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Best specialized massages in Los Angeles: A head-to-toe guide

Best specialized massages in Los Angeles: A head-to-toe guide

Published by Sam Flores

Kosha is a boutique spa in Sherman Oaks offering skincare and massages. One of its signature offerings is the “buccal facial,” which is actually more of a face and jaw area massage as opposed to a facial involving exfoliating, steaming and pore extraction. The 55-minute treatment promises to improve circulation and relax muscles, helping to plump the skin while lifting and firming, “giving it a more contoured appearance,” Kosha owner Anastasia Talan told me. It starts with a short grounding meditation before a cleansing of the skin and a light scalp massage. It then transitions into a wonderfully relaxing neck, shoulder and face massage, with an emphasis on the face. (The actual “buccal massage” part comes later.) Talan said the overall treatment blends multiple types of massage, including European “contouring and lifting massage,” lymphatic drainage, acupressure and myofascial release as well as light stretching. As she worked on my face, Talan applied pressure while stroking under my cheek bones, along my sinuses and up, down and around my cheeks and jaw area. The “buccal massage” …

Facialist Frankie Shay Reveals Why Celebs Are Escaping to Maison La Perche for a Head-to-Toe Glow

Facialist Frankie Shay Reveals Why Celebs Are Escaping to Maison La Perche for a Head-to-Toe Glow

Published by Daniella Wilson

When Kristen Stewart, Keira Knightley, and more celebs need to reset before star-studded award show, there’s no need to book a vacation. Instead, they’re slipping into Frankie Shay’s Maison La Perche, a full-body skincare studio tucked away in Studio City, California, that feels less like a spa and more like a curated Parisian flat. “Award season can be incredibly high energy, so when someone walks through our doors, I want them to feel like they can exhale. The space was designed to feel warm and collected. It is refined without being flashy and elevated without being intimidating.” Maison La Perche/Instagram Once you’re cozied in, the glow-up begins. “Clients often struggle with dullness, congestion, and a loss of definition along the jawline and cheekbones,” she explains. “We incorporate lymphatic sculpting massage, intelligent exfoliation, precise extractions when appropriate, and advanced modalities such as LED therapy to refine texture and amplify radiance.” And it doesn’t stop at the face. Maison La Perche/Instagram “Fluid retention, uneven texture, and overall tone are very common concerns on the body side, especially …