If you’re looking for a basic, relaxing massage, Swedish massage is the best choice.  “Swedish massage is your basic stuff,” says massage therapist Jenny Shimon.  “It’s what you think of when it comes to the traditional massage experience.” To add to the relaxation, consider choosing an add-on aromatherapy oil. The soothing scent will be unforgettable.

And if you’re looking for a different take on massage, consider a hot stone massage.  “Hot stone massage is simply using the concept of heat and a smooth rock in the process,” says Shimon. “It involves using a rock rather than a gentle glide with the hand. It’s essentially Swedish massage with heated rocks added.”

During a hot stone massage session, a massage therapist will place heated rocks on certain energy points of the body. He or she will then massage these areas with the rocks. The combination of heat and massage can only be described as pure bliss.

2.    Facials

For lack of a better way to say it, facials are the bomb ditty bomb. (That means they rock!) And they’re good for you too.

A facial begins with a cleansing process. Your aesthetician will remove your makeup and wrap your head so that skincare products don’t get in your hair. She will then talk to you about problem areas in your skin in order to determine what treatment will be best for you.

The process, which can take from 30 minutes to more than an hour, will involve a number of lotions and masks designed to invigorate your skin. A mask using a hot steamer may also be involved. (Note-if you feel trapped by machinery, you may want to opt out of this portion of the treatment.) In addition, your aesthetician might extract blackheads from your nose and other areas where dirt is trapped.