UR Shanghai
by LUXE City Guides
Bodyworks
Fitness & YogaToo many dumplings? Scorch the carbs and stretch it out at this bright studio with reformer and mat Pilates and yoga, plus physiotherapy and guided corrective exercises to target back pain and poor posture. Three in one, done!
Rm 205, 2/F, 95 Wuyi Lu, near Yan'an Xi Lu http://bodyworksasia.cn/en/ bookings@bodyworksasia.cn +862152385750 Green Massage
MassageStylish locals swear by Green for a quick kink fix, and with six branches citywide it's easy to see why. On point acupressure rubdowns, wraps and scrubs tackle stress from top to toe. Mommy-to-be treatments also available.
58 Taicang Lu http://greenmassage.com.cn/ +862153860222 Sanctuary
Hotel/Day SpasPollution, dry air, and the stress of Shanghai's pace = seriously bad face. Luckily, spa and science unite here with medically-trained therapists giving the city's best basic, no-faff facials in a mod, blond-wood space. Devotees love the Sanctuary brand prods, too.
171 Rm 402, Jianguo Zhong Lu http://itsthesanctuary.com/ +862133562257 Strip
SalonsGot more bush than Australia? Breathe deep and go Brazilian at this sassy anti-fur salon. And while you're there, visit sis Browhaus for perfectly tamed arches too, you dashing diva.
158 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu http://strip-china.cn/shanghai/ xinlelu@strip-shanghai.cn +862154030011 Subconscious Day Spa
Hotel/Day SpasCounter the grit in lemongrass-infused, wood-panelled environs with ace eco-friendly dermal fixes, top-to-tootsies massages and organic beauty prods plus yoga, Reiki and meditation. Omm!
183 Fumin Lu, near Juju Lu http://www.subconsciousdayspa.com/home/ +862164150636 The Living Room by Octave
Hotel/Day SpasEastern wisdom marries Western science for treatments and classes targeting bod and brain. Entrust tots to on-site daycare and follow with wholesome eats at Thought for Food. Now relax...
357 Jianguo Xi Lu, near Taiyuan Lu http://new.livingoctave.com/Living-Room.aspx journeymate@livingoctave.com +862133384666 -
Urban Retreat
MassageJust three treatment suites for muscle-melting, east-meets-west massages on the best beds in town – try the Hawaiian Lomi Lomi or opt for traditional acupressure. Need more? Spa journey packages for jetlag, detox and renewal can be combined with soaks in an essential oil infused bath. Ahhh...
1376 6-7/F, The Portman Ritz Carlton, Shanghai Center, West Nanjing Rd http://urbanretreat.cn/ +862162897778 Zen Massage
MassageTranquil, tri-level locale dedicated to the art of the almighty pummel with foot reflexology, hot stone and aromatherapy treats using essential oils.
210 Bldg 1, Wuyuan Lu, near Wulumuqi Zhong Lu http://www.zenmassage.cn/en/home.htm +862133681227 -
