Self-Care: Relaxation and Restoration in Charlotte

The Queen City is a great destination for deep healing and restoration. Whether you are looking to reset your nervous system with a walk in nature, find community, or treat yourself to a luxurious spa experience, Charlotte, North Carolina has it to offer.

Freedom Park

1908 East Blvd; Charlotte, NC 28203 | Daily: 7am – 7pm

With its beautiful scenery and ample green space, Freedom Park is anchored by a lakeside bandshell, sports field, playground, courts, and trails.

Head Spa Sanctuary

135 Main St; Pineville, NC 28134 | Daily 9am-9pm

Head Spa Sanctuary is a Yume certified head spa offering relaxing treatments, massages, facials and manicures/pedicures with thoughtful touches like robes, socks and blankets.

iShine Yoga & Wellness

16507 Northcross Dr, Ste B; Huntersville, NC 28078 | Hours vary daily

iShine Yoga & Wellness is a yoga studio in Huntersville offering heated classes of slow flow, hatha, restorative, deep stretch and prenatal styles.

Jetset Pilates – Lake Norman

908 Lindholm Dr I; Huntersville, NC 28078 | (704) 946-5568 (Multiple locations)

Jetset Pilates is a pilates fitness studio featuring top-notch equipment and 50-minute classes with a wide variety of instructors for all fitness levels.

Mood House

2400 Park Rd A; Charlotte, NC 28203 (Various locations)

Mood House is a modern massage studio with a Palm Springs vibe specializing in high-end, customizable massages with tailored aromatherapy and private infrared sauna sessions.

Rak’sa Thai Herbal Spa

4832 Park Rd, Suite I ; Charlotte, NC 28209 | (704) 997-9917

Discover the experience of a traditional Thai message at Rak’sa Thai Herbal Spa, which specializes in traditional healing practices, alternative medicines and skincare treatments. Benefits include tension relief, improved circulation, and feeling fully relaxed and peaceful in your body. Mindfully set and intention to release emotional and physical discomfort during your massage. Messages start at $140 for 60 minutes. Pre-paid appointments only. No walk-ins.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa

201 E. Trade St; Charlotte, NC 28202 | Mon-Thu, Sun: 9am-6pm; Sat: 9am-8pm

The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers spectacular skyline views, a rejuvenating sauna, and a cozy relaxation room where you can embark on a journey of the senses.

Salt + Souls

2501 The Plaza #8; Charlotte, NC 28205 | Tue-Fri: 10am-6pm; Sat-Sun: 10am-4pm; Mon: Closed

Salt + Souls is a Himalayan salt cave offering halo therapy, intuitive facials, therapeutic massages and energy work.

Sauna House

1500 W Morehead St H; Charlotte, NC 28208 | Mon: 12-10pm; Tue-Wed: 5-10pm; Thur-Fri: 12-10pm; Sat-Sun: 9am-10pm

Offering the ancient practice of contrast therapy, Sauna House offers Nordic spa, traditional saunas, cold plunges, premium massage services and more.

The Spa at Ballantyne.

1000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy; Charlotte, NC 28277 | (704) 248-4000

Mud massage or back facial at The Spa at The Ballantyne Hotel

The Spa at Ballantyne offers a range of services and treatments inspired by the tranquility of nature and designed to nurture the mind and body through the use of ritualistic methods and healthy products in a calming environment. The Carolinas Body Wrap helps achieve deep relaxation and rest. The Salt of the Earth Message creates a warming sensation with the use of Himalayan salt.