Category Archives: SPA + TRAVEL

Larchmont Sanctuary Spa  

November 1, 2017

Wow, there’s a little piece of heaven right under our Larchmont noses. How exciting to discover this stunning little sanctuary. With a glorious menu of services, including a copper tub soak (heavennnnn and big enough for two). My tub soak was incredible and I need around ten more hours in it. I had an incredible deep tissue / hot stone massage with a top notch therapist. The spa is stunning, the staff is wonderful and it has the feel of being somewhere far from LA. I felt like I was up in Big Sur or Ojai. This is the perfect little getaway when you need a personal day. And of course, the perfect gift or couples retreat.

 

  

Reconnect Couples Retreat

Looking for a memorable way to celebrate your anniversary, a birthday, or just rekindle your the spark in your relationship? This couples package includes a soak in our private copper jacuzzi with champagne and our signature Jade Stone Massage combined with our Aroma d’Amour sensual essential oil blend to awaken your senses, stimulate your psyche and enhance your romantic massage experience. Also includes a complimentary Himalayan Salt Candle Holder to remind you of your visit.

This package includes:

  • Couples Aroma d’Amour Jade Stone Massage – 60 minutes
  • The Champagne Bath for Two – 20 minutes
  • Himalayan Salt Stone Candle Holder

1 Hour 20 Min. $385 Gift Certificate

Himalayan Salt Rejuvenation

1 Hour 15 Min $159

This full body massage utilizes Salt Stones mined from an ancient sea bed deep beneath the Himalayan Mountains.  They contain 84 trace minerals that ground and balance the body’s electromagnetic field, central nervous system and meridians.

This package includes:

Himalayan Salt Stone Massage (60 min)

Lymphatic Dry Brushing (15 min)

Book Himalayan Salt Rejuvenation Buy Gift Certificate

Wellness Wednesdays

Get our popular Holistic Massage (regularly $125) or True Transformation Facial (regularly $129) for only $109 on Wednesdays before 3pm.

This package includes:

60 min – Holistic Wellness Massage OR True Transformation Facial

60 Min $109 Gift Certificate

An Incredible Spa Experience

A combination of relaxing treatments designed to address your specific needs.

“An 18% gratuity will be added to all Couples Retreats and packages requiring two or more therapists.”

Pregnancy Retreat

2 Hours 35 Min $275

This package provides relief from the physical challenges of growing a person. The pre or post-nadal massage relieves joint and back pain, helps with swelling and can realign the spine and hips. The custom facial provides a gentle cleanse and exfoliation, organic serums and a moisture infusing mask.

This package includes the following services:

  • Aromatherapy Foot Ritual (20 min)
  • Pregnancy Massage (75 min)
  • Pregnancy Facial (60 min)

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Complete Relaxation

2 Hours 20 Min.$272

You’ll feel your stress melt away as you experience a relaxing 60 minute massage, soothing 60 minute facial and calming 20 minute soak in our private copper tub. A perfect afternoon escape to soothe your soul, restore vitality and bring your whole being back into balance.

This package includes the following services:

  • Swedish Relaxation Massage
  • Organic True Transformation Facial
  • Coppertino Bath Experience

2 Hours 20 Min.   $272 Gift Certificate

Total Rejuvenation

2 Hours 50 Min.$365

If your body is aching and tired, and your skin is flaky, ashy looking or feels dry, you need to rehydrate, revitalize and jump-start your lymphatic system. Feel a rejuvenated spirit from this stress reducing combination of treatments that put moisture back into your skin and a spring back into your step.

This package includes the following services:

  • The Holistic Wellness Massage
  • Our Organic Sugar and Herb Polish
  • Organic True Transformation Facial
  • The Aqua Latte & Floral Medley Bath OR Aromatherapy Foot Ritural

2 Hours 50 Min. $365 Gift Certificate

The Athlete Recovery

90 Min.$159

Over do it? Revitalize your aching body by having one of our deep tissue specialists spend 75 minutes breaking up adhesions and helping to restore a full range of motion using an invigorating sports balm. You’ll also get a 15 minute reflexology treatment which uses deep acupressure massage to specific areas on the feet balancing the body’s energy, reducing pain and aiding relaxation and sleep.

