A Touch of Serenity

Overview

A Touch of Serenity is a holistic wellness spa in Alexandria, VA, offering a range of relaxation and therapeutic services, including infrared sauna sessions, massage therapy, facials, waxing, body treatments, and yoga classes. This by-appointment-only facility emphasizes self-care as an essential practice, providing personalized treatments in a serene environment tailored for tension relief, skin rejuvenation, and overall wellness. Serving the Alexandria and Washington DC metro area, it caters to clients seeking holistic healing from licensed professionals.

The overall atmosphere is calming and inviting, featuring soft lighting, soothing music, clean treatment rooms, and a peaceful ambiance that promotes deep relaxation. Clients describe it as a ‘hidden gem’ with attentive staff, customized experiences, and a focus on long-term wellness, making it ideal for stress reduction, pain relief, and rejuvenation.

Features & Amenities

• Serene treatment rooms: Including massage rooms, couples suites, and spa areas equipped with massage tables, fresh towels, and calming decor.
• Infrared sauna: Heats the body directly for deeper penetration into muscles and joints, unlike traditional saunas.
• Yoga studio: For group classes focused on flexibility and mindfulness.
• High hygiene standards: Clean, germ-free environment supported by local cleaning services.
• Convenient booking: Online scheduling, mobile app (iOS/Android), phone (571.419.8543), and gift cards.
• Free parking: Easily accessible location with proximity to Arlington, Springfield, and DC.
• Retail products: Spa items like lotions, scrubs, candles, and magnesium lotion.

Services

• Massage Therapy:
  • Classic: Swedish (light-medium pressure for relaxation), Deep Tissue (targets muscle tension), Prenatal (side-lying for 2nd/3rd trimester).
  • Specialty: Shiatsu (finger pressure and stretching), Myofascial Release (fascia tension relief), Himalayan Salt Stone (negative ions for inflammation reduction), Lymphatic Drainage (detox and swelling reduction), Reiki (energy healing), Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian flowing strokes), Body Scrub (exfoliation with sugar scrub).
  • Couples Massage: Shared room, no extra cost (call to book).
• Facials (with Kita): Signature, Citrus Lotus (blemishes), Rejuvenate (wrinkles), Crystal Clear (acne), Back Facial, Relaxation.
• Infrared Sauna: Internal heating for detoxification, circulation, pain relief (call to book).
• Waxing: Full range available (call to book).
• Yoga Classes: Group sessions for stress relief (app/online signup, promo code YESYOGA for new clients).
• Packages & Enhancements: Holiday specials, stretch services, mental health-focused options.

Pricing

• Classic Massages (60/90/120 min): $120 / $170 / $220 (Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal; eligible for new client discounts).
• New Client Specials: $30 OFF first classic massage, 15% OFF first facial or yoga class.
• Specialty Services: Prices listed on dedicated pages (e.g., infrared sauna, facials, waxing); vary by therapist and duration.
• Gift Cards & Packages: Available online; holiday packages on sale.
• No walk-ins; all sales final; enhancements add-ons without extra time.

Full pricing at services pages.

Location & Hours

• Location: Alexandria, Virginia (exact address via booking; accessible from Arlington, Springfield, Washington DC; free parking).
• Hours: By appointment only; no walk-ins or same-day spots typically available. Book via online portal, app, or call 571.419.8543. Yoga via app/website.

Notes

• Unique Infrared Sauna: Stands out by using infrared light to heat the body internally, penetrating tissues for benefits like reduced inflammation, anxiety relief, improved circulation, and detoxification—ideal complement to massages.
• Personalized & Holistic: Licensed therapists (e.g., Tim for Shiatsu, Viviane for salt stone) tailor sessions; emphasis on emotional/physical balance.
• Small Business Focus: Supports local (e.g., Total Cleaning Service); client reviews praise relaxing ambiance, skilled staff, and value.
• Client Tips: Arrive early, communicate needs, stay hydrated; no combining specials.
• Accessibility: App confirmations essential; gift cards for easy gifting.