It’s time for a self-care getaway to rejuvenate for the new year! Come unwind on your own, with your closest friends or as a romantic escape with your partner.
Spas & Relaxation
One of the quickest routes to relaxation is a spa day. Here in Rutherford County, there are countless spas to visit for services such as massages, saunas, waxes, manicures, pedicures, skincare and so much more. It’s time to pamper yourself, and you don’t even have to plan the outing – we’ve got it!
In Murfreesboro, Boro Health & Wellness Spa offers services including infrared sauna, cryotherapy, float therapy, NormaTec, massage therapy, an oxygen bar, facials and waxing. In the words of co-owner, Melissa DelGrosso-Schmitt, “health and wellness is a journey and not a destination… Whether [the journey] means helping you detoxify and glow, find relief from pain, or simply escape the stress of daily life,” Boro Health & Wellness Spa is there to help you find your ideal treatment.
The BBeautiful Salt Rooms + Sauna also offer a range of services that meet you where you are to melt away stress. At BBeautiful Injectables, you can step into an Infrared Sauna and experience the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities of dry salt therapy. Owner Trinae Lashley encourages you to “relax in 15,000 lbs of dead sea salt & escape from the hustle.” Also, BBeautiful Injectables is offering “15% off all merchandise from Black Friday [un]til Christmas.”
For a spa experience with a focus on overall wellness and a really unique energy, check out Speakeasy Aesthetics in Murfreesboro. The owner of Speakeasy Aesthetics, Joe Ornelas, explained that they always “strive to provide the highest quality aesthetic procedures including botox, fillers, Platelet-Rich Plasma, lasers, and skin treatments to help with your appearance.” Whether you’re interested in “weight loss programs, IV infusion therapy” or “hormone replacement therapy so that your appearance matches your health for overall health and wellness,” Joe and the team at Speakeasy Aesthetics will give you a personable and enjoyable experience to bring you closer to the life you want to live.
Here’s a spa experience dedicated specifically to men. Uptown Male Spa & Skincare Center in Murfreesboro offers hair, skin and nail care for men, as well as waxing and massages. Health and wellness is a genderless concept and, thanks to Uptown, men will never go without self-care in Rutherford County.
There is no shortage of Spas and Relaxation Centers in Rutherford County. Check out any and all of the spas below to find the perfect fit for you.
Other options:
- The Nurture Nook Day Spa & Gift Shoppe: Full service salon that offers couples massages
- Wand & Willow Day Spa: Harry Potter-magic themed
- Shabby 2 Chic Salon and Spa: Full service salon in Smyrna
- Synergy Wellness Spa: Massage therapy and more
- VidaFlo Murfreesboro: Customized IV Therapy & Hydration
- Healing Cypress Massage Therapy: Wellness of body, mind, and spirit
- Serendipity Massage & Wellness: Customized treatments tailored to your needs
- The Salt Barn: A range of wellness services offered in Smyrna
- Restore Hyper Wellness: Decrease inflammation, optimize sleep, boost energy and more
Health & Fitness
Exercise and physical activity, especially outside, are also great for stress relief! Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll around a park or a structured fitness class, Rutherford County has options for you.
Parks & Gardens
A large part of Rutherford County’s allure is the never-ending natural beauty! We have many parks and gardens to choose from. Oaklands Park & Arboretum in the heart of Murfreesboro is a 31-acre historic site with a nature trail, picnic shelter, playground and an indigenous Tennessee tree arboretum. Whether you’re walking or running, alone or with loved ones, for your first time or your hundredth time, Oaklands Park always brings peace and wellness.
If you’re willing to travel slightly outside of Rutherford County to Wilson County, the Cedars of Lebanon State Park is a beautiful spot in which to connect with nature, hike, camp, participate in park events, or all of the above. With so many trails to choose from throughout the 1,139-acre park, you’ll never be bored exploring the Middle Tennessee terrain.
If you’d like to read more about the beautiful parks and gardens in Rutherford County, check out our previous blog: “In Town, On the Trail.”
Fitness Classes
Are you looking for something a little more intense? We’ve got options to make you sweat. Visitors are always welcome!
Club Pilates in Murfreesboro hosts Pilates classes for people of all experience and skill levels. On the Club Pilates website, they say that they use exercise as a “path to a fuller, more satisfying physical existence.” They approach their classes with a holistic mindset, ensuring that their clients move better, feel better and live better, all at the same time. To take an active, comprehensive approach to your wellness and fitness, visit Club Pilates!
Another fitness class option is Murfreesboro Hot Yoga, whose slogan is “Moving Mind,
Body, & Sweat.” At Murfreesboro Hot Yoga, there are different classes for their respective fitness goals. If you’d like to approach your physical and emotional wellness at the same time, no matter the level, you might want to try out their Hot Yoga!
Royal Massage and Yoga Lounge in Murfreesboro also offers yoga classes, just in standard temperatures. According to their website, your instructors will “emphasize proper alignment in the poses” across all levels and make sure you are “using your breath to find a balance between effort and ease.” These classes, too, combine mental and physical fitness to ensure that you are approaching greater overall wellness!
For a sweat session in a completely judgment-free zone, check out Garage Barre + Bike in Murfreesboro. Owners Kirby Dudley and Lacey Garrett offer three types of classes: Barre, Bike and Bounce, giving each fitness lover a variety of options for every session. With a focus on fun and community, you’ll be sure to have a blast in this one-of-a-kind fitness center.
Exercise, no matter what that looks like for you, is a great way to release stress and relax! These classes can be done on your own, with family, friends or partners. Join us in Rutherford County to sweat out the stress and commit to self-care.
Food & Drink
You’ll feel your best when you pair your day of wellness with nutritious, hearty food. Luckily, there are many such options in Rutherford County!
What screams healthy louder than a smoothie and juice shop? According to owner Susan Waggoner, Main Squeeze Juice Co. “is a natural, vegan, and gluten-free restaurant” that aspires “to be a healthier option to our community.” Each of their juices contains 2-4 pounds of high-quality, natural produce. Main Squeeze makes it easy to commit to wellness, with healthy options at your fingertips!
Core Life Eatery is another delicious and healthy restaurant in Rutherford County.
Food is also essential to overall wellness, so during your relaxing getaway full of self-care, pampering and physical activity, don’t forget to take a stop at some of these mouthwatering and healthy restaurants.
There are many ways to expel stress and welcome peace and wellness! Thankfully, Rutherford County offers everything you could need to unwind and rejuvenate yourself for the new year to come! Whether you want to try one, two or all of these wellness activities, we encourage you to take one step closer to holistic health (and get pampered). See you soon!