Community Corner
The List: Spas
If you are feeling in need of some 'special treatment,' there are plenty of places in the area that will be happy to put warm stones on your back and wrap you up in seaweed.
Skincare and Wellness on The Thames www.spaonthethames.com (860) 464-7906
Off of Long Cove Road in Gales Ferry, Skincare and Wellness on The Thames specializes in beauty work and in other treatments. Patrons can get body wraps, facials and pedicures here. Services include the “International Acne Clearing Facial” and Japanese Reiki therapy with most prices falling between $70 and $90.
The Spa in The Woods www.spa-inthewoods.com (860) 572-4957
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Another Ledyard place, Spa In The woods does business by appointment only. Located in a farmhouse off of Shewville Road, Spa In The Woods includes a “detoxification sauna” heated with infrared light. More traditional sevices include the hot stones treatment, exfoliation with dead sea salts and therapeutic massage—running from $75 for an hour’s treatment to $100 for 90 minutes.
Nail Queen and Spa www.nailqueenandspa.com (860) 536-3345
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This business, located in Haley Plaza off the Gold Star Highway, covers manicures, pedicures and waxing. Selections also include extensions, such as the Silk Wrap, which adds a transparent layer to finger nails and make them appear longer. Other treatments include callous elimination, and hot stone therapy. They also will soak your feet in solutions such as sea salt, green tea extract and mud.
The Red Door Spa www.reddoorspas.com (860) 446-2500
Located inside the Mystic Marriot off of 117, The Red Door Spa is part of the Elizabeth Arden owned chain. They cover the bases from facials to nail care to hair and waxing. Customers can get a $50 haircut, haircut, a 50 minute desert hot stone massage for $140 or a 50 minute Detoxifying Seaweed Wrap for $130.
Cadmarie www.cadmarie.com 860-442-0242
Located on State Street in New London, this place will do manicures, pedicures, wacing and hair dying. Manicure prices go between $10 and $25. If you want some really far out nails with design and glitter, this is the place to go. Cadmarie also teaches classes in pedicures and nail art.