This package includes the following services:

  • The Deep Tissue/Sports Massage
  • Reflexology

90 Min.   $159 Gift Certificate

The Head To Toe Indulgence

3 Hours 50 Min $521

This whole body indulgence treats your body, mind and soul. It begins with a thorough body brushing and exfoliation to smooth and soften the skin. An indulgent massage follows, using our hot and cold Jade stones to penetrate your tired, aching muscles. A comforting head massage, foot reflexology and gentle stretching allow you to fully relax and unwind. Next our Organic Vitamin C Facial hydrates, nourishes and protects your skin. Finally, end your day of bliss with our luxurious Coppertino hydrotherapy bath.

This package includes the following services:

  • The Best Jade Stone Massage Therapy (60 min)
  • Himalayan Salt Scrub Escape (60 min)
  • Scalp Treatment (15 min)
  • Reflexology (15 min)
  • Superfruit Vitamin C Facial (75 min)
  • The Coppertino Bath Experience (20 min)

Book Head To Toe Indulgence Buy Gift Certificate 

Website

(323) 466-1028

Spa Week is bringing back $50 luxe spa deals across the nation on October 16th – including Los Angeles!   

October 12, 2017

Spa Week is bringing back $50 luxe spa deals across the nation on October 16th – including Los Angeles!   

What is Spa Week?  For one week only, top spas across the country offer their most popular and high-end services for only $50 – some normally costing upwards of $500.  

There are hundreds of spas participating but below are select spas taking advantage of FALL’S HOTTEST TRENDS — pumpkin, cranberries, chocolate, 24-Karat Gold treatments and more! 

24-Karat GOLD Red Carpet Foot Facial Manicure and Pedicure Package (Beverly Hills Beauty Lounge in Beverly Hills)



60-minute Signature Scrub Featuring Pumpkin Glow Body Scrub (The Spa at West End in South Carolina)  

60-minute Pumpkin Enzyme Anti-aging Facial (Red and White Spa in New York)



Pumpkin Pie Pedicure and Autumn Spice Paraffin (Eau Spa at Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa in Florida)



A complete list of locations can be found here.      

ELEVATE YOUR WORKOUT GAME Ballerina body? Count us in.

August 20, 2017

Who would have thunk it? One studio with my two favorite things: Pilates/Reformers and Spinning? Welp, Studio Elevate, that’s who!

We’ve heard the hype about all the juicy classes Studio Elevate has to offer and finally got our booties there.

Walking into this sanctuary you soon realize that this is no ordinary workout place. The chill vibe -meets packed house is totally relaxing and invigorating at the same time. And the amazing playlist grooving in the background only magnifies the utmost relaxing experience. Elevate is truly the stress free place to work your body and chillax your mind.

Their team of inspired instructors rocks classes like, Reform Sculpt – the class we took that works to develop long, lean muscles. They also Reform Strength, Reform & Ride, Strength & Stretch, and Pre/Post Natal Reform and Le Reform Sculpt. The perfect challenge stretch from beginners to advanced students.

Millennial mama, founder Leah Kitching is the definition of living her dream and doing it all. Fitness guru and instructor herself she  got her start teaching pilates and spin at various studios in Los Angeles over the past 10 years before opening her very own.Her mission was simple, to create  a community that could connect mind and body.  Residing in Venice with her husband and adorable two kids, she has been able to find the balance between work and family. Leah opened her studio in 2015 and has been watching her business and clients break barriers ever since.  

