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Heavenly Spa by Westin Desaru Coast Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Regular spa-goers know that spas and spa treatments are at their best when they really know how to cater to the individual. People in search of treatments or relaxation want a per…
Swasana Spa Impiana KLCC Hotel Monica Tindall I’ve just had the pleasure of possibly the most indulgent and well-priced spa session in Kuala Lumpur: five whole hours of pampering customized precisely for me at Swasana Spa in the Impiana KLCC Hotel. Swasana Spa Im…
Thread Lift Kuala Lumpur – The Revolutionary K-Lift Monica Tindall No doubt, the effects of ageing continue to creep up on me. Wrinkles, lack of plumpness, sagging skin, and, oh, a new one – drooping brow – all have me mildly ruffled. The latest grievance, ho…
Valentine’s Day Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara Monica Tindall Something I enjoy even more than eating is a visit to the spa. Dining on fine food, however, comes a close runner-up. This Valentine’s Day, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara has put both of these loves in…
Avani Spa Sepang Monica Tindall It doesn’t matter how fancy a spa’s setting is if the quality of the therapists is not top-notch; no amount of pretty scenery is going to make up for it. Avani Spa has the number one component right; the therapists are highly trained, a…
Chavana Spa Monica Tindall The first of its kind in Kuala Lumpur, Chavana Spa has opened at Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar. Under the larger Mandara Spa company, Chavana Spa sets forth to share the Balinese spirit in a welcoming urban setting. Located on level four o…
Malaysian Spa Treatments Monica Tindall There was a time when spa menus in the country were full of Thai, Balinese and Swiss healing practices, with no Malaysian spa treatments in sight. In more recent years, however, the richness of the region’s own wellness tra…
Ozhean AM Clinic Bangsar – Korean Beauty Monica Tindall Korea has a reputation for being a leader in skincare. The country is held in such high esteem that there is a whole tourism circuit revolving around plastic surgery and aesthetic treatments. The opening of O…
Lash Lift KL Monica Tindall Discovering eyelash extensions was a life-changing event for me. Having long thick lashes enhanced my eyes and saved me a bundle of time in the daily makeup routine. I loved them so much that I was getting them done about every six weeks. A…
Discovery Pico Laser KL Monica Tindall I love to be outdoors, but the sun is just not good for my skin. Dreams of a golden tan dominated my teen years and, unfortunately, it took me quite a few burns to teach me that that was never going to happen for […]
BellaSonic 2X Malaysia Monica Tindall In the search for youthful-looking skin, it’s easy to become overly focused on results and all too easy to forget the overall and long-term health of our body’s largest organ. The team at Ozhean A.M Clinic in Bangsar recently …
Top 5 Beauty Treatments KL Monica Tindall I’m in a fortunate position of being able to try out many beauty treatments in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia offers a huge cross-section of procedures. Some are minimally invasive, others more so. Some must be performed by a doct…