Rasa Spa
Rasa offers healing massage at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca.
Chair and/or table massage is available at CMC Monday through Friday from 11 am to 5 pm, helping to keep patients, visitors, nurses, doctors, administrators, and support staff rejuvenated an
08/20/2026
Did you know that cupping works differently from deep tissue massage? Instead of compressing, it lifts. That gentle pull gets lymph moving, drawing stagnant blood, hormones, and metabolic waste to the surface so your body can actually flush it out.
Whether it's plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatic pain, or tight IT bands, there's a cupping technique for it, and your therapist adjusts the suction to exactly what your body needs.
✨ Add cupping to your massage session for $15.
Are you an LMT?
Add cupping to your own toolkit this fall at Living Essence Massage Institute:
🗓️ 10.11.26 — Therapeutic Cupping with Katie Barnes, LMT
🗓️ 11.8.26 — Therapeutic Facial Cupping with Katie Barnes, LMT
Spots fill quickly — link in bio to register.
08/20/2026
Join us for a three-minute body scan meditation: a simple yet powerful way to connect with yourself. Research shows mindfulness practices like this can reduce stress, increase focus, and improve sleep, all while boosting psychological well-being. It's a wonderful check-in to build into your daily self-care routine.
From wherever you currently are, lower your shoulders and take a deep breath in through your nose, then exhale fully through your mouth. As you breathe out, gently close your eyes. Begin to notice how your body feels in this moment. Starting at the top of your head, slowly scan down through your body, observing any areas of comfort or discomfort. There's no need to change anything; just bring awareness to each part of your body as you continue scanning all the way down to your toes.
Loved this three minutes? Imagine what an hour with us at the spa could do. We're always here when you're ready.
Take a moment for yourself today, your body and mind will thank you.
08/19/2026
Teachers, faculty & staff — this one's for you. 🍎 You give everything to your students all year. Before the new year kicks off, give something back to yourself.
👉15% off any one service, Monday–Thursday — massage, facial, or grounding energy work. However you need to reset, we've got you. Book now — link in bio. Offer ends August 31. Book now, link in bio. Offer ends August 31.
At Rasa Spa, everyone is welcome, and our team meets you exactly where you are. Come unwind, reconnect, and head into the school year feeling steady and restored.
08/19/2026
Massage isn’t only for when something hurts. It’s also about maintaining the freedom to move, supporting deeper rest, quieting a busy mind, and caring for your body before everyday stress becomes tension.
Regular massage can be a simple way to check in with yourself before you reach the point of needing to recover. A little attention now can help you feel more comfortable, mobile, and connected to your body over time.
You don’t have to wait until something hurts to take care of yourself.
08/18/2026
Give the gift they'll actually use. 🎁 A Rasa Spa gift card is an open invitation to slow down; a massage, a facial, a membership, or simply a dollar amount they can put toward whatever they need most.
✨ Gift cards available online or in-spa — any amount, any service. Use the link in our bio to purchase.
08/17/2026
Sunday evening is a gentle place to begin again. Before the week asks anything of you, take a few minutes to settle your body and quiet your mind. Find a comfortable position. Let your shoulders soften. Unclench your jaw.
Breathe in slowly through your nose for 4 counts.
Pause gently for 2.
Exhale slowly for 6.
Repeat for 5 rounds, letting each exhale become a little softer.
As you breathe, imagine releasing the pace of the weekend; the things left undone, the conversations, the plans, the mental list already forming for tomorrow and the week ahead.
Nothing needs to be solved tonight.
Just breathe in.
Breathe out.
Let yourself arrive here.
When you're finished, take one final slow breath and ask yourself:
What do I need to carry into this week?
And what can I leave behind?
A few quiet minutes can change the way you enter the days ahead.
08/16/2026
Every facial begins with a conversation, because what your skin needs today may be different than what it needed last season. Our Results-Driven Facial begins with a personalized skin consultation, then your esthetician customizes every step of your treatment using the most effective combination of professional products and advanced modalities, including microdermabrasion, peels, BT-Micro, LED light treatment, and high-frequency therapy.
Whether you’re targeting breakouts, fine lines, uneven tone, congestion, or dullness, you’ll receive the treatment your skin needs that day for healthy, radiant results.
Results-Driven Facial | 15% Off Monday–Thursday | 10% Off Friday–Sunday
This limited-time August Special is only available through August 31 and subject to availability.
Reserve your appointment today and experience a facial designed exclusively for your skin.
08/16/2026
A massage, facial, body treatment, or energy work session offers a chance to release tension, restore balance, and simply pause.
With a package or membership, that sense of ease becomes something you return to regularly, creating a more consistent rhythm of rest, renewal, and self-care over time.
It’s not about escaping your life. It’s about giving your mind and body space to reset, so clarity, steadiness, and connection can naturally return.
Sometimes, stepping out of the loop is exactly what brings you back to center.
Book a session for yourself, share the experience through a Duet, or give someone you love the gift of time and care with a Rasa Gift Card.
08/15/2026
A little brightness for your space.
The Grapefruit Lemongrass Apothecary Candle by Nectar Republic fills the room with a fresh, uplifting blend of citrus and lemongrass, clean, vibrant, and just the right amount of refreshing.
Light it when you’re winding down, getting ready for the day, or simply want your space to feel a little more like Rasa.
Available at the Rasa Spa Boutique.
08/15/2026
August always feels like an invitation.
One last paddle.
One more hike.
One more evening outside.
One more chance to savor the season.
Enjoy every moment, and remember that your body deserves recovery, too.
This month, we’re making it a little easier to slow down, recharge, and care for yourself with three August Specials:
Results-Driven Facial
15% off Monday–Thursday | 10% off Friday–Sunday
Through August 31
Educator Appreciation
15% off any one service Monday–Thursday throughout August
Move-In Week Welcome
August 15–23
Book a 60-minute or longer massage, facial, or body treatment and receive a complimentary Spa Day Pass for a future visit or to share, plus a complimentary espresso drink or tea from Waterfront Café.
Learn more and reserve your time at rasaspa.com/monthly-specials.
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101 Dates Drive
Ithaca, NY
14850
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| Monday | 11am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 5pm |
| Friday | 11am - 5pm |
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