As spring blooms on Martha’s Vineyard, bringing its vibrant energy and a hint of summer’s warmth, Island businesses are gearing up for the bustling season ahead. Visitors are beginning to flock to the island, eager to explore its offerings. It’s the perfect time for locals, visitors, and busy business owners to dive into rejuvenation and wellness, discovering the myriad of retreats, studios, and relaxation spots that await amidst the island’s natural beauty. Join us as we explore A Season of Renewal: Treat Yourself to a Wellness Escape on Martha’s Vineyard
Mansion House Inn Spa: Your Sanctuary for Relaxation
For those craving a more traditional approach to relaxation, look no further than the Mansion House Inn Spa in Vineyard Haven. Located on the ground floor, adjacent to the health club and indoor pool, this sanctuary offers a range of rejuvenating treatments. From massages to mani-pedis and wraps, indulge in a pampering session that will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed. To book an appointment, call (508) 693-2200 ext. 105 or email mvspainnovation@hotmail.com. Whether you’re a guest of the hotel or a visitor to the Island, walk-ins are welcome—because everyone deserves a little rest and relaxation.
Revive by Sarka: Where Beauty Meets Wellness
Step into a world of holistic European skincare at Revive by Sarka, a sanctuary dedicated to rejuvenation and self-care i Vineyard Haven. Offering custom organic facials and utilizing top-of-the-line skincare technology, Revive by Sarka invites you to discover the true essence of radiant skin. But it’s not just about the treatments; take a stroll through their well-curated natural beauty apothecary, showcasing some of the best organic and clean beauty brands in the world. Let Revive by Sarka elevate your skincare routine to a new level of luxury and wellness.
Caleen’s Day Spa: A Place to be Pampered and Primped
Caleen’s Day Spa is a natural spa, offering exceptional nail, waxing, massage, facial treatments, body treatments, and organic spray tanning services within a relaxed and clean environment in Vineyard Haven. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing facial, a glowing micro-peel, a transformative body exfoliation, or a routine manicure and pedicure Calleen’s does it all. Their staff is friendly and accommodating and they carefully select their products to ensure your health and well being. All soaks, scrubs, oils and butter are locally made with natural ingredients.
Experience the Active Yoga Scene on Martha’s Vineyard
Some of the best places to go for wellness and relaxation on the Island are our many yoga studios. Martha’s Vineyard boasts an incredible array of yoga studios catering to all needs. Dive into the flow at Yoga on the Vine, where Vinyasa, infrared hot yoga, Yin, meditation, yoga therapy, and education opportunities await. Seek the transformative heat at Hot Yoga MV, offering group classes, privates, and teacher trainings year-round. Or, ground yourself in the empowering practice of hot vinyasa yoga at Vineyard Vinyasa in Edgartown. The Yoga Barn in West Tisbury is an exquisitely restored New England barn located in a beautiful pondside meadow, and a transformational space for yoga and bodywork. The light-filled studio inspires you to deepen your practice under the expert instruction of their teaching staff and their comfortably appointed bodywork rooms offer a variety of modalities to enhance your well-being.
Many of these studios also offer yoga and wellness retreats in varied destinations throughout the year—visit their websites to explore the possibilities. These are just a few of the popular studios, offering you opportunities to embrace wellness on Martha’s Vineyard.
Restorative Sound Journeys
Escape into a realm of tranquility with Restorative Sound Journeys led by Valerie Sonnenthal at Peaked Hill Studio in Chilmark. Using an ensemble of Himalayan and Crystal Singing Bowls, Monochords, Chimes, and more, these sessions offer a profound experience of vibrational healing. The resonant vibrational healing qualities of the instruments can help to alleviate pain and discomfort, inviting deep relaxation and relief.
As spring blooms, it’s the ideal moment to embrace new avenues for wellness and renewal. Be sure to check their website to learn more about their re-occurring Full Moon Sound Journeys.
HIPS: Dive into Somatic Movement
Another unique and fun offering at Peaked Hill Studio; join dancer, healer, and teacher Christina Montoya for HIPS, a transformative workshop series focused on somatic movement. Designed for women, trans women, and female-identifying individuals, HIPS guides participants to connect with their bodies through breath, sensory awareness, and a range of movements. Whether you’re seeking gentle exploration or more challenging experiences, each session fosters awareness, presence, and curiosity. Reserve your spot by emailing Christina at montoyadance@gmail.com. Spring invites you to embrace new wellness experiences, and HIPS offers a nurturing journey of self-discovery!
Healing Hands Bodywork of Martha’s Vineyard
Healing Hands Bodywork offers a sanctuary for holistic healing and rejuvenation on Martha’s Vineyard. With a focus on unique bodywork and sound healing offerings, this haven provides an array of wellness opportunities to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. Discover the art of giving and receiving with their couples massage classes or dive into the ancient practice of Traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage, offering a transformative experience of profound relaxation and inner peace. They also offer traditional massage therapies, sound healing, and lymphatic drainage. Healing Hands Bodywork is the perfect spot for self-discovery and renewal this spring, where each session promises to leave you feeling balanced, rejuvenated, and deeply connected.
Vineyard Sound Acupuncture Center: Holistic Healing Hub
At Vineyard Sound Acupuncture Center, healing meets innovation in the heart of Martha’s Vineyard. Specializing in acupuncture and cupping therapies, their expert practitioners offer holistic solutions for a range of concerns. From muscle and joint pain to injuries, weight loss, headaches, depression, detoxification, and even cosmetic enhancements, their treatments encompass a wide spectrum of wellness needs. Experience the transformative power of ancient healing techniques combined with modern expertise at Vineyard Sound Acupuncture Center.
Featherstone Center for the Arts: Where Creativity Meets Wellness
Featherstone Center for the Arts offers the promise of artistic exploration and healing. Art has long been recognized as a therapeutic outlet for the soul, and Featherstone offers a diverse array of classes to nurture both creativity and well-being. Enjoy the therapeutic power of art with guided workshops like their upcoming Spring Fiber Workshop, where you can explore the tactile world of fiber arts under expert guidance. Or, unleash your imagination in open classes ranging from pottery to drawing and painting. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a novice, Featherstone provides a welcoming space for self-expression, growth, and connection. Visit their website to explore upcoming classes and workshops and register!
As we continue to keep up with the ever-expanding health and wellness offerings on Martha’s Vineyard, we’re reminded of the incredible privilege it is to reside in a place brimming with natural beauty and unique opportunities for well-being. Spring, with its gentle breezes and blossoming landscapes, offers the perfect backdrop for reenergizing and reconnecting with ourselves. Let’s take this moment to prioritize our health and happiness, and explore the diverse array of wellness experiences available —from yoga retreats to sound healing sessions, and art classes to acupuncture treatments. Here’s to spring, to renewal, and to the endless possibilities that lie ahead on our path to wellness on this beautiful and inspiring island of Martha’s Vineyard!