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 -- 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sometimes, a girl just needs a spa day. Whether it’s a stressful week at work, an onslaught of personal drama, or simply coping with a lot going on, everybody needs to recharge with some “me-time”…

Yes, this place is located across the street from 5280‘s offices, but convenience isn’t why we love it. Elixir goes beyond the quick tension-fix to total nirvana. It isn’t a full-service spa, but…