Mothers never have a day off, no matter how old their children, so treat yours to a few hours of well-earned respite with our pick of Little Rock’s top 5 massages.
Ava Bella Day Spa
When Dee Dee Helbig opened Ava Bella spa in 2004 her goal was to take away the stigma that spas are for only for the wealthy. “Everyone needs and deserves some relaxation,” she explains and her packages reflect her desire to allow more women to be pampered. Her two and a half hour mother’s day package, featuring a full body massage and coconut pedicure comes in at just $125 which is astounding value for so much spa time.
“The biggest reason people keep coming back,” explains Dee Dee “is because of how they are treated. When you walk into Ava Bella you feel at home. My staff and I have dispelled the reputation of “stuffiness” that spas have and we genuinely feel that if you can get away from the rat race – even for just a little time – you will be healthier, your attitude is better, and your confidence is up. Which I think we all need. Life can be rough!” We are sure any mother would agree.
Wellness Revolution
Tucked back in Chenal Valley, Wellness Revolution is a one-stop shop for acupuncture, chiropractic, Crossfit, massage therapy, nutritional education, personal training and yoga. Having all of this in one setting creates a mindset among Wellness Revolution employees that centers on full-body fitness.
Friendly and knowledgable massage therapists offer the choice of therapeutic massage – a firm-to-deep massage that targets typical knots and kinks, or deep tissue bodywork – a technique often prescribed by doctors to treat areas of chronic pain. Customers can also opt for a unique blending of the two, which is especially beneficial to runners, CrossFitters or other athletes. So whether Mom is always on to the next spin class or just needs to de-stress, Wellness Revolution offers the skill and mindset to help her hit the reset button on everyday life.
Indulgences Day Spa by Body Bronze
Indulgences by Body Bronze has one goal and one goal only: to make you like a star. Their buzzwords are “decadent, indulgent and VIP” and you will certainly notice this in their special touches such as a hot towel under your neck during a massage or the option of add-on services such aromatherapy or seasonal mask.
Their Ultimate Massage (80 minutes) is a fusion of Swedish and deep tissue massage which starts with a scalp and facial massage and works along the body ending with a sugar scrub exfoliation of the feet and hands and an intensive hydrating shea butter treatment – perfect prep for a mother’s day dinner.
Thrive Chiropractic
Although the word “chiropractic” is not usually one that springs to mind when thinking of indulgent massages, Thrive have done an excellent job of perfecting the art. Approaching massage as an intrinsic tool for health as opposed to a pampering treatment, a Thrive massage aims to correct inner imbalances through aligning the neuro-spinal system. Their massages typically also involve reflexology and stimulation of key pressure points to help with symptoms such as stress or tension. Alongside Wellness Revolution, Thrive is one of the few massage centers in Little Rock to have been created by a medically trained doctor and although you may not find the whimsical touches you would expect from a spa, any mother would appreciate such a holistic, healthful experience.
Rejuvenation Clinic Day Spa
Rejuvenation Clinic Day Spa has been voted “the Best of the Best” in Little Rock for the last 12 years and for good reason. From the gentle waterfalls and scented candles to the ambient lighting and soothing music, Rejuvenation is the quintessential spa experience. They pride themselves on being ahead of the curve and are often the first in Arkansas to have the latest developments in technology and clinically proven products, which they fuse seamlessly with the time-honored traditions of massage and wellbeing. You may have to allow extra time for enjoying the spa facilities though as there’s a good chance mama won’t want to leave.