Fall Break seems like a distant memory as the school year marches forward.
Students are beginning to worry about their school obligations and group projects as stress escalates.
The cold weather pounds students as they scurry to class while their muscles tighten to battle the frigid wind. The long studying, the writing and the group meetings are taking their toll.
When is the last time you took time for you?
Why not treat yourself to a massage and escape your harsh reality?
Across the street from ETSU is the Austin Springs Spa and Salon. It is located in the lower level of the Carnegie Hotel at 1216 W. State of Franklin Road. Austin Springs Spa and Salon provides a relaxing environment for those who want to flee from their daily routine.
Austin Spring provides a wide selection of services where all are treated like royalty. Men and women of all shapes, sizes, ages, backgrounds and occupations treat themselves to spa and salon services.
The spa has a soothing private environment where candles light up the individual rooms and hallways as soft music is heard ever so slightly over the sound system. The mood is calm, quiet and relaxing.
The staff is polite and attentive as they administer massages, wraps and aromatherapy baths. The salon is an open sophisticated environment that caters to hairstyling, pedicures and facials.
Austin Springs features manicures, pedicures, massages, body wraps, facials, hairstyling and other services. Unique features include chocolate wraps, caviar facials and others. The chocolate wrap begins with a chocolate mint-scented body scrub, a 25-minute massage with chocolate-scented oil, and is finished with a chocolate body wrap leaving your skin revived and anew.
How much will it cost me? It depends. The number of services you purchase and the length of time you desire pampering determines the price. The cheapest massage is $50 and lasts 35 minutes. Designer haircuts for women range from $25-$35. Mini-facials are $45. See the web site for more pricing and detail of services provided at www.carnegiehotel.com.
The spa does offer specials. They offer a variety of packages which include discounts. For instance, “Beaute de Jour” is a package that includes a 50-minute massage, an aromatherapy bath, spa manicure and pedicure for $160.
Gift certificates are also available. Austin Springs Spa and Salon is open Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on Sunday and Monday. Walk-ins are welcome but calling ahead is encouraged.
Call 979-6403 to make an appointment and for exact prices because they vary and may change. If you need time for you, I suggest this as an option.

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