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Aman Spa New York is, without question, the most luxurious spa in the city. Set within Aman New York, it's a fully immersive wellness experience, spread across three floors dedicated to wellness and longevity. Their services are expansive: there's traditional banya rituals with venik massage and hot-cold immersion, acupuncture, reiki, IV therapy, cryotherapy, and lymphatic facials. One of the highlights is their private contrast therapy suite, with sauna, cold plunge, and steam. Every detail of the spa feels intentional and refined; this is where you go when you want the highest level of care in the most curated setting.

Casa Cipriani Spa is one of the more understated, refined spa experiences in NYC, located at the tip of Manhattan. The service options are focused but well-executed: a eucalyptus-infused steam room, a red light sauna, and treatments like lymphatic drainage and IV therapy. Though it’s part of a members club and hotel, the spa is open to outside guests.

Tucked away on the Upper East Side, Georgia Louise Longevity Atelier is where everyone—from Anne Hathaway to Jennifer Aniston—turns to in NYC when they want to look glowy and lifted head-to-toe before a red carpet. While widely recognized for her facials, founder Georgia Louise has positioned her studio as a comprehensive longevity center where science, touch, and regenerative medicine come together under one roof. Built on Louise's "Aging Softly" philosophy, every treatment integrates advanced facials, lymphatic bodywork, peptide therapies, IV treatments, and hyperbaric chamber sessions into one cohesive approach. Our pick? The New Yorker—a custom facial, IV therapy, and lymphatic treatment performed by three practitioners for a true "six hands" experience. This isn't aimed at surface-level beauty, but rather cellular health and long-term vitality.

Moss is an expansive four-story, members-only social wellness club in Midtown. Designed as a home away from home, it seamlessly blends wellness, culture, and community. Bedrock Aquatics & Athletics, the stunning 20,000-square-foot wellness and recovery space, features state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment alongside three thermal pools (cold, hot, and vitality), a sauna, hammam, and spa and massage studios. All the on-staff trainers, who lead personal training and group fitness classes, are certified through an exclusive program at NYU Langone's Sports Performance Center. To become a member, email hello@moss.nyc (note: the athletics membership is only available in their all access tier).

Remedy Place is a standout in NYC for recovery—a social wellness club that blends ancient practices with modern technology to support your overall wellbeing. At the flagship in Flatiron and second outpost in Soho,  interiors reflect this approach—warm tones, cozy chairs, and sofas create a space that's minimal yet purposeful, never stark or cold. The wellness offerings are extensive, spanning IV therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, breathwork, contrast therapy, and more.

Sage + Sound is one of our favorite wellness destinations in NYC for how approachable and well-curated it feels. Everything is under one roof: acupuncture, bodywork, lymphatic drainage, sound baths, classes, and a strong retail edit. You can come in for a quick reset, a deep treatment, or just to browse—and, this space really feels like part of the community, thanks to a steady flow of regulars, events, and programming.

Set within Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards, this spa is more like a high-functioning recovery and optimization center, with a focus on longevity and peak performance. NutriDrip IV therapy targets sleep, immunity, and recovery; while lymphatic drainage (manual and via Icoone Roboderm), cryotherapy, infrared sauna, and the MLX i3Dome work to support longevity and reduce inflammation. Aesthetic offerings include polynucleotide and exosome therapies, plus Dr. Travall's acupuncture facial which lifts and sculpts using microcurrent and light-based tech. The result: medical-grade precision paired with recovery-focused wellness.

Adele Reising, LAc, is our go-to acupuncturist in NYC for navigating a specific health concern or medical diagnosis. Her practice blends TCM with modern biomedical care—from interpreting bloodwork to supporting IVF—so everything feels aligned. Treatments are calm, personalized, and focused on the nervous system and stress regulation. The space is no-frills, but the level of mastery speaks for itself.

Jacqueline Abisror, DACM, LAc, has a specialized acupuncture practice that centers on women's hormonal and reproductive health, the nervous system, and the underlying patterns of stress and imbalance. Sessions are layered but intentional, integrating acupuncture with essential oils, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, and hands-on bodywork. Her studio is warm, minimal, and calming—and she also offers house calls in NYC.

