A unique concept,
well-executed. It makes exploring L.A. just through its ethnic food seem almost
shallow. Why not throw your whole body into it?
—John Rabe, host of KPCC’s
Off-Ramp
A Devotee’s Guide to
Ethnic Spas in L.A.
Angelenos live on the
cutting edge of trends, and now authors Gail Herndon and Brenda Goldstein have
opened a window into the hottest trend in town (and yes, we’re counting food
trucks): ethnic spa treatments. Combining a quest for therapeutic luxury with a
love for the multi-ethnic patchwork that is Los Angeles, Herndon and Goldstein
have created a guide to the most worthwhile ethnic spas across L.A. County:
Thai, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Japanese, Hawaiian, Indian, even Maya abdominal
massage.
Based on personal (and
anonymous) visits to several hundred spas and massage-therapy centers, the
authors describe the treatments and how they connect to the cultures; let
readers know what to expect in terms of clothing, tipping, even parking; give
tips on where to eat and shop while you’re in the neighborhood; and recommend
particular massages and therapists.
From Long Beach to Woodland
Hills, West Covina to Venice, more than 200 spas are featured, from small
mom-and-pop shops to sleek mega spas, each with its own style and sensibility.
Readers will raise both their adventuresome quotient and their understanding of
the many cultures that make up Los Angeles, all while enjoying restorative and
therapeutic massages.
About the Authors
L.A. native Brenda
Goldstein is a lifelong traveler whose quest for adventure travel began when
she was a Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras. Like her co-author, Gail Herndon
has explored the globe, starting as a young child growing up in a military
family. This shared love of cultural exploration—and a good massage—led the two
friends to spend four years unearthing the best ethnic massages in L.A.
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