Patch Picks: Five Relaxing Spas in Hudson

It's been a long winter. However, the first week of spring hinted at the promise of warmer weather and the opportunity for bare arms and toes. Get ready to shed sweaters and get the kinks from shoveling snow worked out with these Hudson spas. 

Cara Bella Skin Care Studio & Day Spa 

has all the comforts of home with none of the stress. Customers can luxuriate in front of a flickering fire while receiving skin care treatments, receive a relaxing deep tissue massage while listening to the sound of flowing water or browse the spa's selection of Dermalogica skin care products in a chic and soothing setting. Facials, including specialized skin care for those with concerns about aging or acne, waxing, massage and eyebrow and eyelash tinting are all available.

A'la Mode Salonspas

Eyelash extensions are the hottest new trend, and  is one of the few area places offering the service. While you're there, get a cut, color, perm, mani/pedi, makeup application, facial, wax, massage or any of the other multiple services available at this Aveda spa. If you're feeling the need for a whole-body overhaul, go for their all day package ($300)—it includes a one hour massage, facial, spa manicure and pedicure, shampoo and style, makeup application and even lunch catered in.

At Peace Therapeutic Massage

shares space with Wanken Family Chiropractic. Owner Jennifer Nordin is a licensed massage therapist and offers a wide range of massage options, including swedish, deep tissue and craniosacral therapy. Nordin specializes in the raindrop massage technique, which involves adding droplets of essential oils to strategic places on a customer's spine for the ultimate massage experience. Can't get to Nordin? She'll come to you—At Peace offers event and workplace massages for just $1 per minute. At Peace also offers a monthly special, which can be found on the business' blog.

Ultimissimo

Part salon and spa, part artist's vision, is one of the most visually robust places to relax and shop in downtown Hudson. Owner Rebecca Erickson created a business as pleasing to the eye as it is the rest of the body—bright colors, pieces of jewelry and art, interesting furniture and a variety of floral and natural items highlight Ultimissimo. Hair, nail, skin and waxing services are all available, and if you decide to donate your hair to Locks of Love, your haircut is on them.

A Lotus Touch 

A relative newcomer to Hudson, is located in the River Ridge Professional Center. Basic massage, foot reflexology, thai massage  and shiatsua are all on the menu at this business. Customers can also add aromatherapy or hot stones to their service for just $5. Expecting? A Lotus Touch offers pregnancy massage designed for women in their second and third trimesters.