This is a wonderful spa! They have red light treatment that is absolutely incredible. It tightens…read moreloose skin just by laying in a tanning bed that gives off red light. After the session, I do body compression. It's amazing. This therapy also helps people like me that has EDS, my body doesn't make enough collagen. It helps with body pains and inflammation. I have only been twice. I noticed a change in the amount of muscle spasms and pain I experience due to my EDS. They also have cryo therapy. I haven't tried that yet but I plan to. I've been reading about the benefits and it looks like it's something that could help me. They also have a infrared sauna. This is a nice place. The owner is wonderful. She is knowledgeable and professional. The people (customers and staff) are friendly and supportive. I highly recommend these services.

Do yourself a big favor and try Red Light Therapy at Valley Cryo in Charlottesville. A beautiful…read morelittle spa, with high end equipment, and Jenny and Bob are absolutely wonderful, very knowledgeable, owner/operators. Wish I could go every day! Thank you!

I was really excited to try a new spray tan place in Charlottesville after being disappointed in…read moresun tan city. I tried The Well Room and it was a beautiful location and setup with very friendly staff. I noticed that during the spray, the lady only did one layer. She did not do a through job. She patted me down and assured me that the blotches would come off with my rinse 8 hours later. My first comment is that I selected the darkest shade and it is definitely not standard "dark" more like a medium. My tan is very splotchy. I'm really disappointed as I paid a more premium price for this service and it looks like I self tanned.

Ignore the other reviews. I went for a spray tan and I've never had better. I was in and out in…read moreminutes and my color turned out GORGEOUS! I'll be a regular. I rarely leave reviews but after reading so many negative reviews before I nervously went, I thought I'd do you guys a favor. Go here. No question.

As a connoisseur of Kspas, I can tell you this place is 5…read morestars.. Its very chill and low key than Spa World. Very clean... same concept though. You get a shoe locker, and a regular locker. The bade pools are small. One warm and one cold tub... and yes its very cold.. A dry sauna and a steam sauna... I love that the shower areas are enclosed and more private. I was very comfortable to be in the buff than spa world and king. There are two rooms one is yellow ocher room and the other room is salt room. Both provide equal health benefits. As of today the ice room is still closed. The food is delicious. I got a large blueberry smoothie for $6!! I definitely recommend. For $30 its a deal. Schedule your scrubs early the book fast!

Day 2 of celebrating my birthday, I decided to treat myself to a much-needed self-care spa day…read morehere! There's a $30 entry fee, which gives you access to lockers, a uniform, two small hand towels, three saunas, and a relaxing lounge area. (The steam room was unfortunately down when I visited.) They also have a café and offer additional services like different types of massages for an extra fee. The bathhouses are located inside each gender-specific locker room, and you must be unclothed to use them. One of the massages (only $100) actually takes place in the bathhouse, but I wasn't able to book it because they were fully booked until 7:00 p.m. The saunas were nice, but my top three highlights were: The food! I ordered kimbap and kimchi pancakes, and both were excellent. The kimbap came with a side of miso soup that was sooo delicious! The relaxation area. Staff walk around offering hot blankets to wrap up in. I was so relaxed that I almost missed my foot massage! The foot massage. It was everything and more, and the massage therapist was hilarious! A couple of things I didn't love: they initially assigned me a very high locker (thankfully my tall cousin switched with me ), and we weren't given an overview of the layout when we arrived. Even though the place is small, a quick explanation would've been helpful. Also, I was disappointed the steam room wasn't working. Overall, this is a great spot with amazing food and relaxing vibes. I definitely recommend it!

I can not recommend this place enough! I was in town for a quick work trip and though they don't…read morenormally take "walk ins", Rochelle was incredibly hospitable and friendly. I had been fighting a little head cold and it was a dreary, cold, rainy Richmond day and I knew a good sauna was just what I needed! Red light sauna was a completely different from what I was used to at home with dry sauna. I found it incredibly healing! I woke up the next morning feeling COMPLETELY HEALED! I sweated out whatever I needed to and I am sure the red light was beyond healing! Can't recommend this place enough! Do yourself a favor and heal from the inside out with a good sweat!

