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PUBLISHER New Media Ventures ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Christine Duvall EDITOR Veronica Guevara BUSINESS MANAGER Scott Anderson WRITERS Abby Surmian Alex Tabor June Davidson Martin Thomas SALES AND MARKETING Al King Jay Ke Jeff Davis Carlee Dochterman RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Tracey Lu ART DIRECTOR James Leonard CREATIVE DIRECTOR Joel De Haro GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Andrew Tang Jasmine Pereyra Vivian To Duong Tanya --www.lamassageandspa.com 1 year subscription costs US $15.95. 3010 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 202, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA. 323-265-3900 For reprints and prices please contact Info@lamassageandspa.com. Copyright: LA Massage & Spa® 2015. No part of LA Massage & Spa® may be copied, produced or broadcast in any form without prior permission. Comments by sources cited in LA Massage & Spa® have been directly obtained from them, unless its is explicitly noted otherwise. LA Massage & Spa® is published by New Media LLC. LA Massage & Spa® publishes monthly 12 times a year print issue that is direct mailed to subscribers. 2 LA Massage & Spa

elcome to the premiere issue of LA Massage & Spa, a print and online publication for the Los Angeles (LA) Metrropolis focusing on local body and foot massage businesses. Our mission is to help LA’s holistic therapeutic industry in the growing massage, spa, and health-conscious population in the area. This premiere issue will bring you the 50 Best Foot Massage Places in Southern California (24). If you’re still not sold on meditating, continue reading the Top Tips in Meditating (20). Massages do not have to be a luxury for the lucky few. Everyone can appreciate them and we make it easy for you in Massages on Any Budget (6). Featuring some of the areas best spas like Glen Ivy (32), LA Massage & Spa is a great opportunity for any massage or spa business to grab more attention about their services. If you are a massage or spa business owner, you will find the magazine the perfect platform to reach your target demographic market and even engage new clients. In short, if you are someone interested in learning more about the business of massages or simply looking to experience all that the Southern California massage industry has to offer, you will be delighted with our publication! Just some of the things we will always be looking out for are the top spa and massage parlors in Southern California, massage and energy treatments that will help you stay relaxed and stress free. We hope you enjoy all our premiere issue has to offer, and it is our hope that you will come back for more in our upcoming issues. If you have any comments or suggestions, we will be glad to know how we can serve you better. Enjoy!

Lynn Lee Editor-in-Chief LA Massage & Spa

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Budget

Health

Meditation Tips

Spas

Glen Ivy Feature

Workout

Beauty & Nail Spas

Medical Spas

Acupuncture

Chiropractor

Foot Massage

Therapeutic Massage 50

Body Rubs

Classifieds

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Massage Places for Every Budget Rest your head and unwind at the best massages in LA for cheap, mid-range and splurge-worthy rubdowns.

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Everyone deserves a little R&R, and what better (and faster) way than to work out those knots, release some of your tension and shut down your mind than a massage? For your physical and mental kink. 1. Palihotel

Inside Melrose Avenue's boutique hotel hides a private room where you can get the city's best Thai massage experience...for cheap. Check in at the front desk and make your way upstairs to a charming, countryside sitting room. Don't get too comfortableâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; when the massage therapist greets you, you'll find yourself in a private room all to yourself. Opt to disrobe or slip into the provided Thai fisherman pants before resting your head on the orchid-adorned bed. Get pulled, stretched and loosened, and soon, you'll be ready to brave the retail-warrior shopping nearby. 101 Knotts Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90681; 213-319-3193.

2. Pho Siam Thai Spa If you liked to be pulled, punched and stepped on, this is the place for you. You're not there to be pampered (except for the oil and relaxing neck massage), but to be worked and walked on. You'll be taken to an area sectioned off by heavy curtains, then you'll strip in a vestibule and pull on Thai fisherman pants. Strips of fabric hang from the ceiling above for your therapist to hold onto as she works with her feet. $75 for a 90-minute massage. 1900 Beach Blvd, Venice, CA 92905, 310.401.3300.

3. Blossom Spa Hollywood

In Hollywood, this new urban oasis offers a full menu of spa services including: massages, facials, mud body treatments, and alphabiotics. Restored by Jeff Widmann, who also owns Golden Bridge Yoga across the street, to have a homey feel that's part cathedral. Shiatsu and Thai massages are $70 for 1 hour, Swedish is $85 for 1 hour. There are four treatment rooms that can be reserved for group parties. 8555 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, CA 92626; 818-2206777.

