On the Go Peels

Red Carpet Pursue Peel – This “red-carpet” peel corrects fine lines and wrinkles, tightens pores, lifts off sun damage and hyper-pigmentation, evens, tones, and firms the skin surface. The result is glowing, beautiful, and flawless skin with virtually no down-time. Clients can expect to peel and see visible results on the spot! This treatment is perfect for those needing to have replenished and revitalized skin for a big night out, an important Christmas party or a trip down the red carpet. Treatment time: 30 minutes. Holiday pricing: $200

Mocha Loca – A potent, Chirally Correct (13%) Lactic Acid peel, enriched with numerous active ingredients and antioxidants. Horse Chestnut, Green Tea and Grape Seed Extract provide powerful antioxidants designed to help minimize free radical damage. Mocha Loca softens comedones, making extractions easier and the natural cocoa and organic ground coffee make it smell sinfully delicious! $60

Cocktail Vermouth Twist Peel – A potent 15% Salicylic Acid and 2% Retinol peel that improves the appearance of all skin conditions. It helps regulate oil skin, decongests open comedones and smoothes the overall texture of the epidermis. Fortified with powerful antioxidants, including Spin Trap, Resveratrol, and Vermouth to minimize the effects of free radical damage. $60

Pumpkin Peel – This pumpkin pore refiner and enzyme peel dissolves unwanted debris and dead skin cells. 100% Natural Fruit Acid formula created from nutrient-rich Pumpkin. Pumpkin is extremely rich in Vitamin A, as well as a host of other vitamins and minerals. Intensive therapy resulting in younger, healthier looking skin, which adds up to a more vibrant complexion. $60

Award Winning Dr. Chiu

Dr. Gabriel Chiu, most notably recognized for his work in body contouring, breast augmentation, and facial procedures was the recipient of a 2008 Patients’ Choice Award. Awarded to less than 5% of the 720,000 active physicians in the United States in 2008, the Patient’s Choice Award is determined directly from patient reviews and is a testament to Dr. Chiu’s tireless dedication to his clients.

According to Dr. Payman Simoni, a plastic surgeon also practicing in Beverly Hills, “Dr. Chiu’s surgical habits are as meticulous as one would hope for. He organizes a sound surgical plan, but has the flexibility to adjust to any situation that may arise. He is efficient with his time, yet is artistic to his patient’s individual needs”.

For more info on BHPS’ full menu of beauty services, visit: www.beverlyhillsplasticsurgeryinc.com

Read our article on Beverly Hills Plastic Surgury here…

“My dream was to create a beautiful place where people are surrounded by healers and healing elements,” says Niki Han Schwarz. “We care for each guest as an individual, as a whole person whose specific needs for restoring wellbeing might be fulfilled by a massage or maybe a session with our naturopathic doctor.”

Tikkun Holistic Spa

Inspired by tikkun olam, an ancient Hebrew phrase that means “repairing the world”, the services offered at the spa definitely live up to the standard set by its namesake. Tikkun Holistic spot advances the ultimate in luxury, framed by a uniquely stylish setting for traditional Korean spa treatments. Modern sensibility meets cultural distinction; a warm and contemporary space hosts an assortment of restorative treatments, holistic health consultations and Korean spa facilities.

Tikkun pays homage to time-honored Korean spa culture, advocating a holistic approach to health through an approach that favors the balance between personal well being and its peaceful, healing expression in the world. The result is a Santa Monica home for wellness that allows visitors a well deserved reprieve from the stress of the outside world.

A Truly Korean Spa Experience

In keeping with Korean spa tradition, Tikkun offers heated, mineral-lined chambers aimed at restoring vitality. A variety of minerals are featured at Tikkun, each targeting a unique realm of relaxation. For example, Green jade is considered beneficial for the acid-alkaline balance of the body and assists in the removal of toxins, Korean Hwangto clay helps speed metabolism and improve the immune system, and the negative ions of Himalayan salt help generate a sense of well being.