Had an awesome morning at Purify! I'm hooked to contrast therapy, and this place did not…read moredisappoint. It was super clean, modern, and the staff was accommodating and helpful in answering all of my questions. They provide you with everything you need - towels, makeup wipes, towelettes, and even hair ties. My room came with an infrared sauna and cold plunge tub. The sauna had adjustable temperature and light settings. The sauna could go up to 150F and the tub was set at 45F. In my 60 minute appointment, I was able to do three sauna and three cold plunge sessions, so it was the perfect amount of time. I really love that I get the room to myself, so I could move freely between the sauna and tub. There is both a timer and digital clock, so you can time your sessions yourself. This place is perfect for all your detoxifying and restorative needs. I can't wait to come back!

*Part 3 Of 3* 2/1/25…read moreTHE MASSAGE EXPERIENCE: Once I dried myself off, I tried to put on the tiny woman's robe again, but the results were a nothing doing. In the end, I wrapped the robe around my waist and headed back into the room I started in. I could have saved myself the time and trouble by walking back to the room B.A.N, but that would be considered inappropriate and I probably would have been seen if I had. I saw no one walking back to the room. Back inside I saw i had missed a largely section of water still on my body. Drying off the water, I choose one of the massage beds that could be set up for couples massage. Personally, I prefer the solo experience of a massage. It's a me time thing. Once on the table, I found myself sandwiched between the fabric of soft sheets and a thin, but warm blanket. As a precautionary measure, I used my towel a a barrier between my naked body touching the sheets. It's just something I do at most Massage Establishments. I don't like putting my face in the face cradle, because people cough while in them and germs and viruses have a way of coming home with the new host. I either use a face barrier or don't use the face cradle/hole in the massage table. If i am asked about why this is, I normally say "I am claustrophobic" and that end the questions for that discussion. Some time passed between laying on the massage table and the next person who would be doing my massage. The Massage Therapist turned out to be a lady named Jen...at least I think so. Jen did not waste much time once in the room. She started with the preliminaries of needing and probing to loosen up my tight muscles. This seemed to take a while and I am not sure how much time was used out of my "50 minute massage." 50 minutes is not an hour massage and its very...oh, well get to that. Jen ended up climbing on to the table doing what I call The Cat Massage. She used her knees, arms and body weight to massage my upper and lower body. I found this enjoyable while it lasted. Once the preliminaries were over, sections of my body were exposed from the sheets to be massage. Jen followed her training of draping for a professional massage therapy session. Jen massaged the arms, shoulders back, glutes, legs and feet. This cover the 50 minutes and did not include the face and front of my body. The massage was okay, but I did not feel completely satisfied at the end of the massage. My body had only had moisturized by massage cream onto half my body. I spend time getting the other half of my body up to par before getting dressed. I still think 50 minutes is not enough and felt incomplete. It like the Baltimore Ravens performance of failing to achieve a superbowl appearance from 2018-2024...depressing and incomplete. Maybe I should follow Kratos's advise of "Keep your expectations low and you'll never be disappointed"...as far as the playoffs are concerned...but I am digressing here. I felt like Strider Hiryū running down the ramp on my way back to my vichele. Thoughts were running through my head. All and all the $210 not including time was a bit pricy, but worth the body scrubbing and Bath for $130...If one chooses that as an option. You also get ten bucks off of you are paying in cash for whatever service you aquire. Keep in mind, it will most like have to be above $60 to get this $10 discount. "I could be wrong now, but I don't think so." I will be back here to do this again, but with the things I talked about in this review. I will have another updated review when this happens. Oh, and the missing ten minutes out of ACTUAL 60 MINUTE MASSAGE can make a significant difference to that individual. You might want to look into that. not a sermon just a thought.

What a gem this place is! My husband gave me a gift card, so it was my first time in. Jenny did a…read morefantastic job--even quieted down some of my noisier joints :-O Can't wait to go back!

Had a 90 minute massage, and they were able to help me get rid of some knots on my back and my…read moretraps. It was so relaxing. I also prefer really deep pressure, which they were pretty good about. I wish it was actually deeper pressure, but I didn't ask so that was on me. Overall, amazing massage. Just a heads up, they do charge a fee for using your credit card, so I would pay with cash instead. I didn't read that anywhere on their website, so I may have missed it, and it was quite a surprise.

I love coming here! The prices are definitely much better than other massage places in the area…read more It's not all the bells and whistles, but the massages are very good quality and I really wouldn't go anywhere else. The staff is always very polite and kind. Also, there is ample parking right out front.