4. Sirinan Massage

5. The Massage Garage

Retox. We love it! • Exhale Spa, 101 Wilshire Boulevard Westsiders in need of a tune-up head to down- (At Ocean Avenue); 310-319-3193. town Culver City to get their tired and sore muscles repaired and recalibrated. With an auto 7. Tulip Thai Massage repair shop theme (the sign outside reads "we fix Centrally located in the Wilshire corridor this bliss factory's claim to fame is their Thai Combo masbodies"), this massage haven is open until 9:30 sage, combining Thai stretching techniques and p.m. daily for massages on the cheap. Don't Swedish long fluid relaxing strokes that are sure expect zen and plush robes—it's straightforward to induce a full body melt. Unwind after work or massages in a no-frills space. More than 40 during lunch, plenty of parking. Open 10 am to 9 massage therapists rotate between the 8+ pm. • TulipThaiMassage.com, 1911 Wilshire Blvd, rooms. Try a Test Drive ($32, 30 minutes), get a Los Angeles, CA 90057, 213.413.3439. major Overhaul ($74, 90 minuets) or go for 8. Sensation Day Spa & a standard Tune Up ($48, 60 minutes) • 698 S. Vermont Ave, Ste 206, Los Angeles, CA Massage If you are looking for a sensational massage 90528, 323.384.3415. then Sensation Day Spa & Massage is the place you want to be at. Perfect and clean location for 6. Exhale Spa We recently had a one hour Exhale Flow massage a relaxing spa that will take you to another world. (heaven) at this nook of wellness inside the Fairmont Here you will enjoy cozy private rooms and Miramar, and were so relaxed that it was tempting to showers, they specialize in Swedish, Deep just check in to the hotel afterwards! They also have the Tissue and Hot Stone massage. The therapists eponymous yoga center and Fig restaurant within feet are friendly and have experienced techniques of the spa. The current trend for the regulars is to take and are always available to please. Their prices a class, get a massage, and grab a glass (or two) of are very budget-friendly. Open 10 am to 10 pm, wine at happy hour — the ritual's been dubbed Detox 7 days a week, with plenty of on-site parking. • 2150 E. South St., #109, Long Beach, CA 90805, 562.398.4170.

9. Blue Lotus Massage

This is a Westside relaxing oasis that gives its clients the best in service, specializing in THAI massage. The friendly, knowledgeable staff really knows their craft. You will be delighted to take a break from your busy day in order to get rid of your stress and get recharged here. The spa features dim lighting and soft music in your private room. Service is unrushed and always satisfying. Massages start at $45 for the hour. You will not 8 LA Massage & Spa

only feel warm and welcome, but also you will get renewed inside and out after having one of their wonderful massages, you’ll lose all of your tensions and worries. Open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. CASH and VISA/MASTERCARD are accepted and they have free on-site parking. • BlueLotusMassagela.com, 12758 W. Washington Blvd., 2nd Floor, Culver City, CA 90066, 310.751.6058.

