The Summer Reset Guide

Summer in Austin asks a lot of your skin and even more of your energy. The sun is stronger, the calendar is fuller, and rest starts to feel like something you have to schedule. So schedule it.

This is your guide to putting together a spa day that actually does something: which facial treatments to book, which massage fits how your body feels right now, and where med spa treatments come in when you want results that last past the weekend.

Spa Sway is a luxury day spa and med spa in Austin with locations at the Domain and Westlake. Everything below is available at both.

Start With a Spa Day Package

If you only book one thing this summer, make it a full spa day package. Pairing services is where the experience changes, because your body has time to actually let go.

A few ways clients like to build theirs:

Facial and massage packages. The classic pairing for a reason. A customized facial addresses what your skin needs that day, then a full body massage takes care of the rest of you. You leave with brighter skin and a quieter mind.

Couples spa packages. A couples massage in Austin shouldn't feel like an afterthought. Ours is a shared, unhurried experience, side by side, with treatments tailored to each of you. It works for anniversaries. It works for a random Tuesday.

Spa day for men. More men are booking here than ever, and not just as gifts. A gentleman's facial paired with a deep tissue massage is one of our most requested combinations. Men's skin and men's stress patterns are different, and the treatments account for both.

Book a full spa day package and the day is designed around you, not the other way around.

Choose the Right Massage for How You Actually Feel

"Massage" covers a lot of ground. The right one depends on what your body is telling you.

Deep tissue massage. For stubborn tension that stretching won't touch. Slow, focused pressure works into the muscle layers where stress actually lives. If your shoulders sit somewhere near your ears by Friday, this is yours.

Swedish massage. A full body Swedish massage is the reset button. Long, flowing strokes calm the nervous system and improve circulation. Best for stress relief, better sleep, and the feeling of having exhaled for the first time in weeks.

Hot stone and Himalayan salt stone massage. Warm stones let heat do half the work, softening muscles so your therapist can go deeper without more pressure. The Himalayan salt stone version adds gentle mineral warmth that leaves skin soft.

Sports massage. Built for training bodies. Whether you're running the trail at Lady Bird Lake or lifting five days a week, sports massage treatments target recovery, mobility, and the specific muscle groups you overuse.

Lymphatic drainage massage. A manual lymphatic drainage massage uses light, rhythmic strokes to reduce puffiness and support your body's natural detox pathways. Many clients book it after travel, after cosmetic procedures, or simply when they feel heavy and inflamed.

Prenatal massage. Pregnancy changes everything, including how you should be massaged. Our pregnancy safe massage is performed by therapists trained in prenatal work, with positioning and pressure designed for comfort in every trimester.

Express massage. Thirty minutes of focused tension relief when your day doesn't allow more. Short does not mean shallow.

Not sure which to book? Tell us how you feel when you call. We'll match you.

Facial Treatments That Meet Your Skin Where It Is

The best facial isn't a menu item. It's a conversation between your esthetician and your skin. That said, here's what we reach for most.

The Signature Sway Facial. Our customized facial treatment, built around what your skin needs the day you arrive. Hydration, calming, smoothing texture, restoring balance. No two are identical, which is the point.

Deep pore cleansing facial. Austin summers mean sweat, sunscreen, and congestion. A deep pore facial with professional extractions clears what's built up and leaves skin genuinely clean, not stripped.

HydraFacial. The one clients book before events. A HydraFacial treatment cleanses, exfoliates, and infuses hydration in one pass, with zero downtime and an immediate glow.

Brightening and glow facial treatments. Designed to fade dullness and even tone, so skin looks lit from within rather than layered over.

Facial treatments for aging skin. Fine lines, loss of firmness, and texture changes respond well to consistent professional care. We build anti aging facial plans that work over time, often pairing spa facials with med spa treatments for deeper results.

Buccal facial massage. One of the latest facial treatments to earn its reputation. This sculpting massage works both outside and inside the cheek to release jaw tension and define the lower face. If you clench, you'll understand within minutes why people love it. Search "buccal massage before and after" and you'll see the appeal, but feeling it is better.

Facials for men. A men's facial treatment addresses razor irritation, congestion, and sun exposure with products suited to men's skin. No fuss, real results.

When You Want More: Med Spa Treatments in Austin

A day spa restores you. A med spa changes the trajectory. Spa Sway is both, which means your esthetician and our medical providers can work from the same plan.

Our med spa services include:

Injectables. Botox and Dysport soften expression lines. Dermal fillers restore volume where time has taken it. Sculptra rebuilds collagen gradually for results that look like you, only rested. Kybella targets fullness under the chin.

SkinPen microneedling. Med spa microneedling triggers your skin's own collagen production to improve texture, scarring, and fine lines. The benefits build with each session.

MOXI laser treatments. A gentle laser facial that corrects early sun damage and pigment. Ideal for skin that looks tired before you do.

BBL Hero. Broadband light that targets redness, sun spots, and uneven tone across the face and body.

Sofwave skin tightening. Non-invasive ultrasound that lifts and firms without downtime.

Chemical peels. A controlled chemical peel process resurfaces skin over several days, revealing smoother, brighter skin underneath.

If July is the month you finally book a consultation, the timing is good. All injectable and aesthetic treatments with Holly, our provider for facial and body treatments, are 20 percent off through July. New and existing patients welcome.

July at Spa Sway

A few things worth knowing this month:

Meet Holly and save 20 percent. All injectable and aesthetic treatments with Holly are 20 percent off in July, including Botox, filler, SkinPen, MOXI, and BBL.

The Sway Away Staycation Giveaway. We've partnered with Uchi, The Westin, and Moody Center to give away the ultimate Austin staycation: a Spa Sway experience, dinner at Uchi, two concert tickets, and a night at The Westin. Follow us on Instagram to enter.

20 percent off retail. All skincare and retail products are 20 percent off in spa and online with code SUMMER20.

International Self-Care Day is July 24. Consider this your reason, if you needed one.

Promotions cannot be combined, and we're happy to help you choose the one that serves you best.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a spa day package at Spa Sway? Spa day packages combine two or more services, most often a facial and massage, into one unhurried visit. You can build your own or ask us to design one around how much time you have and what you need.

What's the difference between a day spa facial and a med spa facial? Spa facial treatments focus on skin health, hydration, and glow with no downtime. Med spa facial treatments, like microneedling, chemical peels, and laser treatments, work deeper to change skin over time. Many clients do both on a rotating schedule.

Do you offer massage and facials for men? Yes. Men's facials, deep tissue massage, and full spa day packages for men are some of our most booked services at both Austin locations.

Is prenatal massage safe? Yes, when performed by a trained prenatal massage therapist, which is exactly who you'll see here. We adjust positioning and pressure for every stage of pregnancy.

Where is Spa Sway located? We have two Austin locations: the Domain and Westlake. Both offer the full menu of spa and med spa treatments.

Book Your Summer Refresh

Your skin knows when it's been taken care of. So does the rest of you.

Book your summer refresh at Spa Sway, at the Domain or Westlake, and start the season the way you intend to keep it.

Book your appointment at spasway.com