Category Archives: WELLNESS

The NOW: Massage Boutique Opens in Silver Lake Restore Your Body. Reset Your Soul.

February 27, 2017

The NOW, a Los Angeles based massage boutique, heads east, opening its third location on the hottest stretch of Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake. The massage boutique, which has quickly become the most sought-after new wellness destination for locals and globe-trotting influencers alike, reinvents the way people think and experience massage by creating a luxury service in a convenient, affordable, and accessible way.

The divine, affordable menu has been improved and is totally customizable – offering enhancements depending on each clients preference and wellness needs. They’ve got your heat therapy, deep tissue, muscle recovery gel and hydrating eye masks. For more spiritual and sensory experiences, The NOW is incorporating crystal-healing foot soaks and aromatherapy add-ons.   Check this link for details and prices.

With their goal to service Los Angeles and beyond, doors open on the east side this month, answering the demand of their clientele that spans the city. In keeping with the other two locations, The NOW is a quiet haven that sets the perfect scene for resetting and unwinding. Designed to feel like an oasis in the city, the interiors are inspired by nature, with elements reminiscent of Tulum.

Features exclusive to Silver Lake include their handmade crystal grid installation comprised of 300 quartz, citrine and Smokey quartz crystals. The space reflects their signature look by incorporating a hammock, two swings made from raw wood, and an exclusive water feature. In other words, you will want to move in.

The expansive retail space will feature their upcoming line of home goods, candles, diffusers, custom pillows, handmade ceramics and Gara Danielle x The NOW jewelry in addition to the best holistic beauty and wellness products that are carefully sourced globally.

Pricing starts at $35 for a 25 minute massage, $60 for a 50 minute massage and $90 for an 80 minute massage

  • The Journey Room featuring 6 chairs is a social space focusing on the head and foot massage (seated massage)
  • The Moment Room featuring 11 rooms is a private yet communal space for full-body massage (table massage)

The NOW Silver Lake
3329 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
323 922 6007
www.thenowmassage.com

 

 

The Oaks Ojai for a Solo Spa Retreat

February 17, 2017

The Oaks Ojai  is a totally old school spa and I love it – just like Ojai – down to earth and serving nothing but realness.  I am obsessed with Ojai (who isn’t?) and this spa reeks of Ojai history.  I went solo for a couple of days of healthy, clean eating, and QUIET – perfect to clear and rejuvenate my mind, body, soul. And oh did I. It was BLISS.

I had a fantastic massage, ate super clean and simple food, watched small groups of ladies do pool aerobics ( I was recovering from minor surgery – don’t ask –  so I took it way easy!) I forgot my bikini – no prob I walked around in a robe and undies and no one noticed or cared or even looked twice. The chef will work your diet very specifically. I really felt like I was in the 70’s for some reason and loved every bit of it. The women at the desk so amazing. It felt like camp.

My casita was gorgeous – totally private and my little Spanish villa to myself. I confess to spending half my time in the enormous tub.

The Oaks Ojai is majorly unpretentious and perfect for a mother-daughter getaway. The crowd was not your uber-snobby LA wellness workout warrior freaks – but just normal women or all shapes and sizes. Many were older too, so once again, a great for a mom-daughter thing.

They have lots of event weekends (hikes, yoga, etc.

Make sure to check out upcoming programs.

And let’s not forget the town of Ojai is dreamy. You can step out and you are right in the center of it! SO MUCH GOODNESS EVERYWHERE!


Wasn't kidding about walking around totally comfy just like THIS! 

Botox for Night Grinders

December 30, 2016

Botox is usually thought of for cosmetic solutions such as wrinkle reduction of the forehead and crow’s feet, but the toxin actually has many amazing off label uses that have nothing to do with vanity (such as headaches, depression, excessive sweating, etc).

This month we are focusing on Night Grinding or bruxism. Botox can be used to control involuntary muscle tension and spasms when administered in the masseter muscles. Results can last up to four months with no effect on the ability to chew, swallow or talk. If you are interested in finding out more about how to treat bruxism, you may want to get in touch with a clinic similar to this Gresham dental practice or a dental practice local to you.

I recently tried this with Dr. Rivkin of Westside Aesthetics , as my grinding is not only out of control but has been majorly costly. Night guards, enamel re-coating – it’s a major financial dump. For less than $500 my jaw (mostly my left side) was treated and I look forward to waking up with less tension. The left side of my face is also notably more protruding because of the muscles are so tense so watching that subside and my face even out will be exciting.

I can’t wait to report back and to fill you in next month on the next “non-beauty” use for Botox you never knew about.

11645 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90025 | (310) 443-5273

THE UBER OF I.V. DOCTORS FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY BLUES (AND HANGOVERS)

November 24, 2016

Pounding headaches, nausea, dull skin, bloat and achy-ness – the holiday’s are here baby!

With travel, family visits, shopping, going broke and an overwhelming to-do list that never ends, there’s zero #iwokeuplikethis vibes.

This holiday season there is a way you can outsmart those dreaded hangovers. Instead of popping 4 aspirin and drinking a gallon of water and crossing your fingers that the terrible feeling goes away, you can get relief in as little as 30 minutes by tapping the in-home I.V. hydration service, The IV. Doc by Adam Nadelson, M.D.

It’s well known in the medical community that oral intakes of fluids and vitamins have an absorption rate of, at best, 50 to 60 percent, whereas the I.V. hydration therapy by The I.V. Doc  is 100 percent absorbed. It is the fastest way to replenish needed fluids and electrolytes, and provide you with quick recovery from common ailments that stem from dehydration, including hangovers, flu, jet lag, exercise, food poisoning, and general exhaustion. 

The I.V. Doc offers in-home treatments in major cities, including Los Angeles and New York City, and has several celebrity fans, including Neil Patrick Harris and Kate Upton. 

This in-home luxury hydration service will kill a hangover, jet lagged, sickness or simply boost you with vitamins to look amazing for a big event. They’ll come to your house and put an IV in your arm to provide fluids, electrolytes and vitamins that work FAST.

BASICALLY GENIUS!!

Cleanse – Detox – Refresh – Revive – Flu Relief – and so much more!

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Black Friday Deals to Kickstart A Healthier Lifestyle!

November 22, 2016

GET YOUR WATER CLEAR FIRST!!!

BRAND:  AquaGear

DEAL: Receive $20 off of the Aguagear Filter Pitcher and $15 off replacement filters on Cyber Monday

WEBSITE:  www.goaquagear.com

ABOUT:  Time to switch your Brita out for a new water filtration system.  AguaGear removes 2000% more contaminants than Brita and the filters last 3X longer.  It also removes lead and fluorine, while Brita filters don’t.  If your water filter isn’t removing these contaminants from your water, then your body is. 

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