Detox For Healthy Living

Overview

Detox for Healthy Living Day Spa (also known as Ionic Detox Day Spa) is a unique wellness center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in detoxifying and rejuvenating treatments, with a highlight on infrared sauna blanket sessions. Unlike traditional large-room saunas, this spa offers portable infrared sauna blankets that provide deep-penetrating heat for detoxification, fat burning, and relaxation. The facility emphasizes holistic therapies rooted in natural healing, including ionic foot detox, body wraps, facials, and advanced light therapies.

The overall atmosphere is peaceful, elegant, and deeply personal, evoking a soulful, eclectic haven rather than a sterile modern spa. Founded and run by 87-year-old Marilyn Heeringa, the space is adorned with antique furniture, French flair, Egyptian accents, and global heirlooms, reflecting her adventurous life and passion for wellness. Clients describe it as feeling like visiting a wise friend, with personalized care, heart, healing, and history woven into every experience.

Features & Amenities

• Eclectic, story-filled decor: Antique pieces and cultural treasures create a warm, meaningful ambiance.
• Private treatment rooms: Intimate spa session areas for personalized therapies.
• Specialized equipment: Infrared sauna blankets, ionic detox machines, iTeraCare devices, vibration plates, laser lipo, yoni steamers, and light therapy machines.
• Relaxation-focused setup: Peaceful environment with options for foot massages, herbal treatments, and post-session care.
• Business opportunities: Sales of ionic detox machines and guidance for starting detox spas.
• Convenient parking: Located just off I-96 on Plainfield Avenue.

Services

The spa offers a wide array of detox, slimming, skin care, and healing treatments, all by appointment:

Detox & Wellness

• Ionic Foot Detox: Removes toxins, boosts metabolism, enhances nutrient absorption; 30-minute sessions with foot massage.
• Infrared Sauna Blanket Sessions: Burns 400-600 calories per 60 minutes, detoxifies, reduces cellulite, alleviates pain, improves circulation and skin.
• iTeraCare Pain Treatments: Enhances cell strength, detoxification, and circulation.

Body Sculpting & Wraps

• Egyptian Body Wraps & Scrubs: Detoxifies, burns fat, speeds metabolism.
• Laser Lipo (Non-Surgical): Targets love handles and belly fat with no downtime.
• Whole Body Vibration (Axis Plate): 10-minute workouts for toning, fat burning, circulation.
• Breast Enhancement & Brazilian Butt Lift: Non-invasive sessions.
• Yoni Steamer: Restores pH balance, reduces inflammation using herbal steam.

Facials & Skin Care

• Microcurrent, Ultrasound, Red/Blue/Yellow Light Facials: Anti-aging, acne treatment, collagen boost.
• Masks (Clay, Volcano, Dead Sea, Moor Mud, Honey Clay, Vitamin C, 24K Gold): Hydrating, detoxifying, anti-acne options.
• Oxygen & Anti-Aging Facials: Plumps skin, reduces wrinkles.

Pricing

• No specific pricing information is listed on the website. All services are by appointment only; contact Marilyn directly at 616-363-9113 for custom session rates and packages.

Location & Hours

• Address: 2501 Plainfield Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, United States—just off I-96 with easy parking.
• Hours: Open by appointment only. Marilyn prefers phone calls over email or texts; call 616-363-9113 to schedule. No fixed hours listed, emphasizing flexible, personal bookings.

Notes

• What makes this sauna special: At 87, Marilyn Heeringa embodies timeless vitality, personally delivering treatments with nursing expertise (former LPN). The spa stands out for its non-cookie-cutter charm—mismatched yet meaningful decor tells a global story. Client testimonials highlight dramatic results: weight loss, pain relief, normalized bloodwork (e.g., A1C from 6.6 to 5.7), reduced swelling, and renewed energy. It’s a community hub fostering wellness, friendship, and gratitude, with options to buy equipment or start your own spa. Reviews encouraged on Google, TripAdvisor, etc., underscore its authentic, transformative appeal.