Tikkun Holistic Spa

What Tikkun Holistic Spa does

Tikkun Holistic Spa is a privately held boutique wellness spa founded in 2009 and headquartered at 1460 4th St, Santa Monica, California. Founded by Niki Han Schwarz (Reiki Master) and Charles Schwarz MD (Orthopedic Surgeon), the spa integrates Korean spa methodologies with far infrared heating technology, therapeutic massage, anti-aging skincare, and holistic medicine practices. The facility features purpose-built treatment rooms including a Far Infrared Himalayan Salt Room, a Korean Hwangto Clay Room, a Clay Sauna, an Eucalyptus Steam Room, and private spa journey suites for couples, with approximately 14 total employees including 6 listed practitioners.

The service catalog spans therapeutic and gentle massage (Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, hot/cold jade stone, bamboo), wet treatments (Korean body scrubs, body wraps), facials (Korean Contour 10-Step, ultrasound, HydraFacial, 24K Gold, detox), and specialty offerings such as Divine Alignment, Celestial Lift, V Steam Therapy, Chi Nei Tsang, acupuncture, and a Couple's Tantra Journey. Treatments are priced from $85 to $465 per session, with the spa also offering three monthly subscription memberships ranging from $80 to $210 and an in-spa retail line carrying six skincare brands.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model, accepting reservations via phone and the MindBody online booking platform, with appointments prepaid and a 24-hour cancellation policy. Customer segments are predominantly individual wellness consumers in Santa Monica and surrounding Southern California communities, supplemented by group events, bridal parties, and corporate wellness packages. The company has received earned media placements in Vogue (October 2022 Jennifer Lawrence feature), People, US Weekly, E! Online, and Goop, and was ranked #1 Downtown Santa Monica (2025) and Most Loved Santa Monica Business (2026). No external funding, acquisitions, or geographic expansion have been disclosed.

Name

Tikkun Holistic Spa

Legal name

Tikkun Holistic Spa

Website

https://tikkunspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tikkun Holistic Spa is a privately held boutique wellness spa in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2009 by a Reiki Master and an orthopedic surgeon, combining Korean spa techniques with far infrared therapy, therapeutic massage, facials, and specialty holistic treatments for individual consumers, groups, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Holistic Spa Services

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Day Spas (Facials, Body Treatments & Packages) (HSADAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spa & Massage Services (Day Spas, Massage Studios, Treatment Packages) (THAJAHAC), Hydrotherapy & Thermal Spa Services (Sauna/Steam/Hot Tubs) (HSALAFAF), Holistic & Alternative Therapies (Reiki, Sound Healing, Breathwork, Energy Work) (THAJAHAF)

Keywords

• Holistic spa services
• Korean body treatments
• Therapeutic massage
• Far infrared sauna
• Wellness memberships

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica, California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Spa Treatment Services: One-time service revenue from therapeutic massage, wet treatments, body wraps, skin care services, and specialty treatments. Includes various durations and price points ranging from $85-$465 per treatment.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscription memberships including Holistic Deluxe ($210/month), Holistic Health ($115/month), and Scrub Club ($80/month). Each includes massage/facial services plus spa usage passes.
3. Spa Usage Passes: Access to spa amenities including Far Infrared heated Himalayan Salt Room, Clay Room, Jacuzzi (women only), Eucalyptus Steam Room, Clay Sauna, and Reflexology Mats.
4. Skincare Products: Retail sales of skincare products including Karen's Skin Care, Obagi, HydroPeptide, Solar Dew, puREyoung, and HEEDA brands available for purchase at the spa office.
5. Group Events and Fundraisers: Corporate events, bridal parties, spa parties, and fundraising events for groups of 10+ with special rates ranging from $85-$165 per person.
6. Gift Cards: Tikkun Gift Cards available for purchase, accepted as payment for services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tikkun Holistic Spa is a boutique healing spa in Santa Monica, CA that delivers a comprehensive menu of massage therapies, Korean body scrubs and wraps, signature facials, specialty holistic treatments (V Steam, Chi Nei Tsang, Divine Alignment, Celestial Lift, Tantra Journey), and access to far infrared, salt, clay, and steam rooms. The spa supplements its services with monthly memberships and on-site retail sales of professional skincare brands.

