Soothe Your Mind and Body at These Self-Care Spots in Richmond, VA
Between working, socializing and surviving – it can be hard to take a moment for yourself. Self-care is one of those things that’s easy to talk about but hard to do.
By the time you can find something relaxing, the planning and travel can feel like another chore.
CityParking is here to make wellness easier for you to find. With easy-to-use parking, you can get to your favorite salon, spa and studios without any stress.
Whether your favorite method of self-care is practicing yoga, booking a massage or revitalizing your look – Richmond has what you need.
Check out our list of ways you can feel refreshed and relaxed.
Book Yourself a Spa Day
If you’re looking to fully emerge yourself in wellness, a trip to the spa is not a bad place to start. You can get help caring for your hair, nails and skin while at the spa.
Downtown Richmond’s Jefferson Hotel is well-known for its luxurious amenities complete with the Spa Vivace. This spa’s signature packages offer something for everyone. You can keep it simple with a facial and mani-pedi. Or, try their “Celebrity Favorite” which takes care of your hair, nails, muscles, skin and make-up.
If you’re heading to the Salon Vivace for a pampering, try our nearby parking lots at:
- Lot 201 – W. Franklin & Jefferson
- Lot 10 – Jefferson Hotel Main St. Lot
- Lot 12 – Adams & Cary Parking
Gift Yourself a Refreshed Look
A new haircut can always make you feel confident. Whether you really just love the invigorating shampooing or you’ve been bummed about your dead ends, there are plenty of Richmond salons and barbershops you can try.
Long Haircuts and Professional Coloring
Avenue 42 is a boutique hair salon in Downtown Richmond that goes beyond hair cuts to offer:
- Keratin Treatments
- Color and Highlights
- Updos
- Extensions
- Styling for Special Events
- Waxing
You can leave feeling beautiful and ready to take on the world.
If street parking is letting you down before your appointment, try our lots at:
Just a few streets over on W. Broad Street is the Grace Salon. If you’re looking for an inviting space, this salon describes themselves as a “second home.”
These multi-talented cosmetologists also offer waxing, lashes, perms, blowouts and extensions.
This salon is super close to our Adams and Grace parking lot.
Shaves and Trimming
If you have short hair or facial hair, the barbers at High Point might have exactly what you need. Since 2014, this creative and talented barber shop has been offering hair cuts, shaves and beard trimmings.
Parking is made easy at their Scott’s Addition location with CityParking’s:
- Lot 209 – Arthur Ashe and Leigh Street
- Lot 117 – 1117 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.
- Lot 203 – 1203 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.
Let Go of Your Stress with a Massage
When you need to let go of tension and muscle soreness, a massage can make you feel so much better.
Massage therapists focus on reducing pain which in turn can help lower your overall stress levels.
After a massage you might experience better energy and it carries positive health impacts such as a lowered heart rate and blood pressure.
For massages in The Fan, try True Bleu Healing Arts for a variety of massage styles as well as cupping, meditation and reiki.
CityParking has parking nearby at Meadow & Grove to help you get to your appointment on time.
If you’re closer to Downtown Richmond, try Mend Massage Therapy for everything from sports and deep tissue massages to pregnancy and Swedish massages.
Easily reach their location with convenient CityParking lots at:
- Lot 61 – 6th & Main Parking Deck
- Lot 72 – 8th & Main Visitor Parking
- Lot 67 – 7th & Broad
- Lot 23 – 8th & Cary
Settle, Stretch and Sweat at a Yoga Class
Most exercise feels like it’s draining your energy levels and leaves you feeling tired. Many styles of yoga are designed to help you feel rejuvenated and set intentions or goals for your day.
Yoga is an excellent way to clear your mind, increase blood flow and warm your muscles. Regularly practicing yoga helps you build strength, develop a better balance and improve your flexibility.
If you’re interested in self-led Mysore Ashtanga Yoga, Richmond City Yoga offers classes for everyone from beginners to experts.
CityParking has you covered with nearby parking at the corner of 2nd and East Marshall Street.
For virtual and in-person yoga classes including breathwork, hot yoga, restorative movements and more – BareSOUL hosts classes at The Well Collective in Shockoe Slip.
Access this collaborative wellness space with parking help from CityParking:
Relax All Around Richmond
A lot of people have the misconception that living in a city has to be stressful. Richmond turns that concept on its head. You can easily practice self-care each day by enjoying nature, art and delicious food all over RVA.
CityParking’s contactless parking makes indulging in your self-care practices more accessible than ever. Download our vendor apps today.