I had the best massage, of my life at The Well. I knew nothing about Ashiatsu, other than it…read morelooked like a more painful version of shiatsu, which I was not a fan of. However, after suffering for 17 years with a chronic neck and shoulder issue, all roads led to Duluth, and to the Ashiatsu room at The Well, where I was lucky enough to work with Aine O'Leary, their resident genius. Aine created a safe, incredibly harmonious space from the moment I stepped in the room, allowing me to explain why I was there, and what I was hoping to heal, while being both gracious and generous in hearing me out. Sometimes, when you tell a therapist about your specific issue, all you get is a standard massage. But there was nothing standard about the massage I received, from Aine. There really is no way to describe it, without experiencing it, but the silly metaphor I have is that normal massage is like being kneaded like you're bread, while Ashiatsu (at least as far as Aine practices it) is like being surfed on, like you're a wave. The energy isn't just moved around your body . . . it's gathered by the force and power allowed by the human foot and flushed out of you. Aine targeted the specific area - shoulder and neck - but not by routinely working it. Rather, she would start with a small area on my back, and then use her foot to gather all the pain in my back, and through steady and very deep pressure, push it out of my body. The experience was very musical to me - in the sense that the feeling would start small, and then build and build to this crescendo of feeling as all the deepest pains in your muscles were completely straightened out, loosened, and lengthened, until pain I didn't even know I had, were both addressed and released. Gone from me now, days later, as I write this. The entire experience, from beginning to end, was absolutely fantastic. None of the pain of shiatsu, but all of the benefits. I walked out feeling not only looser, and happier, but lighter, somehow taller. My energy, which had been so tied to negativity, which in turn had been so cramped into my muscles, had now re-tuned into something more at ease with the world around me. I can't put it any other way. Aine healed me, at least for the time being, from something I didn't even know was hurting me. I went home that night, feeling so happy I cried. As if I hadn't felt happy, in so long, and only now, in the absence of this pain that was so deep within me, I was now free to have my old life back. The happy life, I had thought impossible to access. And THAT is what I always want, from any form of healing - to not just feel better for the moment, but to regain the hope that I can feel better from now on. So thank you, Aine. You are a true healer. Thank you for helping me. Can't wait for the next session!

Beautiful treatment rooms and cozy areas. Staff is wonderful and the products are simply made with…read moregood ingredients. My massage was excellent. She knew exactly the areas that needed attention. Good intuition!!

Great massage with Zoe. Engaged and helpful reception. I don't live in Duluth, but if I did I would…read morego again. Recommend!

I can't say enough good things about this place. Called the day before and got appointments for two…read morein the afternoon. I saw Connie (sp?) and she was amazing. I've been nursing a neck and shoulder injury for the past few months and left feeling loose, relaxed, and energized. If I lived closer I'd go often. Thank you all! Fabulous bodywork and they have many more services too!

Super amazing. Call ahead to get in... I usually forget to schedule and they book fast but for good…read morereasons. Always good massages!

The vibe in the whole place is amazing.. from checking in to the massage and time by the fire…read moreafterward. Love this place!

I had a great experience with their weeknight locals community sauna special. It is a really…read moreaffordable option and you just can't beat the community and atmosphere of this gorgeous sauna, and the opportunity to dip into the canal. I always have such a great experience at Cedar and Stone. One of my favorite splurges is to do a private rental for a date night. That is always a slam dunk. I also love that they have some interesting special events. I attended a ritual bath, which was a more spiritual experience. That was also really lovely. That one was inside the floating sauna and included setting intentions.

Love this place. The aesthetic is clean and the vibe is good. I've done both the floating social…read moresauna and the private terrace sauna and they each great experiences, albeit different. Definitely going regularly as a way to enjoy the winter.

I just called about getting my mother a massage for Mother's Day and the lady says there are no…read morewalk-ins and you have to make an appointment online then I asked her. How do I do that because there's no way for me to make an appointment online and then she says I don't know Goodbye then hangs up on me

I had a 90 minute massage this past Tuesday. Again the business is very clean. I received a deep…read moretissue and felt fantastic afterwards. Mimi was very professional and a very good therapist. I will be going back for another 90 minutes. Only 4 hand and table shower. Hope Mimi is two of the four hands. Thanks Mimi

