There’s a certain aesthetic to Santa Fe—some cornucopia of look and feel that’s hard to really nail down in succinct terms, but even the freshest of tourists know it’s there. And it can be very comforting to indulge in that cultural aesthetic, especially for the purposes of deep thought and self-care. That’s Santa Fe Healing and Oxygen bar’s intrinsic feeling. The space is simultaneously exotic and homely, bringing a balance of Hindu spiritual symbolism with the unique taste that appeals to Santa Fe’s crowd. The elixir bar at the entrance on the ground floor is relaxing, quiet, and breezy, but not overly loud with the activity of the Plaza just outside. Owner and operator Kadima Levanah describes her outfit as a provider of ‘alchemy tailored to your state of being.’ This provides the foreground for the hugely diverse list of services Santa Fe Healing and Oxygen bar offers. From anything to a quaint coffee-shop type experience to a full treatment of CBD-based massages and essential oils and decadent cocktails in between, this place can truly provide whatever the off-street client needs. The conflux of aromas and the mellow activity to the staff really spoke to the transformative and introspective nature of the business.

I ordered the Anxiety Calm Elixir and was able to grab my own table. Simple—yet earthy, aromatic, and beautifully presented with toasted coconut, the delicate balance of this beverage actually worked. Whether it be the dandelion bitters or cardamom, I actually felt myself relax into my seat the further into the drink I got. And here’s the thing: while this menu can be huge and perhaps intimidating, not a bit of it feels overwhelming and the relaxed environment enables one to explore to their heart’s content. Jet-lagged tourists suffering from altitude sickness are a perfect fit for the Weary Traveler elixir and the oxygen bar itself, which offers hydrating oxygen and CBD-infused oxygen to reorient the self and dull anxiety and pain. The back room of the elixir bar contains massage rooms, where clients can have fully customized healing treatment options for all sorts of spiritual and physical maladies.

Kadima uses the freshest ingredients possible both at the elixir bar and for food, with a rotating CBD plate of the day and an ongoing celebration of pho and pad thai—which, while I wasn’t able to try it, I did hear a heart-happy client absolutely gushing over it with an unprecedented amount of enthusiasm; and I’ve been eating in Santa Fe for 25 years. Remember to pay attention to the staff; they are all cross-trained and switch jobs with the drop of a pin. The flow and movement of their activity even during a very busy afternoon is inspiring—and they retain a perfect level of patience and amity. With a healing sanctuary on the top floor, restaurant and elixir bar on the ground, and a performance and art space below, Santa Fe Healing and Oxygen bar is truly an apothecary for modern times.