The Luxury of Relaxation: Where to Get Your Massage on in Los Angeles

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Frankie says relax…so do it! Here is where to find the best massages in Los Angeles.

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TERRANEA RESORT SPA Shiatsu, Thai, Reflexology…this stunning hotel spa by the sea has it all. Website

SPA MONTAGE This gigantic, palatial spa in Beverly Hills offers massages of every kind, from travel fatigue, work-induced stress, specific aches and pains or for those seeking new ways to unwind. Our favorites include the L. Raphael Secrets of Cote D’Azur Massage—an entirely customizable treatment that begins with a relaxing foot massage to identify your unique area of focus. Then your massage therapist will guide you through an aromatherapy journey of oils that will allow you to select a massage oil that is perfectly attuned with your state of well-being. The ritual will then proceed with a relaxing full-body massage, concluding with a sequence of relaxation sounds that will allow you to drift into pure bliss. Website 

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THE SPA AT FOUR SEASONS LOS ANGELES AT BEVERLY HILLS Why go for one massage therapist when you can have two? Try the four-hand Synchronized Massage at the Four Seasons, which is performed rhythmically and in harmony by two therapists. It is the ultimate in indulgence – the perfect unwinding experience for the spa connoisseur. Website 

BEVERLY WILSHIRE SPA Relax, relax, relax with the Stress Relief Massage, a treatment that uses heat to soothe aching muscles and eliminates toxins. Warm basalt stones and handmade birchwood sticks calm the mind and body. Website 

THE RITZ-CARLTON LOS ANGELES SPA Mommies-to-be will love the Naturally Nurtured massage, which nourishes and soothes the body and skin when you need it most. Ideal for expectant mothers after the first trimester. Website 

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BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL SPA  The best massage to get in this 1916-square-foot spa is the Gifts From the Sea… mineral rich sea water with concentrated algae extracts followed by a warmed seaweed mask and hydrating massage, followed by a facial treatment. Website 

THE SPA AT HOTEL BEL-AIR Relax in a garden-like paradise at the haute hideaway The Hotel Bel-Air, where you can indulge in the Rose Renewal Body Treatment, a rejuvenating treatment that envelopes the body with the nourishing essences of Rose & Jasmine for the perfect balance. The ritual begins with the uplifting scents of rose, jasmine, ylang ylang and rose hip to deeply relax the mind and body. An indulgent body scrub infused with honey, rose petals, salt and sugar exfoliate and revitalize your senses. Then, a soothing and deeply nourishing massage finish with an antioxidant-rich and deeply rejuvenating body lotion to leave the whole body revitalized and renewed. Website 

SPA DEL REY AT THE RITZ-CARLTON MARINA DEL REY Spa Del Rey offers a palette of uniquely rewarding and deeply personalized experiences in an amazing spa and wellness setting on the Marina. The plethora of NBA and NFL players that live here (and then some) might want to try the Athlete’s Fire & Ice Massage: a signature massage created as the ultimate solution for fitness enthusiasts in need of intense bodywork. Hot stones warm sore, tense muscles preparing them for a deep tissue massage. A stimulating balm is used on targeted areas providing instant relief and leaving a tingly cooling sensation. The body is restored to a state of wholeness, ready to take on life’s next physical challenge. Website 

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THE NOW This perfectly L.A. spa (in the sense that it’s organic, unique and very earthy) incorporates raw elements and natural materials that conjure nostalgic smells and scenes from remote and exotic hideaways. Natural wood surfaces, cement, exposed beams coupled with sheep skins and rawhides – everything aligns with nature, allowing guests to be transported. An oasis in the middle of the city, the boutique is a blend of bohemian chic and tranquility, evoking a soothing environment to unwind in and take a moment for you. There are a variety of massages to choose from, including The Crown, for stress relief, The Roots, for grounding, and The Healer, for balancing. Website 

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LA PRAIRIE AT THE WALDORF ASTORIA BEVERLY HILLS The new Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills features the only La Prairie Spa in Los Angeles. Staying true to the contemporary Art Deco design of the hotel and property, the 5,000 square foot Spa by La Prairie is a haven in which guests may relax, rejuvenate and restore. Try the Caviar Massage, the spa’s signature relaxing massage that is enhanced by the lifting and firming effects of Skin Caviar extracts for ultimate pampering. Website