I hope this helps others because I looked at several options before deciding on LVR…read more And I'm glad I did - because I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Laguna Village Retreat. From pick up after surgery to the last day, the level of care I received was exceptional. This is not just a recovery space--it is a thoughtfully curated experience rooted in compassion, professionalism, and true attention to detail. It is clear this is a place designed for healing in every sense. What stood out most to me was the people. Paige and her team have created something incredibly special, and that energy is reflected in every person you meet. I felt genuinely supported, seen, and cared for during a very vulnerable time. Paige personally drove me home from surgery, held my hand walking into my follow-up visit, and made sure every detail was clearly communicated with my doctor. I felt safe, supported, and truly cared for every step of the way. The nursing staff was outstanding--kind, attentive, and truly present. Their knowledge of recovery, combined with a calm and reassuring approach, made me feel completely safe and confident in the healing process. A heartfelt thank you to Katie, Sienna, Dominique, Karen, and Charissa--and to the many others whose kindness and care meant so much during my stay. The environment itself is peaceful and restorative, with a truly zen-like atmosphere that allows you to fully relax and focus on healing. The food was also incredible--thoughtfully prepared, nourishing, and far beyond what you would expect in a recovery setting. This experience changed the way I see healing, care, and support--and I will carry it with me always. If you are considering post-surgical care, this is truly the best decision you can make.

decent experience and would likely recommend to family or friends. Will have to consider for my…read morenext post op

I love this place. It's truly a hidden gem. Surrounded by nature, green hills, and hummingbirds, it…read morefeels like a little sanctuary away from the noise of everyday life. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and cared for. Everyone puts so much love and heart into this place. It doesn't just feel like a retreat--it feels like coming home, as if this place has been waiting for you all along. Thank you guys

I spent a short retreat here, and honestly-- it was unforgettable. It felt like a breath of fresh…read moreair I didn't even realize I needed.Total relaxation,no rush, no noise --just being fully present with myself. I left feeling lighter, calmer, and deeply recharged. I miss it!! Thank you Geo and Katrisha

This place has insane food and drinks. Had chicken and waffles plus their donuts. Just amazing…read more Very nice inside and great service. Will be going back

After a late afternoon show at the Fullerton AMC, we were craving something sweet…read more My Daughter's family suggested their go-to place, the Haven in Orange. We ended up ordering a couple of French Onion Soup's, Black Truffle Mac and Cheese and Crispy Pig Ears. The starters were delicious, our server Olivia was a kick and so attentive even though the place was crowded and she had a few stations to attend to. We did get around to the deserts which included a couple of Sticky Toffee Pudding and the piece de resistance, Butterscotch Pot De Creme. The background music and crowd noise was not overbearing so we could have a conversation across the table without having to raise our voices. The restrooms were clean and the dining room was warm and inviting. Was tough to leave but there were more patrons to seat as we left.

I found Claudia from The Love Courses on Yelp during a very difficult period in my relationship. My…read morethen-fiancé and I were struggling, and Claudia reached out almost immediately after I posted my request. She was able to schedule us for an in-person session right away, which meant a lot during such an emotional time. Claudia is an exceptional therapist. She truly listens to both partners and makes each person feel heard and respected. At the same time, she isn't afraid to ask thoughtful, direct, and sometimes tough questions that get to the heart of the issue. While our relationship ultimately had several core challenges that couldn't be resolved, Claudia played a crucial role in helping us navigate that reality with clarity and compassion. She guided us through what she calls "uncoupling," allowing both of us to come to terms with the relationship ending in a healthy and grounded way. I'm incredibly grateful that we found Claudia, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking honest, skilled, and deeply compassionate couples counseling.

Claudia is AMAZING. My husband and I went to her for our first year of marriage (pre marital…read morecounseling) to ensure we were starting our marriage off strong. It was the best investment we ever made. Claudia is a great listener, provides excellent tools, and is always in both of your corners rooting you on. She utilizes cutting edge research to help strengthen bonds and improve mental health. One of the many things I love about Claudia is that she herself is always learning and taking extra classes and courses to strengthen her own toolbox of resources. My husband said, "the tools she's given us, we don't even realize we use them anymore because it's like muscle memory now." Life is truly about living to the fullest, most peaceful and joyful route and while you may not even think you need couples therapy, I can guarantee it'll help even the strongest of couples!

