The mom in your life needs a massage. Honestly, everyone in your life probably needs a massage, but I’m willing to bet good money that there’s a mom you know who hasn’t even considered getting body work done, and her body needs it. Enter: Little Oasis Wellness Spa in Fairhaven, a holistic spa where clients can enjoy a relaxing, luxurious atmosphere while getting more than “just” a little indulgence.
Photo courtesy of Little Oasis Wellness Spa
Photo courtesy of Little Oasis Wellness Spa
Owner Kayla McIntyre opened Little Oasis at the end of 2022 with the intention of offering a space for healing and education as well as relaxation.
“I want clients to feel like they are coming home when they walk into Little Oasis,” McIntyre says. “I was hoping to create a restorative space that feels like a luxurious escape from the outside world. Additionally, my goal is and always will be to help clients feel not only rejuvenated, but also educated—on their bodies, the work we’ve done, and how to continue their wellness program outside of the space. Creating wellness plans with an emphasis on client education is a huge part of what we are offering here, and I wanted to steer away from too much of a results driven framework for treatments. We are here to help you slow down, meet you where you are, and provide exceptional therapeutic care.”
Photo courtesy of Little Oasis Wellness Spa
Photo courtesy of Little Oasis Wellness Spa
I was invited to experience the spa earlier this year and was stunned at how much of a difference the treatments made to my body and my mood.
I started with a lovely, relaxing Therapeutic Massage with Aromatherapy, after which my therapist, Jordan Richardson, told me she could have spent the whole time just working on my shoulders, neck, and arms, which were incredibly tense. I laughed ruefully as I told her I have a nearly-30-pound toddler who likes to be picked up a lot. I guess I’ll have to go back and have her tackle that area another time, but in the meantime, I was already feeling much looser and more comfortable in my body.
The relaxation ramped up in the infrared sauna during my 30-minute session. I’ve never been a huge fan of saunas—I don’t like being sweaty or breathing hot air—but the infrared heat was a pleasant surprise, penetrating my muscles without making my skin or lungs uncomfortable. I did open the door to cool off a few times, which the space is set up for; there’s even a papasan loveseat for resting in the cooler air.
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When it came to my last treatment, a Customized Facial with aesthetician Olivia Wever, I thought I was done being surprised. After all, I’d had facials before (I went on a Groupon spree a number of years ago, which only ended when I got an unexpected chemical peel), and how different could this one be?
Quite, it turns out. First of all, the customization is real: we had a long conversation about my skin and my routines, and Wever hand selected each product specifically for me. She used a mix of Blissoma and Apoterra products, all of which felt and smelled amazing.
Then the facial itself was incredible. After Wever’s gentle, relaxing application of a pre-cleanser, cleanser, and exfoliant, she massaged my head, neck, and shoulders with jojoba and chia seed oil (there was the little something extra my shoulders needed). She finished up with a toner, mask, moisturizer, SPF, and rose oil, leaving my skin looking and feeling fresher than it has in years. I left in a state of absolute blissed out mellow—not something most moms are very familiar with.
For Mother’s Day this year, Little Oasis is offering a Mom & Me spa day deal: 20% off services for you and your mom on May 10 and 11. 1200 Old Fairhaven Pkwy., Ste. 203, Bellingham, 360.303.8731, oasisbellingham.com
