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New York Health & Beauty

Haven

A peaceful Soho spa with candlelit decor and an inventive menu of services.

The Scene

The reception area opens out onto a long hallway, off of which are a spacious nail service area, waxing and treatment rooms, a small locker room and a dimly-lit waiting area furnished with an overstuffed couch, plenty of magazines and the odd copy of "Chicken Soup for the Single's Soul." The super-mellow staff is well-trained and accommodating.

The Services

Standard spa fare with a luxurious twist; innovative new treatments are added seasonally. Waxes are done with honey or gourmet wax; nail services include the "Mythic" manicure and pedicure (using sea salts, steam and clays) and the hand and foot "Renaissance" (facials for the appendages). Depending on your skin's needs, choose from effective facials like "Balance," "Drench," "Regress" and "Purify," and add on a paraffin mask or the "For Your Eyes Only" intensive eye treatment. Super body treatments include an all-over paraffin dip, aromatic salt scrub, "The Land of Milk and Honey" (almond body scrub) and the sublime "Surf and Turf." Creative new additions include the blissful "Chakra" facial, which includes a brief back rub.

Surf and Turf!

The treatment includes a dry brush to jump-start circulation and prep the skin, full exfoliation using a salt-and-oil mixture, application of warm Aida Thibiant mud, a 20-minute wrap, a thorough rinse, and light massage with moisturizing lotion. Whew!

A Tip Tip

During the Surf & Turf you're lying down the whole time--even for the shower!--so tip your therapist well for her intensive workout.

150 Mercer St
New York ,  NY   10012
Phone: (212) 343-3515