• About Gentle Healing Wellness Spa

    Gentle Healing Wellness Spa is housed within a luxuriously appointed Queen Anne Victorian farmhouse that dates back to 1853. All-natural aromatherapy, fireplaces, a swaying hammock, and a subdued Victorian color scheme create a lulling atmosphere throughout the spa. The therapists at Gentle Healing Wellness work with each client to create customized versions of each service that may incorporate little luxuries such as customized aromatherapy or heated cherry stones to soothe aches and pains. The spa also has an infrared sauna, an aromatherapy steam room, and rose-petal baths.

    Location

    Gentle Healing Wellness Spa

    ADDRESS

    1274 South River Road
    Cranbury, NJ  08512
    United States

    Phone: +1(609) 409-2700

Services

Body Scrubs

Dry Brushing

Salt Scrub

Sugar Scrub

Body Wraps

Algae/Seaweed

Mud

Slimming

Complimentary and Alternative

Hydrotherapy

Energy Work

Indian Head Massage

Facials

Acne/Deep Cleansing

Anti-aging

Back Facial

Custom

Exfoliating

Glycolic Acid

Men's

Microdermabrasion Facials

Rosacea

Sensitive/Calming

Signature

Teen

Facilities & Amenities

Food/Beverage Available

Infrared Sauna

Locker Room

Meeting Facilities

Retail Store

Robes Provided

Sauna

Showers

Slippers Provided

Steam Room

Whirlpool, Jacuzzi

Fitness & Activities

Dancing

Personal Training

Hair/Nail Services

Manicures

Pedicures

Waxing

Massages

Aromatherapy

Ayurvedic

Back Massage

Couples

Deep Tissue

Energy Healing

Hand/Foot

Hot Stone

Prenatal/Postnatal

Reflexology

Reiki

Scalp

Swedish

Other

Ear Candling

Water Treatments

Hydrotherapy

Gentle Healing Wellness Spa

4.50 out of 5 stars
Overall rating based on 20 Reviews
19 of 20 (95%)
Customers would visit this business again
Greatest Experience Ever
By YolandaP | April 12, 2013
5.00 out of 5 stars
I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and got the Suite Romance for Two and it was beautiful better than I expected worth the price. Bernadine and Bob were our masseuses and they were beyond great!! Will be going here from now on.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
5.00 out of 5 stars
Service Variety
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Atmosphere
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Staff Expertise
5.00 out of 5 stars
Amazing Massage!
By YEMILIA | October 13, 2012
4.00 out of 5 stars
I went to this spa for a Cleopatra Bath (which I was really excited for) BUT it didn't meet my expectations :( Unfortunately they forgot the milk and the rose scent was not as strong as they thought, also the roses were not red. However the staff was amazing! They were super nice especially Bonnie and Billy (massage therapists) and they compensate me with some aromatherapy for the missing milk. Billy is super professional and super nice! Gave me the best massage in my entire life, I strongly recommend him if you go for a massage. Overall I am very happy I went and I most likely will be coming back for more :-)
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
5.00 out of 5 stars
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Atmosphere
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Staff Expertise
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Great for groups!
By | August 19, 2012
5.00 out of 5 stars
I recently visited this spa with a group of friends and we all were treated very well. The staff were all very kind. I especially appreciated my mani/pedi with Jodene. She did a great job and was very friendly. All of my friends enjoyed their massages and mani/pedis as well. The spa is in an older house so the interior is unique and has a "homey" feel. The prices are also very reasonable. I had a very relaxing experience and would recommend the spa, especially for groups.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
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Lovely & Charming !
By Flica928 | June 28, 2012
4.00 out of 5 stars
I recently visited this spa for a manicure & pedicure (yes, they do offer manicure/pedicure services!) with Jodene. She is amazing! Such a sweet lady and my nails looks FABULOUS. I did a shellac manicure and a Rose Petal Pedicure. HEAVENLY! I felt so relaxed and the room is shut off from the reception area so you do get the time to yourself. It's a nice place to go with a friend for a mani pedi without going to a regular nail salon and dealing with 1,000 people being rushed and moved around. Stephanie at the front desk is a great help, and really worked to accommodate my schedule (I had a conflict and had to move my appointment - not snotty attitude from her at all). I hope to go back to try the packages, maybe do a massage/facial. Can't wait!
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
4.00 out of 5 stars
Service Variety
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Atmosphere
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Staff Expertise
4.00 out of 5 stars
Good bang for your buck
By | June 13, 2012
4.00 out of 5 stars
The convenience of having a nice spa almost next door is hard to ignore. Well trained staff, soothing atmosphere and good variety of services in a Victorian setting are a big plus. They offer annual membership with some incentives, and referal cards as well to maximize your $ at Gentle Healing. Would definitely recommend to friends in the neighborhood.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
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Best Brazilian!
By ShariR | May 15, 2012
5.00 out of 5 stars
I've been going to Gentle Healing for almost a year religiously for their massages and baths and trying a new service here and there. I finally tried the Brazilian wax with Kim at the advice of a therapist there. She did not disappoint! It was the most thorough Brazilian and on top of it was almost pain free!! I also had a full leg and underarm wax with Kim a couple of times now and as a seasoned waxer, I can attest that she is great!
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
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Wonderfully pampered
By | April 23, 2012
4.00 out of 5 stars
A massage and a facial were my treatments and as soon as I walked in, I was attended to, and I loved how pleasant and amicable the staff was, able to converse cordially. It started off my relaxation right away and set off the tone of my visit perfectly. Loved it. Amazing.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
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Could not have been Treated Better, LOVE THIS SPA!!!
By AnthonyC | April 11, 2012
5.00 out of 5 stars
I been to many, many full service spa's, Gentle Healing Wellness Spa is on the top of the list in customer service and mannerism. My last 4-1/2 hour visit was Thursday (4/12). All my treatments, 85 minute massage, facial, pedicure all professionally done. Great staff, Great management....You'll see me back real soon.....Thanks PS; The special lunch menu was wonderful...
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
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DO NOT USE THIS SPA!!!
By nadergeg | April 2, 2012
1.00 out of 5 stars
I was planning an event at this facility and had been dealing with one individual who was very nice and helpful. I returned a few days later to confirm the event and to pay for the services for my guests (totally over 1200). I had to deal with Donda and was treated like a 2nd rate citizen and told me that the facility/suite was no longer available including requesting a few other options. And then offered to use her cafeteria for my spa services for my guests. from a high quality suite to a downgraded cafeteria. By only residing in the Cranbury area for a little over a year, I would not even recommend my worst enemy stop by and use their facility.
Would you visit again? No
Service Quality
1.00 out of 5 stars
Service Variety
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Atmosphere
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Staff Expertise
1.00 out of 5 stars
Response from Gentle Healing Wellness Spa

