In my blog post on fitness options in our area, I mentioned that there were too many fitness and wellness options to include in one post. Here is your promised follow up guide to wellness in the Cranford - Westfield Area.
This winter's buzzword seems to be "Hygge." It's the Danish term for a general feeling of coziness that, if you let it, will transform your winter. This New Yorker article captures the growing trend. The first step to feeling cozy this winter and all year round is taking care of yourself. Be sure to check out these local resources for tending to your personal wellness this year.
Juice & Health Food
"Let food be thy medicine." - Hippocrates. Health and wellness really starts from the inside out. Check out these local options for healthy and delicious fare.
1. Fresh Press Juice Co. - Cranford
Featuring cold pressed juices, organic nut milks made in house daily, cleanses, soups, salads and more!
2. The Juice House - Garwood
Offers juices, smoothies, smoothie bowls, kombucha on tap and more! Try the Papa Smurf or the Lady in Red. You will not be disappointed!
3. Fresh Bui - Westfield
Juices, smoothies, teas and more!
4. Ono Bowls - Westfield
5. Whole Foods - Clark
Everyone knows Whole Foods has a ton to offer the health conscious. The Clark location (in addition to having LOTS of parking) offers catering, a juice bar and three buffet bars serving vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options daily.
6. Edible Arrangements - Cranford
Send someone you love the gift of good health! These make an especially great gift for new parents as they help offset all the delicious lasagnas and midnight bowls of cereal.
Massage & Spa
As luxurious as they sound (and yeah they really are) massages have a lot of health and wellness benefits. Luckily, there are so many wonderful day spas in the Cranford - Westfield area, it's easy to fit massage therapy into your wellness schedule. The spas below offer many different types of massage as well as spa favorites like facials and acne treatments and speciality treatments highlighted below.
1. Flic Spa - Cranford
Flic offers a range of massages including couples massages and prenatal massages.
2. On The Side - Westfield
On the Side offers Oncology Treatments specific to the needs of individuals suffering side effects of cancer treatment.
3. Utopia Salon and Day Spa - Westfield
Utopia is currently offering a 75 minute winter facial treatment as well as vitamin and microcurrent facials.
4. The C.A.L.M. Approach - Garwood
C.A.L.M. offers trigger point therapy and sports massages.
5. Massage Meridians for Wellness - Westfield
Massage Meridians offers massage therapy for cancer patients as well as aromatherapy and neuromuscular therapy.
ACUPUNCTURE
Like massage, acupuncture is another often overlooked component of overall health and wellness. If you're looking to add acupuncture to your life, check out these area resources.
1. Acupuncture Health Associates - Westfield
Acupuncture Health Associates offers treatments for fertility, pain management and eye conditions.
2. Acupuncture and Holistic Healing Center - Scotch Plains
Acupuncture and Holistic Healing Center offers Chinese Cupping Therapy and treatments for children's wellness.
Wellness Centers
Finally, if you've tried everything above and are looking for something new and different, check out the varied wellness centers in our area.
1. Nature's Salt Cave and Float Pod - Cranford
The local publication "Downtown Cranford" recently visited this new local business and provided a great overview of all they have to offer including two salt caves and a float pod. Sessions can be bought individually, in packages or as part of a membership.
2. Seraphim Wellness - Cranford
In addition to massages and facials, Seraphim offers nutrition consultations and plans and energy treatments.
3. Bella Organici - Cranford
Bella Organici offers services like skin care and organic tanning as well as meditation classes and yoga parties!
4. Chill Cryotherapy - Westfield
Cryotherapy is the brief application of extremely cold temperature to the skin which many believe offers a variety of benefits. In case that's too chilly for you this winter, they also have a sauna :)
5. Power Stretch Studio - Westfield
If you're looking to improve your flexibility and relieve stress but aren't sure yoga is for you, check out Power Stretch Studio. A free evaluation is included in your first session.