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Fight Aging the Spa Way
by Judy Colbert You'd expect day spas and pampering places to be ubiquitous in the Los Angeles area, and you won't be disappointed. Choose your geographic area, what you want pampered and enjoy. Who knows whom you'll rub shoulders with?
Aqua Day Spa offers nearly 100 treatment options from Ayurvedic massages to Kur body treatments and wellness programs. The highlight of knotted jocks is a Moeul Neak massage. He's a blind therapist who trained under his father, a Cambodian physician. 1422 2nd St., Santa Monica. (310) 899-6222
Burke Williams Day Spa has had a million-dollar renovation. (It looks as great as you'll feel after a day of pampering). There are 95 massage therapists on staff and a new chiropractic care service. 1460 4th St., Santa Monica. (310) 587-3366
Enessa, a pure aromatherapy wellness spa, provides holistic treatments in a peaceful environment, with oxygen facials, acupuncture and the Enessa skin and body care product line. 8012-1/2 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 655-5950 or (888) 4-ENESSA
Faith Valentine for Beauty is located in a dear blue and white cottage with lace curtains and a picket fence. All-natural Jane Iredale Mineral cosmetics are featured. 22467 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. (310) 456-6405
Kenneth George Sanctuary, in midtown on Wilshire Boulevard, has power pink awnings on the exterior and a haven on the interior. Staff includes a dermatologist who specializes in laser resurfacing and microdermabrasion, an acupuncturist, nine facialists, and 20 massage therapists. 1904 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 453-0224
Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa is not just for those in serious need of help in their one- to three-week programs. Set in the beachfront Loews Santa Monica Beach hotel, you can treat yourself to a superb massage or a skin-saving facial, including one for men that addresses razor burn and folliculitis. 1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 453-0224