10/10 - A Truly Cleansing Experience - Mind, Body, and Spirit!…read more I honestly never thought I'd be raving about a hydrotherapy colonoscopy, but here I am -- shouting it from the (cleansed) rooftops! From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted with the warmth and kindness of an angel disguised as a professional: Miss Marie. She is an absolute GEM. Sweet, welcoming, and the epitome of professionalism, Miss Marie instantly made me feel at ease. Her energy is so calming and reassuring, you'd think she was sent from a spa in heaven. She walked me through the entire process with such grace and clarity -- no question was too silly, and no detail was spared. Now, let's talk about the procedure area. Immaculate doesn't even begin to cover it. The space was spotless, cozy, and surprisingly luxurious. It felt more like a high-end wellness retreat than a medical appointment. Soft lighting, soothing scents, and everything meticulously clean and ready. I felt like royalty walking into a palace of purification. And the procedure itself? LIFE-CHANGING. I walked out of there feeling like I had just shed a lifetime of toxins -- physically lighter, mentally clearer, and spiritually reborn. I've never felt so cleansed in my entire life. If inner peace had a physical feeling, this would be it. Miss Marie, thank you for turning something I was nervous about into a genuinely uplifting and empowering experience. You're a miracle worker with the heart of gold and the hands of a healing goddess. I'll be back -- and next time, I'm bringing friends! HIGHLY RECOMMEND. If you're even thinking about it -- DO IT. Your colon (and soul) will thank you.

I received my colonic last week at Holistic Colon Hydrotherapy . Mrs Marie service was great and…read moreshe is informative about the process treatment. I was very comfortable as the office and treatment area is nice and clean. This was my first time having this service done . I had a 10/10 experience. Marie answered all my pre service questions and also provided me with recipes for smoothies , juices to make for my after care. I would recommend her to anyone interested in the service. The level of care I received was impeccable, and i will return for all my needs in the future.

I'm a brand new "floater" and i think i LOVE IT! As soon as i walk in, i get greeted right away…read moreand was brought back to my room within 5 mins. I was giving a "tour" so i know what i'm doing and maximized the floating experience. My room has a floating tub, a private shower and was given to ear plugs for my ears. You are given an hour to float and shower. at first i kept on worrying about how dark the tub was and somehow, i fell asleep. I woke up to the music stopping and took shower and came out feeling verrry relax. I was shown to the next room to relax, make my tea and then also read some books. It was such an awesome experience and everyone is so nice and sweet. This is one of my first solo date and i love it! I will deff come back.

What a relaxing experience. I loved this place. The float was very relaxing... There was New Age…read moremusic that played for a few minutes when you got in, then turned off. Overall, the place seemed clean, and very nice.

I came to Balian Springs for celebrate my birthday with some self-care care and relaxation. To…read moremaximize my time, I arrived right after they opened at 9. It was nice to seem to have the place to myself for a while before more people came in. This was also during the middle of the week, but by the time I left the spa was pretty packed. It's also cheaper during the week, and if you buy a student ticket. The facility is stunning, making you feel like you're in the tropics. The heated pools on the first level were the perfect start to the day. My muscles almost immediately felt looser and relaxed. The massagers were a nice touch as well, just the press of a button gets jets of water shooting at your back. They have smaller pools in the larger one with hotter temperatures, and there are 4 on the side along the wall as well with varying temperatures. I enjoyed all the saunas with their various health benefits. The bar offered different frozen CBD drinks and mocktails. Kelvin was the man! He made you feel right at home, and I like how you can sample the frozen drinks. I got the Mango Guava CBD water, which has the same amount of CBD as the frozen drinks for half the price. It was refreshing, delicious, all with zero sugar. For lunch, I ventured to the 2nd floor and ordered lemon pepper wings with a side of truffle fries. Of course there was an upcharge to get the truffle ones. It was nice and hot, and very filling. I enjoyed the aroma room, immersion room, and peeks my head in the multimedia room. There were also numerous areas to lounge and relax as well. The third floor was the rooftop bar and outdoor heated pools. If you're looking for a luxurious spa day, Balian Springs is the place to go.