For acupuncture that blends TCM with a multidisciplinary approach, Vickie Lee, LAc is one of our top choices. With nearly two decades of experience, she offers chiropractic, pre- and post-natal support, pelvic floor therapy, massage, and somatic work, alongside herbal medicine, cupping, and gua sha—strategically combining modalities based on what your body needs. She also works with clients navigating serious health challenges like chemotherapy. What sets her apart is the precision paired with warmth; her sessions are so transportive you'll likely drift off mid-treatment. She also offers finely tailored home visits.

ORA was founded by Kimberly Ross to help make the service more accessible. The two locations (NoHo and UES) feel more like a polished wellness studio than a traditional clinic, with an elevated, chic design. Their signature ORA Method combines acupuncture, red light therapy, and meditation to regulate the nervous system, alongside treatments like lymphatic drainage massage. It's not your typical acupuncture setting—but the practitioners really know what they're doing.

WTHN is our go-to NYC chain for acupuncture that's quick, affordable, and easy to fit into a busy schedule—with multiple locations across the city. The spaces are clean and minimal, and treatments (which range from acupuncture to cupping and gua sha) focus on the nervous system, stress, and overall balance. It's a no-fuss entry point into TCM, especially for those who are new to it.

Founded by Sandra Lanshin Chiu, LAc—who has decades of clinical experience and advanced training in both the U.S. and Beijing—Lanshin is known for its focus on TCM dermatology and whole-body balance. Treatments span traditional body acupuncture to their well-known acupuncture "facelift," which addresses internal systems and visible concerns at the same time.

YOUACU takes a more holistic, energy-forward approach to acupuncture in NYC, weaving in reiki, somatic touch, and herbal medicine for a layered experience. Sessions focus on addressing root causes like stress, trauma, and emotional patterns, alongside physical concerns. Operating as a collective, YOUACU brings together practitioners and healers from different specialties under one umbrella for a more integrated experience.

AIRE Ancient Baths is a longtime NYC wellness staple in Tribeca (with a new Upper East Side location) designed to feel like a complete retreat from the city. Upon arrival, you descend candlelit stairs into a dark, atmospheric space centered around hot and cold thermal baths. They even have a high-salinity bath that allows you to float effortlessly, relieving any tension or soreness in the body. Underwater music, a eucalyptus-infused vaporium, and a no-phones policy make this the perfect setting to unplug or lose track of time—and, it’s an even better experience alongside a friend or loved one.

Akari is an understated, design-forward contrast therapy space in Greenpoint. Membership-based and built for the local community, it's grounded in raw materials like thermal-treated wood and limewashed surfaces. The setup: two ashwood saunas (one with a sunroof for shifting natural light), a 45°F cold plunge, and a soft resting area, with complimentary Japanese tea from Kettl to round it out.

Lore Bathing Club is a new sensory-led wellness space in NoHo, built around contrast therapy and ritual. The club features a Finnish sauna, an intimate infrared sauna, a generous cold pool, and hammam-style heated benches—with a recommended circuit that moves between heat, cold, and stillness. They also have unique programming like guided cold water soaks, in-sauna aromatherapy, and “listening moments” (a.k.a. sound baths and listening parties). The club positions this practice as a weekly ritual—something to replace a night out or build into your routine—rather than a one-off experience.

Othership Flatiron is one of the most high-energy, immersive contrast therapy experiences in NYC, with guided sauna and cold plunge sessions set to music and breathwork. Classes are less quiet and meditative than dynamic and engaging—designed to leave you feeling rejuvenated and energized. The shared momentum of moving through it with a group is hard to replicate on your own.

SAINT is one of the most refined new contrast therapy spaces in the city, built entirely around privacy and stillness. Each booking gives you a fully private suite with your own cedar dry sauna, slate-lined ice bath, and rain shower for an hour of uninterrupted contrast therapy. There’s no shared spaces, no lounges, no distractions—just four minimalist suites that create an experience that’s quiet, controlled, and entirely your own.

The Altar NYC is one of the more forward-thinking recovery spaces in the city, combining contrast therapy with other restorative modalities. The space is split in two sections: The Atrium centers on sauna and cold plunge in a communal setting (guided or self-guided); while The Practice offersIV therapy, NAD+, red light, compression, and hyperbaric oxygen chambers.