The common denominator among these toxic cleansing stones is the infrared heat found in each chamber. The heat enhances the impact of the minerals as sauna heat has been clinically shown to increase blood circulation, metabolism and the efficacy of the lymphatic system.

The Tikkun Spa Clay Sauna

Each room in the Tikkun Spa conveys its unique personality. Step inside the Korean Hwangto Clay Room and you’ll find yourself surrounded by beautiful and well crafted clay tiles that decorate the walls, hiding the far-infrared panels that soothe and cleanse the skin. Even laying down is stimulating as resting on a mat on the clay floor reveals aged charcoal on the ceiling that enhances air purification.

While at Tikkun Holistic Spa, you’ll want to explore the Himalayan Salt Room. Visually stimulating, Himalayan salt blocks are seemingly intricately laid out throughout each wall, concealing the panels on the walls and Tikkun’s far-infrared heating. As you step, you’ll feel the loose salt rocks that cover the floor. The Salt Room has a mat on the floor that is accompanied by a wooden neck support, putting the final touch on the rugged and earthy inspired room.

Tikkun Spa Himalayan Salt Room with Infrared heat.

It’s not just about bringing the heat. Tikkun Spa alternates the sauna like conditions with the Ice Room, Tikkun’s single cooling chamber that works in coordination with the infrared heat. The contrast therapy supports the optimal function of the immune and cardiovascular system and reduces inflammation.

Services From Tikkun

Tikkun offers their Specialty Consultation with a menu that includes a broad range of holistic services. A signature Holistic Skincare consultation from Tikkun includes things like a lifestyle review and nutritional analysis along with dietary and product recommendations.

Tikkun will also be offering additional integrative health services such as bioidentical hormone replacement, acupuncture, nutrition and naturopathic treatments.

Massages

No Spa is complete without a massage and Tikkun’s take on our favorite spa pastime raises the bar for nourishment and indulgence. Tikkun’s Traditional Korean Scrubs and massages use natural products such as botanically-based skin polishers, organic argan oil hair products, grape seed massage oils and  warmed milk for a skin-softening finish.

Their signature massage treatment is the Jade Stone Hot/Cold Stone Massage. It balances the healing energy of gemstones with the previously mentioned contrasting temperature therapy. Tikkun Holistic Spa uses smooth jade stones of different weights, shapes, sizes and temperatures in combination with massage techniques specifically combined to remove tension and restore energy. Jade strengthens the body’s filtration and cleansing systems and assists in the removal of toxins.

Tikkun Spa Reflexology Room

The spa hosts many other popular massage techniques, including Thai, Reflexology, Acupressure, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, and Sports Massage.

Women and Men Benefit

The steam room in the pristine and accommodating women’s locker room is a combination of multiple heating elements. Mountain granite produces oxygen and covers three walls in the steam room while the back wall is composed of ocean rock and real. In a nod to traditional Korean bathhouses, Tikkun has also built a green tea soaking pool.

Men aren’t forgotten as they will certainly enjoy Tikkun’s traditional wet treatments in their Spa Journey Rooms. These rooms include oversized hand carved stone bathtubs from Bali.

Privacy is held in high regard, as visitors receive comfortable attire in the form of loose fitting cotton shorts and tops.

Couple Friendly

Tikkun Holistic Spa is perfect for couples who are looking to share an experience in luxurious escape. Heat therapy facilities at Tikkun are co-ed and the spa has their Spa Journey Suite, a VIP suite that features a hydrotherapy spa tub for two, massage tables, pale gold onyx lined resting chamber and private bathroom and shower. Tikkun describes their couples experience as a retreat within a retreat. It’s designed to be a sanctuary for couples, friends or anyone seeking a private, highly nurturing experience.

