Asheville Massage & Bodywork, Sauna & Foot Soak Spa

Asheville Massage & Bodywork sits at 200 Charlotte St in the Chestnut Hills area, a short drive from downtown Asheville. It's a locally and therapist-owned studio that pairs massage and bodywork with a private full-spectrum sauna, a steam shower, and handcrafted foot soaks, with free on-site parking. Individual sessions, couples massages, and small groups of up to six can be booked at the office, and the signature offering is a foot soak paired with massage.

In-spa rates start at $120. The same team also runs a mobile side of the business, sending therapists to homes, hotels, or vacation rentals within about 40 miles of the office for individual, couples, or group massage at rates starting around $135 per hour. They also handle chair massage for workplaces and events, plus outdoor massage setups on decks, patios, or garden areas, weather permitting.

Everything runs by appointment only - there's no walk-in service - and the spa is open to the general public rather than limited to hotel guests. It's open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. A membership program takes 30 percent off services, and a four-session package saves 15 percent, which matters if massage and sauna sessions are something to use regularly rather than once.