Emilee’s Intrigue – Burke Williams Spa

Burke Williams Spa
Sherman Oaks Galleria
www.burkewilliamsspa.com

One of BW’s “signature treatments” – Emilee’s Intrigue is just simply fabulous. I have to be honest here and say that I think that this is my absolute favorite spa treatment I have ever gotten, and even while a couple of times my therapist wasn’t the best, the results are overall fantastic. The two things that I will say is this:

1. Don’t plan to do anything constructive afterwards, you will be so relaxed it’s almost as if you took a couple of valium and are just sitting in the drone zone…and

2. Get to the spa at least 30 minutes early to totally enjoy the spa itself- the ammenities are beautiful, totally catered to your needs and soooo worth every single minute that you are there!

The website reads: “This spa experience begins with a combination of massage and hot rock therapy. Next, we cover your body with fresh eucalyptus leaves known for their ability to boost the immune system. Then, wrapped in steaming towels the natural oils of eucalyptus penetrate deep into your body. Secure in this warm and nurturing environment, your face and scalp are gently massaged. Finally, after removing the towels and leaves, the massage continues.”

Simply put, these words cannot express how fabulous this treatment is, but do be forewarned…it is a heat intensive treatment, so if you are sensitive to warmer temperatures, this might not be the right one for you – as it uses hot rocks, thermo body wraps twice (front & back) and warm towels. I tend to not get it done in the summer months too much, but it is perfect for colder weather to just melt away any stress and tension.

sidenote: you might also need to drink lots of water afterwards and use the toilet a few times more than usual…lol