Charles and Niki

When orthopedic surgeon Dr. Charles Schwarz married Reiki master Niki Han, it was a marriage of love and culture. Niki converted to Judaism and discovered her purpose in life through healing others. In co-founding Tikkun Holistic Spa, Charlies and Niki have created a testament to the marriage of life experiences as the luxurious facility masterfully weaves the principle of tikkun olam (healing the world) through Korean heritage and treatment.

Dr. Charles Schwartz and Niki Han Schwartz

For more information, visit www.tikkunspa.com, the Tikkun Holistic Spa website (www.tikkunmedical.com) or call (310) 319-1111.

Tikkun Holistic Spa   -   1460 4th Street   -   Santa Monica, CA   -   90401

Rediscover i

In promoting a holistic approach to patient care, i Medspa at Plaza El Segundo offers the Rediscover i program. Rediscover i rejects the artificial and mechanical approach to patient care, instead designing comprehensive treatment plans dedicated to self-help, improvement and personal enrichment. Accepting only the best in FDA approved beauty treatments for its clientele, i Medspa’s services target a patient’s well being rather than their bank account, offering an affordable way to treat themselves and continue to look their very best. From fotofacial procedures to laser hair removal, i Medspa also offers Botox, Restylane, microdermabrasion, medical grade facials, peels and physician-formulated skin care products.

A Personalized Approach

i Medspa’s respect for the individual may begin with the Rediscover i program but it certainly doesn’t end there. Staff at i Medspa at Plaza El Segundo are driven by the mission to revitalize patient care through fostering individual driven treatment plans. “i Medspa was created to address the unique and individual needs of its clients. We understand that every customer has a unique individual ‘skinprint’ so our diverse team of knowledgeable professionals personalize solutions for all skin types. We have some of the best treatment protocols developed in the United States and also from Europe, Asia and Africa,” said Lara Thompson, Executive Spa Director for i Medspa at Plaza El Segundo. “Whether you seek youthful, glowing skin or a smoother, more contoured body, our highly trained medical staff work with you to achieve results you are satisfied with”.

Forging New Ground

After opening the literal doors to the facility, it only made sense for i Medspa to open the figurative door to an exciting new treatment. i Medspa at Plaza El Segundo offers Mesoderm, a new FDA approved non-surgical treatment that lifts the face while it contours the body. Mesoderm Therapy contours the face, hands, double chins, love handles, belly, and thighs while also aiding in the reduction of cellulite. Mesoderm is a fast, safe and effective skin therapy that offers immediate and long lasting results through a process called Mesoporation.

Mesoporation

Mesoporation drives pharmaceutical products such as collagen into the skin through temporarily enlarged pores that are created with an electrical current. With Mesoporation, there are no cold, sharp needles and the pain that accompanies them. Instead, patients are treated with a process that combines lasers and Velashape. The result is total skin rejuvenation.

Sunrise Med Spa

With the calming feel of the office’s cool yellows and greens and their friendly and reassuring staff, Sunrise MedSpa makes everyone from the elite of LA to the locals of Glendale feel at ease.

Offering a large selection of services, Sunrise depends on both eastern and western medicine, courtesy of Dr. Won to properly determine how to treat each individual. Providing their clients with facials, laser treatments, skin tightening, BOTOX, Acupuncture, Chemical Peels and even weight loss programs, Sunrise believes in using a combination of treatments to achieve greater results.

Highlighting their signature procedures, Sunrise features the Platinum Makeover package for better tone, texture and tightness. Performed over a four-month period, the effects last 3 to 5 years and involve IPL, Laser Genesis and Titan.

Exclusive to LA’s the Place readers, Sunrise is offering a complimentary Silk Peek Microdermabrasion Facial for first time clients.

Sunrise MedSpa is located at 11239 Ventura Blvd in Studio City and 3171 Los Feliz in Los Angeles. For appointments call Studio City at 818.508.4884 or Los Angeles at 323.669.9888.

www.sunrisemedspa.com

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