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. 
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.
Finding time to work out can be a challenge, and for many people with busy schedules it often seems impossible. The Normal Bar Interactive survey reports that 17% of people are too tired to exercise and more than 30% just don’t have the time. However, making physical fitness a priority can yield incredible benefits for your body and your mental health. If you’re in that 47% struggling to create time for exercise, consider changing your workout strategy. We’ve compiled the top tips on how to keep exercise prep at a minimum.
