A roundup of the most relaxing alternative health treatments in the Buffalo area, featuring the best natural products to take home from each experience
By Amanda Jowsey
Get your chakras aligned at 'The Root,' get your stretch on at the StretchLab, take a healing art class, explore the cave at AURA, or wash your worries down the drain with a pampering hair treatment from Hair Reformation.
1. Reiki Healing Session at Spiritually Rooted:
Book an energy healing session at Spiritually Rooted in North Tonawanda, NY with certified healer Patricia Hall. Reiki is a Japanese energy healing technique which acts as a massage for the energy field and relieves physical, emotional and mental strain.
30-minute session: $40. Call or book online.
Featured Product to shop: Earth’s Elements water bottle
The bottom of these non-toxic bottles can be filled with your favorite gemstones and help you feel a bit more connected to the ongoing challenge of drinking enough water. Benefits of crystals range from boosting your immunity to enhancing feelings of inner clarity and confidence. The cap features an airtight bamboo cup. $50 with first set of crystals included.
Spiritually Rooted 90 Webster St. North Tonawanda, NY 14120 716-262-2897
Spirituallyrooted.com
2. Get Stretched Out at The StretchLab:
Get your stretch on with a trained Flexologist at the StretchLab in Blasdell, NY. Stretching, especially aided stretching, improves flexibility and mobility, decreases pain and boosts energy.
Sessions are 25 or 50 minutes. First time 50-minute mobility assessment stretch: $29 for 25 minutes or $49 for 50 minutes. (Regular cost is $49 for 25 minutes and $95 for 50 minutes. Discounts are available based on frequency of treatments.)
Featured product to take home: Hyperice Massage gun
This portable percussive massage tool loosens muscles and provides instant relief for massages on the go or at home. Normally $199. Now on sale for $179.
The StretchLab 3860 McKinley Parkway, suite 230 Blasdell NY
716-303-0518
stretchlab.com
3. Take a book art class at WNY Book Arts Center in downtown Buffalo:
WNYBA Center offers print and letterpress making, screen printing, book and paper making and origami classes taught by local professional artists. Creativity boosts mood, self-esteem, improves cognitive function, relieves anxiety and depression and improves relationships. WNY Book Arts has classes, group experiences, open studios, and one-on-one instruction.
Prices range from $25 – $50 for basic letterpress printing. Book classes range from $55- $100. Prices depend on the type of class, level of skill and materials required.
My favorite product in their shop: GROW THROUGH WHAT YOU GO THROUGH MUG
The perfect reminder when you're sorting the wildflowers from the weeds in your life.
WNYBAC
468 Washington St. Buffalo, NY 14203
wnybookarts.org
4. Salt Cave Experience Book a Salt Cave session for at AURA Salt Cave and Wellness:
Salt therapy, aka Halotherapy, reduces stress, detoxifies the body, boosts immunity, increases energy and helps respiratory and skin issues.
45 minutes session: $35
Additional spa services can be added to enhance the experience. AURA also sells essential oils, gemstones, teas and tea ware, salts, herbs and other metaphysical tools.
Featured Products: Plant Therapy Essential Oils
AURA Salt Cave & Wellness carries a huge line of Plant Therapy essential oils, the only brand guaranteed to be 100% pure, natural and of the highest quality for use. The healing and aromatic benefits of essential oils range from better skin and sleep to boosting the immunity and easing tension and anxiety. AURA also sells KidSafe Plant Therapy oils for the littles in your life. Prices range from $14.95-$24.95 based on size and contents (10ml and 30ml bottles)
AURA Salt Cave and Wellness 6429 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY 716-276-9120
aurasaltcave.com
5. Book a luxury hair treatment at Hair Reformation by Natalie Solotes:
Book a luxury hair treatment for scalp and hair health at Hair Reformation by Natalie. Book an Olaplex, K18, Malibu Crystal Gel, Japanese Scalp Mist or other Hair Facial treatment to rebuild the strength, structure, elasticity, softness, shine, smoothness and bounce of hair like never before. You don’t need to purchase additional salon services to enjoy them. Each treatment comes with a fresh blow out to leave looking and feeling like a hair model. H.R. is the only salon on the East Coast to offer these, so you’ll also be winning the unique gift award!
Prices depend on service and range from $75- $100.
HR Recommended Product: K18 leave-in molecular repair hair mask
This mask is designed for all hair types and is engineered to reverse hair damage in four minutes. It restores strength, softness, smoothness, shine and bounce. $50.
Hair Reformation by Natalie 9912 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY 716-276-8690 • Text only: 716-374-0616
Hairreformation.com
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