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4 New Treatments to Try at Northern Virginia Spas

We’ve rounded up fresh ways to up your spa game.

By Priya Konings February 18, 2026 at 7:00 am

Ready to elevate your spa game? We could all use a little R&R, and there’s nothing quite like sinking into a luxurious spa treatment. And here’s the exciting part: The spa world never stops finding new ways to pamper you. If you’re ready to venture beyond the classic Swedish massage (as wonderful as it is), we’ve rounded up four fresh new spa treatments for both rejuvenation and relaxation.

Aescape Robotic Massage at Equinox Tyson’s Corner

For an affordable and highly therapeutic reprieve, consider an aescape massage. Aescape massages are a new concept featuring robotic techniques, meaning the service is provided by a machine rather than a human. The massage features an adjustable seat and interactive console, so you can customize the settings to your exact specifications, including pressure, lighting, and intensity. You can also choose from different kinds of massages that focus on your back, legs, upper body, or lower body. Full-body sessions are available as well. 8065 Leesburg Pk., Vienna

Buccal Facial Massage at Silk Rose Spa

Silk Rose Spa recently added a new massage which specifically targets the facial muscles. The goal of the treatment is relieving tension and improving circulation in your face by massaging your face and inside your mouth. The massage is especially effective at relaxing the jaw and sculpting the face, and is recommended for people who grind their teeth or suffer from headaches. 6911 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria

Flotation Therapy at Synergy Float Center

If your goal is to relax your muscles and relieve stress, flotation therapy is the spa treatment you need. Synergy Float Center is a relaxation spa that offers new and cutting-edge therapies. Their flotation therapy gives you an opportunity to float in an open private tank filled with warm purified water and more than 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt. The treatment purports to offer therapeutic benefits such as mental relaxation and healing muscle injuries. 1240 N. Pitt St., Alexandria

Glacial Facial at Woodhouse Spa

This new cooling facial treatment at Woodhouse Spa seeks to brighten your skin, reduce redness, and calm inflammation. The facial involves the use of cryotherapy, a wellness procedure that utilizes cold to revive and sooth your skin. 1603 Village Market Blvd., Ste. 116, Leesburg; 8114 Stonewall Shops Sq., Gainesville

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Priya Konings

Priya Konings

Contributing Writer

Priya Konings is a food and travel writer and photographer residing in the Washington, DC area. Her passions include writing and photography, traveling the world, and eating delicious vegetarian fare both locally and globally. Her work has been published in Resy, Northern Virginia Magazine, Washington City Paper, The Dining Traveler, District Fray, and Brightest Young Things, in addition to other publications.

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