I’ve passed the Body Evolution door many times, curious as to what goes on behind it.

Recently, I passed through the door and found a space with great chi and many curtained doorways. Behind some of these curtains, owner Kia Carr brings a technology-meets-relaxation approach to wellness and weight loss. This approach includes Computer Muscle Stimulation, whole body vibration, infrared sauna, chi vitalizer and endermosonic cellulite therapy, as well as spray tanning, body wraps, massage therapy and nutritional supplements; specific details about these services can be found at www.body-evotacoma.com.

What the Body Evolution workout experience lacks is sweat (well, provided you’re not in the sauna) and the meet-market atmosphere of a regular gym; private treatment rooms mean anonymity and relaxation even while muscles twitch themselves to better tone, and metabolism boosts.

Me? I’m excited to get caked in clay and lose inches — good dirty fun!

[Body Evolution, 811 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.627.2222]