As a female-founded company, milk + honey strongly supports gender equality. We celebrate International Women’s Day by looking to our very own employees’ stories of inspiration. Vianey Valenzuela, milk + honey Lead Reservationist, shares what this day means to her.
In 2018 we are focusing on helping you RENEW through a holistic approach of reconnecting with your natural self. Rather than worrying about resolutions too stressful to keep, we’re here to champion simple and approachable ideas to CLEANSE your body of toxins, RECONNECT with your mind, body, & environment, and NURTURE a conscious lifestyle for a lifetime. While we hope our day spas continue to provide a delicious respite from your busy lives, we want to help you incorporate the restorative experiences of our spa into your daily life in 2018, leaving you feeling whole, happy, and renewed.
MONTH 1 | JANUARY — IT’S TIME FOR A DEEP CLEAN
Mother Nature reveals how vital it is for cleansing and releasing in order to rebuild. Throughout the month of January, we’re focusing on cleansing our bodies, minds, and environments of the toxins that inhibit or disrupt our natural rhythms.
MONTH 2 | FEBRUARY — RECONNECT WITH THE REAL YOU
After minimizing the exposure to toxins, February is about simple and approachable ways to elevate your mind, body, and environment to maximize your health and happiness, the true foundation of beauty.
MONTH 3 | MARCH — NURTURE YOURSELF ALWAYS
Knowledge is indeed power, but the real results come from practical applications of what you’ve learned that you can sustain throughout the year. That’s why Month 3 is all about nurturing you by creating grounding rituals, routines, and habits that promote wholeness, wellness, and rejuvenation all year long.
We know what you’re thinking. What could possibly make a massage even better? We have the answer: a massage with enhancements. Each enhancement will take your massage to the next level by addressing a specific intention.
Our back scrub or foot scrub doesn’t add much time to your reservation, but it makes the experience extra special. The added exfoliation is also great for circulation and removing dead skin.
We recommend giving Body Brushing a try. It feels interesting and invigorating. The process helps to prevent cellulite, stimulate circulation, and lymphatic drainage. The best part? You keep the brush and take it home with you. Dry brushing at home can become a simulating ritual, similar to drinking a cup of coffee in the morning.
Our Warm Oil Scalp and Neck massage is the perfect wintertime treat. This enhancement adds an extra 15 minutes to your experience, as your therapist drizzles warm oil down your head and neck before performing a scalp massage. Make sure you have time to enjoy the steam shower after this enhancement. This icing on the cake with this enhancement: the oils are incredibly hydrating for your hair.
The Ultimate Massage package includes full body brushing, a 90-minute massage, as well as the Warm Oil Scalp and Neck massage. It’s just as luxurious as it sounds–we promise.
Still curious about our enhancements?
Our team of licensed massage therapists is incredibly talented and well-rounded. We always recommend asking your therapist what they specialize in–you never know what interesting skills they bring to the table. When it comes to massage styles, it can be intimidating to know where to start. That’s why we’re starting with the basics. Read on for five common styles explained, debunked, and broken down.
Let’s start with the basics. Swedish massages are relaxation-based and focus on tension relief. Think flowy, longer stokes. This style will also be customized to your pressure preferences. The goal of Swedish massage is to set your body to homeostasis a.k.a. your body’s center, home base.
For more focused, therapeutic work, ask your therapist about Deep Tissue. You might benefit from this style if you have concentrated, specific issues you’d like to remedy. A common misconception about Deep Tissue is that the style must be very firm and intense. In fact, our therapists can use the therapeutic benefits of Deep Tissue without using hard or firm pressure.
Have you ever woken up on the wrong side of the bed? Ever walk away from a situation just feeling kinda bleh? Do you ever feel an ominous weirdness you just can’t shake? That’s how you know it’s time to try Reiki. It’s a type of subtle therapy using light touch that can help with insomnia, anxiety, digestive issues, relaxation, and even PTSD. It activates your chakras (or energy centers) to help calibrate your energetic field. Science has shown we all have electromagnetic fields around us, and a Reiki therapist can help realign your said field.
At milk + honey, there is still massage incorporated – its partially Signature Massage and partially Reiki. You can even customize the ratio to your preference.
Note that only select therapists offer Reiki. Please call ahead or email [email protected] for more info.
At milk + honey, we only offer Pre-Natal Massage after your first trimester. We offer a unique bolstering system that can be adjusted to your baby bump to allow the prone position (lying on your stomach.) Of course, you can always lie on your side if that better suits your comfort level. We offer a cold pack during the massage and touching of the abdomen is optional.
Ready to stretch? Sports Massages lengthen tissues and change fascia. They’re great for pre or post-workout, of course. If you’re active, training for a marathon or 5k, or working through a sports injury, this is your go-to. Don’t be fooled, though — this massage is really for anyone looking to increase flexibility. If you sit at a desk all day, this style would also be helpful for you.
Take it home:
Looking to relieve and relax your muscles, but can’t make it into the spa? Here are two at-home steps you can take. First, try our Muscle Soak, formulated with Eucalyptus, Arnica, Rosemary, Sweet Marjoram to soothe aches and pains. Next, follow up with a small amount of our powerful Arnica Balm to soothe targeted muscles and joints. Not as good as a massage, but a close second best.
