Photo by Anna Arriaga Tucked away on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, between the iconic Rowes Wharf arch and the Financial District’s skyscrapers, is a winter wellness oasis dotted with trees and covered in snow. Moki, a self-described “winter sauna village,” is a pop-up experience making Boston its home until late March. Made of a big white dome, heated changing stations, showers, three wooden structures, and a cold plunge pool, Moki is a cozy escape from the bustling energy of Downtown Boston. Prepare to inhale scented oil while experiencing the sauna’s calming steam, followed by an icy submers ..read more

Illustration by Jeannie Phan Airbrush Spray Tanning Pure Glow Among the easiest ways to improve dry, dull skin is to indulge in an airbrush tan. You’re in good hands at Pure Glow, where technicians will study your complexion and apply a blend that mimics your skin’s natural tan, not only brightening but also hiding blemishes and imperfections in the process. The treatment takes about 20 minutes, with results lasting up to 10 days—about as long as a sun-kissed Caribbean glow. 176 Newbury St., Boston, 617-267-4455; 22 Church St., Wellesley, 781-489-5719; pureglow.com. Hair Highlights Monika Ra ..read more

Illustration by Comrade Tony wasn’t at all nervous as he drove from his home in North Andover to a retreat in New Hampshire—but his wife was. Given that Tony was on his way to ingest the powerful psychedelic ayahuasca, she feared he would come back a zombie. “That’s what we have disability insurance for,” he joked before assuring her he would not only be fine but better for it. Ironically, it was his wife who’d led him to this retreat in the first place. Years earlier, when she announced that she was on the verge of leaving him, Tony—who by his own admission had neglected his family in his p ..read more

Top Doctor Shaun Wason, a urologist at Beth Israel Deaconess. / Photo by Ken Richardson Whether you’re new to Boston and looking for a dermatologist or seeking out a specialist to guide you through a recent diagnosis, how do you choose from the city’s legion of excellent professionals? With an assist from the annual Top Doctors list, of course. The directory—created by healthcare research firm Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.—includes 2,048 of the region’s finest physicians, as determined by their peers. Find recommended physicians in 74 specialties, and rest easy knowing many of the world’s mos ..read more

Gym goers tend to fall into two camps. There’s the group that’s just looking for a couple treadmills, some weights, and a place to change clothes, ideally at a low price. (If that’s you, check out our list of affordable gyms.) And then there’s the group that’s willing to shell out a little more—or a lot more—to take advantage of Boston’s bustling high-end fitness scene, complete with its designer duds, spa-like locker rooms, and unparalleled equipment. Sound familiar? We found some of the fanciest fitness clubs in Boston. Last updated in December 2023. Barry’s Bootcamp/Photo provided Ba ..read more

Your neck is stiff from staring at a computer all day—sounds like your achy body needs a massage. But where to go? Here, we’ve rounded up where to get the best massages in the Greater Boston area. This guide was last updated in December 2023. Check back for periodic updates. Photo credit Andy Levine Creative Be Well Boston Be Well Boston’s clinical massage technique is the result of years of practice and careful study by founders Katrina Baker and Jim Memory. Each session begins with a detailed orthopedic evaluation to determine exactly what the patient’s problem areas are and how best to ad ..read more

Boston Road Runners Turkey Trot / Photo provided While the long-awaited evening feast of turkey and sweet potatoes is the traditional highlight of Thankgiving Day, the iconic Turkey Trot is also a bonus for many celebrating the holiday. In addition to the breathtaking beauty of running in the crisp fall air, participating in a local Thanksgiving Day race is the perfect way to unite with friends and family, while also giving back to the local community. All of these 2023 Massachusetts turkey trots take place on the Thursday holiday, are within an hour drive of Boston, donate proceeds to the l ..read more

Illustration by Jeannie Phan I’d never really given much thought to the idea of sound therapy—that is, until I attended a wellness retreat at Maine’s Hidden Pond resort back in the summer. Seated at a table in a beautiful, high-ceilinged room with crystal bowls and a huge metal gong at the center, I initially felt a tinge of skepticism. How, exactly, could something called “sound healing” help me forget about organizing the kids’ back-to-school schedules or coordinating those endless house upkeep projects? But after seeing the vibrations on the water when practitioner Joanne Liljeholm tapped ..read more

Photo by Morsa Images via Getty Images Our teeth are a hugely important part of our overall health.  That’s why it’s so important to have a dentist you love and trust. For this year’s list of the area’s top dental practitioners, we partnered with topDentists (usatopdentists.com), whose team crunched the numbers on thousands of detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The result is this list of 778 generalists, orthodontists, pediatric specialists, and more. Sort it by location (the closer to home, the better!) or specialty (because those braces aren’t going to ..read more

Photo by Mona Miri / Styling by Keylei McGaw/Anchor Artists 1. Lips Too Rough? Do it like the French and smooth your kisser with a lip polish that’s vegan, organic, and uses natural fragrance. French Girl Organics Rose Lip Polish, $20, Anthropologie.   2. For Shine Put some pep in your pucker with this high-gloss, high-pigment lipstick, which has the added benefit of hyaluronic acid. L+L.LipLacquer in “Das Model,” $34. 3. Lips Over-Pigmented Sloughing off that dead skin can help generate new cells and reduce pigmentation over time. And who doesn’t love something with the name “unicorn ..read more