Luxurious Places to Treat Yourself

The Ultimate Miami Spa Guide

Tierra Santa Healing House

The name translates to “holy ground healing house,”

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The Sacred Connection Ritual relies on two therapists who employ sacred South American oils to relieve stress and muscle tension, starting with a synchronized four-handed full-body massage, followed by a relaxing face massage.

The treatment ends with vibrational singing bowls and sound healing to calm the nervous system.

Remède Spa

the epitome of refined luxury.

The Blue Diamond Resurfacing Peel, an anti-aging peel with Blue Diamond Super Cream, is seriously over the top, and yields seriously over the top lightening, brightening and firming results.

It’s available on its own or as part of the limited Diamond Package, in celebration of the St. Regis Bal Harbor’s 10th anniversary.

The Spa at the Miami Beach Edition

Sleek modern vibes—especially when it comes to the spa.

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Grapes of Wrath begins with a full-body dry-brush exfoliation, followed by an application of nourishing grape and jasmine oil.

A detoxifying body wrap, in tandem with a hydrating scalp massage that conditions hair and scalp, is the preamble to a heavenly full-body massage, resulting in a blissful state of relaxation.

Lapis Spa

One of Miami Beach’s most extensive wellness facilities

Photo: Fontainebleau Miami Beach

In partnership with Lab to Beauty, the intensely relaxing and rejuvenating Deep Massage with Lavender helps ease sore muscles and relieves pain and inflammation.

The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami

Brings an unmistakably Asian vibe to this quintessentially Latin city.

Photo: Mandarin Oriental, George Apostolidis

The Biologique Recherche Detox, Slim and Sculpt is a detoxifying, body-contouring wrap and lymphatic massage with essential oils.

It stimulates circulation, reduces water retention and also results in smoother skin.

A follow-up at-home regimen of products is available to help keep up the results.

The Standard Spa

At the ever-buzzy waterfront

The Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation, developed by Bell, is the new cult favorite, and includes a five-element assessment to target underlying imbalances due to stress, insomnia and poor digestion with the use of fine needles, microcurrent and herbs—all resulting in a dramatic anti-aging “facelift.”

The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Key Biscayne

Photo: The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami

The Warm Stone Mango Ginger Ritual is as delicious as it sounds.

A perfect complement to the mango-scented breezes that waft through the island, the Ritual includes a body scrub, hot stone massage and scalp treatment, a cleansing facial and a mango ginger pedicure.

Bamford Wellness Spa

Lady Carole Bamford brings to Miami her stylish, holistic approach to well-being

Photo: Bamford Haybarn Spa

The Bamford Signature Treatment awakens the muscles and meridians of the body.

It starts with a purifying footbath, followed by Shiatsu, Meridian and Swedish massage techniques; reflexology-inspired foot massage; acupressure-point massage on the face, neck and shoulders; and assisted yogic breathing to refresh and revitalize the entire being.

The Spa at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort

A top destination wellness retreat.

Photo: Carillon Miami/Dominic James

NuCalm is, essentially, a sophisticated power nap, promoting relaxation in 30 to 90 minutes with patented technology that interrupts stress at the midbrain.

The treatment uses neuropsychobiology to guide the brain and body into parasympathetic nervous system dominance, slowing the “flight-or-fight” response as cortisol levels start to decline and you begin to relax and deeply de-stress.

Acqualina Spa

The standard in the Magic City thanks to the brand’s personalized treatments, innovative products and elevated design.

Photo: Acqualina Resort & Spa

The Targeted Recovery is designed to help aid muscle recovery for those who work out too hard.

It starts by warming up the body with the Hypervolt Bluetooth by Hyperice, followed by a deep-tissue massage with ESPA fitness oil to stimulate the circulation.

The coup de grace is a cryotherapy session to heal sore muscles, which focuses on specific muscle groups—upper and lower back, legs—to release muscle tension.

Valmont for the Spa at the Setai, Miami Beach

A perfectly calibrated blend of Asian and Art Deco design

Photo: Setai Miami Beach

An exclusive, full-body experience, the indulgent Setai Signature Master of Time Treatment begins with a full-body exfoliation followed by an application of Valmont Body 24-hour cream, which repairs sun damage while providing intense hydration.

The therapist will next employ the exclusive Valmont Time Master Cure, which uses four choreographed facial massages, including a specialized lifting massage, to leave facial muscles both toned and relaxed.

A Valmont collagen mask is then applied to the face, eyes and décolleté.

Esencia Wellness Spa

Inspired by nature and the ocean views

Essence of Omakase features your choice of three “multi-course” spa treatments, inspired by the Japanese notion of “chef’s choice.”

The Ki, or “Energize”, treatment is a standout, and starts with dry sauna to relax the muscles, leading into a Japanese Silk full-body exfoliation that stimulates circulation and energy flow and leaves skin soft and silky.

A revitalizing scalp massage and hair mask follows before you’re sent off to relax with an herbal infusion tea or a glass of bubbly—your choice.