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Pampered at Providence Day Spa
You wouldn’t expect to find the sublime oasis that is Providence Day Spa tucked away on such a loud, bustling stretch of the Atlantic thoroughfare. Immediately upon entering, you’re greeted not just with welcoming, relaxing touches like soothing music and hot tea, but you’ll almost get the sense that someone is sharing their home with you. For my massage, I had the pleasure of working with the owner herself, Providence Hogan, who’s run the place for 16 years and counting. With just one personal steam room and one changing room, this is no corporate chain spa – and that’s a good thing.
At the start of each treatment, the assigned therapist crafts a customized course of action based on a short consultation about your specific, personal needs. I explained to Providence that as an avid bicyclist, my lower back and thighs often feel tight and overworked – sure enough, I left my massage feeling refreshed and energetic for my ride home over the Manhattan Bridge.
There are a lot of fantastic spas in New York City. But for an inexperienced visitor like me (as a student, a massage isn’t really a financial priority), it can be intimidating to enter larger, less intimate palaces of relaxation. From start to finish, Providence Day Spa manages successfully to make you feel both at home and as if you’re escaping the rabid energy of New York City just outside the door.
329 Atlantic Ave (between Hoyt St & Smith St), Brooklyn NY. (718) 596-6774. Book an appointment now!
- Joe Girton