Denver’s first canna-spa, opening soon, brings cannabis and massages under one roof

Denver’s first cannabis spa is almost ready to start offering locals some R&R — as in rehab and relaxation.

When it opens Sept. 14, Pure Elevations Canna-Spa & Salon (185 S. Santa Fe Drive) will be among the city’s first public spaces, where guests booking a massage or pedicure will be able to smoke weed on-site before or after their appointment. The business will sell cannabis products at a small dispensary counter in its salon for guests to dine on the outdoor patio, and will also include topicals in its programs and treatments. That means THC- and CBD-infused massages for anyone looking for an extra chill.

Owner Rebecca Marroquin’s unique idea was inspired by her experience using cannabis oil to help with pain. In 2011, Marroquin was preparing to finish school and become a massage therapist when he was involved in a car accident that broke his neck. Four months of focused topics put him back on track to graduate.

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