12. National Thai Spa

A sweet retreat in a bustling area of West LA, National Thai Spa offers a healing and relaxing massage. Their beautiful Thai masseuses specialize in Thai, Combo, Swedish, Hot Oil, and Deep Tissue. They are open seven days a week and no appointment is necessary. Enjoy their “Early Bird” special for a massage at a great price! Open from 10am to 9pm, located in shopping center with parking available. 10. Antique Thai Massage • NationalThaiSpa.com, 11217 National Blvd, Los Escape and unwind at this spa located in Angeles, CA 90064; 310-445-9797. Koreatown, that specializes in the natural treatments of the traditional Thai Massage, yet also 13. Po Thai Massage offer Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Quaint and quiet spot in the Valley, Po Thai Hot Oil Aromatherapy and any other cus- Massage offers an authentic Thai massage tomized treatments that you might need. They unlike any other in town and with affordable will provide you an ultimate relaxing massage prices. They have clean and separate rooms, so experience that will make you want to return for the privacy thing is right on, and as your theramore, especially since their prices are very pist moves you through the series of yoga-like affordable. Take advantage of their $29.99 poses, you'll leave feeling like a new man! They “Early Bird Special” from 10 am to 2 pm. They are open daily and walk-ins are accepted. have private rooms and their specially trained • PoThaiMassage.com, 10542 Burbank Blvd (At massage therapists are certified and licensed. Cahuenga); 818-752-1056. Open 10 am to 9:30 pm, 7 days a week, with plenty of on-site parking. So, what are you wait- 14. Carasoin Right near some of our favorite shopping stops ing for, let the healing begin. • BestThaiMassageLosAngeles.com, 698 S. on Robertson, Carasoin is tucked away the the Vermont Ave, Ste 206, Los Angeles, CA 90010, buzz of the paparazzi-laden street. Its been rumored that some of the town's top A-listers 213.384.3415. get their relaxation on here, and we wouldn't be shocked to find out its true as we've never had 11. My Oasis Spa Relax and unwind with one of their blissful mas- a therapist that didn't leave us absolutely sages performed by professional massage ther- euphoric. • Carosoin Day Spa & Skin Clinic 120 apists. They offer a variety of massage thera- North Robertson Boulevard (Near Beverly pies; the most popular ones are Deep Tissue, Boulevard); 310-855-0105.  Swedish, and Hot Stone. They complete the pampering by offering varies facial services like Deep Cleaning Facials by experts in facial and skincare treatments. You will escape from your stress right away, once you walk into their comfortable atmosphere that even include a TV room. We recommend booking an appointment (they book up quickly), but walk-ins are welcomed. They offer couple massage and massage packages. Open daily from 10 am to 9 pm. CASH and Credit Cards are accepted and they have plenty of on-site parking. Come and experience instant gratification here! • OasisMassageSpaWhittier.com, 11809 Beverly Blvd., Whittier, CA 90601, 562.699.2100. LA Massage & Spa 9

15. LA Spa Massage

Tired and stressed out? Look no further than LA Spa Massage, the ideal place to unwind! Here you will get not only a soothing massage, but also other amazing treatments like waxing and men’s facial for a total indulgence. They specialize in Traditional Chinese Acupressure, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, and a Combo Massage for a more personalized therapy. The therapists are professionals and know their technique. You can enjoy their table shower as well. They also offer Firming Facials for the discerning gent. This place is clean, friendly, and has private rooms for a quiet retreat. They offer a $49 special; so ask them about it. Gent, you won’t be unsatisfied, here, their prices are affordable and the services are excellent. Open daily from 10am9pm. • 200 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057, 323.359.3097.

16. Healthiness Spa

An enchanted spa that leaves men wanting more, come enjoy this hot spot, one of the best retreats in Anaheim and rejoice in their “grand opening”. Men indulge in a Rub Down and a relaxing body massage. Gent’s, you will love this charming and inviting spa, a place where you can release your tension and all your worries. The girls here are sexy and pretty all dressed up in delightful mini skirts, plus they are friendly and fun. Healthiness Spa is centrally located, minutes away from Disneyland. You can enjoy yourself 100% at this clean and private location. They are open 7 days from 10 am-3am! • 3914 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057, 213.455.9834.

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17. Serenity Spa

Gents, come to Serenity Spa, a great spot to enjoy a dream massage with all the trimmings that will leave you coming back for more. A comfortable, relaxing, and soothing place with pretty girls who are just as friendly--you won’t leave here disappointed. You will have an indulging time and here you get the utmost personal service. We reviewed a massage with Kim and not only does she has great technique but her treatment was fabulous. They offer gentlemen the best in body rubs, full body, deep tissue, and Swedish massages. They also offer waxing and trimming for you, gentlemen looking for those services. Prices are affordable and they are centrally located. They are open Mon-Sat 10am8pm and Sun 10am-7pm. • 792 Beverly Boulevard (Corner of La Cienega); 323280-7826.

18. Golden Touch Day Spa

If you’re looking for high quality and personal service, you’ve come to the right place. At Golden Touch Day Spa you will find friendly professional Latina therapists that really know their technique. They will give you the attention and catered treatments you’ll come to expect and enjoy. It is their goal to always help you feel better! Masseuses have the “golden touch” and will leave you feeling blissful and totally relaxed. Once you walk in you will see and feel that it is very soothing and you immediately notice it being very clean and quiet. They offer full body massage in private rooms, as well as shaving and waxing for a well-groomed gent! This is one of the best places that we have reviewed in Orange and the OC, so come and try one of the most tranquil and delightful massages, today! • goldentouch208.com, 299 E. South St., #109, Long Beach, CA 90805, 562.779.4170.

