The Well

Overview

The Well VB is a premier wellness spa in Virginia Beach, Virginia, specializing in holistic body therapies, massages, and innovative self-care experiences. While not exclusively a sauna facility, it prominently features an infrared sauna as part of its signature Arctic Desert Therapy—a contrast therapy combining deep heat with cold plunges for detoxification, circulation boost, and rejuvenation. The spa also offers Dead Sea float tanks, lymphatic drainage, and a range of massages using organic, high-quality products.

The overall atmosphere is serene, tranquil, and restorative, described by clients as a “sanctuary” with calming ambiance, soothing teas in a relaxation lounge, and intentional quiet. Reviews highlight its cleanliness, contemporary design, welcoming staff, and transformative effects, creating a unique environment for mind-body reset amid the Hampton Roads area.

Features & Amenities

• Relaxation Lounge: Serene space to begin and end sessions with calming teas, ambient lighting, and quiet for unwinding.
• Infrared Sauna: Key component of contrast therapy, providing deep-penetrating heat for detoxification and muscle relief.
• Cold Plunge: Invigorating ice bath paired with sauna for reduced inflammation, enhanced recovery, and energy boost.
• Dead Sea Float Pod: Sensory deprivation tank with high-salt buoyant solution for profound relaxation and mental clarity.
• Treatment Rooms: Private, spotless spaces equipped for massages, scrubs, wraps, and specialized therapies.
• Organic Products: High-purity oils, scrubs, and treatments (e.g., VegOut CBD, mineral-rich botanicals) focused on natural healing.
• Personalized Consultations: Every session starts with tailoring to individual needs, pressure, and goals.
• Mobile Services: Chair massages and spa setups for events, parties, and corporate wellness.

Services

Services are categorized into four pillars, blending traditional massage with cutting-edge therapies:

Restorative Therapies

• Signature Massage, Prenatal Massage, Couples Massage, Chill-Out CBD Massage, Deep Tissue, Undaria Massage.

Self-Care Therapies

• Arctic Desert Therapy: Alternating infrared sauna and cold plunge for circulation, stress release, and recharge.
• Dead Sea Float: Isolation tank float for deep rest, pain relief, and creativity enhancement.

Vital Therapies

• Stretch Therapy, The Grounding, Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): Gentle, oil-free strokes to detox, reduce swelling, boost immunity.

Nourishing Therapies

• Body scrubs and wraps: Gaia’s Glow, Salt of the Earth, CBD Coconut Scrub, The Native, Phases of the Moon, L’Herboriste.
• Facials: Detox and Define.

Additional offerings include packages (e.g., MLD bundles), enhancements, corporate chair massages (10-15 mins), spa parties, and mobile wellness for events.

Pricing

Pricing is session-based with packages available (purchasable via phone at 757-355-5412 or in-person):

• MLD: $80 (30 min), $130 (60 min), $210 (90 min). Packages: 3x30min $225, 5x30min $340, 10x30min $640; similar discounts for longer sessions.
• Chill-Out Massage: $140 (60 min), $175 (90 min), $230 (120 min).
• Prenatal Massage: $120 (60 min), $155 (90 min).
• Arctic Desert & Dead Sea Float Packages: Available; exact pricing via booking.
• Services described as affordable in reviews; book via Zenoti webstore.

Location & Hours

• Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Hampton Roads area), near Chic’s Beach. Serves local events mobilely. Contact: 757-355-5412; website.
• Operating Hours: Not specified in content; appointments bookable online/phone. First-time MLD requires consultation.

Notes

• What Makes It Special: Holistic focus with experienced, licensed therapists (e.g., Marcela, Allyson) using only vetted organic products. Innovative combos like Arctic Desert (sauna + plunge) and Dead Sea floats set it apart. 5-star reviews rave about tension relief, cleanliness, and life-changing results (e.g., “makes you a new person”). Owned by Marcella Villalobos, emphasizes transformative care. 2025 CoVa Best Of Winner. Contraindications noted (e.g., for floats: recent tattoos, infections). Ideal for stress management, post-surgery, pregnancy, chronic pain.