Believe it or not, winter has arrived. As nature retreats into its annual slumber, the Upstate, blanketed in colder temperatures––and if we’re lucky, a little snow––paints a vivid picture of what it means to rest. As plants disappear for the season, roots deepen and strengthen to prepare for future seasons of growth, presenting a perfect opportunity for us to do the same. Nature invites us to follow her lead and go within, where a living canvas for rejuvenation and renewal awaits.
Rest is an essential part of well-being; it quiets our systems and creates space for healing, though that can be easy to forget in the rush of a new year. If wellness is what you’re seeking this winter, gift yourself permission to slow down and mirror the pace of the season. Here are a few practitioners who can help.
Crystal + Clover Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese healing art focused on realigning and redistributing energy to encourage deep release and relaxation. It addresses each person holistically, supporting their physical, emotional, and mental states, and clears a path for the body’s natural ability to heal. Anna Tingen Lewis offers intuitive Reiki sessions in Greenville meant to help you reconnect with your truest self and discover the power within.
850 Wade Hampton Blvd, Bldg C, Greenville. crystalandclover.love
Dragonfly Acupuncture
Dragonfly Acupuncture offers a serene stop on the pathway to healing. Their services include Japanese acupuncture, Esalen massage, a technique known for its intuitive, meditative approach, and botanical medicine. Elizabeth and Kie Williams have created a true oasis for wellness based on their belief that “every human has the right to experience radiant health.”
732 Wade Hampton Blvd, Ste D, Greenville. acupuncturecarolina.com
Elevated Bodyworks
Josh Kelley is a massage therapist on a mission to help clients improve functional movement, learn body awareness, and decrease pain. He is equally comfortable supporting athletes, mothers-to-be, and musicians in their quests to live and move in harmony with the world around them. If you want to relax but also work towards an improved long-term relationship with your body––ideally, one that’s balanced, healthy, and pain-free––Josh’s expertise will serve you well.
1326 Haywood Rd, Greenville. elevated-bodyworks.com
Greenville Meditation
If you’ve heard meditation eases anxiety, relieves stress, and improves focus, but don’t know where to start, Greenville Meditation is the place for you. Private, group, and corporate sessions are available for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Now is the perfect time to quiet your mind.
219 W Antrim Dr, Ste G, Greenville. greenvillemeditation.com
The Salt Spa of Asheville
Experience the relaxing, anti-inflammatory wonders of Himalayan Salt at The Salt Spa of Asheville. Promote healing and wellness within using dry-salt therapy, their scientifically proven method facilitated by a commitment to ancient, mineral-rich, chemical-free salt. Choose your own adventure in the salt caves by booking sound therapy, Reiki, massage, or quiet rest in an anti-gravity chair. Once you’re there, all you have to do is close your eyes.
473 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville. saltspaasheville.com
