We’re living in unprecedented times, with the cost of living going through the roof, unstable socio-economic turmoil, extreme climate concerns, and an overall sense of unease about the future. Indeed, from the outside looking in, the necessity of engaging in destressing activities seems more important than ever given the current state of our world. 

We’re offering you a way to destress, Woodland Hills style – all you have to do is visit one of the following spas and indulge in massages, facials, and more. We promise you an escape from reality…even if it’s just for a little while.

Skintuition, located at 20969 Ventura Boulevard Suite 19, is the brainchild of Katie Slanina, an esthetician with 24 years of experience to her credit and who has been a certified colon hydrotherapist for 17 years. The business opened in the French Quarter some 17 years ago, with Slanina never having changed her approach of offering an intimate experience with her clientele wherein they could feel relaxed in a totally stress-free environment. When destressing is on the agenda, stop into Skintuition to experience everything from personalized holistic skincare and facials to waxing, massage, colon hydrotherapy, ear coning, and detoxing. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Lavender Organic Spa, located at 20935 Vanowen Street #201 in Canoga Park, offers a myriad of services that will transport you into a much-needed world of rest and relaxation, including traditional Thai massage, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, Thai/Swedish fusion massage, Thai/deep tissue fusion massage and prenatal approaches. Cash customers can take advantage of Lavender Organic Spa’s promotion of 60 minutes for $60 on Thai, Swedish, deep tissue or combination massage services (hot stone included). Open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. 

Burke Williams Woodland Hills, located in the beautiful Topanga Village at 6256 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, is reminiscent of a Hampton beach house, this 10th location invites you to experience a wide range of new services not available anywhere else. Inside these Euro-inspired spas, your day will be transformed while your sense of well-being is enhanced – one service at a time; indeed, as long as you need to decompress, unwind, and find peace in your life, Burke Williams provides your sanctuary. Choose from relaxation and beauty treatments including massage therapy, facials, manicures and pedicures, baths, and even wetroom treatments, as well as some of the finest aromatherapy treatments in the country. Open Monday from 9 am to 10 pm, Thursday and Friday from 9 am to 10 pm and Saturday/Sunday from 8 am to 10 pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Best Face & Body Day Spa, located at 5303 Comercio Lane in a quaint Woodland Hills neighborhood just off Ventura between Canoga Avenue and De Soto, will transport you to a place of total relaxation and complete peace of mind, with services that run the proverbial gamut from oxygen therapy facials and European facials to diamond peel/microderm, dermaplane smoothing, ultrasonic rejuvenation, glycolic peels/acne therapy, LED light therapy and a host of elite treatments. In the mood for something deeper, like a total body treatment? Best Face & Body Day Spa offers an Aromatherapy Cellulite Wrap, Infrared Weight-Loss Wrap, Papaya Enzyme Body Scrub, Papaya Enzyme Back Treatment, Reflexology Foot Treatment, and Divine Décolleté Treatment. Open Tuesday from 10 am to 6 pm and Wednesday through Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Kila Oasis & Spa, located at 26560 Agoura Road Suite 101 in Calabasas, is a top-rated day spa nestled in the heart of the Valley, boasting a reputation for artfully crafting personalized rejuvenating massages and revitalizing facials. Unwind, refresh, and restore your radiance through the warmth of personal care – your journey to serenity begins here. Massage options include Swedish, deep tissue, aromatherapy, couples, hot stone, prenatal, lymphatic drainage, and sports, while facial treatment options encompass everything from complexion radiance and hydration/nourishment to anti-aging services. You can also detox your way to a healthier lifestyle through infrared sauna sessions. Open Monday through Saturday from 12 pm to 7 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. 

When it comes to pampering and relaxation, Los Angeles knows a thing or two about the finer things in life. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long work week or release tension after sitting in traffic on the 405 – the culprit of many a stiff neck – you can find all of your decompressing needs at the aforementioned top-rated Woodland Hills spas.