A tranquil and relaxing getaway sounds like a perfect idea given the events over the last couple of years, which is exactly the idea behind Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort. “It all started from a place where a spot could be created to help people feel even a bit more present and take time from the stresses of everyday life,” Isaac Murphy says. “We wanted to create a spot in PEI where Islanders and visitors can come to feel better physically but more importantly mentally. A place where everyone feels welcome and present.” Built within 18 acres on St. Peters Bay, the spa was inspired by Murphy and his partner’s personal experience with visiting Nordic spas throughout Canada. “We visited over a dozen sites throughout PEI but fell in love with St. Peters the moment we came down the lane here on Greenwich Road,” he recalls. Surrounded by beautiful greenery that’s inherent to the area, Mysa sits on over 600 feet of shoreline which offers some pretty spectacular views at any time of the day. The space was designed to help clients set aside stress, immerse themselves in nature and connect to the present moment with all their senses. The year-round outdoor spa is focused on the hot- cold-relax cycle, and is inspired by an ancient Scandinavian ritual that alternates hot, cold, and rest modalities to release tension and achieve a deep state of rest within the body and mind. This is done via the spa’s many
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