Driving to Duluth in February wasn't the smartest decision I've ever made, but there was some dog…read moresledding to be done. My grandparents were Finnish, lived in Hibbing and I remember them talking about having a sauna on the farm. When we arrived in Duluth in the morning I thought "Hey, I bet they have public saunas here." We asked the server at our restaurant and she hemmed and hawed and said, "no, not really. Maybe at a gym or YMCA." I told her I found this place on yelp and she said, "uh, no, I wouldn't recommend it." Indicating with her expression and a few words that in her opinion it was sketchy. After having fun dog sledding and freezing our butts, noses, fingers off outside, we decided to drive by and see what the place was like and make a decision from there. We checked it out and it seemed ok and clean enough and we decided to enjoy a traditional, public sauna. What this place is not: a boutique spa where everything is tiled, and white except for the tropical green plants, and the robes and towels are thick and fluffy. What this place is: a traditional sauna that hasn't seen an update since the 60s and the towels match the decor. (side note: we went in February 2018 and it seems from their website they have had some renovations recently.) The towels are small and thin, but clean and get the job done. From their website: "Built in the 1920's at its present location, it was a real necessity for the Swedish & Finnish miners, loggers & railroad men who came into town on weekends. As people settled down in homes with indoor plumbing, public saunas/bath houses began to close down. Duluth Steam Baths itself was slowly deteriorating, while going through various owners until 1969 when purchased by Herb Jensen." For $20 you can rent a room for you, or you and a partner, and get your sauna on and relax for up to two hours. The sauna has a private changing room with a bed for relaxing between sauna sessions (and whatever else you want to do, I guess. ;) ), and a shower and soap in the sauna room so you can rinse off before you leave. Men have the option of going downstairs to the "bull pen" where there are shared steam rooms and showers. It seems there are a lot more pricing/package options for men that want to hang out in the bull pen all day or even all night. We went on a weekday and didn't see much activity and only stayed upstairs and in our private room and sauna. I'm glad we decided to go to the sauna and if I ever find myself in Duluth in the winter again, (actually, it's pretty chilly there in the middle of summer too) I'll try to make time for some relaxin' in the sauna.

Excellent establishment. Very clean and relaxing. Sure, it may seem a bit outdated but I think it…read moreactually adds to the place to give it character. Don't believe the rumors you might hear about this place, I simply haven't seen anything so far that would suggest any of them are true. To date I have only used the private rooms on the main floor. I plan to go back again very soon.

This business has been closed for a couple of years. It was ran by the owners of Keep Health, which…read moreI highly recommend.

This place was amazing - a hidden gem and I highly recommend. My husband and I booked a couples…read moremassage, only downside was they didn't have a room for us to do the massage side by side. If you are debating trying an Asian massage, I highly recommend it! We've had a lot of Swedish massages and this style and these therapists far exceeded our expectations. Definitely worth it - give it a try!

"Fiery & Fierce at Colour Lounge!"…read more Okay, listen up, because I've just been through the ultimate hair transformation at Colour Lounge, and if you're thinking about going black and red, you need to read this. Imagine taking Wednesday Addams, tossing her in a blender with Jessica Rabbit, and pouring that gorgeous, badass mixture straight onto my head. The result? Absolute fire. My hairdresser didn't just slap some dye on my head and call it a day. Oh no. This was ART. They took one look at me, saw I was ready to embrace my inner rockstar (or villain--depends on the day, honestly), and turned my wild vision into a reality. They nailed the perfect inky black and deep, sizzling red combo that had me questioning whether I was too hot to be seen in public. We're talking layers of red and black woven together so seamlessly that people might think my hair's literally on fire when I walk by. Subtle? No. Glorious? Absolutely. And the whole experience? Let's just say my hairdresser has the patience of a saint and the sass of a drag queen--they knew exactly how to keep me laughing while wielding enough foil to power a small satellite. If you're looking for someone who knows their way around black-and-red hair like a pro and who'll treat you like royalty (while dishing out some A+ life advice), book here immediately. In short: I came in looking for a change, and I left feeling like a walking goddess of fire and darkness.

Visiting a salon is not just about a new hairstyle - it's how the experience makes you look AND…read morefeel when walking out the door. The Colour Lounge is all that. Welcoming from the minute you walk in. Stylists are knowledgeable and listen to your needs. I've been fortunate (my son and I) to be in the chairs of Bri and Maddy (for many years) and couldn't be happier - always trusting the process. Bri (owner) continuously provides training and works endlessly to ensure the culture is comfortable and quality, efficient services are provided. HIGHLY recommend the Colour Lounge!

Decent spot, the shop is cute, lots of things that smell nice and look pretty…read more There's a lounge area with beverages that you can relax at before and after your treatment. The staff were friendly and seemed happy to be there. There treatments are fine for the area, but I felt shorted on time for what I paid, for example a 60 minute scheduled service ended in 40 minutes. They also don't do firm massages, I asked for more pressure and it continued to feel like nothing. It was an experience, but I'd try other spots before heading back here.

Great facial by Katie Johnson! She is truly a great professional and very skilled at providing a…read morerelaxing facial! Highly recommend Pebble Spa whenever you are in Duluth Katie is the best!!!!