awards & media recognition
Voted Best Spa of the Northwest!
Over the years, Flow Motion matured from a wellness center and yoga studio into a full healing spa, with our yoga sanctuary and spa services under one roof.
Since then, more and more people travel from near and far to experience whole, centered living.
We’re thrilled to be voted
BEST SPA OF THE NORTHWEST!
Best Spa
Readers from across western Washington voted Flow Motion as “Best Spa” in Bellingham Alive Magazine’s 2023 Best of the Northwest Competition.
Thank you!
“All-in-all, Flow Motion has everything you need (and didn’t know you needed) to feel pampered-which is why our visitors were eager to award them gold in this year’s competition.“
Editor’s Pick
Best Special Spa Services 2021
The editor at Bellingham Alive highlighted Flow Motion’s caves for unwinding, as well as our sound baths, yoga workshops, and massages.
Departing from traditional beauty-focused spas, Flow Motion helps individuals attune to nature and restore to their best selves.
Voted Cascades Best
Massage, Day Spa, & Yoga Studio!
Voted Best Yoga Studio
of the Northwest!
Most people know Flow Motion built the area’s first Himalayan salt cave and salt therapy center, but long before the salt cave, Flow Motion has been Ferndale’s yoga studio.
As one of the more intimate yoga studios in the area, we are thrilled to be consistently voted as the top three of Bellingham Alive’s “Best Yoga Studio” category for their Best of the Northwest competition for many years now!
Pioneering Whatcom’s First Infrared Hot Yoga Studio
Flow Motion knew long ago about the healing benefits of infrared therapy when they first opened with their sauna in 2014 and many people have found great health benefits when Flow Motion brought infrared to the yoga classroom as the first yoga studio in the county to do so, with the health trend growing quickly among other area studios since.
Flow Motion offers traditional yoga classes and is also the only area studio with aerial yoga – since 2021!
KGMI News 790:
“The Whatcom Report“
Flow Motion owner, Alyssa Springs, was invited to speak on The Whatcom Report, a regional KGMI News Radio show, about what brings so many people to Flow Motion from all over Western Washington. Join her and host Dylan Dean-Boyle as she reveals what she’s most proud of at Flow Motion and even a new and unique service connecting Flow Motion to Germany! Click the photo to listen to the news show.
Coffee & Mascara:
“The Best Spa in Bellingham”
“The sauna at Flow Motion is unlike any other sauna I’ve ever used. After all, we are discussing the best spa in Bellingham so it has to be incredible.“
Kat Anderson, the travel and wellness expert behind Coffee & Mascara visited Flow Motion during her international travels. She highlighted Flow Motion’s unique spa experiences and even tried the ever popular Vibrational Sound Therapy. A departure from traditional beauty spas, Flow Motion balances biohacking for health with the beauty of nature. Be sure to read the full article on Coffee & Mascara.
Cascade PBS:
“Northwest Explorer”
Flow Motion was featured in the Cascade PBS Northwest Explorer episode, “Ferndale: Nature Inside and Out.” Host Angela Poe Russell visits the spa for a firsthand look at the restorative experiences that make Flow Motion a distinctive wellness destination in Northwest Washington.
The episode also follows Flow Motion founder Alyssa Springs to the Fragrance Garden and Hovander Homestead Park. Appearing in her community leadership role as president of the Ferndale Downtown Association, Alyssa helps showcase the natural beauty, local character, and special places that make Ferndale worth discovering.
The Northwest Travel Channel:
“Weekends in Washington”
When Day Trips in Washington came calling and asked if we’d like to be featured in an episode of their online show, we said, “heck yeah!”
Featured alongside several other great attractions and businesses in Ferndale, WA, our Himalayan salt cave, amethyst cave, and yoga classrooms were shown along with an aerial view of our historic Carnation Building. And yes, we’re only .4 miles away from Coconut Kenny’s. Thanks for the fun fact Jamie!
