Let’s face it, we often don’t give ourselves enough rest, relaxation, and time to rejuvenate like we should. While we often get caught up in the chaos of life, it can be easy to forget the toll this can take on our bodies. When it comes to self-care, a massage or facial typically come to mind, but what you may not know, is that there are some really cool and unique options out there too! If you’re interested in treating yourself to something new, we know just the right places to go. Here are some super unique ways to practice self-care in WNY:
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1. Light Therapy
Blue and red light therapies use wavelengths of light to improve your skin’s appearance. It can be used to help sun damage and to even out your skin tone.
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2. Salt Caves
Salt caves are a natural option for improving respiratory health and skin health, as well as reducing anxiety and stress. Using Himalayan salt, salt caves are filled with tons of salt to immerse yourself in its healing properties. Read more about salt caves here!
Where in WNY:
- Southtown Salt Cave
- AURA Salt Cave and Wellness
- Ellicottville Salt Cave Halotherapy Spa
- Serenity Salt Cave
- Herbalty Cottage
3. Stretch Therapy
Stretching can do wonders for your motion and help muscle aches and pains. Specially trained flexologists can help you get a deeper stretch than you can on your own and in turn loosen up stiff joints to relieve stress on your body.
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4. Sleep Therapy
If you’ve ever been told you need to get more sleep, that’s because it’s true! Sleep is the foundation for recharging and maintaining your physical health and brain function.
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5. Cryotherapy
Get ready for major sub zero temperatures with this type of therapy. Cryotherapy helps to reduce inflammation in areas causing pain around joints and tendons.
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6. IV Therapy
IV therapy is a way to get beneficial nutrients quickly into your bloodstream. Often used by athletes, IV therapy has grown in popularity to improve recovery, headaches, immunity, energy, beauty, and more.
Where in WNY:
- BFLO Hydration
- IV360
- Luminescence Aesthetics
- Brilliance Aesthetics + Injectables
- Essential IV Therapy of Orchard Park
- Buffalo Rheumatology
- OWM Integrative Wellness
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7. Wall Suspension Yoga
Wall suspension yoga is a unique type of yoga in which you are connected to a wall by suspensions while completing various yoga poses. The goal of this type of yoga is to extend your mobility without putting strain on unstable or overused joints.
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8. Floatation Therapy
Floatation therapy involves submerging in a float tank to bring on a sense of calmness and relaxation. The benefits of this type of therapy include pain relief, anxiety relief, improved immune health, and more.
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