A Reset You Didn’t Know You Needed: My Experience at Admiration Spa - Rockland, ME

There are some experiences that relax you… and then there are the ones that completely reset you. My visit to Admiration Spa in Rockland, Maine was the latter.

From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted by Myra, whose calming presence instantly put me at ease. You know that feeling when you enter a space and immediately exhale? That was this place. The scent, the lighting, the ambiance, it all worked together to create a peaceful, welcoming environment that made it clear I was exactly where I needed to be.

After a quick introduction, Myra brought me back to the treatment room for the botanical scalp ritual. I changed into a towel, expecting to jump right into relaxation mode but first, we did something I wasn’t expecting at all.

She took a close-up look at my scalp using a specialized device that zooms in on your hair follicles. Let me tell you… I was shocked. I went in thinking my scalp was perfectly healthy, but seeing it up close told a very different story. It was such an eye-opening moment and made me realize how little we actually pay attention to scalp health.

Then the treatment began.

She started with gentle lymphatic drainage, which immediately set the tone for the entire experience which was slow, intentional, and deeply calming. From there, she moved into a scalp gua sha ritual using a comb, designed to stimulate circulation and awaken the scalp.

Next came a liquid exfoliation, carefully applied to dissolve buildup. This was followed by a customized herbal hair tea, infused with essential oils and thoughtfully selected to nourish the scalp and support overall hair health. She paired this with a scalp exfoliation brush to further refine and invigorate, and every step just felt better than the last.

Then came the acupressure head massage which, honestly, I could have stayed in forever. It melted away any lingering tension while activating key points to restore flow and balance throughout the body. Warm oil was then applied to deeply hydrate and soothe, followed by a double cleanse to fully purify both the scalp and hair.

To complete the ritual, a deeply nourishing hair mask was applied and infused with steam, allowing all of those incredible ingredients to fully penetrate. And just like that, the scalp ritual came to a close which made me want to cry. I wasn’t quite ready for it to end.

Throughout the entire process, I was blown away by the time and care Myra put into every step. She wasn’t just going through motions she was completely intentional, incredibly knowledgeable, and deeply passionate about what she does. I especially loved her philosophy of treating the root cause naturally (no pun intended).

And then came the part that really blew me away.

After the treatment, we went back to the scalp analysis device and the difference was immediate. My scalp looked visibly healthier. It was honestly kind of amazing to see such a clear before-and-after in real time.

But it didn’t stop there.

Over the next few days, I noticed a real difference in my hair when I styled it. It felt better, looked healthier, and just had a different kind of life to it.

This wasn’t just a relaxing spa visit, it was a reminder that taking care of your scalp is just as important as taking care of your skin. And when it’s done with this level of care and intention, the results speak for themselves.

I truly cannot wait to go back.

Warmly,

Kate

ADMIRATION SPA - ROCKLAND MAINE

https://www.admirationspa.com/