Cold feet

TEA COZY After you’ve gotten your blood moving with the Four Seasons reflexology massage, chill out in the plush relaxation room.

Hydrotherapy bath at Spacio
When I first slipped into this body-length tub, the 77 jets drilling my body from my heels to my shoulder blades put my stiff muscles at ease. That is, until the spa attendant jacked up the intensity of the jets and I was suddenly bobbing around like a potato in a boiling pot. Since one-person Jacuzzis aren’t very exciting, this toasty half-hour bath got old quickly. Yet, the bath could help turn muscles to mush prior to a deep rubdown on marathon-weary legs or cramped calves, and the treatment did pump up my poor circulation: My toes felt less like Popsicles, even if just for the rest of the day. 30 minutes for $55.
—Brenna O’Leary

Reflexology massage at the spa at the Four Seasons Hotel
This treatment, basically a fancy foot massage, purports to “enhance circulation and help balance body and mind.” With my general malaise, sleepiness and cold feet this time of year, I’ll take all the balancing I can get. While working on my tootsies, my therapist told me reflexology stems from the idea that every body part has a corresponding point on the feet, and if you activate those pressure points, you’re “working from the inside out” to restore balance. Afterward, I was led to a relaxation room to recline on silk pillows and feast on Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries. There’s no question I felt relaxed and had warmer feet; all I want to know is, when can I move in? 25 minutes for $65.
—Gretchen Kalwinski

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