Pamper Mom This Mother’s Day at These Sacramento-Area Day Spas

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and while flowers and brunch are a great way to celebrate, sometimes mom needs a day to herself. Nothing beats a bit of pampering at a day spa, and there are plenty of spots throughout the greater Sacramento area where mom can relax, unwind and feel like a queen for a day! Whether she needs a massage to soothe out the kinks of daily life or prefers to take a dip in a hot tub, there are plenty of options. Following are some of our top choices for pampering mom this Mother’s Day.

The Spa at Arden Hills | Sacramento

For the ultimate in luxury, send mom to The Spa at Arden Hills for a day of pampering. Located in the Arden Arcade area, this high-end spa has everything she needs to unwind: massage, body wraps and facials. Plus, she’ll have access to the hydrothermal whirlpool and steam rooms.

The Healing Station | El Dorado Hills

If your mom is in need of some healing, then this relaxing sanctuary in El Dorado Hills is a good bet. They offer many types of massage, including raindrop therapy, reflexology and cranial-sacral massage. You can also get a package that includes other body treatments such as foot scrubs and facials.

True REST Float Spa | Roseville

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Float therapy involves floating in salt water in a zero-gravity sensory deprivation chamber. This spa in Roseville allows you to feel weightless, so you can clear your mind and reduce stress. It is also said to increase blood circulation and improve sleep.

Asha Urban Baths | Curtis Park

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At Asha Urban Baths near Curtis Park, mom can let all her cares melt away in the warm, nourishing communal indoor spa. Or, she can sweat it out in the sauna or just relax in the lounge. They even offer massage, skin care and salt therapy for the ultimate experience.

Eden Vale Inn | Placerville

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This intimate spa is located in a romantic bed and breakfast in Placerville. They offer Swedish massage and deep tissue massage. Have a mom-to-be in your life? Treat her to a prenatal massage or a “babymoon” package that includes massage, luxury bath products and fresh truffles.

Geri’s Garden Spa | Fair Oaks

Named for the owner’s late mother, this tranquil retreat Fair Oaks is, naturally, the place to be this Mother’s Day. They offer massages and facials, and all services include a peppermint foot soak and scrub, a heated herbal neck wrap, and spa snacks and drinks. There’s even a small garden out back for unwinding.

Heavenly Salt Therapy | East Sacramento

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Located in East Sacramento, this laid-back space offers salt therapy, said to improve respiratory health and reduce inflammation. A relaxing room is filled with healing salt vapors as guests relax and inhale the particles. There’s also an infrared sauna for the total experience.

Serenity Wellness & Massage | Davis

Serenity is what mom will experience at this day spa in Davis. They offer all types of massages, including Swedish massage, deep tissue and Ashiatsu, in which the therapist applies pressure using bare feet. They also offer add-on treatments such as a mint foot scrub; nourishing hair & scalp treatment; and ayurvedic dry brushing.

Capitol Floats | Auburn & Oak Park

Mom can watch her cares float away at this calming spot, which has locations in both Auburn and Oak Park. The Epsom-salt loaded water holds your body afloat, making the experience almost effortless. There’s also an infrared sauna, massage, and a Somadome — a personal meditation pod that combines color therapy, binaural beat technology, guided meditations and energy-healing microcrystalline tiles.

Serenity Spa | Folsom & Roseville

This wellness haven, with locations in Folsom and Roseville, is a one-stop shop for relaxation. Massage, acupressure, reflexology and body scrubs are on the menu, as are ayurvedic therapies. Mom can also benefit from Reiki, chakra balancing and hypnotherapy, or join in a yoga class or guided meditation session.