• Since 1997, medical spas have grown in number by more than 150 percent.
  
• Enrollment fees vary depending on the spa. Make sure to ask what the price includes.
  
• Some medical insurance covers acupuncture treatments and massage.
  
• Pilates, water ballet, yoga, karate, kickboxing, Taekwondo and cycling are all offered at the Marsh.
  
• The Marsh has a small inn on its property for out-of-town guests.

The Marsh — A Center for Balance and Fitness
15000 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
952-935-2202
www.themarsh.com
Cost: Inn at Marsh Hotel, $140 per night; Swedish massage, $80; stone therapy massage, $135; acupuncture, $75; spa facial, $80; anti-stress puncture, $55; fitness class, $15 (single), $45 (package of 4), $75 (package of 8), $90 (package of 12), $105 (unlimited month)

Spa Finder magazine
212-924-6800
www.spafinder.com