19. Body & Skin Care Massage 22. Lucky Elegant Massage

Gents want a complete relaxation massage as well as some amazing eye candy! Well, check out Body & Skin Care Massage, truly the ideal place to come and get a soothing massage. You will love this place! They have different young girls daily, pretty and ready to please, plus they are open late until 3 AM and offer a FREE shower that you can take before or after your massage. This place is voted #1 and your satisfaction is guaranteed. They offer a variety of massage treatments from Deep Tissue to Therapeutic Massage and Body Rubs. Here you will find White, Latina and Asian masseuses that are gentle and friendly and surely know their technique. I guarantee that you will want to come back for more. They are open daily from 10am to 3am! • Bodyandskincaremassage.com, 12758 W. Washington Blvd., 2nd Floor, Culver City, CA 90066, 310.751.6058.

20. Rainbow Spa

Don’t miss out on this, one of the best places in the OC to get a tantalizing Rub Down, a relaxing full body massage and a refreshing table shower. Afterwards, you will be freshly relieved of all your woes and tension, plus with showers available, you’ll be all clean and ready to tackle the world. The girls here are fabulous and friendly, yet what you will mostly like are their affordable prices. Rainbow Spa is minutes away the 91 and 5 freeway in Buena Park. Plenty of free parking and the place is quiet and clean so you can enjoy and have a great visit. Please call to make an appointment because they can get pretty busy. • 698 S. Vermont Ave, Ste 206, Los Angeles, CA 90010, 213.384.3415.

21. Queen’s Day Spa

Get the best service in town and relax here at this quaint and delightful place. You will find friendly, pretty Asian staff that know how to unwind and get rid of all of your stress. They offer a full body massage including the tantalizing Hot Stone massage, and you can even take a free shower here! Their prices are reasonable with a half hour only $35 and for an hour you only pay $50. They are open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. • 11809 Beverly Blvd., Whittier, CA 90601, 562.699.2100.

Relax and unwind with one of their blissful massages performed by professional massage therapists. They offer a variety of massage therapies; the most popular ones are Deep Tissue, Swedish, and Foot Reflexology. They complement the pampering by offering varies services like Hot Stone Massage by experts in body treatments. You will escape from your stress right away, once you walk into their comfortable atmosphere and receive an indulging massage by friendly and sexy Asian staff. We recommend booking an appointment (they book up quickly), but walk-ins are welcomed. They offer budgetfriendly massage prices. Open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. Come and experience instant gratification here! • 11217 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, 310-445-9797.

23. Massage Spa

This is going to be one of my favorite spas! If you haven’t tried a massage here, you don’t know what you’ve been missing. An ideal spa for the discerning male who seeks a great place with experienced masseuses to work on your tired body. Gent’s, this place is first rate, clean, friendly, and an overall experience that you will enjoy. Definitely the best massage I've ever received and the sauna lounge is awesome too. I recommend my masseuse, her name was Minjie, and she got all of my knots out of my back, my arms and shoulders, she really knew how to give a massage. I highly recommend this spa, I was impressed with the setting that is warm, inviting, and soothing and makes you feel as if you're in a relaxing retreat. In addition, they offer a hot stone massage; sauna and showers are available for your convenience. • AnaheimMassage4U.com, 120 North Robertson Boulevard, 310-855-0105. n

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Do Slimming Spa Treatments Work? By June Davidson

outhern California beauty-hunters, you’ve seen them in spa brochures and on websites: those wraps, massages and high-tech gizmos designed to shrink inches, reduce cellulite and blast pounds while you lie there in a lavender scented room. No knives, no drugs – just seemingly quick fixes, with a price tag. While you’re dubious, a part of you have always wondered, Could they help me? We investigated trendy, newfangled treatments, asking doctors to weigh in. Read this before you drop a bundle to lose an inch.

Electro Stimulation

The claim: Jolt away flab! The deal: A technician attaches electrodes to your wobbly bits (sometimes covered in a mineral-rich clay) and flicks a switch, sending a mild current that feels like you’re tingling. The revved-up circulation and muscle contraction supposedly reshape your belly, whittle away inches and smooth cellulite. Typically, you’d get several 30-to-90 minute treatments (at $100 to $300 a session) over a few weeks. Kate Upton is reportedly a fan.

