Benefits of Massage Series: $80 Savings and Enhanced Well Being

To encourage people to have more massage time, more often, we have created special pricing to maximize your massage dollars. At Urban Sanctuary we offer an incredible deal on massage series packages! If you purchase a series of 6 massage therapy sessions, you get one free session of equal value. Otherwise said, you can buy 7 massages for the price of 6. This provides a savings of $80-$90, if you are purchasing a series of 1 hour sessions. You'll save $115- $125 on a series of 90 minute sessions and $165 off of a couples massage series. Wow!

 Massage therapy benefits increase and expand with repeat sessions at regular intervals. The benefits to your nervous system are increased when sessions are frequent. The benefits to the muscular system and the immune system can be measured over time, as well. Well being is greatly enhanced with regular massage sessions and although each person's experience is unique, there are some commonalities amongst Urban Sanctuary massage clients who receive a massage therapy session once a month or more.

• improved quality of sleep
• blood pressure
• increased circulation
• recovery from common soft tissue injuries
• relief from chronic pain
• hyper tension
• whiplash
• frozen shoulder
• low back pain
• recovery from car accident injuries 
• sports injuries
• healing nervous conditions
• increased range of motion
• a boost to the immune system
• increased stamina
• relief from some of the stresses of pregnancy
• stress relief in general
• improved focus
• peace of mind

If too much time does not lapse in between massage sessions, the benefits of the massages actually build on the previous session.This is really impactful when recovering from whiplash, tennis elbow, chronic headaches or nagging aches and pains.

People often use their massages to support themselves in achieving specific health goals and milestones,such as lowered blood pressure,weight loss and improved quality of sleep.  All things that can be measured,can be impacted.

Read about Urban Sanctuary's massage offerings and prices online. We have a menu of choices for massage, specialty massages, scalp massage, foot massage, men's services and couples services. Be kind to yourself. Unwind at Urban Sanctuary...

Gifts For Men; Scalp Massage, Sandalwood Soap, Sports Massage and Energizing Shower Bombs

Sandalwood Citrus Zum soap is available for $5.25 at Urban Sanctuary

We had men in mind when we designed our space. Men love it here! Urban Sanctuary has 5 comfortable waiting lounges and 7 massage rooms plus facial, manicure and pedicure rooms. All very inviting and peaceful. The perfect space to unwind for both men and women...

Seven days a week at Urban Sanctuary, men enjoy Scalp Massages, Foot Massage, Sports Massage and many other services that are particular favorites for our male clientele. Our Men's Spa Service Menu highlights a few great choices.

Check our prices online. Here is a list of some great products, gift certificates and services that most men love!

• Eucalyptus TeaTree Scalp  Massage  $45
• Asian Foot Massage $45-$80
• Energizing Shower Bombs $2.25-$7.99
• Spearmint Lip Balm $4 
• Hot Herbal Ease Neck Pillows $39
• Deep Tissue Foot Massage
• Clove Mint Goat's Milk Soap $5.25
• Cedarwood Soap $5.25
• Sea Salt Room and Body Mist $11
• Sea Salt Soak for muscles $28
• Spicy Organic Cocoa $16
• Men's  90 Minute Massage $115
• Massage Series Gift Certificate $480
• Men's Pedicure $38
• Couples Massage $165
• Sports Massage $45 and up
• Patchouli Orange Whiff Sticks $26.50
• Zum Bundle Box $10
• Charcoal Soap  $5.99

Stocking Stuffers $3 and Up at Urban Sanctuary and Online

Crystal Waters vegan nail lacquer minis are $6 and full size bottles are $12 at Urban Sanctuary.

• Spa Rituals vegan nail polish minis $6
• Coffee Almond and Lavender Mint Goat's Milk Soap Bars - delicious $5.75
• Vanilla or Lavender natural chap sticks by Whispering Willow $3.50
• Peppermint or Tangerine Da Balm handmade lip balm $4 each
• Bird-On-It Necklaces, lockets, nests, pendents and pearls $26-$38
• Vintage Style earrings by My Sweet Nomsa $17-$28
• Dream Catcher Organic Tea $15
• Warming Joy petite tea tree $8
• Chokola Organic Drinking Chocolate $16
• Zum Body and Room Mists Frankincense and Myrrh or Patchouli Orange $11
• Mud, Lemon Ginger Sage or Eucalyptus Lime Bath Bombs $3 each
• Half Dozen mixed selection or pick your favorite Bath Bombs $7.99 
• Lavender hot/cold neck pillows $35
• Cardamom Coffee Body Scrub $48
• Lemongrass Lime Sugar Scrub $18
• Bath Salt Sachets Peppermint, Lavender, Rose Geranium $12
• Pink Love Himalayan salts $12
• Floral Milk Bath $32
• Coconut Milk Bath $28
• Winter Herbal Steam $22
• Alpine Foot Butter $18

Hostess Gifts for $2.25 - $39 available Online and In-Store at Urban Sanctuary, Athens.

Way Out Wax  Clear Head soy travel tin candles clear the head with eucalyptus, peppermint and rosemary essential oils.

