Inner Essence Spa & Wellness

Inner Essence Spa & Wellness is a day spa in West Haven offering a wide range of massage, body treatments, facials and holistic healing. Founder and director Shana McCarthy, a licensed massage therapist and energy medicine practitioner, opened the spa as a place to relax and rebalance. Massage menus include Swedish, deep tissue, Lomi Lomi, prenatal, cupping and couples massage, along with Ashiatsu, myofascial release and Raindrop Therapy.

The spa uses organic, preservative-free skin care products and offers spa packages for a full day away, plus gift certificates. Appointments are booked through the website or by phone. Walk-in availability is not stated, so call ahead to plan a visit.