At Recline & Unwind Social Spa, our mission has always been rooted in one simple belief: wellness should be accessible, affordable, and enjoyable for everyone. Since opening our flagship location in Asheville, NC, we’ve created a space where people of all ages can relax, recharge, and reconnect—together.

Thanks to the support of our incredible community and the overwhelming love from our guests (check out our 5-star Google reviews and glowing testimonials on social media!), we’re proud to announce a major milestone in our journey: we're officially offering franchise opportunities across select U.S. cities.

Teaching kids to care for their mind and body helps build resilience and self-confidence. When children learn to pause, breathe, and tune in to their needs, they carry those habits with them for life.

Did you know that giving your pet a massage lowers your stress and blood pressure too? It’s true. Studies have shown that petting an animal can lower your blood pressure by as much as 10%. In these interactions, both species experience a release of oxytocin, a feel good hormone that we could all use a little more of in our stressful lives.

Let’s face it, a cool gemstone face massage is as soothing and zen like as it gets. RU guests rave about the experience and are always pumping us for more information so we thought it would be an ideal topic to dig into. Let’s take a step back, way back to the stone age…

Everyone knows that getting a massage is a great way to unwind, but did you know it’s scientifically proven to be good for you? Research found it only takes ten minutes of massage to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and increasing dopamine and endorphin levels to improve overall mood while relieving pain.

Gravity got you down? NASA scientists invented the first Zero-G “recliner" to use in the cockpit of space shuttles. Kick back and relax in a zero gravity recliner and let the magic happen.