Ten Ways to Spa-taneous Relaxation
There are always a million reasons not to get a spa service: time, money, overwhelming choices for services and spas, and always needing to do something else. But time to yourself, 
where someone physically relaxes you, does wonders for the soul. Don’t believe me? Still afraid to drop the duds and don a bathrobe? I did the dirty work—getting covered in scrubs, muds, oils, powders, herbs, and bubbles—to recommend luxurious spa services in the Twin Cities, plus a few more I’m dying to try.
Fusion Lifespa is notable for several reasons, from its earth-friendly approach (everything from the paint that goes on nails to the paint on the walls is given careful consideration) to its range of services and soothing, luxurious spa. The Red Flower Ritual is based on ancient Japanese bathing customs. The service, which uses products from luxury brand Red Flower, started with an eight-minute steam soak and cleansing. With my muscles and mind fully relaxed, I then moved to the table for one of the best shiatsu massages ever (I could have melted from the scalp massage alone). After the massage, I was covered and buffed with a skin-smoothing exfoliant. Lastly, I returned to the hydrotherapy tub for a mineral soak complete with bubbles and chromatherapy
- By Katie Derdoski
