WELLNESS

Atlanta, and Buckhead in particular, seems to be coming into its own in the area of wellness. Newhealthforward businesses are popping up as the demand for healthier lifestyles increases. Here are four of the latest openings to keep you fit, healthy and fresh.

The NOW Massage Buckhead

GO HERE FOR: an affordable massage Located in Tuxedo Festival Shopping Center, this new massage studio, part of an LA-based spa chain, keeps its menu simple and its price tags affordable. Choose from three massage options: signature Swedish-inspired, sports and energy-balancing massages for 25 ($50), 50 ($95) or 80 ($125) minutes. For $10-$15 more, your therapist will add on an enhancement of your choice, such as a muscle-soothing balm or antioxidant eye mask. Each curtained therapy space features a sound machine to block out any noise from your neighbor, and the vibe is very desert chic with cacti, sheepskin and crystal decor.

District

GO HERE FOR: strength, endurance and functional interval training classes This sleekly designed, dimly lit fitness studio on Roswell Road in Buckhead offers one 90-minute and six 60-minute interval-training cardio and strength workouts for all fitness levels. Its high-tech equipment offerings include an exclusive special edition Technogym Skillrun 5000 treadmill designed for performance running with a wide belt and the FitBench Studio, a compact bench with everything from dumbbells to a foam roller inside. Since eating well is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, guidance is available by certified nutritionists, and The Bar is stocked with nutritious grab-andgo options for post-exercise. Drop in for $30 per class or packages are available on a sliding scale.

Woodhouse Spa Buckhead

GO HERE FOR: a luxurious day spa Take time for self-care at this new Woodhouse Spa, which invites you to chillax even beyond your services. Enjoy amenities such as hot tea upon arrival and a plush lounge

Relax at the luxe new day spa in town, Woodhouse Spa Buckhead.

WELL VISITS

New studio openings, from fitness to health care STORY: Karina Antenucci

One of The NOW Massage Buckhead's curtained treatment rooms. Get fit with District's cardio and strength-training interval workouts.

where you can sip a mimosa or flip through a magazine in between treatments. The third Atlanta-area location for the luxe chain brings its complete menu of facials, massages, body treatments, nail services and other therapeutic rituals to Buckhead Village. Unique offerings include the 80-minute Four-Handed Massage (that’s right—two therapists!) for $400 and the Meditative Mood Soak ($200) that pairs dry brushing with a sea mineral bath and aromatherapy massage.

A virtual doctor meeting awaits at Forward Health. Forward Health

GO HERE FOR: subscription-based healthcare For a flat fee of $149 per month and no insurance copays, Forward Health’s doctors and nurses provide unlimited in-person and virtual healthcare visits and 24/7 remote care from their Buckhead Village office. Visits always begin by measuring members’ health biometrics using body scanners and end by all data being stored in the Forward app, where you can view health plans and more. In addition to primary care and an annual physical (with real-time blood results), doctor-led programs include cancer prevention, weight management, stress and anxiety reduction, heart health and COVID-19 care. As part of the focus on preventative medicine, you may receive mental health check-ins, a personalized nutrition plan or clinical genetic testing. n

DISTRICT • 770.258.6522 district-fit.com • @district.atl FORWARD HEALTH • 404.998.8755 goforward.com • @forward THE NOW MASSAGE BUCKHEAD 470.645.9107 • thenowmassage.com @thenowmassage WOODHOUSE SPA BUCKHEAD 678.391.4333 • buckhead.woodhousespas.com @woodhousebuckhead