The Hamptons’ Most Luxurious Wellness Experiences Go Far Beyond the Spa

From energy healers and sculpting facialists to longevity clinics and Korean head spas, the East End’s wellness scene has evolved into a destination all its own.

The Hamptons isn’t just tennis whites and rosé anymore. These days, it’s just as much about tracking down the hottest lymphatic massage or finding enlightenment with a sound bath as it is about long lunches at Le Bilboquet.

Wellness has taken over the East End, quietly establishing itself alongside the old guard of social staples.

In Southampton, East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Amagansett, Greenport and Shelter Island, you’ll find a whole ecosystem of practitioners mixing high-tech gadgets, age-old healing rituals, and a heavy dose of tailored attention. It’s all about balancing the mind, body, and spirit—plus, maybe, getting that elusive glow before your next dinner reservation.

Here’s a guided tour of East End self-care — from the cult-favorite facials to the best places for an actual reset.

The Facials: Sandwiches, Science, and Celebrity Glow

The Beauty Sandwich by Ivan Pol — Shou Sugi Ban House, Water Mill

If you wonder how everyone at the benefits looks so sharp, Ivan Pol might be responsible. His facials aren’t just popular — they’re legendary. He checks in for a seasonal residency at Shou Sugi Ban House, brings a trunk full of gadgets, and works real magic on tired cheeks and chins. Expect sculpting, a bit of red-carpet secret sauce, and maybe your best Instagram skin ever.

Face by GM — Sag Harbor

Gabrielle Mancino isn’t into drama, just results. Her thing is science-backed skin care, like “liquid microneedling” that skips the scary needles but somehow gets your face to bounce back, smooth out, and generally beam “I didn’t spend last night at Stephen Talkhouse.”

Carly Horvath — Amagansett

Carly’s a wizard with lymphatic drainage and gentle sculpting — a favorite trick for settling down inflamed skin and delivering that just-had-a-vacation look. She works inside-out, and if you’ve got a black-tie event or suddenly want to look awake, this is your pit stop.

The Bodywork: Circulation, Contouring, and House Calls

Marina Baratashvili — Sag Harbor

Among the inner circle, Marina’s lymphatic massages have a near cult following. Think of it as maintenance for your limbs, less water retention, more “wow, I have actual cheekbones.” Walk out and, honestly, your clothes fit better.

Kate Kavanaugh — Your Living Room, Anywhere Hamptons

Always losing your keys and don’t feel like driving? Kate brings the yoga, Thai massage, craniosacral therapy, and sound healing to you. Her sessions are a favorite with people who’d rather have their restorative hour (or two) without leaving that killer rental or risking Route 27.

The Healers: Mind, Energy, Actual Vibes

Dreamweaver Rising with Jenna Walter | East Hampton

Walter’s practice, Dreamweaver Rising, is more like a gentle combination of yoga, shamanic healing, energy work, and old–school, get–real mentorship. She’s all about helping people tune back into what she calls their “authentic purpose.” One session might blend movement, breathwork, guided meditation, maybe even a little energy healing or spiritual advice, depending on what you need. You can either show up at her East Hampton base, or just log in from your living room. But Walter goes beyond hour-long classes on a mat. She designs full-on wellness journeys and deep-dive healing retreats. Her focus? Emotional resilience, self-discovery, and actually changing the way people approach their lives. There’s nothing cookie-cutter here — she tailors every experience, whether you’re searching for peace, clarity, or a whole-life re-set.

Cassandra Bliss — Shelter Island

Tucked away in a centuries-old house, Cassandra Bliss remixes the classics: craniosacral, reflexology, and her own brand of intuitive energy work. She’s part body-fixer, part emotional whisperer, whether you need to recover from a tough tennis match or just quiet your overactive headspace.

Lauralee Kelly

Lauralee’s all about stress reduction, breathwork, and the gentle healing practices that seem impossible until halfway through, you feel lighter. Expect sound baths, emotional resets, and hands-on therapy that’s less about reiki crystals, more about actual peace.

Scalp & Hair: The Age of the Head Spa

Scarlett Rose Mindful Beauty — Sag Harbor & Greenport

Annie Kim launched one of New York’s first Korean head spas out east, and Hamptons crowds can’t get enough. It starts with scalp analysis under a microscope, then massage, special tools, and targeted serums. You walk in frazzled, walk out borderline floating — and your scalp finally forgives you for your dry shampoo addiction.

Longevity & Recovery: The Tech Frontier

Wave Wellness — Southampton

Picture a place that’s part wellness club, part science lab. Wave gives you every tool: deep-tissue massage, oxygen therapy, red light, saunas, cold plunges, compression boots. Add a barre class, and you might just walk out a new, or at least revived, person.

Arōe Mobile IV Therapy — Wherever You Are

Peak wellness is no longer just smoothie bowls; now, you can schedule a team of nurses to your rental for vitamin infusions or a post-party NAD+ drip. Convenience? You can get an IV as easily as you order a poolside lobster roll.

The Hamptons are done with the cookie-cutter spa day. Now it’s custom protocols, cellular health, and mixing mindfulness with the latest biohacks.

Whether you want to recharge, de-puff, de-stress, or just carve out a little time for you, this stretch of Long Island isn’t just a summer retreat — it’s become America’s wellness playground, curated down to every tincture, tool, and two-hour facial. And honestly? It’s never looked better.

Ty Wenzel

Ty Wenzel is an award-winning writer, designer, and marketing professional with a career spanning fashion, publishing, media, and digital innovation. A recent breast cancer survivor, she began her career as a fashion coordinator for Bloomingdale’s before serving as fashion editor at Cosmopolitan Magazine. Her work has appeared in numerous national publications, including The New York Times, and she is the author of a memoir published by St. Martin’s Press. In 2020, Wenzel co-founded James Lane Post, where she covers lifestyle, real estate, architecture, and interiors. She previously served as a writer and marketing director for The Independent. Her work in journalism, social media, and design has been recognized with multiple PCLI and NYPA awards, including best website design and best magazine. Wenzel is also the founder of the Hamptons-based social media agency TWM Hamptons Social Media, where she develops high-level branding and digital strategy for luxury clients.