Orange County's Best Relaxation Massage 2008

Affordable massage, body treatments, facials and waxing, plus chiropractic services, infant massage training, skin care products and more.

Reviews:

• “Voted for best of OC”
• “Excellent massage”
• “Kind Service”
• “Great Brows!”
• “Calling all chocolate lovers!”

StressBusters Lifestyle Day Spa

Spa treatments include massage, body scrubs and wraps, facials, electrolysis, endermologie, Botox and more. Full hair, makeup and nail services.

Reviews:

• “Love it- Makes Me Feel Pampered- Quality Treatments”
• “Best Spa Experiance Ever”
• “Overrated!”
• “Treatments are excellent, but…………”
• “A great hidden away spa”

Spa Gregorie’s

Massage center offers services for hotel guests and locals including reflexology, sports and Swedish massage, plus foot and skin treatments.

Reviews:

• “Fabulous massage!”

Loosen Up
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From aromatherapy facials to luxurious body treatments and deep tissue massage, this subterranean spa is perfect for patrons seeking pampering in privacy.

Tips: At a cozy 4,000 square feet, the spa features fountains and a water wall that add to the soothing atmosphere.

Spa at the Island Hotel

This spa combines beauty treatments from around the globe with renowned relaxation techniques.

Reviews:

• “Amazing Customer Service”
• “Best for Hair Extensions, Color and Cuts!”
• “Wonderful Facials”
• “Best Hair Salon in Town”
• “Surprisingly Fabulous”

Tips: Lunches prepared by local restaurants are available for delivery, but must be ordered in advance.

Amadeus Spa and Salon

Massage clinic, with locations nationwide, offers optional memberships to save on all types of massage therapies, gift certificates and products.

Reviews:

• “Great idea – Loved the service!”
• “BEST MASSAGE I’VE EVER HAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
• “Great concept – good value for money”
• “Good for body, mind, soul, and wallet”
• “Beware Massage Envy!”

Tips: First-time clients receive an introductory discount equal to membership prices.

Massage Envy
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Various levels offered of education and training in massage therapy, holistic medicine and accupressure among other techniques.

Tips: The Lincoln Institute also offers monthly massage classes for couples, creating a less intensive and more casual, fun atmosphere for friends and couples to learn professional techniques.

Lincoln Institute of Body Massage Therapy

Pamper yourself at this grand hotel’s idyllic retreat—complete with panoramic ocean views—for the ultimate in resort relaxation.

Tips: In-room and cabana massages are available by reservation only. The beauty salon is open Sunday through Thursday 10am-4pm and Friday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm.

The Ritz-Carlton

Massage therapists give deep tissue, Swedish and sports massages as well as reflexology and chiropractic adjustments.

Tips: Male and female massage therapists are available.

New Age Massage Therapy
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This 30,000-square-foot spa is devoted to the art of relaxation—luxe treatments include hydrotherapy, massage, body wraps and facials.

Reviews:

• “too pricey for me!”

Tips: Use of the spa facilities is complimentary with a booked spa service. Use of the facilities without a spa service is open to resort guests for $20.

Spa Gaucin, St. Regis Resort