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The Most Sensuous New Spa Experience in L.A? It's 'One,' of course, at Shutters on the Beach - Starlet-ready skin care from Ole Henriksen and a soothing design by Michael Smith make ‘ONE’ the place for pampering on the Pacific Coast

June 2004 (Santa Monica, CA) – A healthy, radiant complexion is everyone’s dream. And what better setting to achieve that wish than the tranquil beach environment of Santa Monica, with its nourishing sea air and sunshine. Turn that dream into reality at ONE, the new spa at Shutters on the Beach, featuring Ole Henriksen Face/Body. ONE combines the starlet-ready signature treatments of Hollywood’s hottest skin-care specialist, Ole Henriksen, with an intimate interior by celebrated designer Michael Smith.

ONE is a rejuvenating oasis for hard-working business travelers, winded vacationers, and high-profile Shutters’ guests seeking an escape from the push-and-pull of everyday life. With its first-ever spa design by L.A.-based interior designer Michael Smith – known for delicious residential makeovers on both coasts – ONE soothes with subtle tones of sand and sea while paying homage to the healing powers of the Pacific. The new spa features six treatment rooms, including two wet treatment rooms with tropical rain showers, offering guests a sensuous atmosphere in which to relax and unwind for facials, massages, body scrubs and body treatments, manicures, pedicures and waxing. A cool drink and satisfying bite from the spa menu by the pool at Shutters is a must-do.

ONE features the scintillating skin-care of Ole Henriksen – a.k.a., “facialist to the stars”– whose white-hot client list includes recent Oscar honorees Charlize Theron and Renee Zellweger. Combining his skin-care principles of simplicity, renewal, stimulation, hydration, pampering and cruelty-free products, Henriksen’s all-natural, botanical-infused, hands-on and exclusive treatments for ONE offer therapeutic benefits for both skin and soul. In addition, guests can take their experience home with them, as ONE features Ole Henriksen’s Face/Body product line for retail purchase.

ONE at Shutters on the Beach is located at One Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica. It is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, and reservations are strongly suggested. For more information or to book a treatment at ONE, please call (310) 587-1712, or visit www.shuttersonthebeach.com.

Independently owned and operated by the Beverly Hills-based Edward Thomas Management Company, Shutters on the Beach is an elite hotel located on the beach of Santa Monica Bay. In addition to being a savvy business destination, the hotel is known for its quiet and comfortable elegance, intimate atmosphere, dedication to guest services and a strict policy of protecting the privacy of its “who’s who” guest list. Shutters is also renowned for panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and California coastline from its rooms, two restaurants, pool and lobby. Conveniently located at One Pico Boulevard, in the eclectic beach resort town of Santa Monica, California, Shutters is within 20 minutes of the Los Angeles Airport, Beverly Hills and Century City. It is situated within walking distance of many fashionable shopping districts, fine restaurants and art galleries. Shutters is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. For more information, call (310) 458-0030; toll-free at (800) 334-9000, or log onto www.shuttersonthebeach.com.