First time checking out Spa World in Virginia. I've been to the one in Baltimore, but sadly it was…read morepermanently shut down. I read the bad reviews before going, but I'm going to base my opinion on my own experience. I like that they offer discounts for seniors. My mom's admission was $35 and mine was $45. This is definitely very affordable, and for someone who cares more about the benefits rather than aesthetics or Instagram photos, I think it's worth it. I can see why some people say the pool water smells musky. It does seem that way a bit, but honestly, I'm not sure if it's just because the water is warm. The spa treatments are pricey, but it's understandable. The staff could use some hospitality training. The girl at the front desk was nice, but the guy could definitely use some training. The food is affordable and the portions are huge. I got bibimbap for $16 and shared it with my mom, so it was definitely worth the money. I would come back again, especially on my birthday, because they have a promotion for free admission if it's your birthday. They also have a bunch of other promotions that I don't remember, but they're worth checking out. Really wish they would open one in Maryland again.

The front desk customer service at Spa World was absolutely unacceptable and deeply disrespectful…read more The woman assisting guests before me was polite, smiling, and thorough with non-African American customers--explaining procedures, asking for sizes, and treating them with basic courtesy. The moment it was my turn, her entire demeanor changed. Instead of professionalism, I was met with visible disdain, eye-rolling, and a dismissive attitude. No explanations. No courtesy. No respect. When I calmly corrected her on an issue, rather than addressing it professionally, she doubled down on the disrespect. To make matters worse, she was not wearing a name tag. When I asked for her name, she refused to provide it, which is completely unacceptable in a customer-facing role. I then attempted to address the issue with another front desk employee--the shorter, dark-haired woman with glasses--who also refused to respond when spoken to. This experience left me feeling singled out, disrespected, and ignored. Whether this was due to poor training or something more troubling, the behavior I encountered was unprofessional and hostile. Front desk staff set the tone for any business, and Spa World's front desk failed spectacularly. I will not be returning, and I would strongly caution others--especially African American customers--to be aware that they may not receive the same level of respect afforded to others.

Such a relaxing experience. Staff are wonderful. Private rooms, quiet, always ready when I arrive…read more Highly recommend.

This place is 40 minutes of Bliss! You arrive, are greeted by a pleasant person and your room is…read morealways ready. Go in and follow the simple steps take your timer into the sauna with you and 40 minutes of relaxing sweating takes place. Towels, wipes and a cold face cloth are provided along with other amenities that I have yet to use. There is a choice between a single or 2 person booth and it's always a zen moment for me to listen to music in my headphones while the outside world is shut out (this is a quiet place no loud noises.) I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a way to take a time out of their busy schedule and release stress and toxins out of their system.

I came to Balian Springs for celebrate my birthday with some self-care care and relaxation. To…read moremaximize my time, I arrived right after they opened at 9. It was nice to seem to have the place to myself for a while before more people came in. This was also during the middle of the week, but by the time I left the spa was pretty packed. It's also cheaper during the week, and if you buy a student ticket. The facility is stunning, making you feel like you're in the tropics. The heated pools on the first level were the perfect start to the day. My muscles almost immediately felt looser and relaxed. The massagers were a nice touch as well, just the press of a button gets jets of water shooting at your back. They have smaller pools in the larger one with hotter temperatures, and there are 4 on the side along the wall as well with varying temperatures. I enjoyed all the saunas with their various health benefits. The bar offered different frozen CBD drinks and mocktails. Kelvin was the man! He made you feel right at home, and I like how you can sample the frozen drinks. I got the Mango Guava CBD water, which has the same amount of CBD as the frozen drinks for half the price. It was refreshing, delicious, all with zero sugar. For lunch, I ventured to the 2nd floor and ordered lemon pepper wings with a side of truffle fries. Of course there was an upcharge to get the truffle ones. It was nice and hot, and very filling. I enjoyed the aroma room, immersion room, and peeks my head in the multimedia room. There were also numerous areas to lounge and relax as well. The third floor was the rooftop bar and outdoor heated pools. If you're looking for a luxurious spa day, Balian Springs is the place to go.

Beautiful facility and relaxing amenities, but the facial experience did not match the luxury…read morepricing. I booked specifically requesting exfoliation and extractions, only to be told at the appointment that they do not offer extractions at all, something never communicated beforehand. There were multiple opportunities for this to be communicated. The facial itself felt undertrained and underwhelming, with little visible result from the gua sha treatment. Product also got into my eye during the service, and caused significant burning that continued afterwards. I had to stop the facial to notify the esthetician. I sent professional feedback privately before posting publicly and was told management would follow up. A week later, I still haven't heard back. Great atmosphere, but the service quality and communication did not reflect a luxury spa experience.