So does it work? Not for weight loss (though it is effective for rehab after an injury). If you lose any inches, its only because you sweat like a pig, so don’t expect results to last more than a day or two. “There is no scientifically supported reason why electro stimulation would contribute to weight or inch loss,” says Anthony Youn, MD, a board certified plastic surgeon in Troy, Mich. “It would be more effective to stimulate muscles the old-fashioned way and work out.” The FDA’s stance on electro stimulation treatments for dropping pounds: “Muscle stimulators are

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misbranded when any of the following claims are made: girth reduction, loss of inches, weight reduction, cellulite removal, bust development, body shaping and contouring, and spot reducing.” Yeah, not exactly a ringing endorsement. In some cases, you do light exercise while wrapped. The reasoning behind the $150-ish procedure: Exfoliation opens pores.

Slimming Body Wrap

The claim: Squeeze out inches! The deal: You lie on a heated table or in a heated room. First you’re scrubbed with an exfoliate. Next, you’re slathered with creams and wrapped in elastic bandages, mummy style. In addition, the heat and creams containing dehydrators like algae; salt and caffeine produce sweat, helping excess fluid make a hasty exit. Tight bandage wrapping supposedly reduces swelling too.

So does it work? Yes, but blink and you’ll miss it: You sweat off water weight. “ That’s why wraps are so popular before big Hollywood events and weddings,” Dr. Youn says. “By the time the effects wear off, the event is over and no one is the wiser!” Tyra Banks got one on camera-and was measured to have lost 9 inches overall in her arms, midsection, buttocks and legs. If your goal is fat loss, however, don’t bother. As Ronald Sha, MD, medical director at the Duke Diet and Fitness Center in Durham, N.C., says, “Wraps are a complete waste of money-you’ll lose water and electrolytes, but not fat.”

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Vacuum/Laser Therapy

The claim: Suck and zap away flab! The deal: A technician runs a suction device with rollers over bulges; this is often combined with hear from lasers, infrared light or radiofrequency. (VekaShape, SmoothShapes and Endermologie are popular brands.) How spas bill it: the heat melts subcutaneous fat, the suction increases circulation to flush away fluid, and liberated fat and rollers stretch our fibrous tissue and smooth dimples. You’ll pay $100 to $200 per 30-to-60-minute session. Kim Kardashian famously got her rear sucked on Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

The claim: Rub off inches! The deal: A trained therapist uses wavelike strokes on your entire body or specific trouble spots, for $80 to $120 an hour. It promises to be a Roto-Rooter for clogged lymph nodes. Once fluid starts flowing, it purportedly sweeps up cellular waste, toxins and excess fluid trapped between cells, moving them into the bloodstream and ultimately the toilet. Once the swelling goes down, you’re trimmer.

So does it work? Yes, if done right. “The suction and rollers temporarily smooth fat and overlying skin,” Dr. Youn says, “but unless they’re combined with heat from a laser or radiofrequency, which can be uncomfortable, fat volume will stay the same.” Bottom line: If spending $200 to temporarily lose a bit of water weight sounds like a bargain, go for it. Just don’t bank on a miracle. “By and large, quick fixes overpromise and under deliver,” says Mark Hyman, MD, founder and medical director of the UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Mass. Why not spend your spa cash on an always sublime hot stone massage? 16 LA Massage & Spa

LA Massage & Spa Tips

Top Tips In Meditating By Alvin Kwan

editation has proven health benefits and has been shown to reduce addictive behavior and improve your relationships with both yourself and others. Many of us struggle to find the time or motivation to meditate, but this need not be the case. It can be done anywhere, any time. Here mind guru Alvin Kwan shares his top tips.

Focus on Your Breath

Don’t Expect Anything The moment you move your attention from to Happen your thoughts to your breath you have started meditating. Begin to feel your breathing by observing the sensations that arise in the nostrils, chest, diaphragm or abdomen as you inhale and exhale. Conveniently, your breathing is always available for you to use as a meditation, wherever you are and whatever you are doing.

Meditation is the opposite of excitement. When we are excited we are anticipating something in the future. When we meditate we are simply being in the present moment, here and now. Do not expect some flash of insight or transcendental moment of enlightenment. Simply be with the sensations that are arising for you now. Stop searching for anything.

