Your Urban Retreat for Rejuvenation & Wellness

Expert care, personalized treatments, and a sanctuary designed around your needs.

Experience luxury facials and therapeutic massage in the heart of Manhattan. Every visit is thoughtfully tailored to help you relax deeply, restore balance, and leave glowing.

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Expert Hands. Intentional Care. Real Results.

Meet Carmen DeBartolo-Kelly

Licensed Massage Therapist & Esthetician

Trained at The Swedish Institute and Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics

Carmen DeBartolo-Kelly is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Esthetician with over 15 years of experience in luxury wellness and corrective skincare. She is the founder of Sanctuary Spa NYC, a private, one-on-one studio near Union Square serving clients throughout Gramercy, Flatiron, and surrounding Manhattan neighborhoods.

Carmen refined her expertise within some of New York City’s most prestigious hotel spas, working under Trilogy Spa Holdings, the management group behind the renowned Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf Astoria, Sisley Spa at The Carlyle, and The Plaza Hotel. Serving an international and high-profile clientele, she developed a meticulous, results-focused approach that blends technical precision with intuitive therapeutic care.

Her treatments integrate advanced skincare with restorative bodywork, with specialties including fascia release, lymphatic techniques, LED light therapy, and fully customized facials. Every session is thoughtfully designed to support skin health, deep relaxation, and long-term wellness.

At Sanctuary Spa NYC, nothing is rushed and nothing is generic. Clients seeking luxury facials and massage near Union Square, Gramercy, and Flatiron receive highly personalized care in a calm, boutique environment designed to restore, rebalance, and renew.

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Wellness Insights & Tips

Expert guidance to help you extend your spa results and care for your skin and body between visits.

How to Maintain Radiant Skin Between Facials

Consistency is the secret to long-term skin health. A simple routine of cleansing, hydration, and daily SPF helps preserve your facial results between visits.

Quick Tips:

✓ Cleanse morning and night

✓ Use targeted serums consistently

✓ Apply SPF daily, even in winter

✓ Stay hydrated and prioritize sleep

Benefits of Myofascial Release for Stress Relief

Myofascial release works by gently relieving tension in the connective tissue that surrounds your muscles. Regular sessions can help reduce chronic tightness, improve mobility, support better posture, and promote deep relaxation throughout the body. Many clients also report improved circulation and reduced stress-related discomfort.

What clients often notice:

✓ Reduced muscle tension

✓ Improved flexibility and range of motion

✓ Better posture support

✓ Deep, lasting relaxation

Self-Care Rituals for Busy Manhattan Lives

Even with a full schedule, small intentional habits can make a big difference. Creating simple self-care rituals helps regulate stress, support skin health, and maintain the calm you experience during your spa visits. The key is consistency over perfection.

Simple rituals to start today:

✓ 5-minute evening wind-down routine

✓ Weekly at-home mask treatment

✓ Daily hydration goal

✓ Monthly professional treatment