One of my favorite places in Alachua! Walking in the door is a breath of fresh air. You feel calm…read moreand relaxed right away. The staff are so incredibly kind and accommodating. The best massages in town! Savannah is amazing! Thank you all!

Ashley is passionate about taking care of her patients. She brings her full attention to each…read morepatient and does a full evaluation of lifestyle choices that could be affecting her patients. Her space is beautifully decorated and is a joy to be in. All of the staff are kind and want to help as well. It's definitely worthy a visit and many more revisits.

She is outstanding and her energy is amazing. I just loved her vibe and technique is crazy…read moreoutstanding

Gita is absolutely fantastic! I've never enjoyed a relaxation/de-stressing service more than her…read moreEnergy Healing Makeover! It was more than just relaxation and a way to de-stress, although that part of it was simply wonderful! It refreshed my mind, body, and spirit more than anything else I've ever experienced. Gita is so sweet and incredibly passionate about providing high quality care and a one of a kind experience. She radiates love and positivity with such a loving energy, I felt like I had already known her for years even though this was my first time receiving one of her amazing energy healing services. Gita, you are such a wonderful gift to this world! I am so thankful my husband found you and made a surprise appointment for me! Can't wait to see you again! Everyone: Run! Do not walk to make your appointment. You will LOVE it!

Kelly is wonderful and a true master at the art of massage! This is no ordinary spa treatment. We…read moreare working on a treatment plan to help treat ailments that have plagued me for some time. I highly recommend Kelly at Bare Essentials!

From the owner: Why drive into town dealing with a lot of hustle and bustle of traffic? We are local and relaxation…read moreis what we offer! We are Professionally Licensed Massage Therapists and Estheticians. We provide Professional Massage Therapy, Spa and Skin care. We offer Hot Stone, Cupping and Hot Bamboo Fusion . Facials organic and holistic. We are available for events, parties and organizations. We enjoy giving back to the community by providing free chair massage for causes close to our community and volunteer free at community events.

Truly a gift. Incredibly responsive and accommodating. Don't doubt it. Take your life back…read more This is a well prepared space that puts you at ease and instills confidence the moment you walk in. While it's been quite some time since I had any work done, my expectations were far exceeded. An expert, who is especially calculated and conscious of areas affected for a lifetime. In all honesty, I began to believe I was hardwired to hurt, a simple but real belief linking throughout life since my childhood. Truly a gift, to experience, without a doubt, an intentional and intuitive specialists healing in massage. Reach out and book an appointment today. Once you float out the door and on to your next endeavor, you'll remember this, and appreciate even more this articulation of such an extraordinary and unique experience. I'll be back as regularly as is reasonable, and ooking forward to it!

From start to finish, Kristal was fantastic. A much-needed visit and felt amazing when I left!…read moreCan't wait for my 2nd session. The fact I could get in same day made it even more of a great experience.

I come here all the time to get my toes done and just started getting my nails done here for the…read morefirst time I tried gel nails and my manicure lasted over a month! It felt weird buffing the gel off, but my nails always crack and peel and this is the first time they have gotten the chance to grow. Everyone is always so nice and I always feel refreshed after and now that I've tried the gel its worth the manicure as before with regular polish it lasted a day or two before chipping.

Extremely long wait with no notification despite having made a reservation. Very short staffed…read more It's a shame because the quality of service is alright. They have little respect for customers time.

For some time now, I have needed to de-stress and energize. I arrived on Friday at noon and was…read morewelcomed by Jose who did not just check me in, but rather took the time to understand what I was looking for. He showed me around and took me to my room to settle in. The room was cozy and spotlessly clean. At 1 PM I went to the dining room for lunch, where I met other guests who had arrived a few days before me. Everyone was so welcoming. Lunch was delicious and quite filling. At 2 PM I had my first treatment with Melba. I had chosen the Rest & Relaxation Retreat and I loved every second of my massage, the Nasya and that day I had the steam. I learned the steam, where I was very comfortable, was detoxing me. What a wonderful feeling! That evening I had yoga with Emily. A sweet, beautiful young lady. It was my first time doing yoga and she was so patient, letting me know she wanted me to feel comfortable performing the poses. After the class I felt so accomplished and then it was time for dinner. Again, an amazing meal. I did not feel full but did feel very satisfied. I slept so well that night I missed my yoga class at 8 am. Really wish I hadn't overslept or at least had set the alarm clock. Emily also taught that class. I was able to join her and the other guests for breakfast. My second treatment was with Malati. Like Melba, Malati took her time with my massage. I love the oils and my ability to relax with not a care in the world. This time I chose the warm oil drip. Not kidding! Out of this world! That evening we had our cooking class. Eula was amazing, teaching us every step of making 5 dishes. She explained the process, the herbs and we were lucky they have their own herb garden. We each had a dish to make but we all helped each other. Although we were all strangers, the ambiance promoted comradery and a feeling of being with family. I included a picture of us after we prepared our meal. Did I mention the unlimited tea? Another amazing nights sleep! This is huge for me because I had been having problems sleeping for a couple of months. Don't know if it was due to the food, yoga or my massages but I slept undisturbed and woke up feeling refreshed and energized. That morning I was able to make the yoga class at 8 AM. To my surprise, our instructor was Richard, who founded this retreat in 2001. Richard worked us through meditation, stretches, yoga poses and guided us to chakra meditation. He played guitar and sang to us uplifting melodies that touched my soul. I am so glad I finally took a step towards my well-being. I learned so much about peace and harmony and how to make it a part of my existence. I have been meditating every morning since and my days are filled with affinity I didn't know was in me. Thank You my Ayurveda Health Retreat family! I hope to come back soon. I loved every moment and I want to tell the world! Cooking class Saturday night with friends!

I signed up to spend Thanksgiving at the Ayurveda Health Retreat, feeling generally depleted in…read morelife. I didn't know what to expect or how exactly this week would rejuvenate me but my experience here transcended any expectations one could have. The loving and nurturing environment at the center calms your nervous system and it feels like you're wrapped in a warm hug the entire time you're there. From every interaction with staff members, to each treatment I received, the attendees and conversations - everything felt like it was addressing the needs of my soul and body both. The highlight was the incredibly nourishing and tasty meals - I hadn't known food that is good for your body can also be so yummy. There may be many such "retreat" options, and before arriving here I had thought I'd explore different options the next time. But I am already signed up to return to this center because the more intimate setting feels like you're being taken care of by family, with the sincerest focus on your health and well-being (there is no pressures of up-sells and add-ons, but they are all there if you need it). After returning home, I have been able to continually move towards cooking and enjoying healthier meals -- instead of a temporary diet, I see this now as a way of life. This transformation took place not just for physical health, but the inflections that took place for my personal growth journey have also created a lasting impact. This retreat wasn't a "break" from life but rather a "realignment" in life.