Chuan Body + Soul Spa

The Huntington Spa is the only luxury hotel spa in Los Angeles offering treatments based on Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The new 11,000-square-foot spa features a state-of-the-art fitness center and 13 treatment rooms, including a couples’ room, and offers luxurious services such as massages, facials, body treatments, manicures, pedicures and hair services. A sampling of highlighted treatments include: The Huntington Signature Massage; Four Hands Massage; The Platinum Facial; BABOR Sea Creations Facial; Lemon Twist Manicure/Pedicure and Spa Retreats packages.

Chuan Body + Soul

A unique new element to The Huntington Spa is the Chuan Body + Soul corridor, which incorporates Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) services to provide a comprehensive wellness experience to restore the mind, body and soul.  All Chuan signature treatments are based upon the principles of TCM which include the five elements, breathing rituals and acupressure.

The Chuan journey begins with a specialist taking guests through a five element questionnaire to determine which life element is out of balance and in need of further nurturing. The journey continues with a unique breathing ritual enhancing the focus on the chosen element and aiding induction of a deeper sense of relaxation. Essential oils, incense and teas are tailored to bring the element back to harmony. Chuan treatments include Chuan Element Massages, Chuan Scrubs and Wraps, Chuan Hand and Foot Therapies, Chuan Man and Chuan Escapes packages.

Chuan Spa is Langham Hotels International’s global luxury spa brand and is continually recognized as one of the premiere spa concepts around the world.  “Chuan” in Chinese means flowing water and water is considered the foundation of life. Chuan is among the very first hotel spas to incorporate principles of TCM into its signature treatments, ambience and décor. Other Chuan Spas around the world are located at Langham Hotels in Auckland, Hong Kong, Koh Samui, London, Melbourne, Shanghai and Boston.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapies

In addition to its signature treatments, Chuan Body + Soul also offers TCM therapies including acupuncture, Ho Guan (cupping), moxibustion, ear seeds and other techniques.  Traditional Chinese Medicine has been practiced for thousands of years to promote healing and well being.  According to TCM philosophy, our health depends upon the body’s circulating energy (Qi) through a network of meridians (channels) and collaterals beneath the skin.

Chuan Body + Soul offers a number of Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies by qualified TCM Practitioner Paulette Y. Saddler, M.D., F.A.C.P., who is on the attending staff of Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena and has an office specializing in medical acupuncture.  Dr. Saddler’s TCM treatments at Chuan Body + Soul include Jet Lag; Smoking Cessation; Food Cravings; Stress Reduction; and Neck or Lower Back Tension. Guests may have a standalone TCM session or couple it with massage for the ultimate relaxation therapy.