Sandie West, massage therapist extraordinaire. BeansTalk visited the Oasis Ocean Spa, overlooking the ocean in Santa Monica today. It's a unique place, owned and operated by Dr. Lisa Masterson who runs a busy (the waiting room was full) obstetrics practice (http://www.mastersonmd.net/).
The spa is located on the second level and the third level features a new Yoga studio,where classes like baby yoga are offered. There's no denying that the spa and doctor's office benefit from a killer location in a gorgeous, wholly renovated (with all integrity) Victorian home. Really beautiful house, gorgeous sumptuous furnishings (white and cushy) and a comfortable atmosphere. An ideal place to visit during those pregnant months. Dr. Masterson also has a line of pretty, but healthy undies and "Tats" which are sexy undies for those who want the illusion of a tattoo above their low-slung jeans.
There are therapy support groups, a talk series, "Teen" oriented spa services, manicures, pedicures, brow tints and shapes, henna tattoos and even acupuncture.
The spa specializes in various kinds of pregnancy massage, for the various stages, "Sooth my Soul Massage," "On My Way, Labor-Inducing Massage" and more. There's a special pregnancy facial, a special shave for "down there" (right for when you're about to deliver), and a foot massage for those famously fatigued feet of an expectant mother.
But, it was also a delightful place to visit in a very non-pregnant month. BeansTalk got a massage from Sandie West (see her website at www.creativechakra.com for her aromatherapy, as well as massage services and fitness consulting); very relaxing and soothing, quite a switch from the pressures of the thai massage we're used to. All we can say is Ahhhh.