This is the second time i've been to The Healing Gardens of Ayurveda…read more My husband won the recent instagram giveaway for an Abhyanga massage ($120) and he gifted it to me. (So sweet of him) As I first walked into the room, the smell was amazing and energy was calming! I loved that. An abhyanga is a full body massage where they use warm scented oil that your skin absorbs. I truly felt like I was able to release all tension and allow myself to receive and enjoy! I was so relaxed that I was able to fall asleep. At the end of my massage I felt rejuvenated! I didn't realize how much I needed this massage until I experienced it once again. The female massage practitioner (i'm unsure how to spell out her name) I wish I did because she IS AMAZING! She made me feel welcome and comfortable throughout the whole experience. She had the perfect touch as far as how much pressure to apply. At the end of my massage I was offered some delicious tea! *Herbal Cup - Anti-Stress* I exchanged a few words with Dr.Ram who is such a kind human. I am very grateful for the services his Wellness Center offers. I will definitely be back and will always recommend these services to others.

I have seen Healing Gardens of Ayurveda on my Yelp browses for massages, but when I called in prior…read moreto the pandemic, it was really hard to get an appointment. A few months ago, my friend gifted me a 90 minute Abhyanga Massage ($145 value) and it took me nearly 4 months to finally make my way here. I called to make my reservation with Tina. She was very professional and informative. I provided the gift certificate # and Tina was able to help me apply the gift certificate seamlessly. Since it was my first time experiencing this type of service/massage, Tina also gave me a friendly reminder that this service uses a lot of healing oils for the massage, so it is recommended that I wore clothes that I wouldn't mind oil residue on. Also I was emailed a reservation confirmation with the need to know information for the service. For anyone not familiar with an Abhyanga Massage, this is a full body massage with a generous amount of warm herbal oils that are abundant in antioxidants and adaptogens. This is meant to promote relaxation and rejuvenation. On the day of my service I arrived 15 minutes early to fill out my first time customer forms. Tina was there that day and she offered me water or hot tea. She asked if I needed to use the restroom before my service. Just FYI - the restrooms are disconnected from their suite. For my Abhyanga Massage, I was with Tanaz. She welcomed me back to the room and we had a quick chat about what pressure I would like, if there were any areas I would like extra work on, if there were any areas to avoid, disclosure about the use of oils, and all the usual. I really appreciated her guidance through the whole experience, and most importantly the massage was spectacular. We started off face up and we ended face down. I noticed some use of essential oils on the face to start to set the mood. They use SO MUCH oil here, in a good way. It really helps with the massage strokes and even when the warm oil gets poured onto each body part, it felt extremely relaxing. Tanaz is amazing!! What a treat to experience the Abhyanga Massage! I hear they recently added a 4 hands massage, where you have 2 massage therapists working on you simultaneously! I have never done that before and I would highly consider coming back.

HO #62 here! Yes yes yes you need this retreat in your life. I made friends and memories that are…read moretough to put into words. The cabins at Pali Retreat are brand new (built in 2025!) with heated floors. They are in best condition possible! Healing Odyssey is so intentional in all of their exercises during the retreat. I learned so much. It is so therapeutic to be with 30 other women who know.

I decided to attend the weekend retreat mainly because a friend wanted me to join her on the…read moreretreat. We were placed on a waitlist three days before the scheduled retreat. Surprisingly we were offered a spot at the retreat due to last minute cancellations. We were in a campers dorm. There were four of us and the accommodations were clean and roomy. We each took a section of the campers dorm. We had privacy since the dorm area was not full. There were large bunk bed frames so taking your own sleeping bags and pillows is a must. I liked that the restroom was inside the cabin. The rates for the retreat are affordable and reasonable. Meals are included and accommodations are good but don't expect a hotel room. You are in camper mode. I am thankful that God led me to a place of serene support and love. The staff were attentive and great. The variety of activities and information was just what I didn't know I needed. Lots of self-care opportunities. I made lifelong friends there. The women inspired me to face whatever challenges may come in life. So many women in one place genuinely supporting and caring for you was EXTRAORDINARY. The activities were well planned and inspiring. I have now been in remission for several years....cancer-free. I wholeheartedly recommend this retreat for women. I have been in remission for several years. cancer-free. I wholeheartedly recommend this retreat for women. It is life changing.

