BWELL Inside Out

2811 Wilshire Boulevard Ste 540 Santa Monica (310) 449-5526 www.bwellclinic.com

Bwell pushes aside pharmaceutical obsessed approaches to optimal health in favor of customized, age-old, lifestyle and nature-based solutions.  The clinic that doesn't try to disguise itself as some kind of tropical haven for those seeking only a quick fix, has a non-nonsense attitude to jump starting you back to wellness and combines diverse fields like Toxicology, Internal Medicine, Naturopathy, and Chinese medicine to do so. 

The clinic relies on a battery of specialists, the front runners being the founder, Dr. Dahlgren (an internist and toxicologist), Dr. Hollis (physician with a focus on anti-aging) and Dr. Shapiro (director for Chinese medicine).  Supporting this triumvirate are massage therapists, aestheticians and acupuncturists.  The full day treatment starts with an in-depth physician interview where your health history and concerns are addressed.  Clinical tests such as Liver Function Testing and Hormone Testing are used to then come up with an action plan that may include massages, sauna-based detoxification, Chinese herbs and acupuncture, supplements, and even facials.  The benefits are naturally derived from a long-term, packaged program but patrons are welcome to enjoy ala carte services as they would at a day spa.

An anti-aging facial by Sari incorporates patent-pending nutrients aimed at repairing the skin on a cellular level.  Serums enriched with CoQ10, coenzymes, Alpha lipoic acid and amino acids are an integral part of restoring that youthful glow and plumping up lines and acne-induced indentations.  Extractions, an incredible facial massage, and tons of education on the inner workings of your skin ensure a noticeable and lasting effect.

Kismet is true shaman.  Her massage, if you can whittle it down to just that term, targets your goals and concerns and is truly transformative.  The healing massage is based on the individual so the method is drawn from many modalities and cannot be classified into the regular shiatsu, Swedish, whatnot.  It can focus on a physical ailment, as many single sessions are, or on life challenges and deeper seated issues.  It's not unusual to be transported to distant memories and be moved as he coaches you through breathing and provides tender encouragement.  Tuning forks which look like metal prongs are also utilized to create sounds and  vibrations that converse with the tissues and, we're quite sure, your very being.