Spa News: Give Back This Season with Nitespa’s SpaKarma

In case there wasn’t enough reason to get spruced up for the holidays, nitespa, Los Angeles’ alterna-spa experience, is proud to announce spaKarma, a giving back beauty program for the holidays.

Throughout the month of December, nitespa has committed to donate 10% of all net profits into a fund to give beauty and spa treatments to cancer patients. Conceived of by nitepa owner Julia Martin, spaKarma is lovingly dedicated to the memory of her mother Dolores Lolita Martin, whom Julia lost to colon cancer in 2002. In the last month of her life, Dolores received a complimentary spa retreat and, for a brief moment, forgot that she was ill. It was this experience that inspired Julia to start nitespa as a place where all can receive the joys and respite of therapeutic beauty and wellness treatments without pretense by caring therapists.

In addition to the donation fund, nitespa is offering clients who want to contribute more the opportunity to participate in the ONE FOR ONE program. Each specifically designated spaKarma massage, reiki, detox facial, makeup lesson, or deluxe mani-pedi purchased will also donate a second service to a person going through cancer treatment (or similar invasive treatment or unforgiving disease) or their caregivers. All spaKarma ONE FOR ONE treatments are $120 and cover the cost of the purchaser’s treatment plus one for someone in need.

For more fun, Festive Friday Nights at nitespa on December 5 and 12 will feature SHOP SIP SPA – holiday parties to give back. Local craft makers, designers and artists will be on site selling holiday gifts, while music, cocktails and spa treatments are in full swing – the perfect opportunity to be social, check off some names on the gift list and get those beauty treatments.

Finally, to keep the spirit of giving going, nitespa is also dedicating its annual Holiday Beauty Bash on December 16 to spaKarma. With drinks, mingling, raffles, goody bags and shopping on offer a good time is guaranteed. But, more importantly, a full 20% of all appointments booked for that night – or booked on that night for future redemption (including gift cards and products purchased) will go into the spaKarma fund.

With high ceilings and an industrial loft vibe, the space is modern, clean, and streamlined. A balcony offers a breezy relaxation spot, and large, airy treatment rooms provide serenity. An open lobby with lounge and manicure area is a perfect spot for socializing and viewing a rotating gallery of local artists.

Nitespa offers day spa services with a twist. With late-night appointments and a mix of traditional and eclectic services (including an “After Party” detox facial, palm and tarot card readings, and budget-luxury membership options) – plus friendly staff and clients, wine on offer, and great music – nitespa offers a unique experience to its guests.

Always true to its name, nitespa takes appointments from noon to 10 pm, now daily. Clients can leave work and still treat themselves to a facial and mani/pedi without having to rush. Earlier or later appointments are taken upon request. Ideal for parties, bridal showers or just a girlfriends’ escape (though plenty of men are clients too!). For more information, please visit www.nitespa.com.