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Health & Fitness

Best Places to Pamper Yourself in the Old Fourth Ward

It is vital to take time out from the everyday hustle and bustle to just relax and be pampered. From foot massages to organic facials, the Old Fourth Ward has many tranquil locations for residents and visitors alike to completely pamper themselves.

Agape Touch By Tai
626 Dekalb Ave
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 954-2828
www.agapetouchbytai.com

One of the ultimate pampering activities is a massage. Agape Touch By Tai is owned and operated by massage therapist TaiScott Ponder, better known as Tai. A native of Bangkok, Thailand; Tai took an interest in human anatomy and physiology. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Xavier University. Additionally he has studied with professors at the Morehouse School of Medicine and Notre Dame University. Tai offers several massage techniques including swedish/deep pissue, Shiatsu, and neuromuscular therapy. Tai offers in-house massage services at his Old Fourth location as well as mobile services. Appointments can be conveniently scheduled online. Agape Touch by Tai lends its services to charitable causes, providing complementary for clients diagnosed with chronic illnesses as well as victims of domestic violence.

Facebar Skin Parlor
696 Somerset Ter NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 316-3078
www.facebarskinparlor.com

Facebar Skin Parlor is a refreshing alternative to the common and long established clinical spa skincare. They pride themselves on being affordable and convenient. Their clients are treated in a open bar environment. A client profile is completed and a licensed Esthetician performs a quick skin analysis. The client then is recommended services and they are performed. They offer a host of services including microdermabrasion, facial steam, exfoliation and body waxing. They also offer Facebar parties to groups of four or more. Pamper your skin at the Facebar Skin Parlor located inside of the Cherry Blossom Salon.

Heavenly Foot Massage
699 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 883-3015
www.heavenlyfootmassage.com

Had a long day at work? Spoil your feet at Heavenly Foot Massage. Guests enjoy a relaxing environment with moderately design interior space. Complimentary bottled water or choice of hot Tazo tea offered in an assortment of flavors. Wifi is available as well as an X-Box game room for guests to indulge in while enjoying their foot massage. The fun doesn't stop there! Guests also can take pleasure in free movies and internet on iPads provided at each foot massage chair. Send your feet to Heaven for an affordable rate of $30 an hour.

Re-treat
659 Auburn Ave NE
Ste 122
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 507-2122
www.re-treatatlanta.com

For an au naturel experience head over to Re-treat, a day spa that specializes in natural nail care, organic facials and waxing. Guest can relax while receiving: a one hour organic facial ($80), an Invigorating Lemon Mint Pedicure ($65), Soyafin Treatment Hands/Feet ($15/$20) and several other soothing services. All manicures and pedicures include an aromatherapy soak, cuticle care, nail filing/shaping and a relaxing aromatherapy message.

WAX
Studioplex
659 Auburn Ave #253
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 525-8344
www.wax-atlanta.com

Treat yourself to the ultimate waxing experience at WAX, a full service waxing studio for women and men. They provide their clientele with best products, staff and convenient Old Fourth Ward location. Health and cleanliness is of utmost importance and the modern design of the studio includes many green practices. Services range from nails to eyebrows to several waxing options including Brazilian ($55) and Manzilian ($75) wax. Ladies that are brave enough to get the Brazilian can decorate the area with crystals via their Vajazzling ($20) services.

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Where is your favorite place in the Old Fourth Ward to be pampered from head to toe? Share your favorites in the comments section below.


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