Gift cards for float, sauna & massage

What's a unique gift for someone near Chapel Hill?

It depends on the person. Prices as of October 2026:

• Someone who is stressed or sleeps badly: a float. Their first 60-minute float is $65, and a 90-minute float is $89. Three intro floats are $150.
• An athlete or runner: contrast therapy, which is infrared sauna and a 51°F cold plunge. A first session is $50.
• A couple or two friends: a two-person contrast therapy session for $90, or a couples massage.
• Someone sore or tired: a 60-minute massage for $125, or 90 minutes for $150.
• Not sure: a dollar amount, so they choose.

Every gift card is good for any service at Areté. Buy online, or visit the studio for a printed card in an envelope.

What do guests say about Areté?

Rated 4.9 from 74 Google reviews (October 2026).

"The reception area offers great local and artisanal wellness products that I often end up buying for gifts on my way out (if I'm not gifting them services from the spa)."

Graceann B., Google review

Gift card questions

Do Areté gift cards expire?

Yes. A gift card is good for one year from the date it was bought. If it has expired by up to six months, we can reactivate it for another six months for a $25 fee. See our terms.

How fast does an online gift card arrive?

Right away. When you buy a gift card online, it is sent by email as soon as you check out, so it works as a last-minute gift.

Can I buy a physical gift card?

Yes. Stop by the studio at 213 E. Braxton Foushee St in Carrboro and we will make you a printed gift card in an envelope, ready to hand over.

What amounts can I choose?

Pick $50, $100, $150 or $250, or choose your own amount. You can also buy a specific service or package as a gift.

What can a gift card be used for?

Any service at Areté: float, infrared sauna, contrast therapy, massage, red light therapy and halotherapy. The person who gets it can book online or at the front desk.

Can a gift card cover two people?

Yes. A two-person contrast therapy session is $90, and a guest can join a sauna session for $15. For a couples massage, two therapists work side by side in one room; call us to set it up.