Ive started to notice that people who like King's Spa dislike Balian Springs, and I am one of those…read morepeople. I like that King's Spa provided uniforms. At Balian Springs, you wear a "modest swimsuit" with an optional robe and they provide a towel as well that you carry between the spa. I think that the uniforms at Kings Spa keep things more sanitary. I also don't drink so the bar options at Balian Springs don't appeal to me. I did try the virgin sangria and it was a lot of sugar. The body scrub experiences are comparable. I have tried the Gold full body scrub and CBD full body scrub at King's Spa, and the K Scrub luxe at Balian springs. All three include the body scrub with an exfoliating glove, a wash, oil, massage and hair treatments if you want. The services are comparable in price between the two locations, ranging between $170-$220. Balian springs is definitely a larger spa space, and you can spread out, but there's pool right in the middle so naturally there's a lot more conversation. I prefer the quiet of King's spa, but at the end of the day, a spa is a luxury I hope more people can experience.

We visited Mystic Flow Wellness for the first time for a couples' massage and a few other things…read morefor a relaxing weekend. Booking an appointment over the phone was an easy process and she was very helpful with making sure that we get the services that we wanted. Upon arriving, we were seated in the lounge to relax and before the massage started, our masseuses asked us for our personal needs and gave us time and space to get ourselves situated. The whole experience was amazing! We felt so relaxed and rejuvenated after our spa sessions. The prices are reasonable for me. I would definitely love to go back!

Mystic Flow is an absolute gem. From the moment I walked in, the vibe was calm, warm, and genuinely…read moreinviting. The staff couldn't have been friendlier or more welcoming, which set the tone immediately. The float itself was beautiful, deeply peaceful, and exactly what my nervous system needed. On top of all that, the pricing is excellent for the experience you get. I'll definitely be a repeat visitor. Phaedra E.

First time checking out Spa World in Virginia. I've been to the one in Baltimore, but sadly it was…read morepermanently shut down. I read the bad reviews before going, but I'm going to base my opinion on my own experience. I like that they offer discounts for seniors. My mom's admission was $35 and mine was $45. This is definitely very affordable, and for someone who cares more about the benefits rather than aesthetics or Instagram photos, I think it's worth it. I can see why some people say the pool water smells musky. It does seem that way a bit, but honestly, I'm not sure if it's just because the water is warm. The spa treatments are pricey, but it's understandable. The staff could use some hospitality training. The girl at the front desk was nice, but the guy could definitely use some training. The food is affordable and the portions are huge. I got bibimbap for $16 and shared it with my mom, so it was definitely worth the money. I would come back again, especially on my birthday, because they have a promotion for free admission if it's your birthday. They also have a bunch of other promotions that I don't remember, but they're worth checking out. Really wish they would open one in Maryland again.

The front desk customer service at Spa World was absolutely unacceptable and deeply disrespectful…read more The woman assisting guests before me was polite, smiling, and thorough with non-African American customers--explaining procedures, asking for sizes, and treating them with basic courtesy. The moment it was my turn, her entire demeanor changed. Instead of professionalism, I was met with visible disdain, eye-rolling, and a dismissive attitude. No explanations. No courtesy. No respect. When I calmly corrected her on an issue, rather than addressing it professionally, she doubled down on the disrespect. To make matters worse, she was not wearing a name tag. When I asked for her name, she refused to provide it, which is completely unacceptable in a customer-facing role. I then attempted to address the issue with another front desk employee--the shorter, dark-haired woman with glasses--who also refused to respond when spoken to. This experience left me feeling singled out, disrespected, and ignored. Whether this was due to poor training or something more troubling, the behavior I encountered was unprofessional and hostile. Front desk staff set the tone for any business, and Spa World's front desk failed spectacularly. I will not be returning, and I would strongly caution others--especially African American customers--to be aware that they may not receive the same level of respect afforded to others.