Still unsure? That’s okay.
“milk + honey is unique because the consultation process allows us to identify what the you need. Book the time and know that your therapist is going to guide you.”
-LaLa, Licensed Massage Therapist, milk + honey 2nd Street District
As most of us know, traveling, especially long-distance travel, inspires a mélange of feelings — ones that can range from pure exhilaration and enlightenment to frustration, impatience, and boredom. Where the latter is concerned, we wish we had the ability to instantly transport ourselves to our final destination. But until the technology to zap ourselves elsewhere is developed (ha), here are a few of my tried-and-true tips for staying sane, happy, and ready for adventure.
What are your no-fail travel tips? I’d love to hear ’em!
We are very pleased to announced our brand new flagship location in downtown Austin’s 2nd Street District is open as of Wednesday, December 12. milk + honey spa 2nd Street District and SALON by milk + honey 2nd Street District are now under the same roof.
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Address:
100A Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78701
click here for map
2nd Street District (spa + salon) is at the signature location of the corner of Guadalupe Street and West Cesar Chavez Street.
Parking options have only slightly changed. City Hall Parking Garage is now the closest option, besides street parking.
City Hall Parking Garage (301 West 2nd St Austin, TX 78701)
milk + honey validates parking for up to two hours, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm. Please bring your ticket for us to validate. After 5pm, it is a flat rate of $5. The parking garage is typically free from 8am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. There are sometimes downtown events, in which case they normally charge a flat $5 fee, taken upfront, cash only.
AMLI on 2nd Garage (421 West 3rd St Austin, TX 78701)
AMLI Downtown Garage (201 Lavaca St Austin, TX 78701)
milk + honey validates parking for up to two hours, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm. Please bring your ticket for us to validate. There is also paid parking in the AMLI Parking Garage, and their prices fluctuate depending on the day and if there are any events.
Silicon Labs Building (400 East Cesar Chavez St Austin, TX 78701)
This building has a parking fee of $5 after 3pm.
Meter Parking (located on 2nd Street, Guadalupe and San Antonio)
$1 an hour from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday. $1 an hour from 9am to midnight, Thursday to Friday. $1 an hour 11am to midnight, Saturday. All meters are up to 3 hours. It is free on Sundays. Please give yourself a little extra time to look for a metered spot.
We’ll be here to help you unwind during most of the holidays. Make sure to schedule your appointments now to make sure you can look and feel your best this holiday season.
December 24th
2nd Street District spa: close at 3pm
2nd Street District salon: closed
Hill Country Galleria spa: close at 3pm
Hill Country Galleria salon: closed
Arboretum Market salon: closed
December 25th
2nd Street District spa: closed
2nd Street District salon: closed
Hill Country Galleria spa: closed
Hill Country Galleria salon: closed
Arboretum Market salon: closed
December 31st
2nd Street District spa: close at 7pm
2nd Street District salon: close at 7pm
Hill Country Galleria spa: close at 7pm
Hill Country Galleria salon: close at 7pm
Arboretum Market salon: close at 7pm
January 1st
2nd Street District spa: 11am to 6pm
2nd Street District salon: closed
Hill Country Galleria spa: 11am to 6pm
Hill Country Galleria salon: closed
Arboretum Market salon: closed
See you in 2013!
December 6: milk + honey spa 2nd Street District
December 12: SALON by milk + honey Arboretum Market
December 13: milk + honey spa Hill Country Galleria
Join us this holiday shopping season as we partner with three local charities for three nights, proving it is better to give and receive. We’re teaming up with Austin Pets Alive, Autism Speaks, and Dress for Success at all three milk + honey locations. For every gift certificate or retail product purchased, each shopper will choose one worthy cause, and we will donate 15% of the sale to the charity of your choice.
There will be sparkling wine and light refreshments. Holiday gift sets and other products will be available, with our staff available to schedule future appointments and answer all of your questions.
The three special shopping nights begin on December 6 at milk + honey spa 2nd Street District, continue on December 12 at SALON by milk + honey Arboretum Market, and conclude December 13 at milk + honey spa Hill Country Galleria. Each event kicks off at 5pm and goes until close.
Join us Thursday, December 6 from 6pm to 8pm at all SALON by milk + honey locations, so you can choose which location is best for you and your friends.
Our experts will teach you simple techniques to transform your style into holiday hair! Enjoy makeup tips, sparkling wine, light refreshments, and 20-minute lessons with a stylist to learn their secret tricks-of-the-trade.
Back by popular demand, we’re hosting another NuFace and CosMedix Peel Party on Tuesday, November 27 from 9am to 3pm. You’ll enjoy a Cleanse and Blueberry Smoothie Peel. NuFace is the perfect partner for a peel. NuFace’s microcurrent facial toning penetrates the peel into the skin delivering fantastic and effective results. We’ll also have light refreshments, plus Rikki, our CosMedix expert, will be onsite to answer all of your questions.
$50 reserves your spot, includes your peel (regularly $95) and a $15 credit towards CosMedix products. (Peel and credit must be redeemed at the party. Cancellation policy applies.) We’ve always enjoyed a big turnout for our Peel Parties. Call 512.236.1115 to reserve your spot now.
