Acu-Lift Facial at Exhale Spa

We could all use a little balance in our lives, and Exhale Spa hopes to help. During the
90-minute Acu-Lift facial, ancient Eastern ritual meets modern-day needs. The treatment begins with an analysis to determine your physical and emotional imbalances, including examining your tongue, which is a “map to your body’s health.” Then very fine needles are carefully inserted into different points of your body to produce better blood flow or “chi,” which promotes healing and balance. A 30-minute neck and shoulder rub follows, which reinforces the treatment and helps you relax. (You’ve still got those needles in you, after all.) The result: you’ll leave energized and stress-free. $265 at Exhale Spa, Hotel Palomar, 5670 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214-370-5800 or www.exhalespa.com.