The new year is here and its trial period (aka the month of January) is coming to an end. How’s it going so far? If you’re anything like me, maybe you’re a little stressed out from the influx of drama and chaos that we’ve already experienced. And maybe you’re also a little nervous for everything that is still to come.

Whatever the future holds for us this year, I’m committed to my resolution of prioritizing my health and wellness, holistically. For me, that involves things like mental and emotional check-ins and writing in my journal as much as it means working out and eating well. And when I have a little bit of extra time and/or money, I’ll try my best not to spend it on things, but rather on time or experiences that help me to feel well. 

Here are five beauty and wellness-specific treatments on my “to-try” list that might be worth putting on yours, too. 

Hot and Cold Hydrotherapy 

Hydrotherapy has grown in popularity over the last few years and for good reason. Through a rotating circuit of saunas and cold plunges, the benefits of hydrotherapy include less muscle fatigue, decreased pain, and mental and emotional clarity—if you can brave the cold plunge part, that is.

Try it at: Othership

Luxurious Facial 

Facials are a staple in many wellness routines. Not only are they relaxing, they often give your skin the extra attention it needs to flourish and your body some phone-free time to simply relax. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, hydration, or something a little more medical—a good facial helps you achieve those glowing, healthy results you can’t quite get at home. 

Try it at: Radford Studio

IV Therapy

You may have seen IV Therapy on your favourite reality TV show, like ‘The Kardashians’, ‘Vanderpump Rules’, and various ‘Real Housewives’ franchises (Countess LuAnn de Lesseps even has her own formula). IV Drips can offer the body much-needed micronutrients and vitamins which can enhance mood and mental clarity, support digestion and even help with immunity function.

Try it at: Nud Wellness

If you’re open to travel, consider these experiences: 

Holistic Health and Detox Retreat

Invented by Austrian Doctor Franz Xaver Mayr, Vivamayr is a complete unique and tailored experience with manifold options depending on your desired results, which include detoxification, weight control, to restore mobility, preventative treatment, or post-Covid care. The retreat also includes a culinary experience that is created with an optimal ratio of acid to alkaline—a consideration the retreat says helps in digestion. 

Learn more at: vivamayr.com

Body Scanning 

In sports, they say the best defense is a good offense. Neko Health believes the same to be true of our bodies. Their intensive and all-encompassing body mapping technology can—in under 15 minutes—capture 15 GB of high-quality health data from a single scan. They check for a plethora of markers, concerns, and factors including diabetic factors, blood fats, skin cancers, oxygenation, metabolism and more.

Learn more at: nekohealth.com