• Warming Joy petite holiday tea sampler $8
• Kati (brew in) tea mug $15
• Zum Room Mist and Body Spray $11
• Clear Head soy candles $7.50
• Cozy Home soy candles $7.50
• goat's milk soap bundles box by Zum $10
• Zum sachets $5.75
• Tangerine Melon Bubble Bath by Deep Steep $12
• Brown Sugar Vanilla Bubbles $12
• Little Cuckoo Chocolate Turtles $2.25-$5.75
• Tara herbal ease Neck Pillow $39
• Herbal Ease flax seed eye pillow $18
• Zum Whiff Sticks Frankincense and Myrrh $26
• Energizing Shower Bombs $2.25 single -$7.99 box set
• Lemon Verbena Bath Bombs $3.25 single - $17 half dozen
• Lavender Mint sipping chocolate $16
• Peace of Mind Tea $15

Organic Peace of Mind Tea is a great hostess gift or stocking stuffer. Buy online or in-store for $15.

These Are A Few Of Our Favorite Things: Gifts for $14 or Less

Fig Yarrow Pink Love Salts $12 is available online and in-store at Urban Sanctuary.

$14 is a nice price point for a hostess gift, secret Santa gift and for stocking stuffers. These are a few of our favorite things at Urban Sanctuary for bath and body, house and home. Each is $14 or less.

• Way Out Wax Soy Travel Tin Candles Cozy Home Scent $12.50
• Warming Joy Holiday Tea Tree $8
• Pink Love Bath Salts Sachet $12
• Spa Rituals Vegan Nail Polish $6-$12
• Oat Milk Bath Tea $12
• Level Naturals Bath Bombs $3
• Deep Steep Rosemary Mint Body Wash $14
• Passion Fruit Guava Sugar Scrub $14
• Brown Sugar Vanilla Body Lotion $14
• Goat's Milk Soap Bundles $10
• Little Cuckoo Handmade Chocolate Turtles $2.25 and up
• Energizing Shower Bombs by Level Naturals $7.99

Urban Sanctuary is nestled in the heart of the Historic Boulevard District in Athens, Georgia. We have been voted Athens' Best Spa 10 years in a row. We have created the perfect atmosphere and great services to help you Unwind. Unwind at Urban Sanctuary. Time to Unwind is priceless.

Great Gifts For Girls: Vegan Nail Polish, Lip Balm and Bubbles

Spa Rituals Vegan Nail Polish minis are available at Urban Sanctuary for $6 a bottle.

 We know what girls like! Girls like new colors, fun jewelry and fruity scented bubbles and lip balms.
Girls like getting their nails done with Mom or with a friend. And most girls really like shopping at places with lots of products, scents and colors to sample and try on.

Well that's just what we have! If you have a girl on your list to buy for this holiday season, we have some of her favorite things at Urban Sanctuary. Stop into our gift store or shop online. If you think she'd have more fun choosing her own gifts, a gift certificate is just the thing for you. She can come in and choose from over 25 different soap scents, 32 different pendents and lockets and 28 incredible soy candles. She'll have fun!

• Brown Sugar Vanilla Bubble Bath $12
• Miss World nail polish mini $6
• Bird On a Pearl Vintage Style Necklace  $30
• Georgia State Pendant Necklace or Wishbone Necklace $32
• Da Balm Tangerine ChapStick  $4
• Rock Me Like a Hurricane Nail polish mini $6
• Grapefruit Bergamot Body Butter $12
• Rose Geranium Bath Salts Sachet locally made by Mama $12
• Mama Harmony Sugar Scrub w Lavender and Lemongrass $16
• Coconut Milk Bath $28
• Half  Dozen or so Level Naturals Bath Bombs mix and match $3-$17
• Zum Soap Sachets  $5
• Confetti or Clove Mint Zum Bars $5.25
• Herbavore Botanicals Sea Clay or Pink Clay Cleansing Bars $9
• Citrus Harmony Soy Candle Tin $7.50
• Fig and Yarrow Winter Steam $22
• Balm and Salve Kit $32
• Alpine Foot Pumice $16
• Lavender Neck and Body Pillow $35
• Holiday Manicure $30
• Pedicure $38
• Pedicure with a Friend $76
• Urban Sanctuary Facial and Skincare Consultation $90
• Gift Certificates $25- $500

 Urban Sanctuary is open 7 days a week, all year. For a more quiet and peaceful shopping experience, stop in on a Sunday afternoon or on a week night between 7 and 8:00 pm. Those are the shopping hours with less hustle and busstle in our store during the holiday season.

Call in 706-613-3947 and order your gift certificates over the phone to pick up or have us mail them all for you! Be Kind. Unwind and happy season to you...

5 Fruits That Heal Joint Pain and Recommended Massages

Joint pain can plague people of all ages and it becomes more likely as the years pass. Even teenagers experience joint pain on occasion resulting from binging  on processed sugary foods or over exertion. Adults experience joint pain and inflammation caused by food allergens, sports injuries or many other stresses that tax the body. Plenty of folks who have not been diagnosed with arthritis often experience  joint pain when the weather is cold and damp. 

Quality therapeutic massage, healing herbal bath soaks and foot massage are great remedies for nagging joint pain. 

Also, there are some great food cures for pain and in particular a handful of fruits that have a great capacity for reducing joint pain and inflammation. 

These five fruits are amazing pain relievers:

-Papaya

-Cherries

-Pineapple 

-Blueberries

-Raspberries 

At Urban Sanctuary, we specialize in results producing, pain relieving massage . Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Neck Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Asian Foot Massage are a few that effectively deal with joint pain and inflammation. There are probably a couple of massage modalities from that list that would be a perfect fit for you. Call 706-613-3947 for a recommendation or consultation. Read about the benefits of massage and the various massage modalities in our blog archives.