Observe Sensations

Do Not Judge the Sensations

As well as being aware of the feelings you experience as you breathe, begin to notice other sensations that arise. Take a little journey around the body, making sure to cover every part. What can you feel in each area? You may feel hot or cold, tension, aches, tingling, perspiration or heaviness. The list is endless. But try not to label any sensations that you find; simply observing them is good enough. 20 LA Massage & Spa

Accept every sensation that arises anywhere in your body with equanimity; no sensation is good or bad. If we judge our sensations then we will begin to crave those sensations that we label ‘good’ or generate aversion towards ‘bad’ or ‘painful’ sensations. Allow aches and pains to be there and move your attention to observe another part of the body. You may even find that some time later that ‘unbearable’ sensation has completely disappeared.

Stop Listening to Your thoughts and feel the difference these make in your body. Thoughts People say, “I can’t meditate because I can’t stop thinking”. Want to know a secret? Nobody can. Every time you notice that you have stopped meditating and are thinking again, move your attention away from thought into feeling breathing sensations in the body. You have started meditating again. You’ll probably need to do this many times in just a few minutes.

Start Loving Yourself

As you spend more and more time observing bodily sensations, you’ll begin to notice which thoughts cause you to feel negative, unpleasant sensations in the body. Start turning angry or hurtful thoughts into loving

Set a Timer

Once you start to see the benefits that meditating brings to your life, start making more time to do it. Set a timer (for ten minutes initially) and do not stop your meditation until the buzzer rings. Of course there will be times during the ten minutes when you will go off into the world of thought, but that’s okay. Every time you notice you are thinking, immediately move your awareness away from thought and back into the body. The more you practice meditating, the more able you will be to resist the temptation to listen to your own mind’s endless thinking and chattering.

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Top & Best Foot Spas

Some of the best and most relaxing things to do are here in Los Angeles! Here are 50 fabulous Foot Spas that you may have never considered.

ave you ever wonderful about all those foot massage place you pass by when you drive in your neighborhood or on you way to work. The Ancient Chinese believe that foot massage was great to get you blood circulating and promote health and relaxation.

such localized treatment through modern medical science; only after the theories were officially published in the medical industry did the Westerners begin to perceive the importance of such practice. The Chinese massage employs a lot more pressure. So while you do feel great after the massage, the actual process is rather intense and can be even painful at times. Learning a couple of words in the local language would definitely come in handy here. At the top of my list would be, “softer, please!”

We recently got to experience the pleasure (and pain – of a foot massage) of Chinese foot massage when I visited the San Gabriel area of Los Angeles For about $20, my feet were bathed, massaged, scrubbed, rubbed, wrapped, jiggled, prodded and just about anything else you can imagine for a good We at LA Magazine visited over 50 places a 60 minutes. spa with a local if at all possible, since the massage therapists’ English is generally Foot massaging originated roughly 4,000 pretty limited, and we found we got all sorts years ago in China. It is part of Chinese of “free upgrades” because we were with ancient traditional medicine and has the someone who spoke Chinese and was able same principle as acupuncture in traditional to ask for them. That and the fact that you’ll medicine. Although foot massaging originat- get all sorts of quirky insight into what the ed in China, it has become popularized in masseurs think is wrong with your body (I the LA marketplace In the beginning of the apparently don’t wear warm enough clothing 20th century, American physician Dr. over my knees in winter – see the photos William Fitzgerald reorganized theories on below for more on that). 24 LA Massage & Spa

1. Sunny Foot Massage East Hollywood

7. Joy Foot Spa Carthay

5169 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 662-5888

1080 S La Cienega Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 855-1658

2. Serene Thai Massage Koreatown

8. Wilshire Massage Mid-Wilshire

3959 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 739-9990

5474 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 634-0835

3. Shanghai Foot Massage Koreatown

9. Massage Therapy Center Sawtelle

2897 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90006 (213) 388-6700

2130 S Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 444-8989

4. Happy Relax Foot Massage West Los Angeles

10. The Raven Silver Lake

10873 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 234-9808

2910 Rowena Ave Los Angeles, CA 90039 (323) 644-0240

5.Nuch Thai Massage & Reflexology East Hollywood 5134 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 644-1729

