Winter can take a toll on both your mind and body, leaving you drained and worn out. But that doesn’t mean you have to let it consume you. The best way to tackle the season? A little self-care. Luckily, Toronto is home to plenty of wellness studios and spas ready to help you recharge and reset.
From meditation classes to IV drips, facials and cold plunges – there’s lots to do in Toronto. Weekly self care sessions? We think so!
Here’s a list of the best Toronto wellness studios to reset and recharge this winter.
Othership
Here’s your next self-care adventure! If you have yet to enjoy an ice bath and sauna experience, Toronto’s Othership welcomes eager wellness practitioners with open arms. According to its founding team, Othership offers “a modern and unique take on the science-backed routine that’s proven to reduce stress and inflammation, increase immunity and even reduce risk of cardiovascular events.”
Where: 110 Bloor St West & 425 Adelaide St West
Trove
Step into a world of wellness at Trove. The ultimate destination for self-care, Trove offers both practitioner-led and solo journeys. That means whether you’re looking for a more spa experience like RMT, acupuncture, facials or solo adventures through red light therapy, lymphatic compression suits or their sauna + cold plunge – there’s a bit of everything for everyone.
You can also enjoy a list of daily meditation classes and IV drips too!
Where: 426 Adelaide St West
Sweat & Tonic
If you’re looking to recover after a long workout session or treat yourself to a mindful day of relaxation, you should check out Sweat & Tonic’s Tonic Spa located inside The Well.
Take it one step further and explore their 50 ft saltwater lap pool and hydrotherapy experience. Other services include compression therapy, acupuncture, infrared sauna, microneedling, and even physiotherapy. Services vary depending on location so just make sure to take note when booking online.
Where: 225 Yonge Street & 486 Front St West
Alter
Have you ever tried an ice bath? Well, Alter offers just that, and a sauna experience. It can be intimidating, especially for first-timers but Alter aims to make each hot and cold exposure more approachable through its community-oriented atmosphere. Whether you’re here to challenge yourself or simply relax, the experience is yours to shape!
Where: 860 College Street
Jaybird Studio
“Jaybird is about experiencing the present moment,” shares the contemporary movement studio. Sometimes we forget to focus on ourselves, our breath, our movement, our presence. Jaybird offers a space to reconnect, stripping away distractions so you can fully immerse in the moment. That can be done through their many classes: mat and reformer.
Where: 735 Queen St West & 110 Bloor St West
H2O Float Studio
H2O Float Studio is a serene escape in Toronto’s historic Distillery District, offering a full range of wellness services. From float therapy to rejuvenating massages and premium facials, each experience is designed to help you unwind and feel refreshed.
Where: 25 Mill Street
Spa myBlend
Located inside the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Spa My Blend has it all. They started as the city’s first Champagne Nail Bar, but quickly grew into the expansive wellness centre they are today. You can enjoy 16 private treatment rooms, a variety of water therapies, aromatherapy steam rooms, saunas, and aroma-infused vitality pools. Ahh, we’re feeling more relaxed already.
Pro tip: check out their myBlend skincare lineup. It’s only available at the Ritz and nowhere else in North America. You’ll feel rejuvenated at the spa AND at home.
Where: 181 Wellington Street
And there you have it! Take care of yourself this winter and give yourself some love.
