Hands down the best spa in Pittsburgh!!! This is my treat your self place. Located on the third…read morefloor of the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh, this spa has beautiful floor to ceiling windows that let in natural light and views of the local architecture. I book the services online, usually a couples massage with my husband. Customer service calls a few days before the appointment and are very friendly and professional. I like to go early and get a run in before unwinding in the saunas. Then, a glass of champagne in the quiet room to continue relaxing before my massage. The massage therapist are great!!! With my treatment, I choose an aromatherapy designed to stimulate the chakras and they use warm weighted neck pillows to help soften the muscle tension in addition to light pressure techniques. Just went and already booked my next appointment. Looking forward to it!

This is one of my favorite day spas in the area. Conveniently located in the Fairmont Hotel in…read moreDowntown Pittsburgh, it's easy to locate. I *believe* they offer validated parking, but call to confirm. Anyways, my friend and I booked 50 minute Swedish massages on a Monday afternoon. Booking can be tricky so be sure to book early to ensure the day/time you want is available. From start to finish, our service was great! With the day spa, you have access to the gym amenities, a sauna, steam room, and the showers. There are lockers in the locker rooms to retrieve your robe/sandals and to lock up your personal belongings. Both the massage itself and the amenities were great. I'm always a fan when I book a treatment at this spa! I'll definitely be back!

I had a wonderful eyebrow makeover with Raina. This service included waxing, tinting, and tweezing…read moreif necessary. Raina was super friendly but calming and explained everything. She even walked me through other services that I was interested in trying in the future. I can't wait to go back! The spa is in a repurposed three-story home so it has a lot of character and they've dressed it up very nicely.

DO NOT COME HERE!! If I could leave zero stars, I would. I got a massage from Evolve and the woman…read moretalked to me about how I need to come back and get more frequent massages SIX TIMES during my session. I just wanted to have a silent relaxing massage but all she did was try to upsell and it took me out of the present moment. Not relaxing at all I was so annoyed.

Katy was so nice. Massage was amazing! Ambiance was perfect! Especially because they had a student…read morediscount which made everything that much better!

I was 25 minutes late to my massage for reasons beyond my control (I have a 6mo old baby). I had a…read more60 minute deep tissue with Patríck Horgan and let me just say, what he was able to do in 35 minutes blew me away. I left the spa thinking: imagine what they could have done in the full 60? Patríck's touch was both firm and tender. I felt seen, heard, and deeply cared for. I was relieved of tension in my left shoulder and strain in my right leg. I cannot recommend Patríck enough. I will definitely be back to see them soon (for the full 60).

Really happy with the service. They were able to squeeze myself and my GF in for a massage, even…read morethough it was late in the evening. Massages were both great! Definitely coming back.

They where attentive on the area I was having pain. Walked feeling like a new person. The place was…read morerelaxing and clean and have very friendly service

i booked a couple's massage for myself and a friend who was two weeks postpartum and we had a…read morewonderful experience. the vibe inside is so cute, quirky, and calm. the owner also has an adorable small white dog that hangs out by the front desk! the dog did bark occasionally during the session, which i could hear from the upstairs massage room. it didn't bother me much, but i thought it was worth mentioning for anyone with noise sensitivity or those who prefer total silence during a relaxing escape. we both chose the hot stone massage and it was absolutely magical and exactly what we needed. alison massaged my friend and alonzo massaged me, and they were both truly fantastic. next time i am back in town to visit, i will definitely be booking another service here! ‍

I only have good things to say. We arrived a little before our massage time. The owner is a very…read morenice woman, and she gives you chocolate when you leave. There is a little puppy but it's very very sweet and I loved it. I have some health issues so when I told Derek that I only like medium pressure, he listened. He really helped my muscle spasms in my neck and he was a wonderful masseuse. My husband had Linda and said she was very aggressive but it was a "hurts so good" kind of massage for him. The place smelled very nice and the music was perfect in the rooms. We will definitely go back next time we're in Pittsburgh.

