mention the code PWYC403 when you book your appointment! 50 minute massage at noon with Stephanie 50 minute massage at 1:15pm with Jessica 50 minute massage at 2:30 with […]
A Healing From the Core Workshop: Grounding & Centering
We’re excited to be hosting a 2-hour Healing From the Core: Grounding and Healthy Boundaries workshop on Friday, March 22nd from 10am-noon. Class will be held at our studio in the Tenleytown neighborhood of D.C. HFTC is a member of the International Alliance of Healthcare Educators and is part of the Upledger Institute’s curriculum. This […]
Spa Night @ The Chemistry of Lime Trees
Join The Spa Room Saturday, March 16 at the Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint (downtown DC) for The Chemistry of Lime Trees, a dance/theater work by our own Feldenkrais Practitioner Daniel Burkholder. Enjoy The Spa Room’s complimentary Relaxation Room before the show and during intermission, featuring chair messages, hot stone treatments and other “relaxation stations.” […]
Bath Recipe: Warming & Detoxifying Mustard Bath
Does the cold weather leave you feeling stiff and fatigued, or feeling like you just can’t warm up? Are these constant shifts from 50 degrees to 30 making you feel run down and under the weather? This mustard bath recipe is a great way to counteract all that! The idea of mustard in a bath […]
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