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<\/a>The entrance, which puts you at peace from the get-go. <\/p><\/div>\n
I cleared an afternoon to go, so then the problem was\u2014which location? Shockingly, I’m about equi-distance from three of them in Southern Cal! I had already been to the ones in Santa Monica, (my first, ahhh,) and West Hollywood, so, always one for variety, I chose Sherman Oaks Galleria, to get a look at it. I think I liked this layout the most.<\/p>\n
I had just two services, (out of their gagillions,) but I knew to go way early and avail myself of their famous day spa amenities. I didn’t know where to go first…sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, quiet room, lounge. Or visit the men’s side! (I’m just checking to see if you’re paying attention.)<\/p>\n
The pleasantness of the staff is such a bonus. First, Tanisha got me settled, then Teresa showed me around. When I finished deciding just which attractive cold water to start drinking, (the one with oranges and cucumbers, the one with just ice, or from the pro machine) I decided to start with the big, inviting jacuzzi. I usually go in naked, but I saw a girl in there in a bathing suit, so, always wanting to go with the flow, I went back to my locker and put mine on. When she got out, I noticed she was naked, but had a tattoo on her back that I mistook for a bathing suit strap!<\/p>\n
When I finished feeling like an idiot, I moved on to the steam room. It was a really perfect one, and the ice cold face cloths made it extra comfortable. Then, just in case I hadn’t been in enough moisture for the day, I took a shower because the amenities in that area are so fun!<\/p>\n
When I got into my long, cozy, provided bathrobe, I sat out in the co-ed lounge for awhile, by the fireplace. I actually felt like I was back in Aspen for a bit, which is a wonderful feeling.<\/p>\n
At the appointed time, Roxanna Benson got me for my much-needed massage. She was wonderful. She felt where I needed deeper work, and gave it her all. My back has been a mess since I broke it, and she could tell where it needed the most pressure without my having to tell her anything.<\/p>\n
I don’t want to spoil every little surprise for you, but I must tell you about the several warm ones, like towels, heated sheets, and the best one–when I went to put my robe back on at the end, Roxanna had heated it up for me!<\/p>\n
After the massage, I was ready for a nap, so I lay down in the quiet room for awhile, where I wish I could have stayed overnight! Actually, if I worked nearby, I would just get a day pass to Burke Williams, take a jacuzzi and steam, and then nap in this room on my lunch hour! Or after work, to gear up for a big night out!<\/p>\n
My main purpose in going there this time was to get a massage, but I decided that I may as well get a facial, too. And I cannot express to how thrilled I am that I did. Hiromi Tozawa-Brown (love that last name!) gave me the best facial I have ever experienced, hands down! I’ve had tons of facials in my time, but not ever one as fabulous as this one!!! And, as Roxanna did, she seemed happy to be doing it!<\/p>\n
You just have to experience it for yourself, but if you ask the one thing that distinguishes it from all that came before, I’d say it was the face massage that accompanied it. Hiromi got my back, shoulders, and arms, too. I think my scalp and feet, too, although I could have just been hallucinating at the time because I was in such heaven. No fooling; as she escorted me back to the locker room, I felt like I was in a dream.<\/p>\n