Soft Power by Marisa Meltzer

Soft Power by Marisa Meltzer

What To Do With $2000, continued

I asked, you answered

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Marisa Meltzer
Feb 19, 2026
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First, a huge rec if you’re in NYC to go to this Culture of Bathe-ing event, which I have followed closely as a close friend worked on it and also I LOVE HEAT, skin, and communal rituals. Info and a discount code below….

Culture of Bathe–ing is New York’s first-ever outdoor sauna village, popping up in Domino Park from February 12th through March 1st.

With 15 saunas set along the Williamsburg Waterfront, daily aufguss rituals led by internationally recognized sauna masters, hosted sessions from NYC bathhouses (including Bathhouse, Othership, and Russian & Turkish Baths), and cultural programming curated by Pioneer Works, Culture of Bathe–ing offers thousands of unique experiences in one iconic location. Use the code: SOFTPOWER20 for 20% off tickets

Hours:

Monday - Friday: 12P - 10P

Saturday - Sunday: 7A - 10P

Location: Domino Park (SW corner of Kent Ave & 4th Street)


The main event, or, part two of what to do with $2000. Part one I asked a few professionals and then part two I emailed some people I know and also put a call out on social media. We have stuff ranging from fat on the foot pads to going to Seoul and specific providers across the country. Here is an edited version of the hundreds of answers. I left out things like the many repeated laser recs (we love lasers) unless it was a new combo or someone in particular.

I left off a few things that seemed way over the made up $2000 budget, including fat freezing, one reader’s desire to “burn my face off and start over,” and Sofwave. (if anyone reps Sofwave, the person who wants it has a public-facing job and could prob be comped if you want to connect, just saying!).

Some people I asked directly and used their names, some people’s names I don’t know, some I just gave initials, some I linked to because they have something they should promote. None of this is all that scientific, but I do hope it inspires you. I was really interested in the intensity of love some people have for their workout routines, which almost makes me want to start Orange Theory, but… maybe in the spring.


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I really think get Fraxel!! I like Dr Francesca Fusco. She rocks and then u can use the rest of the money for a lymphatic facial a week or two after - Chloe

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