Places for Self-Care During Your Lunch Break in Downtown DSM

Spend your lunch break taking care of you! These Downtown Des Moines small businesses are a great choice for self-care during the workday. Go solo, bring a coworker or meet up with a friend — whichever fills your cup up the most, we support you.

5 Places to Practice Self-Care in Downtown Des Moines

1. Get a manicure or pedicure in Downtown Des Moines.

Pamper yourself for working hard! Give your hands and feet a little extra love by booking a manicure, pedicure or both. There are several nail places open during the workday including lunchtime in Downtown Des Moines to choose from, for example:

• Art of Nails — Historic East Village, 434.5 E. Locust St., Des Moines
• B Nails — Near Gray’s Lake Area, 520 SW 9th St., Unit 112, Des Moines
• BlissNails&Bar (pictured below) — Historic Court District, 208 4th St., Des Moines
• Tipsy Nails — Near Gray’s Lake Area, 210 SW 11 St., Ste. 204, Des Moines
• TNK Nailux — Sherman Hill Neighborhood, 1905 Ingersoll Ave., Ste. 102, Des Moines

 

2. Try a massage in Downtown Des Moines or other spa treatment.

Sometimes you need to take a break from the office and invest in a little self-rejuvenation. Might we suggest one of these Downtown Des Moines places for a massage, facial or another spa treatment?

• The Altered Hour — Historic East Village, 300 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines
• Beyond Recovery Massage — Near Iowa Events Center, 516 3rd St., Des Moines
• East Village Spa (pictured below) — Historic East Village, 300 Locust St., Ste. 313, Des Moines
• No Worries Massage & Bodywork — Historic Court District, 309 Court Ave., Des Moines

3. Get a haircut in Downtown Des Moines.

You do your best when you look and feel your best! Spruce up with a haircut or trip to the barbershop in Downtown Des Moines. Pro Tip: Guys, say yes to beard care at your barber visit, too!

Barbershops in Downtown Des Moines

• Dapper DSM — Historic Court District, 204 4th St., Des Moines
• Paramount Barbering Co. — Historic East Village, 311 E. 5th St., Des Moines
• Skywalk Barbershop — Downtown Core, 400 Walnut St., Des Moines

Hair Salons in Downtown Des Moines

• Elevencherry Salon — Near Western Gateway, 106 11th St., Ste. 105, Des Moines
• Oliver+james Salon — Near Western Gateway, 1417 Walnut St., Des Moines
• Salon Spa W (pictured below) — Historic East Village, 400 E. Locust St., Ste. 2, Des Moines
• Marc Stephens Salon — Western Gateway, 1440 Locust St., Des Moines
• Luxe Beauty Lounge — Historic East Village, 219 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines

4. Visit the chiropractor in Downtown Des Moines.

Let’s be honest: Sitting at a desk and looking at a computer for too long can get awfully uncomfortable. Step away from your screen and give your body a little tune-up! Give one of these Downtown Des Moines chiropractors a call and schedule an appointment. Some take walk-ins but be sure to check their hours in advance.

• Active Care Chiropractic — Downtown Core, 655 Walnut St., Des Moines
• Central Health Chiropractic — Near Gray’s Lake Area, 500 SW 7th St., #205, Des Moines
• East Village Chiropractic — Historic East Village, 300 E. Locust St., Ste. 140, Des Moines
• Iowa Spine & Performance — Near Gray’s Lake Area, 210 SW 11th St., Ste. 03, Des Moines
• Skywalk Chiropractic — Near Historic Court District, 300 Walnut St. Ste. 205, Des Moines
• True Roots Chiropractic (pictured below) — Sherman Hill Neighborhood, 850 18th St., Des Moines

5. Unique self-care ideas over your lunch break in Downtown Des Moines.

Have you heard of Inner Space Des Moines? Stop in for a visit to optimize your well-being, including mind, body and energy. Inner Space offers many unique tools and experiences such as their sound lounge vibroacoustic therapy, Iowa’s first Himalayan salt lounge (pictured below), polychromatic light therapy, red light therapy bed with vibration therapy, amethyst BioMat® therapy (pictured at top of page) and several more offerings to choose from.

Another option is a stop at the Wellmark YMCA to relax and rejuvenate during your lunch hour. Their members-only sauna, whirlpool and steam room might be just the ticket you’re looking for!

If all else fails, pick up a sweet treat for yourself and your coworkers at one of these Downtown Des Moines bakeries and dessert destinations. And enjoy!

Looking for more? Check out these places for additional resources and self-care in Downtown Des Moines during the workday.

Downtown Des Moines (DSM) is a growing, vibrant community that offers the energy, sophistication, housing and attractions of a burgeoning city with a brilliant future. It’s also easy to visit with plentiful and affordable street and ramp parking options. Find event information and follow @downtownDSMUSA on Facebook and Instagram for other news, tips and events happening downtown.