Element Natural Healing Arts

Carroll Gardens

• After my father passed, I found myself on Devante's massage table, barely holding it together. His intuitive touch and calming presence helped me breathe again. Sometimes the body needs to heal before the heart can follow. I'm still working through it. I'll probably go back next week. If you book an appointment, leave a spot for me. ;)
• Location: 518 Henry Street, 102 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
• Website: https://elementhealing.com/
• Instagram: @elementhealing

Brooklyn Face & Eye

Parkslope

• Samantha Mims transforms a facial from a luxury into a healing ritual. Her essential facial is pure magic. If you're feeling indulgent, upgrade to the Signature Facial. It is transformative. Chaneve Jeanniton is the owner & a dear friend. After decades of hands-on experience, she developed her own skincare line, which is sold at BF&E. I use it religiously, morning and night. It’s extraordinary.
• Location: 518 Henry Street, 102 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
• Website: https://brooklynfaceandeye.com/
• Instagram: @bklynfaceandeye

ROWM

Brooklyn

• A tucked away destination for conscious beauty, this female-owned boutique and day spa carefully curates clean, sustainable products and treatments. What sets them apart is their deeply personal approach. Each visit includes an intimate consultation with a knowledgeable treatment specialist who feels most like a friend who genuinely wants to help you feel your best.
• Location: 72 7th Ave
• Website: https://rowmbeauty.com/
• Instagram: @rowmbeauty

Samantha Story Acupuncture

NoMad

• Samantha Story's acupuncture practice is a sanctuary of healing in the heart of the city. Her approach combines traditional Chinese medicine with a modern understanding of the body's needs. What sets her apart is her ability to listen – not just to your words, but to what your body is trying to tell you. During a session, she noticed tension patterns I didn't even realize I was holding.
• Location: 15 W 28th St #5r
• Website: https://www.samanthastory.com/
• Instagram: @samanthastory_

Inness

Accord, NY

• A couple hours from NYC is Inness. They also just opened a new spa and it feels like stepping into a different world. The atmosphere walks that perfect line between luxurious and laid-back.
• Location: 10 Banks St Accord, NY 12404
• Website: https://inness.co/
• Instagram: @inness_ny

Prema

Clinton Hill

• Prema in Clinton Hill is a community anchor. Owner Amanda Harding's classes feel like a gentle conversation between body and breath. Between sessions, I often find myself lingering in their retail space, where Amanda has thoughtfully curated small-batch wellness products – all of which I want to buy every time. (Go there if you still need to find special last minute holiday gifts.)
• Location: 976 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238
• Website: https://www.premayogabrooklyn.com/
• Instagram:@premayogabrooklyn

Sky Ting’s Pre/Postnatal yoga classes offered by Sophie Green

Chinatown

• For any prenatal or postnatal mothers, Sophie Green at Sky Ting is exceptional! Her classes create a nurturing space, and the practice she shares helps women find strength and softness during this transformative time.
• Location: 324 Lafayette st (4th floor) 
• Website: https://www.skyting.com/
• Instagram: @skyting

The Studio

Noho

• I recently discovered Abby Galvin at The Studio. She approaches the practice through a unique lens of geometric principles, which helped me understand my body in ways I never imagined. Her teaching style challenges conventional thinking while remaining deeply grounded in tradition. I love her.
• Location: 302 Bowery (2nd Floor)
• Website: http://www.thestudio.yoga/
• Instagram: @thestudio.yoga

Sound of the Times Sessions by George MacPherson

LES

• When you need to completely reset, George MacPherson's Sound of the Times sessions are pure magic. As the director of programming at Sage and Sound NYC, he brings years of expertise to his sound healing practice. The vibrations seem to realign not just your body but your entire being. And he has great style.
• Location: Sage and Sound & various
• Website: https://www.soundofthetimes.org/
• Instagram: @soundofthetimes

The Butcher’s Daughter

LES

• Home of my favorite juice ‘Local Harvest’ with apple, celery, spinach, and lemon somehow tastes like sunshine in a bottle, especially during these darker winter days.
• Location: 19 Kenmare St.
• Website: https://thebutchersdaughter.com/
• Instagram: @thebutchersdaughter_official

Rice & Miso

Boerum Hill

• Rice & Miso is Mika's answer to thoughtful Japanese takeaway. Her pristine rice balls and beautifully assembled bento boxes prove that simple food, done with care, can be extraordinary – there's something deeply comforting about how she wraps each one in crisp nori. I go here to get warm.
• Location: 134 Nevins St.
• Website: https://www.riceandmiso.com/shop
• Instagram: @riceandmisoeveryday