6. Wilshire Foot Spa Carthay 6126 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 710-9486 LA Massage & Spa 25

11. Spa Le Merigot Santa Monica

16. Massage For Your Health Playa del Rey

1740 Ocean Ave Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 899-6117

8416 Pershing Dr Los Angeles, CA 90293 (310) 822-3668

12. Escape Foot Massage Pico-Robertson

17. AQUA Thai Spa & Massage Westwood

8856 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90035 (424) 288-4570

1279 Westwood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 478-6680

13. Footssage Westwood

18. Bai-Po Spa & Thai Massage Los Feliz

1798 Kelton Ave Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 341-3001

4716 Franklin Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 661-1988

14. Siri Foot Spa Westwood

19. Sparadise La Brea Mid-Wilshire

1720 Westwood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 481-2098

1251 S La Brea Ave Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 857-0228

15. Sunset Foot Spa Hollywood

20. Oasis Relax Spa Hollywood Hills West

7125 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90046 (323) 649-8888

8178 W. Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90046 (818) 919-9669

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21. Wat Po Thai Spa Playa del Rey

26. Thai Classic Massage Hollywood

8416 Pershing Dr Los Angeles, CA 90293 (310) 822-3668

728 1/2 N Vine St Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 464-7944

22. Elysium Massage & Reiki Burbank

27. Happy Feet Massages Westlake, Wilshire Center

2907 W Olive Ave Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 859-7032

2875 W 7th St Los Angeles, CA 90005 (213) 387-2006

23. Rivini Spa & Massage Brentwood

28. Rest & Relax Bodyworks Sawtelle

11819 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 268-7888

11257 National Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 479-1234

24. Meridian Day Spa West Hollywood

29. Thai Aroma Spa West Los Angeles

808 Hilldale Ave Los Angeles, CA 90069 (310) 601-7633

1951 Westwood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 310) 446-7988

25. Top Dragon North Hollywood

30. Healing Hands Wellness Center Beverly Grove

10855 Magnolia Blvd Los Angeles, CA 91601 (818) 763-9060

303 S Crescent Heights Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 782-3900

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31. Ancient Thai Massage Westlake

36. Hollywood Spa Massage East Hollywood

2802 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90057 (213) 385-5169

5226 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 666-1216

32. Chinese Foot Massage Harvard Heights

37. Lucky Feet Massage Koreatown

1234 S Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90006 (323) 766-8800

2830 James M Wood Los Angeles, CA 90006 (213) 383-1982

33. Lucky Feet Foot Spa Sawtelle

38. Far East Massage North Hills

11661 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 478-7879

8629 Woodley Ave Los Angeles, CA 91343 (818) 892-9600

34. Pampered Foot Spa Sawtelle

39. Sunshine Health Foot Massage Granada Hills

11628 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 820-8878

17027 Chatsworth St Los Angeles, CA 91344 (818) 366-1618

35. Cosmos Foot Massage Koreatown, Wilshire Center

40. Heaven Massage & Wellness Center Sherman Oaks

356 South Western Center Los Angeles, CA 90020 (213) 382-1718

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13509 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (818) 783-1995

41. Aurora Foot Spa- Chinese Foot Massage Beverly Hills 8324 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (310) 866-1048

46. Zen Foot Spa Culver City 10808 Washington Blvd Culver CIty, CA 90232 (310) 839-3608

47. Dtox Foot Massage 42.T K Therapy & Foot Massage Westwood, UCLA Monterey Park 956 Gayley Ave

812 S. Atlantic Blvd Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 458-8643

43. BAO Foot Spa Beverly Hills 156 S Beverly Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 777-7512

44. iFoot & iBody Massage East Hollywood 750 N Virgil Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029 (323) 407-6051

45. Beijing Foot Massage & Reflexology Redondo Beach 2219 Artesia Blvd Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 793-2308

Westwood, CA 90024 (310) 208-3383

48. MH Foot Care San Gabriel 102 S Mission Dr San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 570-6063

49. Chinese Foot Massage Woodland Hills 22941 Ventura Bluvd Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (818) 222-2928

50. Ava Foot Massage La Mirada 13946 Imperial Hwy La Mirada, CA 90639 (562) 229-0743

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len Ivy has two locations in both Corona, Ca and Brea, Ca. Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Corona provides spa treatments, has 17 pools, serves healthy cuisine and activities where you can connect, escape, and rejuvenate. Glen Ivy in Brea, Ca is a terrific place to get away from the hectic everyday setting and just relax your worries away. Reservations for spa treatments are recommended at least 3-4 weeks in advance and are available for guests 18 years and older, while parental supervision is required for guests 16-17 years of age.

Various Spa Treatments Glen Ivy specializes in massages that are priced at $100 for 50 minutes and $160 for 80 minutes, skincare including facials that range from $100 to $130 for 50 minutes, nail care including manicures and pedicures that cost $50 for 50 minutes and $80 for 80 minutes, and body treatments such as the Glen Ivy Detox Body Treatment that is priced at $100 for 50 minutes and $160 for 80 minutes. This body treatment will exfoliate, detoxify, and moisturize your skin for a clean and healthy glow.