First and foremost I would like to apologize if you felt that you were treated unfairly. I do believe there was a miscommunication between yourself and guest services prior to your coming in on April 2, 2012 which is when we met for the first time. When you stopped in the spa on April 2, I was working behind the desk and when you began talking about a party for April 28th, if you remember, I had thought you were one of the women who had already booked their party for that day. When you began talking about your baby shower I realized you were not from either party already scheduled for the 28th. I do believe from speaking to guest services, which I called them while you were standing there with me, that they felt you were only thinking about the Suite because you had not actually booked the Suite or services at that point since you were unsure of what you and your guest would like to do. I did see how disappointed and upset you were and offered a different time for that day and different days as well. I also offered to open on a Sunday if I could get staff to do services but because you were looking at possibly doing a few facials and or manicures, I truthfully couldn’t get anyone to come in on their day off. When we last spoke you still did not know what services you wanted to have. However I would have still come in and opened the building for you, you just wouldn’t be having services, just the baby shower. I did also offer you the time and day you wanted in our Red Building which is only three years old and inside is designed to look like our other Victorian buildings. I also told you it had a Café in it. I wanted to show you the building but you declined. The Red building I felt if you specifically wanted that day and time would have been a wonderful alternative because you could have your guest enjoying your baby shower in one room and then have a buffet set up in the Café room for food. That is not something that would have been available in the Suite. You had mentioned to your friend while in on April 2 that you were going over to talk with Zinna’s about the food, I didn’t want to mention in that moment seeing you were already upset but we do not allow catering in the Suite or the Spa. I would make an exception for the Red Building because it has a beautiful Café in it but it wouldn’t have been possible for the Suite. What we do have is a set menu from Zinna’s that our guest choose from, but catering in is not an option. Again I do feel it was all a misunderstanding from the first time you stopped in to see the Suite. I don’t think guest services were clear on what you wanted to do and I believe even as of April 2nd you yourselves were unclear other than you wanted that specific room for a specific time frame. I do once again truly apologize for your experience. I do hope that what ever does work out for your baby shower, that it is a wonderful experience for you. Sincerely, Donda Sternberg