Leah believes that, “There is nothing better than when someone comes to class and becomes stronger mentally and physically. I am so grateful to be able to facilitate that change and see my students change both inside and out. “

Studio Elevate opened their doors to create a pop up shop recently by, MiLa Style which has a great selection of outfits to choose from when you get out of class. They also carry some of her favorites including a divine product, Coco La Vie. It is a multi-use product that can be used for skin moisturizer, intimacy oil, makeup remover, hair mask and pregnancy belly oil.

Can’t forget to mention that Elevate also offers daycare options so that their customers can enjoy a workout while their little ones play. Definitely a memorable experience that makes you want to keep coming back for more. Located in Culver City West it is easily accessible from the west side. On the way out stop in next door for a refreshing pineapple, Goji Berry juice, one word- YUM!

Classes available on Class Pass or drop in your first time for only $10

Studio Elevate

12462 West Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90066

424-289-8788

https://www.studioelevatela.com/

 

Kim Vō at Kim Vō Salon at Montage Beverly Hills.

August 4, 2017

 Kim Vō is one of those uber-genius, master-colorist to the stars that a girl literally dreams about having the chance to have her hair colored from. Lucky for me, I did!!! The good news is, you can too at the Kim Vō Salon at Montage Beverly Hills.

With a client list that reads like a who’s who of Hollywood’s favorite flaxen beauties, Vo has touched the tresses of Brittany Spears, Pamela Anderson, Jessica Alba and Kate Hudson to name just a few. But you would never know it. Sitting in his chair while he paints your hair like a canvas, Vo is truly one of the coolest, down-to-earth, no bullshit A-list stylists I have ever met. He’s bright and funny, interested and interesting, caring and kind. He’s the kind of guy that makes you feel — and look — like a celebrity. He’s so easy to be around you want to kidnap him from the salon, take him shopping down the street at Barneys, then bring him home to Mom.

Though Kim has been hailed by Vogue as “the best blonder in the business”, don’t let the buzz fool you. I am a brunette and he turned my faded, broken, fried summer hair  into gorgeous shiny locks in under 45 minutes. As much as I hate taking selfies, I couldn’t help but snap this shot in the lobby of The Montage before leaving. I looked — and felt — like I was walking down the red carpet.

Book your appointment now. And bring Mom!

Kim Vō

Montage Hotel

225 N Canon Dr

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

310.860.7854

kimv[email protected]

XX Natasha

  

KIM!

Kim Vō Launches Vō Blow; a Concept Salon focused on Quick and Luxurious Treatments at the Montage Beverly Hills

July 10, 2017

Ten minute hair color? YES, PLEASE!!!

As summer kicks into high gear, so do the outdoor activities — beach gatherings, backyard BBQs, pool parties, weekends away. But with all that fun in the sun, our hair pays a major price. Summer conspires against hair color like no other season. The sun, salt water, chlorine and over-washing fade color and dull shine.  With the weather so perfect, who wants to spend the whole day in the salon getting those pesky roots touched up when we could be bouncing around town posting Instagram stories of “rosé all day”?”

Master colorist Kim Vo and his new Vō Blow salon has changed all that. You can now get hair color AND a blow out in the same amount of time it takes you to filter your photo. This express service is literally 10-minute hair color and a 30-minute blow out — game changer!! Oh yeah, and everything is under $50.

Located street-level at the famed Montage Beverly Hills, Vō Blow is the complete package from root to end. Perfect for a lunch break refresh or when you’re tight on time and need a root touch-up before a night out, Vō Blow’s core a la carte services include blowdrys, 10-minute color, glaze treatments, moisture masks, and intensive conditioning treatments —and did I mention everything is under $50?

“My clients have always asked me for an express service to take them in between their salon visits, or to deliver quick color in a pinch,” says Vō, whose famous clients include Britney Spears, Jenny McCarthy, Goldie Hawn and Pamela Anderson. “Our ten-minute color is perfect for both men and women on the go and, as we like to say, Vo Blow Color Go!”

Run, don’t walk, to Vō Blow.

MONTAGE BEV HILLS

Address: 225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 860-7800
 
xx Natasha