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Refresh Before and After Locker rooms are also available for guests to stow belongings, change into spa wear, use showers and steam rooms, soak in their indoor whirlpool baths. The whirlpool bath will help open up skinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pores and also can relax the muscles before any treatment begins. The Solarium is available as well for a cozy sit in front of a fireplace and is the perfect place to put up your feet and read a good book. Any cuisine can also be delivered to you while in the Solarium. Healthy Meal Options Lunch is available between the hours of 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. and is served in the Solarium. Glen Ivy has partnered with California Pizza Kitchen to ensure the healthiest of meals to choose from. They offer various pizzas such as the Wild Mushroom Pizza, the Thai Chicken Pizza, or a hearty salad such as the 34 LA Massage & Spa

Chinese Chicken Salad. There are also various appetizers and desserts with some tasty options like the Tiramisu. Alcoholic beverages served by the glass are also provided like wine (white or red) and champagne which cost $8 or if you prefer a glass of beer for $5.

Specials are Available There are also specials available when bought in bulk. The Relax Package includes your choice of two treatments from the following: a 50 minute Swedish Massage, 50 minute Glen Ivy Facial, or a 50 minute Body Treatment. The total for this special is priced at $185. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to stop by the Spa Boutique on your way out. It offers skincare and hair care product gifts for loved ones along with precious souvenirs that you can show off once you get back from your serenity away from home. LA Massage & Spa 35

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Top Workouts

You're Not Doing By Jesse Biel

rop serious pounds and sculpt body The STANCE JACKS before the big day with Insanity, the DVD craze that lives up to the hype. The magic behind the routine comes from plyometrics: explosive, full-body exercises that rev your heart rate and ratchet up metabolism to torch megacalories and build lean muscle. We asked Insanity creator Shaun Thompson for his top multitasking moves to help you get an insane body in only 20 minutes.

You'll need: Zilch. Unless you count a Works: shoulders, abs, obliques, butt, thighs wardrobe of size-smaller clothes. Stand with feet together, arms raised to chest level, elbows out, fingertips touching. The plan: Do each sizzler for 1 minute into a wide squat, pushing hips back without stopping between exercises. After Jump as you reach left hand toward right foot, you've completed one round, rest for 60 seconds, then go again. Perform the circuit right arm extended behind you (as shown). three times (20 minutes and done!), two Jump back to start. Repeat quickly on oppodays in a row. Take a rest day, and repeat. site side. Continue alternating for 1 minute. The HEISMAN

Works: shoulders, arms, abs, butt, thighs Stand with feet hip-width apart, elbows bent, arms close to body. Hop on left foot, bringing right knee toward chest as you drive left arm forward, right arm back like a sprinter (as shown). Quickly hop onto right foot, reversing motion. Continue alternating for 1 minute. 38 LA Massage & Spa

HIT THE FLOOR

Works: abs, butt, thighs Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms down. Crouch, placing right hand on floor near left instep, left arm extended behind you (as shown). Jump, reaching arms overhead and landing in crouch position with left hand near right instep, right arm extended back. Continue alternating for 1 minute.

The POWER JUMP

Works: abs, butt, thighs Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees soft, arms down. Squat, extending arms behind you, then jump, bringing knees toward chest as you touch hands to thighs (as shown). Land with soft knees. Repeat quickly for 1 minute

The SWITCH KICK

The DOUBLE DIAMOND

Works: shoulders, abs, butt, thighs Stand with feet wider than hip-width apart. Squat until thighs are almost parallel to floor, then jump, touching hands together above head with elbows bent as you tap heels together, forming diamonds with arms and legs (as shown). Land with soft knees. Repeat quickly for 1 minute. Make sure you're using proper form by watching Shaun T. demo each of these six moves. For more inspiring healthy food and fit tips, follow SELF on Facebook and Twitter. Let Jillian Michaels train you! Sign up for our Jumpstart Diet Plan and start losing 2 pounds a week!

Works: triceps, back, abs, butt, thighs Sit with knees bent, feet flat, palms behind you, fingertips pointed toward heels. Keeping hands and feet planted, raise hips off floor and alternate kicking right leg (as shown), then left leg, as high as you can for 1 minute. LA Massage & Spa 39

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