Aiza Karimova is our go-to in NYC for body treatments that deliver both visible sculpting and relief. She's refined a hands-on technique that blends lymphatic drainage with targeted contouring—light enough to support flow, structured enough to leave you noticeably more defined.

Built on the idea that physical therapy and training shouldn't be separate, Body Evolved NYC’s science-backed method blends both into one cohesive system. The sessions are highly personalized, with a focus on proper mechanics and mobility. The real standout, however, is the collaboration: Every part of your care works strategically together.

Kontura Wellness is a concierge service exclusively offers at-home treatments, so the experience feels private, seamless, and easy to integrate into your routine. The work blends lymphatic drainage, fascia release, and sculpting techniques to target circulation, fluid retention, and tone. You leave visibly more sculpted and less bloated.

Models and actors swear by Marina Baratashvili's lymphatic drainage massage before big events. Baratashvili has been practicing body work for almost 40 years; the native Georgian studied acupuncture and massage in China, worked with the National Opera and Ballet Theater of Tbilisi to ensure the dancers felt strong and fluid, and now tends to her roster of clients in New York City; Greenwich, Connecticut; and the Hamptons. Her method is intuitive (her hands can exert break-you-in-half pressure or flutter ever so gently; her treatments for face and body feel utterly heavenly) and the way she sculpts, eases fascial tension, and invigorates muscles is truly incredible.

MOCEAN is one of the most advanced recovery spaces in NYC—where physical therapy meets high-tech wellness. Focused on reducing stress and inflammation, the services goes far beyond traditional PT: targeted PEMF therapy, red light, infrared sauna, cryotherapy, and other cutting-edge modalities work together to support muscles, joints, circulation, and the nervous system.

Located in the WSA tower, Nutrifaye has advanced technologies like the LPG endermologie machine—a non-invasive mechanical massage that reduces cellulite and aids lymphatic drainage—along with hands-on, fascia-focused techniques to lift, firm, and refine. All of their treatments are rooted in lymphatic health—aimed at improving circulation, reducing fluid retention, and restoring flow.

Hidden on the top floor of a charming building in Tribeca (the elevator opens directly into an airy, high-ceilinged, all-white oasis), this sleek studio is where Raquel Medina-Cleghorn’s roster of famous clients go for sculpting, high-tech, skin-reviving facials and body treatments. Medina-Cleghorn employs ultrasound, intra oral massage, microchanneling, LED photobiomodulation, and more to bring skin to life. She herself is a calming presence, and when you walk out of a session, the difference in your skin is noticeable.

Founded by Judie Rhed in 2007, Rhemedy by Rhed is where healing happens. At their studios in Chelsea and the West Village, Judie and Marietta deliver life-changing light-touch lymphatic, pre/post-surgical, and energy work—every session is personalized, every touch is intentional. Come once, and you'll understand why clients have been going back for years.

Ricari Studios is where the New York fashion set goes for lymphatic drainage—it’s known for having one of the most effective treatments in the city for reducing bloating, sculpting, and resetting your system. Treatments use specialized Italian Icoone technology to stimulate lymphatic flow, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation—which is especially great post-travel or post-event.

Seeds of Healing is one of our favorite under-the-radar bodywork practices in NYC—deeply personalized, intuitive, and unmatched in care. The integrative approach includes Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder), biodynamic craniosacral therapy, Ortho-Bionomy, and muscle-focused bodywork. Whether you're recovering from surgery, experiencing chronic tension, or just feeling off, the work meets you where you are. To book, text the number listed.

Longevity specialist Amanda Kahn, MD, offers one of the most comprehensive, physician-led approaches to peptides and IV therapy in NYC. As a board-certified internist, she begins with an in-depth consultation, then tailors protocols for long-term results. Through a concierge model, patients have direct access to Kahn, with same-day visits, telemedicine, and house calls available.

The Clean Market focuses on high-performance recovery and optimization: there's customized IV drips, NutriDrip IM booster shots, lymphatic drainage massage, and infrared sauna sessions. With a flagship in NoHo and multiple locations across the city (including outposts inside select Equinox clubs), it's incredibly easy to access. You can also book IV therapy delivered to your home, office, or hotel—perfect when you're run down, traveling, or just need a boost.