Founded by Jeni Garrett, the first Woodhouse Spa location opened in 2001 in Victoria, Texas. Garrett created Woodhouse spas because she wanted to make well-being more accessible to her community. Since its inception, the high-end luxury day spa franchise has expanded to 82 locations across the United States and offers guests a calming and beautiful environment where they can enjoy a wide variety of wellness experiences and spa treatments.

Their full-service menu includes a selection of high-quality services ranging from massage therapies and facial rejuvenation to sleep therapies, nail services, waxing, and more. All of the treatments are provided by Woodhouse Spa’s team of expert staff members, and their spa locations are also the ideal setting for hosting special events such as anniversaries, birthdays and bridal parties.

We chatted with Christina Russell, CEO of Woodhouse Spa, who shared insider tips, recommended treatments to try, and more.

Why You’ll Love It: Woodhouse is our high-end luxury day spa franchise with 82 locations across the country that brings a resort experience to a neighborhood setting. Our spas offer a calming environment that is rich with warm earth tones and textures, sounds of nature, soothing aromatherapy for skin treatments, massage therapies, facials, and other exquisite services such as waxing and nails. What guests love about Woodhouse is the unparalleled luxury and relaxation they feel from the moment they walk through the door. Guests are able to select from a wide array of treatments customizable to their needs. 

Key Features: Our experts at Woodhouse have created tailor-made packages to meet the needs of a variety of guests including couples, brides-to-be, and office-goers. Spa amenity examples include massages with healing techniques that blend art and science—all Woodhouse massages start with our signature foot cleansing ritual and essential oil treatment to calm the mind as you begin your mood care journey. Additionally, body treatments revitalize with therapeutic, full-body skin treatments only found at Woodhouse.

Furthermore, guests can treat themselves to facials with luxurious skincare techniques that leave them feeling toned, radiant, and healthy inside and out. With rituals, guests can immerse themselves in total luxury with a unique experience that will leave their minds and body fully transformed. Our most popular services are an infrared sauna for detoxifying, a meditative mood soak for peace of mind and meditation, and salt therapy for improved respiratory health. 

Bonus: As guests make their way through the spa, they’re welcomed with plush robes, reflexology sandals, exfoliation and hydration including loose-leaf teas, snacks, and even access to the sauna with any purchase. Guests may also utilize the Quiet Room at each spa before and after their scheduled treatments. The Quiet Room is a relaxing space and is home to a large fireplace that plays as the focal point while calming music accompanies the space, partnered with sound masking to help clients stay immersed in the tranquil mood. At Woodhouse, guests also have access to our hot showers. 

Snacks Served: We offer guests a variety of beverage options including infused waters and loose-leaf teas. Snack options can include nuts, chocolates, and granola bars.

Insider’s Favorite: Currently, my favorite treatment is Black Sand Rejuvenation. Living in Colorado, my skin is always dry, but the black sand and pumice stone utilized in this treatment combine to provide full-body exfoliation leaving me with smooth, healthy skin!

Splurge Treatment: I recommend the WH Calming Retreat. This service features seven specialized treatments combined for head-to-toe bliss, beginning with a full-body exfoliation and a therapeutic stone massage. This treatment is followed by a specialized neck and shoulder massage to release upper body tension by acupressure and a scalp massage. A foot scrub and the restorative ancient art of reflexology complete this holistic experience.

For those looking for a treatment with high-performance skincare, I recommend the Sculpt Facial, a facial experience that uses a combination of Gua Sha massage, microcurrent technology, and skincare ingredients that lift, tone, and smoothe the skin with products from Babor, expert skincare made in Germany. 

Unique Treatment: To stay on top of all these beauty and wellness trends, I spent the last year traveling the U.S. testing more than 100 cutting-edge beauty services to stay ahead of the latest and greatest trends and ensure Woodhouse Spas offers guests the best of the best. In select Woodhouse Spas, our unique treatments include the Microalgae Bath Soaks, which incorporate marine minerals and use microalgae for a whole new health and wellness experience.

Additionally, the Poultice Massage uses lavender and salt-filled poultices to provide a detoxifying boost and enhanced therapeutic effect. Furthermore, the Skinny Dip bath soak incorporates marine minerals and uses microalgae for a whole new health and wellness experience. This seasonal spa soak is designed to slim and firm the body using marine minerals and actives like red and blue microalgae. The Skinny Dip soak will help visitors emerge feeling lighter and refreshed. 

Featured Products: Woodhouse Spas is proud to partner with the following brands:

• Woodhouse Calm and Balance Essential Blends: The concept of mood care is about monitoring how we feel—maintaining control and ensuring we’re more intentional and skillful at living a life of health and happiness. Everything we’re putting into our bodies is either transforming the brain or the body—ultimately affecting our mood. Woodhouse’s essential blends enhance guests’ experience to help relax the body and mind and invigorate the soul.

• Babor Hy-ol and PhytoActive (Double-cleansing system): A hydrophilic cleansing oil for all skin types, combining the natural cleansing powers of water and oil with its unique 2-step, deep-action cleanser.

• Babor Ampules (various): Babor ampoules are little miracle serums for all skin types: As an ampoule treatment for face and décolleté, the various highly concentrated ingredients cater to all of the skin's needs and every mood. 

• Phytomer Oléocrème Ultra-Moisturizing Body Milk: an ideal combination of the comfort of a cream and the lightness of body milk. Its "anti-thirst" formula, infused with hydrating and lipid-replenishing ingredients, moisturizes the skin from morning to night.

• Apotheke candles: Inspired by Woodhouse Spa’s mission to transform self-care into mood care, the three expertly crafted, exclusive candle scents—Calm, Confident and Resilient are designed to turn any space into a spa-like oasis.

• JLO Beauty Hydrafacial Beauty Booster: This nutrient-rich booster combines Eastern and Western ingredients to help tighten, brighten, and hydrate skin.

For more information on Woodhouse Spas and to find a location near you, visit their website and follow on Instagram: @woodhouse_spa_

[Photos courtesy of Woodhouse Spa]