Denver’s top spots for facials, ranked
Want to know where to go when it comes to getting a facial in Denver? Here are the top-rated facial offerings in the city, based on data from Yelp, Facebook and ClassPass (a monthly fitness…
How to Explore Denver’s Hippest Hoods
From the airport, hop on the A-Line Train and make your way to Union Station. Your adventure begins in LoDo, or Lower Downtown. About a 2-minute walk from the tracks is Kimpton Hotel Born, a swanky…
Lunch Time Spa Treatments
Let's do lunch! Spas are catering to busy professionals and working moms by coming up with lunchtime, express treatments to serve their skin care needs in 30 minutes or less. Shorter treatments…
Denver massage studio takes a stand after sex assault scandal at Massage Envy
DENVER -- The owner of a Downtown Denver massage studio is taking a stand against the sexual accusations at Massage Envy. "This has damaged our industry," said Sandy Stroehmann, owner of Elixir Mind…
Editor’s Choice Best Massage: 5280 Top of the Town
Not all massages are created equal. Anyone who’s ever had a bad one can attest to that. But what makes a good massage a great massage? Affordability, a comfy setting, good use of pressure, and…
Reader’s Choice Top Massage : 5280 Top of the Town
We have to give props to our savvy readers: After 5280 editors chose Elixir as last year’s top massage winner, our readers took note, made appointments, and then made it their top spot for a good…
Closed Businesses Open Opportunities in Market
Sandy Stroehmann knew for months that the recession would claim at least one of her competitors in the massage business, and when one closed, she was ready to act. Stroehmann, founder of Elixir…
Untie the Knots
Our picks for the 15 best local massages, all of which are sure to bring a bit of bliss to your day. Plus: Spa treatments—on a budget. Every once in a while, we all need to take care of ourselves—you…
Spa Report: Elixir Mind Body Massage
The treatment: Mothering the mother-to-be prenatal massage, 60 minutes, $85 This spa is for: Daytime downtowners who can sneak in a midday indulgence; women seeking some girl time in LoDo First…
Wellness: Belly- Friendly Spas
There must be something in the water lately. Off the top of my head, I can count 11 women I know who either gave birth in the past couple of months or are expecting in the next few months (a big…