Urban Sanctuary Spa

Overview

Urban Sanctuary Spa is an award-winning day spa in Athens, Georgia, specializing in relaxation and wellness services, including a new infrared sauna at their Oconee location. It offers a comprehensive range of massages, facials, body treatments, and spa experiences tailored to individual needs.

• Facility type: Modern day spa with treatment rooms, infrared sauna (Oconee), and relaxing environments for massages, facials, head spas, and group spa parties.
• Overall atmosphere and experience: Clients describe a clean, calming, beautiful environment that smells amazing, with friendly, professional staff providing exceptional care. Reviews highlight glowing skin post-facial, best-ever massages, and a sense of ultimate relaxation and tranquility. Voted Athens’ Favorite Day Spa (2018-2023), it emphasizes unwinding, self-care, and community.

Features & Amenities

• Experienced team: Licensed therapists and estheticians dedicated to high-quality wellness and beauty care.
• Infrared sauna: Groundbreaking infrared light therapy penetrating deep skin layers for beneficial results; available at Oconee location with memberships.
• Spa memberships: Monthly plans (e.g., Urban Bliss, Wellness, Zen, Signature) offering discounted services + 15% off add-ons and 10% off retail.
• Gift cards and packages: Online purchase for massages, facials, products; series packages (e.g., 7x 90-min hot stone massages); spa days (e.g., Mommy-to-Be).
• Spa parties: Ideal for birthdays, showers, graduations; groups require 48-hour cancellation notice.
• Advanced treatments: HydraFacial boosters, LED therapy, ProCell Microchanneling, Glo2Facial (Oxfoliation™), body wraps/scrubs.
• Community focus: Partners with local organizations for people, animals, and environment.
• Online booking: Easy reservations via Mindbody; credit card/deposit required.

Services

• Massages (60-90 min): Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, Himalayan salt stone, aromatherapy, prenatal/mommy-to-be, oncology, neuromuscular, lymphatic drainage, sports, reflexology, TMJ, scalp, foot, headache/sinus, scar tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and seasonal/specialty (e.g., Vitamin C & Neroli, Blue Eucalyptus, Chill CBD).
• Facials (customized with consultations): Urban Signature/Deluxe, HydraFacial (Signature/Deluxe/Platinum), Glo2Facial, ProCell Microchanneling, Dermaplane, NuFace, Vitamin C Brightening, Tropical Glow, Moisture Drench, Mini Facial, O2 Lift.
• Head Spa Treatments (45-90 min): Halo water therapy, detox cleanse, scalp scrub/massage, conditioning, Hydrojelly Mask (longer sessions).
• Body Treatments: Hungarian Mud Detox Wrap, Chocolate Truffle Hydrating Wrap, CBD/Mango Enzyme/Blueberry Bliss Wraps, scrubs (Manuka Honey, Lemon Mimosa, seasonal).
• Other: Waxing, brow/lash services (tint, lift, lamination, shaping), back cleanses, infrared sauna sessions.

Pricing

• Massages/Facials: From $75+ (e.g., foot/reflexology $75+; Mini Facial $80; Vitamin C Massage $145+; Deluxe HydraFacial $295; ProCell $400+).
• Memberships: Massage/Facial plans $89-$149/mo; Infrared Sauna $112 (4x45-min) / $224 (8x).
• Packages/Series: E.g., 7x 90-min Hot Stone (price not specified); spa credits $100-$400.
• Policies: Prices subject to change; 24-hr cancellation (50% fee), 48-hr for groups/long services; non-refundable gifts expire 1 year.

Location & Hours

• Main Location: 810 N Chase St, Athens, Georgia 30601 (phone: 706.613.3947).
• Infrared Sauna: Oconee location (specific address not listed).
• Operating hours: Not specified on website; book online or call for availability.

Notes

• What makes it special: 6x consecutive Athens’ Best Day Spa; proprietary Head Spa and infrared sauna memberships as new highlights; focus on personalized, results-driven treatments (e.g., skin consultations, certified oncology/neuromuscular therapists). Strong emphasis on community giving, 5-star client reviews praising transformative experiences, and convenient online gifting/memberships. Ideal for self-care, groups, or gifting; promotes ‘Be kind to yourself, unwind’ philosophy.