I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Bohlmann for a couple years. He is a very intuitive…read moredoctor and really ahead of his time in treatment options. I have friends that have also seen him and everyone agrees that he is a great listener, and will take the time to get to know his patients. He also offers hydrotherapy which has really helped my mood and digestion. If you are looking for a doctor to help with any mental emotional symptoms without having to take meds, see Dr. Bohlmann!

From the owner: Our Naturopathic practice specializes in empowering individuals to create a lifestyle of wellness…read morethat allows them to improve their health as they age rather than succumb to age related health challenges. This is accomplished through targeted health inquiries, lifestyle coaching, balancing emotional content and using proven nutritional interventions.

I got it as a gift certifie. I was really looking forward to it. I tried to take the shower like…read morethey asked beforehand. I'd let the water run more than five minutes. The water would not get hot. I told the man he said oh it'll take five minutes to heat. I finally gave up and got in the tub. The tub stung my insides as a woman that was not relaxing and very uncomfortable so then after 10 minutes of trying to put up with that, I then try again to take a shower to wash all the salt off of me that was also starting to sting my eyes a bit and still could not get hot water and it was only cold. I got dressed went to the man told him my experience and I still couldn't get the hot water to work instead of him apologizing all he has to say is nothing was wrong with the hot water. The last person who used it didn't say anything not an apology not nothing I would never use this place again and I would tell everyone to not use it.

Bought two gift cards June 2021, I went to make an appointment for a 60 minute float. Since the…read morepurchase of the floats, the prices went up $10, so they wanted to charge me an additional $10 on top of the gift card. I bought the gift card during a special they were running. I didn't think this was right, I asked to speak with the manager or owner and he said that he was the owner. I asked if he didn't want to waive the additional fee then I would want a refund on my gift certificates. He then hung up on me, with no refund. I called back, he didn't answer. Bad way to do business!

I'm trying to live a healthier lifestyle and the first step I'm hearing from the fitness community…read moreinvolved detoxing the system. While looking for a colonic black owned business, I stumbled upon Inspired Thru Nature. As I began browsing their website, I noticed one service I always wanted to try, the ionic foot detox (scheduled a colonic for another time). An ionic foot detox is said to work by pulling the toxins out of your body through your feet. I texted the number on the website and sent an email requesting an appointment for two and luckily, the business had a dual machine and was able to do a couple's detox. Response was quick and a few hours after my initial contact. The owner is very accommodating and helps to work around your schedule. As you walk in, you're asked to complete paper work, a quick two/three page doc. We were then escorted to the back room, sat on a comfy sofa and advised of the purpose of each device we were being connected to.... a wrist wrap, foot basin w/ sea salt, and warm waist wrap (for comfort). She started the machine and checked on us a few times throughout the process allowing us to relax and enjoy the soft music and aromatherapy smells in the air. During and after the treatment she explained what toxins was being release based on a color chart. Once done, our foots were removed from the tub and placed in a regular soaking basin to clean off followed by the owner drying our feet off and providing a quick oil rub massage. I highly recommend these and the many other ways to detox the body (cleanses/colonics). Our systems are overloaded with high levels of toxicity from the harmful chemicals in our hygiene products, cleaning products, foods we eat, and natural airborne toxins. The liver/kidneys works overtime to filter them out so detox methods are a great way to help out.

I moved to MD last November and was happy to see there was a colonic wellness center in my area…read more(literally about 8 minutes away). I was even more excited after I noticed the 5-star reviews and it was Black-owned. During my first visit, the noticed how clean the area was - which is a PLUS! Depending on what kind of person you are, Pam is not very welcoming nor does she say a lot. So if you're a person that requires that level of attention, then I'd pass on this place. The prices are a little high from what I'm used to ($85 per visit), but I was curious to inquire about any special discount packages Pam was offering. The rule is, you come three times, but on your 3rd visit, it goes from $85 to $65. What wasn't communicated to me was that you have to come within a week of each other. I spaced mine out over 2 months and was quite surprised that during my third visit, I had to pay $85. After she explained that they had to be done within a week of each service, I let it go --- and paid the $85 for the third visit although, she never communicated that to me in the beginning. I was thinking she'd meet me in the middle and have me pay $75, but nope. And I let that go... Well... I started a "new series" with her and this is when it began to get weird. I would text her and she would be late responding or would hit me up the day before an appointment that I never scheduled. Or, she wouldn't remember when you came/didn't come (she keeps a really bad time sheet in a manila envelope in a large file cabinet). There was even one time I booked with her and the next day, her assistant never showed up which was a total inconvenience to me. She kept saying she would make up for it etc etc. and when she finally did... she tried to charge me $85?!?! I went through my phone and gave her each time I came etc. She was missing a visit (of course) which brought my total from $85 to $65 -- then I looked at her like "Ummmm, didn't you say you were going to give me a discount for the no-show incident." She gave me a discount --- it was $10 off. So, I received $10 off of a service when you didn't show up for a confirmed appointment that I had to move my schedule around for? Wow! Whenever I patronize businesses, I will give you an opportunity to make it right before I make the decision to not come back. As a business owner, you have to truly ask yourself "am I doing the right thing by the customer?" or "Is there something else I should be doing to make my customer's experience better" or "If I was in their shoes, would I come back?" Maybe she was like that previously hence the 5-star reviews, but I don't think it holds in 2019. I haven't been back nor will I.

I had my first colonic here and it was great! My mom and I both did. It was amazing, everything was…read moresuper clean and the doors were wide enough for my walker. Ri Shonda was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and made you feel super comfortable.

From the owner: At The Cleansing Tree, we use the Angel of Water Colonic System to provide gentle evacuation and…read morehydration of your large intestines in a discrete, hygienic and comfortable way. The water used for your colonic goes through both carbon filtering and UV lights to assure that you are receiving very pure, clean water. We follow FDA guidelines for sanitation, using hospital grade disinfectants. Although the colon hydrotherapist is available to assist, clients remain in control of the water flow at all times with a shut off switch at their fingertips.

A spa day to celebrate my birthday at the Salamander Spa in DC and I loved every minute of it!…read more I was greeted by the receptionist and taken to the relaxation room as I waited to be taken to the spa area. I was given a brief tour of the facility and since I arrived 45 min before my service I was able to enjoy the infinity pool, steam room and sauna. The ice cold washcloths by the sauna were heavenly. Taquita did both my signature massage and my pure radiance facial. She was amazing! She took the time to ask me my pressure preferences and well, the rest is history. After my treatments, I enjoyed reading my book in the relaxation room while hydrating with the water that was provided. The snacks were also a nice touch. Will I be back? Yes, I think this might become a birthday tradition.

Visited the Salamander Spa with a good friend on a Tuesday afternoon in December. I'll start by…read moresaying that the booking process was pretty awful. I suspect they are either understaffed or...something...because my friend had to put in several phone calls when the online system was giving us the blues. Once we got over that hurdle, things were pretty smooth sailing. I received several confirmations in advance and when I arrived the day of there were no issues or complications. For a long while, we had the lounge relaxation area to ourselves. The snacks were water, tea, pretzel bites, wasabi peas, and some kind of unsalted nut mix. Not the best spread but I did have my share of pretzel bites. Our massage therapists arrived promptly and on the other side of our services (90 minute massage for her and 60 minute body exfoliation followed by a 60 minute massage for me) we were both incredibly relaxed. We didn't use the steam room, pool, or sauna but I'll be sure to check those out next time. The services are pricey but the facilities are nice and I wouldn't hesitate to return. Special shoutout to my massage therapist. Duane was my tech and...he did that! Very professional from beginning to end, and very good at what he does. When I was checking out, somehow I was nearly charged for both my services and my friends. I was in such a relaxed state that I didn't catch it but the staff fortunately did. All things considered, a lovely experience.