Whatcom Talk:
“Serious Stress Relief and a Welcoming Community”
“Flow Motion is
distinctly unique.”
Whatcom Talk is a voice for all things wonderful in our area. Full of feel-good stories, people, and activities, they’re the destination site to check out. According to them, “Flow Motion offers the relaxing refuge everyone needs. Their blissful space encourages everyone to leave the stress of daily life at the door.” We agree!
Click the photo to explore the full story about our community.
Only In Washington
Travel writers specializing in highlighting the hidden gems, little known attractions, and natural wonders of each of the 50 states featured Flow Motion’s amethyst cave. Since then, we’ve had many visitors from across the state book our popular “spa pass.” Click the photo to read the full article on our nature focused spa.
“We can guarantee you’ve never experienced anything quite like Flow Motion.”
Bellingham Alive Magazine:
“Where and Why
to Sauna”
Flow Motion’s saunas were highlighted in the December 2019 issue of Bellingham Alive Magazine!
While many cultures around the world enjoy a good sweat sesh, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy the many health benefits. Experience for yourself the rejuvenating powers of our signature treatments and understand why we’re making waves in the spa community.
Click the photo to read the full article.
Narcity USA
Narcity helps you “learn everything you need to know about anywhere you want to go.” We’re happy they’ve included our amethyst cave on their list of “Things To Do” in Washington state. Click the photo to read their full article on our healing spa.
“Plan a self-care day at one of the best spas in Washington state.”
“Flow Motion’s Salt Cave
a Must See in Washington”
365 Things To Do in Washington State is an online site detailing the hidden gems of Washington. Each day of the year, they select a new destination, places to stay, road trip ideas, and things to do. Since our beautiful state is filled with never-ending beauty, we were honored to be featured as one of their choices in December 2019!
Their post highlighting our Himalayan Salt Cave received so many likes, comments, and shares on social media that we were also selected in their TOP NINE OF 2019 at the end of the year!
People from all over Washington have since discovered what’s right here in Ferndale. We’ve received many visitors from several hours away and across the state, driving in just to visit and spend the day at the salt cave, take a yoga class, and enjoy our healing spa!
Coffee & Mascara:
“Best Things To Do In Bellingham Washington”
“My favourite hidden gem is Flow Motion. I had the pleasure of spending a magical five hours at Flow Motion and I didn’t want to leave! I think it’s the best spa in Bellingham.“
Read all about International Travel and Wellness Expert Kat Anderson’s adventures in and around Bellingham, WA. If you’re planning a trip to the spa at Flow Motion and need some ideas on things to do in Ferndale or Bellingham while visiting, be sure to read her full article.
Bellingham Alive Magazine:
“10 Must-Try Beauty Treatments”
Our salt cave and halotherapy services were highlighted in the January 2023 issue of Bellingham Alive Magazine.
In addition to the amazing respiratory health benefits of halotherapy, it’s also well-known across the globe for the skin-health benefits.
And while we always focus on the health and healing aspect of our therapies, we don’t argue that it also makes for great looking skin too!
Click the photo to read the full article.
Only In Washington
Travel writers specializing in highlighting the hidden gems, little known attractions, and natural wonders of each of the 50 states featured Flow Motion’s Himalayan salt cave. Click the photo to read the full article on our nature-focused spa and learn why our salt cave is the center and heart of our healing spa at Flow Motion!
“The salt cave at Flow Motion is truly special; equal parts beautiful and healing.”
“The best massage therapy you’ll ever experience delivered by a therapist with magic hands and a soul that emanates kindness.”
Visit Bellingham
Supported by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism, Visit Bellingham brings awareness to all of the amazing things to see and do in our region. While their focus is Bellingham, there’s so much more that lies just outside the city limits right here in Ferndale, so they sent a travel blogger to Flow Motion for the day to spend some time with us. Click the photo below to read all about why Flow Motion’s spa and yoga sanctuary is worth checking out.