I had a wonderful experience! Relaxing atmosphere, kind people and amazing cut & color!…read moreI'm due to go back soon and I can't wait!

Hair appointment was very good (cut and color). Facial services are very out-dated, years behind…read morewhat you will find in other locations in other cities and states. No red light was given during facial, no microneedling, no deep pore cleaning, no pore extractions - all basic things provided for in all other facials at other spas everywhere now. Staff spent a lot of time messaging calves (no reason given for this but no foot message which is typically given at other spas during facials).

On a scale of romance novels to documentaries, Thrive On Health is the feel-good witchy story…read more As soon as you walk in the door, you're met with an array of local goods with all sorts of different types of home remedies, incense, and more. I loved the selection of "potions" and body lotions. Couples Massage: The purpose of my trip to Thrive on Health was a couples massage and then sauna time. We were greeted and shown to a room in the basement (it's a really unique space) with two massage beds. A nice treat of this room's location was the nearby bathroom across the hall. The massages were adequate though I'm sure if I had spoken up more it would have been better! I, apparently, start shy. Sauna: After our massage, we dressed and were shown to the sauna. The sauna was located within a room ("a box within a box within a box" as my partner quipped), and we disrobed again to enjoy the sauna heat. Though small, the room was nicely decorated and water was provided. Overall, this is a great location for multiple self-care routines!

Wow wow wow! This may be my favorite store in Pittsburgh…read more Not only does this store sell so many lovely products by small women owned businesses, they also make their own in house products. This business offers all I could ever dream of from bath and body products, art, clothing, you name it! On any given day, you will see Kelly and/ or Faith in store being cheerful and oh so welcoming. They are both very knowledgeable in their products and services. They help me feel like a dear friend whenever I stop by. Not only does Thrive offer amazing products, they also offer services such as Infrared Sauna, massage and card reading. Make sure to stop by to pick up some handmade tie dye jumpsuits and cosmic clouds whipped soap. I've tried many soaps so far in life and Thrive's soap is not only super fragranced, but leaves my skin feeling oh so soft. They frequently offer live sales in their Facebook page where you can take advantage of great deals on their products. Don't miss out!

I went here for a pre-natal massage and had an overall wonderful experience. They sent me the…read morepaperwork in advance so when I arrived, I was checked in immediately. The front desk staff were so nice and kind. I barely waited anytime at all when my masseuse, Nicole, called me back. The massage was incredibly relaxing, I could have easily fallen asleep. The ambiance is what you would expect-low lights with relaxing music. I would definitely return for another massage or try one of their other offerings.

I went here for the first time and I was assigned to Ashley W. It was a wonderful experience: so…read morerelaxing. So calming. Everyone there was wonderful. I highly recommend Evolve and I understand that many of the therapists have been there since it opened 14 years ago so that speaks volumes to the management who can find and retain such great therapists. I will definitely return! Thank you.

I was visiting Pittsburgh for my best friend's baby shower and she suggested I try Norma for…read morereflexology. I have experience with all kinds of massage but not reflexology. The location is traditional office space that Norma has beautifully appointed to look like a spa oasis. She even took care to cover the drop ceiling over the massage table with billowy fabric. Since I have never had reflexology prior to this, I can't compare her technique to anyone else, but it was relaxing - I fell asleep during the session. Before I went in I was experiencing some back pain that was immediately alleviated following the session. Following the session I asked Norma if she felt anything "weird" in my feet - she said nothing was out of the ordinary - I did tell her where I had been feeling pain. She did mention that she felt some congestion in my vocal chord area - this was amazing b/c I conduct presentations for a living and this would be totally accurate - my vocal chords are indeed under a lot of stress! Norma offers a wide range of services--traditional Swedish massage, deep tissue, prenatal, hot stone and Thai. I would recommend her and I would also return for a visit the next time I'm in the area.

Norma is the only person to have made a real difference in my stress level and back pain. Not only…read morethat, but her advice on stretching and exercise has been invaluable. Parking is right there and the atmosphere is downright zen. Easily best massage of my many tries and the only place I go.