LA’s wellness scene is almost as synonymous with the city as Hollywood (and the two are related, to be sure). But it’s also not just juice bars and boutique fitness studios: Los Angeles’ sprawl offers a veritable feast of unique health destinations that bridge age-old wisdom with new age learnings, science with aesthetics, and tried-and-true approaches with a unique spin.
In the mood for Old Hollywood luxury or an authentic TCM treatment session? A one-stop shop for reproductive health or a mind-bending facial? We’ve got you covered with our go-to itinerary below.
Primary care, reproductive support, and mental healthcare all under one, impeccably designed roof? It’s been so long overdue, that it’s easy to see why Tia has rapidly expanded to open one-stop women’s health clinics in New York, San Francisco, Scottsdale, and LA. For just $15/month, members get access to holistic medical services ranging from acupuncture to fertility support. (The clinics take insurance, too.)
Sure, aesthetics shouldn’t be the defining factor in a good wellness destination—but in our opinion, they also don’t hurt. Thankfully, Poke offers both a premium service and a space designed as a “radical sanctuary of stillness.” Every treatment “pod” feels like a warm, peaceful cocoon—a stark contrast from its Sunset Boulevard environs.
A gua sha facial that delivers visible results:
An oxygen facial? Botox? A gut health consult? The Things We Do offers it all—in a highly Instagrammable space, to boot. While just about every menu offering is a treat, we’re partial to the Sacred Facial, which combines ancient gua sha with modern cell-boosting techniques for an undeniably sculpted, hydrated look.
For those seeking a more integrated approach to ancient therapies, East Meets West’s mid-city clinic is a local favorite for holistic healing. From nutritional support to acupuncture, ear candling to medical yoga, consider this your one-stop shop for finding balance.
For a TCM experience that feels positively modern, it’s hard to miss at Vie Healing. Practitioner Mona Dan offers everything from moxibustion and herbal medicine to nutritional consults with the aim of restoring balance. But her signature service is actually acupuncture to-go: 24k gold ear seeds that look like delicate piercings but target key healing points on the ear. (In TCM, the ear offers a map of the body.)Â
