If you’re feeling the burn (and not in a good way), you’re not alone. Studies show stress is at an all-time high. Which means we all need to dedicate time and attention to our mind, body and spirit to combat this pandemic-driven epidemic. We recently found ourselves at Anda Spa inside Minneapolis’s Hotel Ivy for a full day of destressing. Here’s why you need to book a service at this luxe center for relaxing, rejuvenating and recharging now.
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Let’s not mince words: A massage is a must. At Anda, the Handcrafted Massage is the way to go. This bespoke treatment is tailored to your individual needs and centers around stress relief for a greater sense of well-being. In the past few months, I’ve inadvertently developed a habit of holding tension in my face (in addition to the usual neck and shoulder stress storage areas). This has left me plagued with headaches, brain fog, sinus stuffiness, a clicking jaw and more. I’ve tried all sorts of DIY lymphatic drainage methods to no avail. So I was thrilled that my talented therapist was willing to dig into this problem (quite literally) and dedicate part of my treatment time to some deep targeted facial and cranial massage. This left me with a feeling of levity and clarity I haven’t experienced in months.
Last year, Anda officially teamed up with beloved French skincare brand Biologique Recherche to take its facial treatments to the next level. The must-try? The Customized Facial with Remodeling Face Machine, which offers Benjamin Button–like age-defying results. This means improved elasticity, reduced wrinkles, more pronounced cheekbones and even wider-looking eyes. The aptly named Remodeling Face Machine literally changes the architecture of your face by lifting superficial and deep tissue with three simultaneous currents, leaving you with visible changes after just a single treatment.
Anda ensures you have a well-rounded rejuvenation experience with the use of its self-guided amenities available to all spa goers. I highly suggest you set aside time before or after your treatment to bask in the glory of the Quartz Spa. This space is dedicated to full relaxation and boasts a dry sauna, a hydrotherapy soaking tub, experience rainfall showers and heated stone chairs. Guests also have access to the fitness center and eucalyptus steam rooms within the locker rooms. You just might find yourself drifting off into a blissful nap in one of the two relaxation lounges, like I did, further solidifying the benefits of a destressing day spent at Anda Spa.
