	Beauty Father’s Day Spa Special Rest and Relaxation at Milliken Creek Inn & Spa By Nirmala Nataraj (Jun 14, 2008) So you don’t know what to get Dad for Father’s Day? Instead of fussing over nondescript websites in search of a stirring yet appropriately generic gift for the big guy, consider allowing him a pas de deux with nature and the promise of a good night’s sleep. While you might not be able to get him to pack his bags in time for Sunday, a belated sojourn to Napa Valley’s premier riverside retreat, Milliken Creek Inn & Spa, will be sure to impress. More
	Beauty Ensoma Spa A Nurturing Oasis in Our Bustling Chaos By Nirmala Nataraj (Jun 6, 2008) Sometimes, a haven away from home is necessary, especially if you’re plagued by officious roommates, a couch-potato significant other, or a floor plan that pretty much precludes luxurious lounging. Getting a facial or massage while you’re at it doesn’t hurt, either. Enter Marion Pernoux Henderson, the lovely, astonishingly grounded proprietress of Ensoma Spa. More
	Beauty Spas for Summer Three Spas for Summer Pampering and Wellness By Nirmala Nataraj (May 23, 2008) Summer’s around the corner, but getting prepared for sandal weather is about more than making sure your nail polish isn’t chipped and the soles of your feet aren’t scaly. The following three spas all approach beauty and well-being with the kind of originality, attention to detail, and holistic techniques that’ll make you do an about-face when it comes to how you think about pampering. More
	Beauty Mother’s Day Spas Treat Your Mama Right! By Nirmala Nataraj (May 9, 2008) Okay, we know that when it comes to the scoop on where to get the best pedicure, massage or facial, you’re pretty much keeping mum unless one of your really close friends begs you hard enough for the name of the person responsible for your glowing visage. Normally, I’m all for keeping your beauty secrets on the D.L., but considering that Mother’s Day is coming up, it’s time to share the wealth with the person responsible for ensuring you have any sort of aesthetic inclinations at all. More
	Beauty BellJar A Vessel of Sensational Finds By grace chen (May 2, 2008) A new vessel just opened its contents on Mission’s 16th Street. It’s called BellJar and it is a quite a deep vessel housing objects of an eclectic and stylish mix. Sasha Wingate, the visionary of this cozy space, showcases a delightful array of pieces that cover home décor, fashion and beauty for all to experience and take home as their own. Wingate explains, “I really felt inspired collecting, decorating and conceptualizing environments and creating these special little moments.” More
	Beauty La Petite Rose Affordable Services for the Urban Epicure By Nirmala Nataraj (Apr 25, 2008) A few days ago, I discovered a place that delivers on…well, exactly the opposite of all the things I lament in a respectable spa establishment. La Petite Rose is tucked away in an alcove just off Taraval Street (in the Sunset, in case you’re mulling). Set foot inside the cozy, modest-yet-luxurious digs, and it’s likely that the only sounds you’ll hear are the barks of neighborhood dogs or the clickety-clack of the surface street car. More
	Beauty Bodega Bay Lodge & Spa Simple Luxury By Nirmala Nataraj (Apr 4, 2008) If the exorbitant weekend getaway needs to be deferred a bit—at least until after the ides of April—fear not. A relaxing escape with your sweetie or a gaggle of buddies needn’t be postponed for future prosperity or halcyon days. Excessive gourmandizing and large living aren’t good for the soul, anyhow—not when simple luxury lies just an hour north in Bodega Bay, a historical hamlet not quite off the beaten path but secluded enough for you to pretend it is. And best of all, the town’s eponymous Lodge & Spa offers a posh yet casual setting for out-of-towners intent on some affordable hedonism. More
	Beauty Psoas Massage & Bodywork A Whole-Body Tuneup By Nirmala Nataraj (Mar 8, 2008) Just so you know, the psoas muscle is that unpronounceable little guy in your body that’s largely responsible for your overall mobility. It’s a barely acknowledged core muscle in your abdomen that is used in close to a hundred percent of all your movements—and you can usually blame it for lower back pain and other achy muscular conditions, given its role in connecting the upper body with the lower body. But of course, San Franciscans who don’t know anatomical minutiae know Psoas as one of the city’s most highly respected massage studios. More
	Beauty In-Symmetry Quality Treatments without the Downtown Prices By Nirmala Nataraj (Feb 23, 2008) By now, many of you have probably heard the scoop on how massage is just one of the wellness methods that’s thought to proffer longevity and that youthful glow to all lucky takers. But getting a quick rubdown at your local chi-chi joint on your lunch break between a glass of wine and cell phone chatter probably won’t shave off the years or do you a world of good. If you’re looking for wellness and restoration first and pampering at a close second, the folks at In-Symmetry are happy to be of service. More
	Beauty Spa Dee Dah Valentine’s Day at Home By Nirmala Nataraj (Feb 8, 2008) Spa Dee Dah is an Oakland-based at-home spa company that delivers on uber-pampering, while dispensing with all the rules and rituals that can make your typical spa feel more tedious than restful. And if you’re feeling the need for just a wee bit of hedonism, unnecessarily commodious locker rooms can easily be traded in for a simple bolster, massage table and microwaveable moist towels. And who needs a steam room when there’s nothing more hedonistic than a post-treatment nap? More

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