Places to Pamper Yourself

You don’t have to head out to Desert Hot Springs to soak in super hot water and exfoliate your cares away. From massages to facials, blow-outs to oxygenation, you can pamper and refresh yourself close to home.

Patch has found five great picks for your spa day plan, whether you want just a pedicure or a full-service day. Even guys can find something that will sooth and rejuvenate tired bodies and spirits.

1. offers facials, waxing, and endermologie, including a special back treatment that promotes toned, fresh, healthy skin where it is often neglected. The spa’s special “Fire and Ice” peel is a glycolic exfoliation treatment that helps diminish fine lines, acne, and skin pigmentation. Call the spa or check their website for prices and details. Tranquility Skin Care and Spa, 804 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada-Flintridge, CA 91011. 818-790-1076

2. stays open until 8 p.m. so you can slip in for a treatment after a long day at work or dinner for the kids. Blush will gently bust your cellulite with smoothing endermologie treatments and pamper you with a custom facial. Blush is located at 1055 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada-Flintridge, CA 91011. 818-790-1944.

3. Om Organic Massage will come to you, but their calming, warm space in Montrose is relaxing in itself. Massages including favorites like Swedish and Deep Tissue are offered, as well as Ayurvedic hot oil treatments, lymphatic massage, pre and post-natal massage, and hot stone healing. Om uses organic oils and lotions and holistic chiropractic care. Om is located at the Village Square Courtyard, Montrose Village Shopping Park, 2418 Honolulu Ave., Suite D, Montrose, CA 91020. Call for an appointment and instructions for your first visit. 818-269-4655.

4. Radiance Medical Group is a laser and cosmetic surgery center, with Botox, Latisse, Thermage, Laser treatments, and a variety of spa services offered. Try the Luminous C & Sea Mask facial or send over your best guy for the Men’s Fitness Facial. Contact the group by calling 818-952-0490 or click over to their comprehensive website. Located at 707 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada-Flintridge, CA 91011.

5. Spa Pura specializes in pampering. Body scrubs and wraps, massages, facials, and advanced skin care are all offered in a luxurious, relaxing atmosphere. Special promotions and coupons aid the wallet and increase stress reduction. Spa Pura even offers spa parties, perfect for bachelorette festivities and birthdays. Thai massage, couples massage, and scalp massages are some of the tempting choices offered. Spa Pura is at 2270 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020. 818-249-7872.