Tucked away in a corner of the Sorrento Hotel is a secret so good I almost don’t want to tell you lest I never get to experience it again. The secret is Shiatsu Yasuo Mori. Mr. Mori has practiced the traditional art of Shiatsu in Seattle since 1978. Shiatsu restores the body, mind and spirit to its natural state of balance while alleviating stress, fatigue and muscle aches. Shiatsu can also stimulate the healing of specific injuries and improve symptoms of poor health such as chronic pain, soreness, stress, insomnia and other conditions that are not effectively treated by Western medical practices. After a one hour session it was a significant milestone in my overstressed, busy life….I achieved a zenfull, peaceful sleep. The zen part lasted for days. I will be back for more….assuming you readers haven’t taken up all the appointments!

I love to get pampered but its hard to fit it all in between kids, life, work, kids, life, work, etc. So when Lisabet decided to create Mod Squad Beauty and bring facials, treatments, waxing and tanning straight to your door, I had to give it a try. Granted this is not exactly the same relaxing, lay down, cushy bathrode treatment you would get in Gene Juarez, Calidora, Red Door or Pro Club but it is exactly what fast busy women often need. Quick fix and great results. Pretty, glowing, happy skin in minutes with less time and money to waste. No schleping and all beauty. Mod mod mod.

My face felt like old cowboy boots after a cold, wet, Seattle day. My body felt as stiff as that dried up gum stuck under an old classroom table. Yeah, you know the stuff I’m talking about. These symptoms could only be described as post vacation blues and jet lag to boot. Having stepped off a 24 flying adventure from Thailand, what’s a girl to do other than wallow in the misery of having returned to Seattle from a magical vacation? Go on a spa-cation!

My little hidden neighborhood gem, Longevite Clinic is just what the doctor ordered. That doctor is Sima Rafii and her focus at Longevite is anti-aging, dermatology and wellness. Specializing in medical wellness including cancer screenings, microdermabrasion, and photofacials, Longevite gets your face and body out of the gutter and into the limelight. Longevite will get you pumped and ready to go with all kinds of little killer fillers including every woman’s little secret, Botox. So take your cute little mug and get it and make it smile smile smile. Did someone say Botox party?

Walking outside in Bangkok is like spritzing yourself with fish oil and jumping into a steam bath. Its hot, muggy and downright shocking to the body and the face. Breakouts are impossible to avoid and your body feels like it has taken a rickshaw to hell. Good thing Bangkok is also one of those fine cities that basks in the plethora of amazing spas and treatments of many wonders. Here are Lalas top spots to take off the edge and give your body a break.

Banyan Tree: Intimate and ritualistic treatments make you forget there are 15 million people just outside your door.

Mandarin Oriental Spa: The mother of all spas, with the reputation of a true celeb. Sell your soul to the devil and you too can afford a few treatments here.

Sukhothai: one of the cities newest luxury spas and surrounded by tropical gardens….ahhhh.

Chi Spa at the Shangri La: A combination of Thai, Chinese and Himalayan tradition. Determine your sign and get to work.

Little Lala: Mommy may get her toes pampered  by people but I prefer fish. head to Siam Ocean World and dunk your little toes in the fish bath. A few nibbles later and your plodders will feel as soft and sweet as a baby bottom. nip nip.

Thailand is known for its ability to relax. These spas help get you into the grove. Sit back, lay back, and let yourself go. They will do the rest.

Six Senses-You fill feel like you have ten senses after emerging from a spa day at Six Senses. Meltable

Amanpuri-Get your wallet and borrow someone else’s too. You will need it for these overindulgent spa experiences.

Trisara-How many hands does it take to give a good massage. At Trisara you get six….let your imagination go take you away.

Banyan Tree Spa-A ritual for the body. They know pampering and they know it well.

Mandara at the JW marriot-Enjoy their signature massage treatment that includes a combination of five different massage styles of Japanese Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Swedish and Balinese. Oy!