Kneaded Relief voted best spa, best nail salon in Madison

The votes are in, and Kneaded Relief Day Spa & Wellness in Fitchburg has been awarded Madison.com’s People’s Choice Award for best spa and best nail salon.

A fixture in the Madison wellness scene for 25 years, Kneaded Relief started as a four-room spa before expanding to their current 5,300-square-foot facility at the Agora in Fitchburg. There they offer numerous wellness services, from spa staples like massage therapy, facials and body waxing to fitness classes and personal training.

“Our goal is not to just pamper you or relax you while you are at the spa, but to also provide you with a treatment plan to help you feel better when you are not here,” says owner Nichol Harvey. “It's not a one-time pamper visit at a spa. We want to create a relationship with our guests and become part of their wellness circle.” 

Their most popular service, according to Harvey, is massage — and it’s no surprise, considering the plethora of specialized therapies that are offered. These include hot stone massage for pain relief and deep relaxation, aromatherapy scalp massage for detoxification and rejuvenation, and sports massage before or after an event or competition to improve flexibility and range of motion and flush out toxins. Facials are not far behind, with numerous options such as the lactic peel facial to smooth and soften skin and the revitalizing treatment that uses fruit extracts and antioxidants to hydrate the skin.

“We have seen a sharp increase in nail services this year as well,” notes Harvey, likely thanks to the way offerings go above and beyond a traditional manicure or pedicure with services like exfoliation treatments and CBD foot baths.

Harvey believes that what sets Kneaded Relief apart is their skilled and dedicated team. “All our therapists are hand-picked and must perform a service as part of the hiring process to ensure their skill matches our standards,” she says. “Our team truly cares about our guests and tailors each service to their personal needs as well as what their body needs that day.”

This attention to detail is one of the reasons that Kneaded Relief’s Melissa Hoefling took home the People’s Choice Award for Best Esthetician this year and Mel Stafford was chosen as one of Madison's Favorite Estheticians. Both Hoefling and Stafford have been committed to Kneaded Relief Spa clients for years. In fact, Hoefling is celebrating her 22-year anniversary with Kneaded Relief in September and Stafford will be celebrating 10 years in January. Add the strength of the team to the design and location of the spa itself and you have the ultimate recipe for relaxation.

“We are located on a beautiful restored prairie so you have views from several rooms throughout the spa,” says Harvey. “Our relaxation retreat with floor-to-ceiling windows allows you to de-stress and soak in the nature view before and after your service.” 

For more information on services or to schedule a consultation or appointment, visit kneadedreliefdayspa.com. Harvey promises you will get the relaxing mini getaway you crave:  “From the moment you walk in the spa, you are greeted with a warm smile; you smell the sweet aromas and are able to leave the outside world out!” 

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