Wellness is extremely important to improve your quality of life, and it goes well beyond physical health. The following opportunities are available in the Des Moines area and many are free of charge.
DM Wellness and Yoga offers small group sessions, private yoga, and hosting events. They offer every level of yoga classes and have a beginner specific yoga program.
East Village Spa was voted Des Moines best Spa and recently moved to a new location. They emphasize inclusive care with the motto “Every Body Welcome”. Services include massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, or waxes.
Fresko has a menu of all natural and locally sourced ingredients. The team takes pride in preparing food from start to finish using traditional and loved techniques. They also have an extensive wine, beer, and spirit list.
Voted Open Table’s Diner’s Choice of 2024, this Clive restaurant recently changed ownership and has created an elevated rebranding. Their menu ranges from American, European, Asian, and South American cuisine.
Eatery A is a restaurant in Des Moines with a Mediterranean inspired menu. Their unique interior design consists of reclaimed wood from central Iowa and a wood burning oven.
Power Life is famous for their early morning hot yoga classes but they also have other barre and fitness classes at every heat level. They have five studios in the Des Moines area and have an incredible record for building and maintaining wellness habits.
Aptitude Fitness includes programs for everyone but is known for their female focused work. For example, they have a women’s self defense course and a three month nutrition program focused on cycle optimization.
Greenwood Park is a beautiful 80 acre area in the Gray’s Lake Neighborhood including amenities such as an accessible playground, amphitheater, tennis courts, pool, rose garden, and so much more.
Trixie’s Salon and Spa is inspired to make sure their clients look and feel their best. They offer a wide variety of services such as haircare, skincare, and massages. They have four locations across Iowa and have been a constant dependent for wellness.
Mindful Mental Health Counseling in Des Moines practices Processed Based Therapy, which targets the major processes of psychological alterations. Clients focus on mindfulness and other general health habits.
The Des Moines Art Center is an art museum, sculpture park, and teaches a wide variety of art classes and admission is free to all. Visiting art museums and participating in art classes has been shown to reduce stress and increase emotional intelligence and empathy, which is very beneficial for personal wellness.
