Tuesday, March 29, 2011

LA Girl Secrets: Celebrating Raya European Day Spa's 29th Anniversary Via Spa Girls LA

A Spa Girls LA and LA Girl Secrets favorite Raya is celebrating their 29th anniversary here in Beverly Hills.  One of Los Angeles premier and exclusive spas, you are guaranteed to feel simply amazing after one of their luxurious treatments like their incredible facials or relaxing massages.
Conveniently located in the heart of Beverly Hills/ West Hollywood - two short blocks North of the Beverly Shopping Center (see on the photo at left), on the South West Corner of Melrose and La Cienega. We are three short blocks east of Pacific Design Center. (1.5 miles from the center of Beverly Hills). Free Parking in the rear and additional Validated Parking in 100 feet for RAYA customers available at 8500 Melrose Blvd. (underground Parking Garage - South West Corner of Melrose and La Cienega. With RAYA validation the First Parking Hour is FREE!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Spa Girls LA: The Oaks at Ojai's Visionary Founder

Jamie Wald owner of LA Girl Secrets just spent a wonderful getaway at The Oaks at Ojai and wanted to share this article with you.....

Sheila Cluff is a petite woman, but she fills the room.  The former professional ice skater is dressed in stretch pants and a wool sweater on her way to teach a skating lesson in Oxnard.  She moves through the room introducing herself to guests:  "Hello, I'm Sheila and this is my place."  Her "place" is the venerable Oaks at Ojai, a spa destination with a loyal clientele and devoted staff.  Cathy, Sheila's daughter, trim and serene, seems more like a relaxed guest than the CEO of a complex business.  Cathy credits her mother as "the visionary-one who knows how to delegate.  She's not that interested in the particulars, she just wants to see it happen."

"We started as a Fat Farm back in the '60s," recalls Sheila, noting that fitness education is an ongoing process.  "We've always been interested in the mind-body-spirit connection.  We like low-impact exercise; we want people to stay motivated and focused."  Although the hospitality industry has seen a downturn during the recession, the company is determined not to lay off personnel.  Some have been with the company for over 30 years, and Cluff family will weather it as a team.  Sheila and Cathy have created an amazing retreat for anyone looking to rejuvenate and inspire themselves into a healthier way of living.