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Inside Reecess, Newport Beach’s New Wellness Destination

July 19, 2026

I was recently invited to check out REECESS in Newport Beach, and I honestly didn't know what to expect walking in. It's unlike any wellness studio I've been to, and I've tried a lot of them.Founder Rambo Garcia built this as a hidden, high-end wellness escape, and the flagship experience is called the Biohouse Reset. It's a two-hour, fully guided protocol built around one idea: restore your energy and reset your nervous system in a single visit.The session starts with baseline diagnostics, including blood pressure, grip strength and a body composition assessment. From there, you move into what they call…

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Life Time Opens Resort-Style Athletic Club in Brea

July 14, 2026

North Orange County's wellness scene just got a serious upgrade. Life Time has opened its Brea Athletic Country Club at Brea Mall, marking the brand's first location in North Orange County.The club spans more than 85,000 square feet across three acres of indoor and outdoor space. It's designed as a one-stop destination where fitness, recovery, family time and social life all live under one roof, setting a new standard for healthy living in the area.Members can enjoy a resort-style "Beach Club" experience complete with a lap pool, leisure pool, waterslides, cabanas and outdoor dining and bar service. Pickleball players have…

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A Blissful Japanese Head Spa Experience at Invita Costa Mesa

June 30, 2026

A new wellness experience has arrived in Costa Mesa. Invita Head Spa recently opened its doors, and I had the opportunity to visit and experience a treatment firsthand.Inspired by the Japanese tradition of scalp care, Invita is designed to promote healthy hair, a healthy scalp, and total relaxation. The treatments combine scalp analysis, therapeutic massage, cleansing, and nourishing hair care into one blissful experience. It's the perfect way to unwind, and I couldn't help but think it would also be a wonderful way to spend time with a friend.One of the things I appreciated most was how personalized everything felt.…

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BURN Opens First OC Location in Newport Beach

June 17, 2026

The Los Angeles fitness and longevity studio known for its red and blue light workouts, infrared heat, and celebrity following has officially landed in Orange County. BURN opened its doors in Newport Beach this week, marking its first location outside LA.The studio is celebrating with complimentary classes through the week. Spots are filling fast, but reservations are still open through the BURN app, so grab one while you can.Opening week also brings surprise giveaways and partnerships with wellness and beauty brands including Counter Beauty, Beauty F(x), Kopari, Arrival Creatine, Taavi and Summer Fridays.On Tuesday, BURN celebrated its Orange County debut…

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SEASON Makes Dinner Planning Easy

June 08, 2026

If you have ever found yourself short on time or staring into the fridge wondering what to make, SEASON by Chef Michael Rossi offers a simple solution.Orange County foodies will know Rossi well from his years at Napa Rose and The Ranch. He is now executive chef at The Beach Club in Santa Monica, and he has brought that same level of culinary expertise to something home cooks have needed for a long time.SEASON is a weekly meal planning service designed to take the stress out of weeknight cooking. Delivered every Sunday, each plan includes 10 dinner recipes, five classic…

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