By Psychotherapist & Wellness Expert, Rhonda Richards-Smith
From his early days in the hospitality industry, Vice President of Operations and General Manager of Burke Williams Santa Monica, Mike Essa, shares his inside scoop on maintaining self-care, inside and outside the body. Living by the Burke Williams mission statement, “We exist to transform your day,” Essa strives to create a tranquil and transformative environment for all guests to nourish, pamper, and indulge in self-care with every visit. 
Given that our bodies are made of 60% water it probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise that the liquid of life powers our mind, transports nutrients to our cells, and gives us glowing skin…and that’s just the start of it! No matter your activity level, our bodies crave good ‘ol H2O to survive and thrive. As you pack your daily essentials for the day, Burke Williams would like to remind you to grab that water bottle and remember the benefits that come with every single sip.
Spending time soaking up the sun outdoors in the summer is something we all love to do, but our skin may disagree. As the temperature rises and we spend our days basking in the sun or in the cool central air conditioning, it’s important to cater your skincare routine to the summer season. From exfoliating to moisturizing, here are our pro tips on how to keep a healthy glow and sun-kissed skin all summer long.
‘It’ Mom and Burke Williams Co-Founder Shares Why Mother-Daughter Time is on the Top of her Wish List.
Burke Williams prepped, pampered, and transformed celebrity guests, well-known influencers, and media friends with an intimate spring skin care event this past week. Guests indulged in an evening of ultimate relaxation at Burke Williams Woodland Hills while learning of tips and tricks from our skin care experts. Among the pampered guests included actress Jillian Rose Reed, model and influencer Kenzie Harr, and well-known influencer Fernanda Romero.
Skincare opened the door to Burke Williams for Vice President of Treatments and Development, Diane Hibbard. From her early days as an Esthetician, skin care has remained the forefront of Hibbard’s passion. Hibbard’s love of skin care eventually led her to an active and hands-on role within the company and in the development of the world-class H2V skin care line. From working with estheticians, managers and the entire Burke Williams team, Hibbard strives to provide the most well-trained team in the industry.
The daily stresses of everyday life can take a toll on our bodies, which can leave our muscles feeling tight and our skin dull. No matter how busy or chaotic our lives seem to get, it’s essential we take time for regular self-care. Treating yourself to a monthly massage or facial may feel like a luxury, but continuous self-care benefits our health and well-being more than we may realize. Read on as we round up the benefits of receiving a monthly massage or facial with a Burke Williams Membership Program.
Renewal and relaxation are easy at Simply Massage by Burke Williams, where guests receive a therapeutic massage in a convenient atmosphere. Jeri Sydnor, Director of Simply Massage by Burke Williams in Marina del Rey, is dedicated to delivering the highest level of service while accommodating and enhancing active lifestyles. Whether welcoming guests to Simply after a long day at the office or post-workout, Sydnor and her skilled team are creating opportunities to experience a Burke Williams quality massage within busy schedules.
With her finger on the pulse of health, wellness, and luxury, Burke Williams Woodland Hills Vice President & General Manager, Diane Kim, understands the need for self-care. When the Southern California native first accepted a front desk position at Burke Williams, she immediately felt a sense of community among the staff and was inspired by the supportive company culture.
