Spa Tisari, an Asian Inspired Sanctuary

An unknown secret nestles in the sleepy plaza of Lake Mission Viejo. There is a day spa showcasing Thai and Indonesian themed treatments where one comes to experience tranquility, spiritual reflection and exotic nurturing in a Zen setting overlooking the water.

Spa Tisari offers many unique spa services, yoga and Pilate class, a monthly membership and their own signature face and body skincare line comprising a cornucopia of products. Choosing from Tisari’s spa menu is like picking only one dessert from a gourmet sweet shop. In addition to the classics, a wide array of exotic services is what makes this establishment appealing.

If you’re long overdue for a facial, Bali Hai is the 911 you need to call. Your face will thank you after these nearly 2 hours of nurturing treatment. After a relaxing facial massage, a gommage of Salicylic Acid with micro beads is used to exfoliate then to be physically brushed for further debris removal. Then every square inch of your face is examined and extracted as necessary for this is the most important part of a facial; it is detoxifying and in preparation for a healthier skin. A germicide, Acne Complex astringent, is applied while a high frequency electrode glides the face to force oxygen into the skin by killing bacteria and drying excessive oil spots. Depending on your skin type, your esthetician will choose an appropriate mask to be followed by a serum of Vitamin C and collagen whereby it is forced deeply beyond the dermis by a galvanic machine. With its frequency wave penetrating the product, the result is 3-5 days of youthful glow. To finish off is a toner, 2 layers of moisturizers and a Bota-Peptide contour eye cream. There is also the high profile 02 Intraceutical Facial where oxygen is embedded in the skin to plump and smooth; a series is recommended for maximum result. A fave among celebrities, supposedly Madonna couldn’t get enough so she owns the machine.

A first timer should look into Regional Healing Treatments which incorporate a wide variety of different modality of massages, body scrubs using exotic Asian spices, honey or fruit based wraps, and aromatic floral bath soaks. It’s a “tasting menu” to sample different goodies.

A unique import is the holistic Traditional Thai Massage. While you lie on a floor mattress dressed in scrubs, the therapist stretches, pushes, pulls, and sits on you. There involves movement on your part. This therapy is an exchange of energy during your focused breathing and mental mantra chanting; letting go of the outside world is your goal. It has many positive health benefits and is said to relieve certain medical ailments. The Hot Jade Stone Therapy uses hot Chinese Jade to ease pain and soothes tight muscles. It is unimaginable to get up after this highly relaxing massage as slumber in Bliss Ville takes over. Elevate into Nirvana with the Shirodhara Crowning Glory as it concentrates on the neck and head while warm Indian oil drips to the middle chakra to unblock energy flow. The Hawaiian style Lomi Lomi uses elbow power to create a unique sensation in loosening those tense muscles. Whichever massage you chose consistency will yield many physical benefits as the body detoxifies and improves other biological functions.

Spa Tisari proposes a Wellness Program with three types of membership. Included with your choice treatment are a yoga or Pilate class, a Japanese salts whirlpool bath, and 10% off other treatments.

Relaxed and content, sitting outside the spa’s patio enjoying the serene lake view and sipping warm ginger tea is the Zen way to forget life’s hustle and bustle.

www.NewportBeachMagazine.com February 2009 Issue