Alexandria, Virginia’s Balian Springs stands apart as an inclusive, daily membership-based Self Care Social Club designed to foster mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. At Balian Springs, guests are encouraged to approach self-care as a community, whether it be in a lounge, workshop, or eatery. The secret to navigating the facility’s robust offering—hydrotherapy pools, saunas, treatments, and more—is to know where to start (and end) a stress-relieving day of self-care.
Wellness Secrets for those looking to relax and socialize with their favorite people for a stress relieving day of self-care:
Secret #1:
Begin by heading to The Drywell - our CBD & Adaptogen Bar for a hand-crafted beverage. Try the Zen Spritz, a beverage that has been carefully curated to make you feel like you've had a dose of liquid sunshine. Bursting with electrolytes, amino acids, and ingredients designed to sharpen your focus and invigorate your mind, this mocktail is the perfect start to a day of self-care. While this drink is one of our most popular on its own, try adding a CBD infusion drop for the perfect dose of restorative wellness.
Start With a Zen Drink
Begin by heading to The Drywell, Balian Springs’ CBD and Adaptogen Bar, for a hand-crafted beverage. The Zen Spritz, a beverage that has been carefully curated to make you feel like you've had a dose of liquid sunshine, is a fan favorite. Bursting with electrolytes, amino acids, and ingredients designed to sharpen focus and invigorate the mind, this mocktail is the perfect start to a day of self-care.
Secret#2:
Our hydrotherapy amenities are a popular place for lounging and soaking away the stress of everyday life. What some may not realize is that our hydrotherapy pools are designed with a multitude of stations made of patented aqua-jet nozzles that provide a relaxing, yet functional solution to physical and mental ailments. These aquatic massage jets are activated by blue touch dials and positioned to focus on those hard-to-reach pressure points in your shoulders, back, and your lower legs.
Don’t Skip Out on a Soak
After sipping their way to a more serene mood, clients can soak away the stress of everyday life with the Balian Springs hydrotherapy amenities. The various hydrotherapy pools throughout the facility are equipped with touch-activated aquatic massage jets to focus on hard-to-reach pressure points in the shoulders, back, and lower legs.
Secret #3:
An immersive self-care experience would not be complete without a full-service day spa. Head to the second floor and visit Lilikoi Day Spa for a Restorative Himalayan Salt Stone Massage designed to ground and balance the body's central nervous system. The stones are hand carved and sourced from the ancient primal sea beneath the Himalayan Mountains and contain 84 various minerals and nutrients. To enhance your experience, add a cold pressed CBD (0.0% THC) oil sourced from a patented microencapsulation method for optimal absorption into the skin.
Balance Your Body and Mind With a Massage
Balian Springs is all about head-to-toe self-care. For a muscle-soothing self-care experience, clients can visit Lilikoi Day Spa for a Restorative Himalayan Salt Stone Massage performed with mineral-rich hand-carved stones sourced from the ancient primal sea beneath the Himalayan Mountains.
Secret #4:
Our Brighten & Glow Hydrating Facial is the best way to address uneven texture, discoloration, and dullness in the skin. A brightening cocktail of antioxidants followed by an ultra-hydrating jelly mask are designed to boost radiance and leave your skin visibly luminous and nourished. After this treatment, head to the Infrared Therapy Lounge and touch the blue touch dials to activate the light therapy used to boost collagen production and recharge your body on a cellular level. This combination is our favorite for a full body glow!
Don’t Forget About Your Face
Balian Springs also offers facials. For an all-encompassing self-care day, clients should consider the Brighten & Glow Hydrating Facial, a treatment designed to address uneven texture, discoloration, and dullness in the skin. A brightening cocktail of antioxidants followed by an ultra-hydrating jelly mask are designed to boost radiance and leave skin visibly luminous and nourished.
Secret #5:
We might be biased, but we believe sushi and self-care go hand in hand. Head to Niko Niko and try our signature vegan Niko-Niko Roll or Temple Roll for a nourishing meal before you head to the Media Room for an afternoon movie or weekend sports game in a cozy theater style reclining chair. During a commercial break or half-time, step right outside the room and visit our Cleansing and Gratitude Trees to place a note expressing and releasing whatever you need. Studies show that writing down your worries or expressing gratitude can change the state of your mental health when done with consistency. Begin this new habit with us and continue at home to incorporate into your daily self-care routine.
Sit Back and Relax
After a calming soak, tension-melting massage, and a complexion-enhancing facial, it’s time to sit back and relax at Balian Springs. For further full-body benefits, head to the Infrared Therapy Lounge and touch the blue touch dials to activate the light therapy used to boost collagen production and recharge your body on a cellular level. To quench hunger, consider Niko Niko Sushi Bar for a nourishing meal, such as the vegan Niko-Niko Roll or Temple Roll. Meanwhile, clients who crave additional time to unwind can meander over to the Media Room for an afternoon movie or weekend sports game, or to the Meditation Lounge for a final round of feel-good vibes before heading home for the day. When leaving, Balian Springs encourages its members to visit the Cleansing and Gratitude Trees, a place to express and release whatever is on their hearts.
Photography by: Courtesy of Hannah Armstrong, Corey Gray, & Elan Cloe
