ALCHEMY SPRINGS
Did you know that the nation’s largest freestanding sauna is located in the Tenderloin? Allow us to introduce you to Alchemy Springs’ Sauna Garden, a communal bathhouse with a sauna large enough to fit 40 people. Sessions last for two hours and include access to the sauna, outdoor showers, a cold plunge, garden seating, thermal benches and a tea bar. There are also classes, and on Tuesdays in February, Contrast is a guided breathwork and meditation in the sauna. It regularly hosts Aufguss, a German experience featuring an herbal steam infusion and a towel-waving ritual. The Sauna Garden is just the beginning of Alchemy Springs, with its 6,000-square-foot thermal bathhouse set to debut later this year. 939 Post St., 415.964.0336, alchemysprings.com
High-energy exercise and dance classes are on the agenda at The Collective Studios. Photo By Tony Abello
PVOLVE
Pvolve is a new studio that recently debuted in SoMa, offering low-impact workout classes that blend functional movement with resistancebased equipment. Frequent practitioners gain strength, mobility, muscle and stability with Pvolve’s unique technique. The program boasts Jennifer Aniston as one of its devotees, and Pvolve is clinically proven to help reduce lower back pain. 301 Howard St., Ste. 120, studios.pvolve.com
THE COLLECTIVE STUDIOS
Part traditional gym and part dance school, The Collective Studios offers workout classes for everyone and likens itself to a movement sanctuary. Members enjoy access to state-of-the-art equipment, personal trainer sessions and group fitness and dance classes. The Collective offers a packed schedule with open gym times, beginner ballet and hip-hop classes, power circuits and more. Interested in taking a class? Book one free with our special reader code SFLUXURY at checkout. 1751 Fulton St., collectivestudiossf.com
Onsen’s Japanese-inspired bathhouse. Photo By Glenn Asakawa
ONSEN
Onsen, a Japanese bathhouse and restaurant, originally opened a decade ago in the Tenderloin, but closed during the pandemic. However, its former manager, Adam Wren, took ownership of the space and reopened Onsen last year. Book a two-hour soaking session followed by dinner, and you’re in for a treat. The chic minimalist space instantly transports, and the intimate dining room is currently hosting a variety of pop-ups with plans to open its own concept later this spring. 466 Eddy St., onsensf.com
MISSION ATHLETIC CLUB
Calling all tennis lovers! The Mission Athletic Club began as an informal tennis community that morphed into an organized club in the early 2020s. Today, the club is a volunteer-run organization that connects locals through athletic activities. One of its signature events is Volleys and Vibes, an experience that combines tennis, socializing and music. There are also more serious tournaments and match play. missionathletic.club
The Mission Athletic Club makes playing tennis a social event. Photo By Arthur Alvarez
SELFISHLY AESTHETICS & WELLNESS
Nurse practitioner Louisa Sushansky opened her medspa, Selfishly, in August 2024, and it has quickly become a destination for regenerative aesthetics, natural-looking injectables and advanced skin rejuvenation. Sushansky and her team focus on wellness integration, offering holistic services such as IV nutrient and peptide therapies, weight-loss management and hair restoration. Another lesser-known service? A female-centric empowerment platform that helps with postpartum, menopause and other body changes that occur naturally with aging. 1728 Divisadero St., 415.599.8456, selfishlyaesthetics.com
PAUSE CASTRO
Recovery is the name of the game at the upcoming Pause Castro. The wellness center plans to offer a variety of ways to rest and relax, including contrast therapy, infrared sauna, float tanks, LED light therapy, IV drips, vitamin shots and compression therapy. The space promises to be peaceful and inviting, with an expert staff of professionals who are knowledgeable about the advanced treatments. 2238 Market St., pausestudio.com
