When Natalya Kushpel decided to open a second SpringRain Spa (581 Boylston Street, Boston, 617.247.0400) - she's run a successful Waltham location for eight years - she knew she had to come up with a way to stand out. So her menu features extremely personalized, attentive services that are geared specifically toward pairs (though singles are welcome, too). Kushpel's cozy space in an unassuming Back Bay building includes a two-bed treatment room perfect for girlfriend-boyfriend, mother-daughter, friend, and sister duos. Most popular are the Aromatherapy Massage Treatment ($115) and the "Tea for Two" ($220) couples massage, though Kushpel also offers a unique Ayurvedic Aromatherapy Facial ($195), plus lengthier spa experiences such as the Sunset Package ($275): a trio of services done late in the day to take advantage of the orange glow that's visible through the room's large window. The spa is open by appointment only; call 617.247.0400 or book online at www.springrainspa.com for a 10-percent discount.
[Photo by Mitch Weiss]
