Spa Spotlight
The Luxurious Spa Montage Beverly Hills
by Michele Elyzabeth
Spa Montage Beverly Hills has been described as a luxurious
modern oasis nestled in the heart of Beverly Hills. Frankly,
it’s all that and more. Though I live in LA and I am a fan
of all spas, I had not had the opportunity to visit this
one. I recently made it a point to book an appointment for
an anti-aging facial that seemed perfect for me.
Located on the third floor of the Montage Beverly Hills, Spa
Montage is the largest spa in California, boasting 20,000
square feet devoted to pure wellness. As you exit the
elevator, you enter through the Spa Boutique which offers
luxurious beauty products: niche organic products, unique
gifts, as well as workout gear and casual wear; making it
impossible not to find something to buy. As I made my way to
the reception, I was greeted by a hostess who escorted me to
my technician and gave me a tour of the facility which
included Turkish steam rooms, dry redwood saunas,
whirlpools, restful lounges, and a mineralized wellness pool
centered in the atrium. The architecture is inspired by the
traditional Spanish Colonial Revival style which is
prevalent in Beverly Hills. It is clear that whether you are
seeking relaxation or treatment, Spa Montage offers the best
of both worlds. The menu of services is quite extensive,
from lavish facials, body therapies and massage therapies to
nail therapies; you can spend half a day or the full day
being pampered.
I chose the Lifestage Anti-Aging Facial, a unique solution
to anti-aging via Natural Encapsulation Technology which
penetrates specific actives into the dermis. The advanced
facial targets visible signs of aging. It smooths fine lines
and wrinkles, while reducing unwanted pigmentation,
stimulating the skin’s elasticity and reducing redness,
leaving the skin more youthful.
I thoroughly enjoyed the experience which included
cleansing, a therapeutic massage of the face and decolté,
extraction, and a hard mask. I also had a hand and foot
massage, followed by an intensive serum, and to finish, a
protective cream.
My aesthetician used Kerstin Florian products, a luxury
skincare line that focuses on results. Kerstin, who was born
in Scandinavia, has been inspired by nature. For over 30
years, she and Charlene Florian have researched cultures and
botanical resources all over the world to bring natural
healing methods and wellness to their clients. They both
have created holistic spa products and treatments with
authenticity and quality using the best natural ingredients
including phyto essences, essential oils, minerals, herbal
extracts, algae, marine elements and wild-crafted mud. I
have to admit that I did not know the line, but it certainly
agreed with my skin.
It was a wonderful time spent in the most serene sanctuary.
