Tennessee Spa Guide: The Best Spas in Memphis
Memphis, TN. [Photo credit: Nikolay Loubet]
From Elvis Presley’s famous Graceland and soul food to the National Civil Rights Museum and so much more, Memphis is known for its rich history, Southern cooking, and musical influence. You can find the best BBQ and blues at almost any turn.
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What you probably wouldn’t expect to find, however, are a handful of multifaceted spas to fit your every need. This even includes the top-ranked spa in all of Tennessee, which is also ranked No. 10 in the entire United States.
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From mineral-rich baths, to specialty spray tans, you can visit the Home of the Blues for soul, but stay for the spas! Keep reading our Tennessee spa guide to discover the best spas in Memphis.
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Activate Memphis
3504 Lake District Dr., Ste. 107, Lakeland, TN 38002; (833) 879-2796
Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior whose body needs just as much recovery, Activate Memphis—located in the Lakeland suburb of Memphis—is designed to get your body back on track. The wellness center offers state-of-the-art recovery technology, in addition to the general spa services we all know and love.
Are you craving freezing cold cryotherapy or instantly boosting IV therapy? Perhaps you just want a Hydrafacial, microneedling, dermaplaning, red light therapy, or an hour to sweat it out in the sauna. Whatever the case, this really is your one-stop-shop for all things spa. That said, there are multiple locations, so to confirm this location has exactly what you need, we recommend calling first.
Amani Bath Spa
306 S. Main St., Memphis, TN 38103; (901) 621-6712
Perhaps the most unique facet of this calming haven is, as the name suggests, its mineral-rich bath offerings. Amani (which means “peace” in Swahili) prides itself on giving guests a clean, readily available, invigorating bath to soak out the day and soak up the nutrients.
These multifaceted bathing experiences target eczema, psoriasis, acne, sore muscles, and arthritis. Because there are no naturally occurring hot springs in the Memphis area, this offering essentially brings the hot springs to you, by way of Medicine Springs’ specially curated blends for Amani Bath Spa.
If you don’t feel like hopping in the tub, the brand-new establishment offers additional ways to relax and rejuvenate. You have your traditional massages, body scrubs, skin brushing, facials, couples’ experiences, and more. The owner, Emma Crystal, is also a licensed massage therapist.
Big Cypress Spa by Gould’s
1 Bass Pro Dr., 2nd Floor, Memphis, TN 38105; (901) 844-6115
Big Cypress Spa at Big Cypress Lodge is your one-stop-shop for activity in Memphis. So, of course, that must include a spa. Located inside of a 535,000-square-foot pyramid, this rustic resort’s R&R retreat offers a variety of massages, facials, and nail services. The log cabin-like space features clinical-grade BABOR skincare, plant-based Pure Fiji, and Gould’s professional spa products as their leading brands for treatments.
If you can’t decide on a service, insiders say the most popular are the Relaxation Massage, the BABOR Brighten and Glow Facial, and the Pure Fiji Spa pedicures. If you’re seeking a full-body reset, the Pure Fiji body treatments start at a respectable $70.
The expertise at this famed hotspot stems from 92 years of experience. Gould’s is a family-owned local business in the city that proudly stands as the the oldest multi-location salon spa in the industry.
Feathers Spa at The Peabody Memphis
149 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38103; (901) 529-4000
The only thing more satisfying than slipping under the sheets in a luxury hotel bed is slipping under the sheets of a luxury hotel massage table. Whether you opt for a traditional massage or a body wrap, wax service or facial, steam room or sauna session, you’re in good hands at Feathers Spa—located in the historic, upscale Peabody Hotel. In fact, the space has been named as America’s 10th best spa in Spas of America’s 2023 roundup. It’s also listed as No. 1 in Tennessee.
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A highlight among Feathers Spa’s services is the Vichy Shower Bed for steam massage treatments that combine chromo light therapy and aromatherapy to create a multi-sensory hydrotherapy experience for the whole body. The spa also utilizes high-performing skincare from Dr. Dennis Gross and Sorella Apothecary.
Honey Skin and Body Bar
1102 Brookfield Rd., Ste. 101, Memphis, TN 38119; (901) 410-1616
What used to be a place solely for spray tans has expanded into a full-fledged skincare boutique. In addition to the spray tans they’re famous for, Honey Skin and Body Bar offers waxing, facials, and lash and brow services. It also doesn’t hurt that the spa has Instagram written all over it—so grab your camera and capture that content!
When it comes to their praised airbrush services, the tans are praised for looking natural, without the funky smell that typically accompanies them. And in terms of facials, each treatment begins with a consultation that leads to a customized service, followed by complimentary maintenance tips and suggested products.
The array of facial options range anywhere from an acne facial, dermaplane facial, and microdermabrasion all the way to a luxury back facial, which combines a facial and a massage. And, of course, there are options for simply wanting a refresh.
Also, we all know beauty is better with two! The spa just launched a Bestie Facial for you and your special someone (whoever that may be!) to snag a Honey Signature Facial together at a slightly discounted cost.
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Dahvi Shira is a West Hollywood, CA-based journalist with more than a decade of editorial experience. Stemming from a background in news and entertainment at People.com, Shira primarily covers beauty in all forms. She currently contributes to Glossy, Real Simple, Mane Addicts, IPSY, Well+Good, Molly Sims' YSE Beauty blog, and her personal lifestyle blog Skyelyfe.com. A University of Oregon Journalism school graduate, Shira is a proud Duck who spends her free time staying on top of TikTok trends, maintaining her skincare routine and taking solo road trips. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok.