Spa Riverside

Overview

• Spa Riverside is a traditional Korean-style spa and sauna facility offering authentic relaxation experiences through natural body treatments, saunas, hot tubs, and specialized scrubs.
• Established in 1994, it serves the Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland areas, focusing on revitalizing the mind and body to escape everyday stress.
• The overall atmosphere is serene and therapeutic, emphasizing true rest and well-being with separate sections for men and women, promoting cleanliness, safety, and natural healing in a luxurious, no-shoes environment.

Features & Amenities

• Sauna and Therapy Rooms: Dry sauna, hot and cold pools, salt room, red clay room (white clay room mentioned), herbal steam therapy rooms, and seated herbal sitbath for lower body steaming.
• Hot Tub and Pools: Large hot bath tub and pool areas with water features for soaking and relaxation.
• Treatment Areas: Dedicated massage rooms, body scrub tables (women’s section highlighted), and shower areas with complimentary soap, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, razors, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.
• Locker Rooms: Secure lockers for personal items, fresh towels, and bathrobes provided; shoe lockers at entrance.
• Additional Amenities: Front desk for reservations and emergencies, eco-friendly products for sale, and upcoming red light therapy.

Services

• Body Scrubs and Treatments (performed by staff using special hand towels and scrub soaps):
  • K-Body Scrub (Men: 30 mins or 40 mins; Women: 40 mins)
  • K-Body Scrub Plus (Scrub + Mini Massage; Men: 50 mins; Women: 60 mins; includes luxurious gels like lemon-lime, rose, lavender, cucumber-melon, mint-eucalyptus)
  • K-Body Scrub Combo (Scrub + Massage + Facial/Hair; 90 mins; includes natural cucumber masque, coconut oil & milk)
• Special Massages: Gold Aroma Oil (100 mins), CBD Oil (100 mins), Anti-Cellulite Oil (100 mins).
• Seated Herbal Steam Therapy: Uses 100% natural herbs for genital area cleansing and vitality.
• General Access: Sauna and pool entry after showering; reservations required via contact form or phone.

Pricing

• Body Scrubs (Men):
  • 30 mins: $60
  • 40 mins: $70
  • Plus (50 mins): $80
  • Combo (90 mins): $120
• Body Scrubs (Women):
  • 40 mins: $60
  • Plus (60 mins): $80
  • Combo (90 mins): $120
• Special Oils (100 mins): Gold Aroma $130, CBD or Anti-Cellulite $150 each.
• Entrance Fee: Paid at service counter (amount not specified); locker key provided.
• Products: Handmade organic soaps $18, BeNew Soap Set $72, Soap Trays $18-20, Spa Gift Card $100.

Location & Hours

• Location: Serving Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland areas (exact address not listed on pages; contact via website for details).
• Operating Hours: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, 7 days a week (service hours 8 AM - 9 PM).
• Reservations: Required; book via contact form specifying name, phone, email, service, date, and time.

Notes

• What Makes It Special: Long-standing (since 1994) authentic Korean spa with natural, organic, vegan, cruelty-free, palm-free products crafted by California artists; emphasizes sustainability and purity.
• Strict Rules: No entry under 12 years old; pregnant women, elderly, or those with heart disease/diabetes/high-low BP must consult doctors; no alcohol/drugs; shower before entry; 10-15 min limits in saunas; no oils/lotions in water; use at own risk.
• Safety Focus: Emergency phone at front desk; stop if dizzy/nauseous; separate gender sections enhance privacy.
• Unique Offerings: Complimentary amenities, eco-friendly shop, and holistic therapies like herbal steam for vitality; promotes environmental sustainability in practices and products.