My favorite Spa :)
By ShariR | January 22, 2012
5.00 out of 5 stars
This spa is wonderful with a great staff from the front desk to the therapists! The Victorian style adds to coziness and serenity of going to this spa. I tried their pedicures. Not only do they take their time but their massage chairs are awesome! What sets this place apart is they really make you feel pampered from the time you walk in until you leave. Check out their monthly specials online, it's a huge value!
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
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Service Variety
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Staff Expertise
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Love Gentle Healing!
By KRISTALC | December 23, 2011
5.00 out of 5 stars
I LOVED the rose petal bath!! Only a few places offer it and this is one of them. Also, the business is in an old farmhouse. I felt like I was taken back in time, when things were simpler and less stressful. I had a great experience and will be back.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
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Staff Expertise
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Rose Petal Bath was Wonderful
By ShariR | October 17, 2011
5.00 out of 5 stars
I've been looking for a spa that offers baths that is nearby and I finally found it! I tried the rose petal bath and I was in HEAVEN. They really do take two dozen roses and place it in your bath. It smelled wonderful and was so relaxing to soak in with a pillow for your back all setup! I followed this up with a deep manipulation massage that my muscles thanked me for. I have tried many spas around the area (Solace, Avanti, Serenity, Vitto Mazza) and Gentle Healing is my favorite for the personalization and quality of services!
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
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Service Variety
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Staff Expertise
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You have to try services in the Suite!
By ShariR | October 2, 2011
5.00 out of 5 stars
I recently went to Gentle Healing for a jaccuzzi and deep manipulation massage at the suite, a stand alone building, rather than the regular spa building. It was great and worth the extra upcharge to use it since it was just me. The whirlpool jaccuzzi was nice but it didn't have strong jets. But having frozen grapes and a mimosa while I soak prior to my massage was wonderful! My massage was really good. I am a massage buff and loved the quality of the deep manipulation massage. It truly was a relaxing experience!
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
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Great massage!
By ShariR | September 5, 2011
4.00 out of 5 stars
I tried Gentle Healing based on the reviews and had an hour and a half massage. Jared was great and paid attention to areas that needed focus. I ran late to the massage and they were able to accomodate me without cutting into my time since they did not have an appointment right after mine. This was really nice of them since most spas would have just cut yoiur time even if they didn't have another appointment after yours. Front desk was welcoming.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
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Service Variety
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Staff Expertise
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Couples Package
By TinaM | August 15, 2010
5.00 out of 5 stars
My husband and try to visit Gentle Healing a few times a year. We are always pleased with the services. Unwinding with tea next to the fireplace before or after a treatment makes the experience extra special. We have visited different spas on the east coast and Gentle Healing remains a favorite!
Would you visit again? Yes
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My first spa experience
By Vanessa P | January 26, 2010
4.00 out of 5 stars
I received a facial here and it was great!It was my first time and I loved it.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
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Service Variety
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Treated like a Queen
By LoisJ | January 25, 2010
5.00 out of 5 stars
I had a facial and waxing done by Kim who is outstanding. I cannot wait for her to do another as my face was so soft and felt so good afterwards. Also, Jodene did my pedicure and it was great. I am so happy that I went there.
Would you visit again? Yes
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Relaxing
By NicoleR | June 26, 2009
5.00 out of 5 stars
This spa has a very relaxing atmosphere with the soothing music and backgorund sounds. They are very helpful.I got a facial, massage, and then had lunch there. They are very professional and I would highly recommend this spa.
Would you visit again? Yes
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Charming
By Mom2Twins | March 15, 2008
5.00 out of 5 stars
What a unique and charming venue for a spa. I had a very relaxing massage and cup of tea. The staff was welcoming and helpful. They have great specials and packages as well. I'm going back!
Would you visit again? Yes
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BUSINESS TRIP
By SLLB | December 10, 2007
5.00 out of 5 stars
I WAS ON A BUSINESS TRIP AND THE SPA WAS NEXT TO MY HOTEL. THEY WENT OUT OF THERE WAY TO ACOMMODATE TWO OF US. THE AMBIANCE IS VERY RELAXING. THERE WAS PLENTY OF SERVICES TO CHOOSE FROM. I HAD A FACIAL AND A HOT STONE MASSAGE. THEY WERE AMAZING. I WOULD DRIVE 1 HOUR TO GO BACK TO THIS SPA AGAIN. VERY PROFESSIONAL.....REALLY ENJOYED MY ENTIRE EXPERIENCE AT THE WELLNESS SPA...
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality
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Location & Hours

Business Hours

Monday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Tuesday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Friday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Sunday Closed

Business Address

Gentle Healing Wellness Spa

1274 South River Road
Cranbury, NJ  08512
United States

Phone: +1(609) 409-2700

Facilities & Amenities

Facilities

Steam Room

Infrared Sauna

Showers

Changing/Locker Rooms

Retail Shop

Sauna

Jacuzzi

Amenities

Changing/Locker Rooms

Slippers Provided

Robes Provided

Retail Shop

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