Just What Your Body Needs
Photos Caitlin Elizabeth
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ody of Santa Fe is a community health and wellness center that offers leading-edge spa treatments, studio and fitness classes, eco-conscious clothing, a health café, childcare seven days a week, and community events. A therapist herself for over 40 years, owner Lorin Parrish founded BODY in 2003 after having been the director of the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts since 1984. The custom approach to health and healing is what makes Body unique. “I hire amazing therapists, and then I let them create a custom treatment for each client,” Parrish emphasizes. In an industry heavily governed by protocol and trends, the uniqueness of each treatment at BODY is refreshing. “All of our therapists are so qualified that I can give their talent free rein.” All of BODY’s therapists and estheticians are trained to meet each client where he or she is, and then offer a variety of options for treatment. For a person with rosacea-prone skin, a peel can result in inflammation, but there are alternative treatments. “It’s so common for people to book a deep tissue massage when it’s often the last thing they need,” Parrish describes. “And that’s
where our therapists’ extensive knowledge and experience become so valuable. For example, they might recommend lymphatic techniques for stress reduction, or polarity therapy for head-to-toe balancing.” She continues: “The same is true with our yoga program. We have 18 instructors who readily adapt to their students’ needs and offer many different approaches ranging from restorative, hatha, vinyasa and therapeutic yoga. We have something for everyone.” From DNA skincare products with ionically-bonded 100 percent organic ingredients to Prairie Underground apparel made in the Pacific Northwest, Parrish carefully curates the products she carries in the boutique with a focus on quality and sustainability. “When clients get what they actually need, they feel better overall,” Parrish says. “It doesn’t matter if its bodywork, food, clothing, yoga, dance or childcare; I love empowering people in small ways.” Body of Santa Fe 333 W. Cordova Rd. 505.986.0362 BodyofSantaFe.com