Love Eats

Hamptons

• When out east, Love Eats is where I stock up on thoughtfully sourced pantry items and grab-and-go options that make healthy eating effortless. The owner of Love Adorned has created another gem – making wellness feel like something we're all welcome to.
• Location: 10 Amagansett Square
• Website: https://www.loveeats.com/
• Instagram: @loveeatsmarket

Brodo

East Village & Online

• Brodo is my secret weapon during the cold season. Every time my daughter brings home the latest school bug, my finger hits the order button on the DoorDash app.
• Location: 200 1st Ave
• Website: www.brodo.com
• Instagram: @brodo

Flower Power

East Village

• Flower Power is more than an herb shop – it's where I found my way back to sleeping through the night. (That's not exactly true; I'll never sleep, but this sure does help.) The shelves are stocked with everything from sleep-supporting herbs to immune-boosting tinctures, and the staff's knowledge runs so deep that my first visit turned into a two-hour conversation about adaptogens. I have so many now...
• Location: 406 east 9th street
• Website: https://www.flowerpower.net/
• Instagram: @flowerpower_nyc

Puerh Brooklyn

Williamsburg

• At Puerh Brooklyn, tea becomes a meditative practice. Their collection goes far beyond your typical tea shop offerings – each variety tells a story of its origin and traditional use. The owner's passion for tea culture turns each visit into an education and a whole lot of tea for me.
• Location: 174 Grand Street
• Website: https://www.puerhbrooklyn.com/
• Instagram: @puerhbrooklyn

Enfleurage

Greenwich Village

• On the edge of Greenwich Village, Enfleurage offers an aromatic escape. This isn't your typical aromatherapy shop; it's where I go when I need to find inspiration and realign my senses.
• Location: 174 Grand St, Brooklyn
• Website:https://enfleurage.com
• Instagram: @puerhbrooklyn

The Ramble

Central Park

• The Ramble in Central Park is my escape when the city feels too close. The winding paths and hidden corners were designed to make you forget you're in Manhattan – something I desperately need this time of year. On winter mornings, when the bare branches create their ethereal canopy, I sometimes catch myself standing still, just breathing in the quiet.
• Location: Mid-Park between 73rd and 79th
• Website: https://www.centralparknyc.org/locations/the-ramble

Little Island NYC

Chelsea

• I've only been once, but it's enough to recommend it. It's typically crowded, but for me, there's something healing about being alone in a crowd here, especially at sunset.
• Location: between 13th and 14th Streets in Hudson River Park
• Website: https://littleisland.org/

Cobble Hill Park

Cobble Hill

Cobble Hill Garden might look like just another neighborhood space, but it's become my thinking spot. This intimate garden holds a different kind of magic. Last week, I spent an hour watching shadows move across the ground, finding more peace in that simple moment than in any meditation app.

• Location: Clinton St. between Verandah Pl. and Congress St.
• Website: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/cobble-hill-park

Elizabeth Street Garden

NoLita

• Where I go when I need to remember why I fell in love with New York. Between the sculptures and secret benches, I've written stories, mended broken hearts, and found unexpected friendships with fellow regulars.
• Location: Elizabeth Street between Prince and Spring Street
• Website: https://www.elizabethstreetgarden.com/

The Donald Judd House

Nolita

• Like a place frozen in time – a pristine example of the artist's vision for living with art. Book ahead; the limited appointments make each visit feel like a private viewing of someone's carefully curated life. Voyeurism is my favorite.
• Location: 101 Spring Street
• Website: https://juddfoundation.org/spaces/101-spring-street/
• Instagram: @juddfoundation

Neue Galerie

Upper East Side

• The art is great, but I'm obsessed with the staircase. They don't make them like they used to. Walking up and down those steps, I feel elegant.
• Location: 1048 Fifth Avenue
• Website: https://www.neuegalerie.org/
• Instagram: @neuegalerieny

Ice skating at LeFrak Center

Prospect Park

• A place with all the wonder of winter magic. Under the open sky, surrounded by the park's bare trees, even my wobbly attempts at skating feel graceful.
• Location: near the Lincoln Road and Parkside/Ocean Avenue entrances to the park.
• Website: https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/places-to-go/lefrak-center-lakeside/
• Instagram: @prospect_park

Film Forum

Greenwich Village

• My spot when I need to fall in love with New York again. Whether it's a romantic classic or a new indie film, watching in these historic screening rooms always feels special.
• Location: 209 W Houston St.
• Website: https://filmforum.org/
• Instagram: @filmforumnyc