GALLERY: Rescue Rittenhouse Spa’s New Digs

Speaking of Walnut Street retail, the Medical Arts Building at 1601 has a new tenant: Rescue Rittenhouse Spa, which was previously in the Medical Tower Building (confusing, yes). This is, apparently, a very big deal in the world of beauty. As Shoppist editor Emily Goulet puts it, Rescue’s relocation “is akin to the moving of the Barnes.” Wow.

The new space was designed in partnership with Fishtown-based art curator Eileen Tognini. Rescue owner Danuta Mieloch told Goulet:

“My vision was to have a place in the city where you can relax and unwind while being surrounded by beautiful things. We’ve commissioned local artists and furniture-makers to make Rescue a truly unique experience—not just a place to receive treatments but a place to escape.”

First Look At Rescue Rittenhouse's New Space

The bigger and better Rescue Spa is located at 1601 Walnut Street, on the third floor.

The larger space means more room for even more amazing product lines. They've brought on lines like Phyto Hair Care and By Terry Makeup.

Of course, Rescue still carries favorites like Valmont and Biologique Recherche skin care products.

Cozy pedi chairs line up against airy, whitewashed brick walls.

The new lounge room is perfectly feminine.

Prosecco-scented handwash by Antica Farmacista? Yes, please.

The women's lockerroom is bright and modern.

Oh, and it includes an infrared thermal sauna, which is great for skin health and detoxing.