I have been curious about Sanctuary Wellness Center & Yoga Studio for a long time now. I was so…read moreexcited to see an opening for Aerial Yoga during a time I was available. I made sure to arrive early... especially when there was this excerpt on the class that says, "Arriving late, even unintentionally can take away from others - their peace, focus, and time". The parking lot was hard to find. I actually had to circle it a few times before finding it, and parking in their back lot. I entered from the back door and made my way through the front to check in with the owner. I checked in early. I signed in. I SIGNED THE WAIVER. The owner was going to give me a studio tour but she kept getting busy with other things. That's fine, not an issue. Their studio space is small. For aerial, there are 9 silks, so 1 for the instructor and 8 for the students. The front left is a bit close to some equipment so the teacher took that spot when it got busy. The spacing is a bit tight, and can cause students to bump into each other if they are not mindful. Also the studio is off a busy street and I can hear the cars driving by, so it could be more relaxing. Come early! Especially with aerial. It is important to adjust the silks where the bottom is at your pelvic height. A lot of the students did not come in until the start of class time, and the instructor still had to lower the silks and then adjust it to their height. OUR CLASS STARTED 10 MINUTES LATE. I don't blame the instructor because they can't turn away their students... but that is 10 minutes wasted from my time even though I was early and prepared. The aerial class itself was a great work out. A bit on the basic end of aerial yoga. I know the instructor mentioned she designs it based on the level of the class and we had some folks who were first timers so the instructor went easy on us. The owner offered to take pictures for us, but she went away. The instructor was nice to take photos too, but her yoga skills are definitely better than her photography skills. In one of the photos where my face and body shaped looked the best, she had her whole thigh in it. Sigh. We were 3 minutes from class ending time and we didn't even get into the silks for a cocoon savasana. At that point I just left cause it didn't seem like we would be doing the savasana or anything. What annoyed me the most ... is receiving a messaging telling me I didn't sign a waiver and that I need to sign one next time. WOW !! I came early... signed the waiver... had my time wasted... and now I get this email telling me I didn't sign the waiver. Before receiving that message I was in the air about coming back. But after seeing that message I was so annoyed. I am not coming back... It would have been more tactful to wait for me to come back and ask me at that time to sign if they misplaced the last one. I work out to relax but this whole experience was so stressful. I shouldn't have my time wasted if THEY are disorganized.

Kind of warm/ hot in the studio for my liking. I run hot though- so maybe this isn't an issue for…read moreothers. Parking is in the back- not much parking available. I wouldn't want to park in the neighborhood/ street. Very nice and friendly staff! They are very welcoming and inviting when you arrive! The waiting room is relaxing and comfortable. No shoes allowed inside the studio. I probably need a beginner/ gentle yoga class. I couldn't do most of the positions/ poses. Oh well. Next time!

Amazing deep tissue massage. Felt like a new woman the next day. Highly recommend this spa.read more

This is a small but cute location with rooms on the second floor for services. I have been to a…read morewide range of spa's and thought this one was nice based on location and space. Positive: -Facial serves were good -Nice meditation room at the end where they offer tea and a cracker and a hot neck pillow -Greenery -Recommendation on products but not push -There is low gate in the front opening as you walk in but it's for an adorable dog walking the ground so they do not get out. Cons: -Parking is 6.99 at bowers. They mention the lot but not the cost (to be fair, no issue with the cost but I recommend letting clients know it's a fee and you have to go through an app. It takes time to enter card info,etc) -Driveway parking was offered for parking but it is tandem and very limited. Street parking very limited. Give yourself time for parking. -Locker is coed. You lock when changing for privacy so if you are in a hurry, try to get there when available Overall, I would go back. It's quant and better than I have experienced even with big spa's.

The right one. I…read moreknew before my session with her - and then confirmed it. Dr. Grau's compassion and care for those looking for guidance, clarity, validation - along with grief counseling - is tremendous. Truly a life-changing experience for me, even in just 30 minutes. Pro tip: book more time than you think you'll need - you'll want it.

I just had my session with Susan yesterday, and I can't thank her enough…read more i got a psychic medium reading, and I really wanted to hear from my dad. Not only did he come through, but my mom did as well. She described their personalities and what they went through perfectly. She also picked up on my daughter who is going through a tough time here, and helped me regarding her. Now all this alone would've been a great reading, but she also went beyond and saw that I've been stuck on what my next path is. She described my personalities to a tee, and validated that I've been toying with a career in the energy field. She gave me suggestions on where I should best use my skills, and it was something I've been thinking about for a long time! Not only is Susan a great medium, but a stellar coach in guidance. Thank you Susan for such a wonderful life changing experience! Alison Cutrone

Been going to this studio post covid and what hidden gem it is. They offer a variety of levels with…read moreamazing instructors. If you are up for a challenge, Ananda is the best. He offers a challenging session for whatever level you are feeling on that particular day. Love practicing with those in class and ending with a peaceful feeling. Whether you are an early bird or night owl, you will find sessions with Ananda!

After complaining on social media the management apologized for delay and frustration, reviewed my…read morecase and extended the expiration of my remaining unused classes by 1 month. Now I am able to use my remaining classes without paying extra $$.