Health + Wellness

Body Rock

Five tips to bounce back after the holidays, from the experts at Contourology Photography by Kristina Vasilenko “The holidays are a time for celebration, family and—let’s be honest—a little indulgence,” says Victoria Kseniya Simon, the CEO and founder of Contourology, a popular body sculpting studio located in the heart of Brentwood Village. “All of those rich meals, extra sweets and late nights can leave us feeling bloated, sluggish and less than our best.” As a busy mother-of-two and...

Home + Design

Wellness Wonderland

Health-focused real estate is the industry's hottest new trend Article by Amanda Eberstein In recent years, as wellness practices have become increasingly mainstream, this trend has naturally segued into real estate. Perhaps fueled by the pandemic—which greatly accelerated the way we think about the home and how one’s built environment affects our overall physical and mental health—wellness real estate has become the fastest-growing sector in the United States’ already booming wellness...

Health + Wellness

About Face

Photography by Gregory Dava Vanessa Hernandez is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after estheticians, with a client list that includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Amber Valletta and Eiza González. Lucky for us, she operates out of a discreet jewel-box studio right here in the heart of Brentwood. “I always say facials are like going to the dentist, it’s the ongoing maintenance and consistency that gives you a lifetime of healthy skin,” says the busy entrepreneur, who is currently pregnant with her second...

Travel

A Welcome Reception

Le Petit Pali Brentwood breathes new energy into the historic Brentwood Inn Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Courtesy Palisociety Since opening in 1947 on a winding stretch of Sunset Boulevard, the Brentwood Inn (originally the Brentwood Motor Hotel) has served as an iconic symbol of the community and an old-school homage to Los Angeles’ historic car culture. And although long considered a convenient option for visiting family and friends—and, according to a well-placed source, the...