Health and Wellness
These local businesses help you stay active, fit and thriving.
KARmA 262
The Milwaukee area has only one boutique specializing in premium active and lifestyle apparel brands: KARmA 262.
Each item – including goods from Beyond Yoga, Sweaty Betty, Varley, perfectwhitetee, Free People Movement, Spiritual Gangster and Ultracor – is curated by KARmA 262 owner Kara Nelson. As a lifelong fitness enthusiast, Nelson concentrates on bringing in trusted brands that blend style, quality and function to support movement in every aspect of life.
“We believe that life and clothing should work in harmony,” says Nelson. “Whether you’re flowing through a yoga class, powering through a HIIT workout, running errands, meeting friends for lunch or simply embracing rest, we offer fashion-forward, high-quality pieces designed to move with you through every part of your day.”
For the month of April, KARmA 262 is offering a 15% discount if you mention Milwaukee Magazine. karma262.com
MEND STUDIOS
With locations in Brookfield and Mequon, MEND Studios offers 11 kinds of massage therapy experiences including deep tissue, trigger point, cupping therapy, hot stone, reiki, myofascial release massage and more. The MEND team believes wellness is about restoring balance, relieving pain and supporting long-term health.
MEND’s massage therapists move beyond surface level relief to help address tension issues, mobility restrictions and chronic discomfort that impede clients’ day-to-day lives.
Each and every MEND session is tailored to the client’s needs and combines techniques that address myriad concerns. Regular visits can result in stress reduction and improved sleep.
“If you’re new to massage therapy, MEND’s 60-minute Intro Offer is the perfect way to get started,” says MEND Studios owner Nadin Bailey. “We begin with a thorough intake process to understand your concerns, whether you’re seeking relaxation, pain relief or improved mobility. This allows our experienced therapists to
customize your session to your unique needs, ensuring the most beneficial experience.” mendstudio.com
WELL SPA + SALON
This luxury spa and salon, located inside The Pfister Hotel, offers unique treatments, including detox mud wraps, anti-aging massage and a foot reflexology paraffin pedicure. It also has a menu of classic spa and salon services to help clients feel their best, from the inside out.
“WELL Spa + Salon begins with a beautiful holistic approach, truly treating mind, body and spirit as one, as each aspect certainly affects the others,” says Elizabeth Zimmerman, the director. “Healing occurs in so many ways, but through physical touch and a nurturing environment, we provide a comforting and luxurious space to allow our guests to truly let go and relax, if only for an hour.”
“As we begin to leave winter, our WELL Spa signature pedicure is a great 75-minute remedy for dry, rough skin. … It incorporates Fijian coconut products, a warm lava shell massage, sugarcane exfoliation with skin-refining AHA peptide mask, a moisturizing paraffin hand treatment, hot towels throughout and a warm, aroma-infused shoulder wrap.” pfisterwellspa.com ◆
