Healing Hands: The Haute 5 Luxury Spas in San Francisco

Your body is a sacred temple, and should be treated accordingly, not to mention carefully. However, after that bumpy flight, or that brutal tennis game, or that stressful call with your in-laws, or even that third double vodka on the rocks, your body can become more of a broken down palace than resplendent sanctuary. With body rejuvenation and inner well being in mind, we give you the Haute 5 Massage Parlors in San Francisco. Go ahead, pamper yourself. You work (and play) hard.

LaBelle Day Spa

You would never know by looking at the outside of this cold glass and steel building that inside lies a comforting oasis of remedy and relaxation. Set amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown SF, LaBelle Day Spa is pure luxe. From the moment you wrap yourself in one of their plush robes, sink your feet into a footbath, or nibble on a few posh snacks while waiting for your masseuse, you know you are somewhere that has your ultimate comfort and pleasure in mind. With a highly skilled staff, you can be sure each moment and treatment at LaBelle will be better than the next.  What happens after you leave is up to you.

LaBelle Day Spa is located at 233 Grant Ave. 415.433.7644

Element Bodywork

“Your body is your vehicle for life,” says Erika Campbell of Element Bodywork.  Strong hands, a positive attitude and a willingness to really talk about what your body needs makes Erika a master massage therapist. With her statement in mind, Erika’s intuitive nature and skilled training will ease your aches and pains so that your strong and healthy vehicle can make it 200k miles without a new engine (minor oil changes may be required).

Element Bodywork is located at 1905 Union St. 415.722.1491

Sports Club LA

Haute Insider, Jeff Farber, swears by regular massages at Sports Club LA.  Nothing can possibly compare to a vigorous long workout, followed by a deep tissue massage, followed by a hearty steak dinner (although, the steak dinner is probably not recommended by your trainer). Set inside the Four Seasons Hotel, the Sports Club LA provides exercise facilities and a beautiful spa that go hand-in-hand with their tradition of lavish luxury.

Sports Club LA is located at 747 Market St. 415.633-3900

Tru Spa

Tru Spa is Haute Insider Stephane Lacroix’s favorite place to relax and unwind. With a more modern, sleek appearance, Tru Spa resembles a martini bar, but acts like a pleasure palace. They separate themselves from the competition by utilizing their own formula of whipped shea butter for all massages and offering spa options that include unique treatments like Colored Light Therapy, Mango Mojito Pedicures, and a package called the Full Monte. I’ll let you use you imagination for that one.

Tru Spa is located at 750 Kearny St. 415.399.9700

Burke Williams Day Spa

Offering over 10 types of massage, including Cranial-Sacral, Shiatsu, and Detoxifying, Burke Williams is the ultimate pampering post. This well-appointed spa is luxury in its most fundamental and pure state; attentive staff, downy white towels, heated eye-masks, scented oils and lotions, soft melodic music, and amazing treatments.  Located within the Westfield San Francisco Center, you can make a day of Bloomingdales, Burke, and then dinner at Buck Horn; a triple “B” treat to make you feel better than before.  Who wouldn’t be smiling after all that?

Burke Williams is located at 845 Market St., 415.694.7980