Rescue Spa is a Philly institution. I was aware of the spa but first became really intrigued after an article in Philly Magazine. In it the owner, Danuta Meiloch, was seated at the pedicure station. Knowing that I was on a mission to visit as many spas as I could, especially in my home town area of Philly, this was a no brainer.
Rescue Spa has a vibe of its own that is instantly different from your typical Day Spa experience. It doesn’t have an overly natural feel or connection to nature. It does make use of the its “natural settings” of the exclusive Rittenhouse Neighborhood, by having a posh and hip vibe to the spa. In fact all of the therapists wore cute little dresses with lab coats while doing their treatments. I felt like I was in the land of the beautiful and trendy people.
According to their website, their urban oasis features 10 treatment rooms for body, facial and massage; a nail lounge; women’s steam room; infrared saunas; shampoo and blow-out salon; brow room, and expanded beauty and make-up boutique. All among bespoke furniture, art, and luxurious materials that create an environment that invite you to unwind. Sip soothing tea and herbal infused beverages in their café bar while you wait for your relaxing services.
I like to put myself in the picture – if you read about my Sámas visit, you know about this. Rescue spa was no different, I wanted to experience the picture. I knew I needed at least a pedicure, I do not find this style of pedicure station comfortable. Maybe its works as a neighborhood nail place, where you are hanging out with your best friend.
I had a massage, facial and pedicure. And all the services were good and the therapists were all skilled and friendly. Rescue Spa gets plenty of buzz in magazines such as Allure and Vogue (add citations here) and of course Philly’s own Philly Mag, and Best of Awards. At Rescue Spa you can get very skilled therapists, and cutting edge treatments. It is a very posh place to get some pampering, and in particular if you are in area. Beyond indulging the senses, you get a bit of celebrity indulgence. I would love to go back and actually get a treatment from Danuta herself.
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RESCUE SPA
1601 Walnut Street
3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
1-215-772-2766
http://www.rescuespa.net
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