Product overview

Tikkun Holistic Spa is a boutique wellness sanctuary in Santa Monica, CA, combining Eastern and Western healing practices. The spa offers a comprehensive range of massage therapies (therapeutic, gentle, deep tissue, sports, Thai, prenatal), wet treatments (Korean body scrubs, body wraps, aromatherapy), skincare services (ultrasound facials, HydraFacial, Korean contour facials, 24K gold facials), and specialty treatments (V Steam therapy, Chi Nei Tsang, Divine Alignment, Celestial Lift, Tantra Journey). The spa features Far Infrared heated rooms (Salt Room, Clay Room), private spa journey suites, and traditional saunas. It operates three membership tiers (Deluxe at $210/month, Health at $115/month, Scrub Club at $80/month) and sells retail skincare products including Karen's Skin Care, Obagi, HydroPeptide, Solar Dew, puREyoung, and HEEDA brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Therapeutic Massage Services Restorative therapeutic massage modalities (Acupressure, Cranial-Sacral, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Sports, Thai) for pain relief and tension release. Priced by duration, e.g., 30 min $95, 50 min $155, 60 min $180, 90 min $250.
• Gentle Massage Services Relaxation-focused massage treatments including Swedish, Prenatal, Reflexology, Hot/Cold Jade Stone, and Bamboo Massage. Priced by duration, e.g., Swedish 60 min $145, Prenatal 60 min $155, Jade Stone 90 min $270.
• Korean Body Scrub & Hot Oil Massage Traditional Korean body scrub using Korean scrubbing mitts to exfoliate, followed by Aveda shampoo, mini facial, warm oil massage, and milk rinse. Tikkun Signature 90 min priced at $240; Traditional Korean Body Scrub 30 min $90.
• Wet Treatments & Body Wraps Water-based body treatments including body scrubs, body wraps (clay, gold, mineral-based), and aromatherapy oil massage combined with facials for purification and skin rejuvenation.
• Skin Care Services Facial and skincare treatments including Korean Contour Facial (10-step, 60 min $175 / 90 min $250), Tikkun Signature Ultrasound Facial (60 min $210 / 90 min $300), Tikkun Signature Detox Facial (60 min $190 / 90 min $250), Rejuvenating HydraFacial (30 min $150 / 60 min $290), Tikkun 24K Gold Facial (60 min $270 / 90 min $350), Acne Facial, and Waxing Services.
• Divine Alignment with Ramona Kelly Signature holistic healing treatment that combines sound therapy, water therapy, Reiki, massage, and intuition. Practitioner analyzes the eyes, TMJ, facial features, posture, stride, and voice velocity before tailoring the session. 30 min $120 / 45 min $180 / 60 min $240.
• V Steam Therapy Ancient Korean mugwort steam therapy for hormonal balance, uterine health, fertility support, and detoxification. 30 min $85; series of 5 $360. Includes A Steam for Men and Couple's Purity Steam options.
• Chi Nei Tsang Ancient Chinese Taoist abdominal massage supporting digestive health, hormonal balance, immune function, detoxification, and emotional well-being. 30 min $145 / 60 min $240 / 90 min $340.
• Celestial Lift with Ramona Kelly Non-surgical facial lift technique using gentle natural methods to support eye alignment, muscle balance, and facial symmetry. 1 session $350 / 3 sessions $1,000.
• Tikkun Couple's Tantra Journey 2.5-hour couples experience featuring Tantric meditation, massage lessons, couples massage, and bathing ritual in a private suite with seven journey themes. $360 per person; series of 7 $2,280 per person.
• Tikkun Holistic Deluxe Membership Monthly subscription membership at $210/month including a 90-minute Therapeutic Massage plus two spa usage passes per month (stated value $350).
• Tikkun Holistic Health Membership Monthly subscription membership at $115/month including a 50-minute Swedish or Detox Facial plus two spa usage passes per month (stated value $200).
• Tikkun Scrub Club Membership Monthly subscription membership at $80/month including a 30-minute Korean Body Scrub plus one spa usage per month (stated value $190).
• Skincare Retail Products On-site retail of professional skincare product lines including Karen's Skin Care (PCPC-certified botanicals), Obagi (Penetrating Therapeutics technology), HydroPeptide (epigenetics/peptide technology), Solar Dew (sheer mineral and tinted sunscreen), puREyoung (South Korean glass-skin hydration/barrier repair), and HEEDA (Korean natural, clean, vegan skincare).
• Tikkun Gift Cards Prepaid gift cards accepted as payment for spa services and retail products; purchased through the MindBody platform. No refunds on gift certificates.
• Group Event Packages Tiered group packages for 10+ guests at $85, $115, or $165 per person (20% gratuity added), combining Swedish Massage, facials, Korean Body Scrub, and spa usage access; nonprofit fundraising option donates up to 20% of treatment costs back to the cause.

Quantifiable outcome

• Detoxification with 2-3x more sweat than traditional saunas
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Red CrossminorOthersTikkun has helped through fundraising events and spa party fundraisers. The organization has participated in Tikkun's fundraising programs where up to 20% of treatment costs are donated back to the cause.
• March of DimesminorOthersTikkun has helped through fundraising events and spa party fundraisers.
• Women in Film (WIF)minorOthersTikkun has helped through fundraising events and spa party fundraisers.
• Writer's GuildminorOthersTikkun has helped through fundraising events and spa party fundraisers.
• Heal the BayminorOthersTikkun has helped through fundraising events and spa party fundraisers.
• KCRWminorOthersTikkun has helped through fundraising events and spa party fundraisers.
• UCLA CommonsminorOthersTikkun has helped through fundraising events and spa party fundraisers.
• Westside Shelter and Hunger CoalitionminorOthersTikkun has helped through fundraising events and spa party fundraisers.
• MindBodycoreTechnology or IntegrationMindBody is the online booking platform used by Tikkun for appointment scheduling. Customers book through the MindBody platform at clients.mindbodyonline.com.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Now: Boutique massage-focused spa concept with multiple LA-area locations, offering streamlined massage services in a modern, design-forward environment. Direct overlap with Tikkun's core massage services and downtown LA-adjacent consumer base.
• AIRE Ancient Baths: Premium thermal bath and massage experience in downtown LA inspired by ancient Roman, Greek, and Ottoman traditions. Competes with Tikkun's Far Infrared, Salt Room, and Clay Room offerings for the same affluent experiential wellness customer.
• Ole Henriksen Face/Body Spa: Boutique celebrity-endorsed spa in West Hollywood focused on signature facials and skincare. Direct overlap with Tikkun's HydraFacial, Korean Contour Facial, 24K Gold Facial, and ultrasound facial offerings targeting the same LA beauty-wellness consumer.
• Burke Williams Spa: Premium California day spa chain offering massage, facials, body treatments, and hydrotherapy amenities. Explicitly named in Tikkun's own customer testimonials as a benchmark, making it the most direct competitive reference for premium positioning and pricing.
• Crystal Spa & Sauna: Korean-style spa in Koreatown LA offering extensive sauna, steam, and body scrub facilities. Direct overlap with Tikkun's Korean Body Scrub, Salt Room, and Eucalyptus Steam Room for the same Korean-spa-seeking LA customer.
• Wi Spa: Large Korean-style day spa in Los Angeles offering 24-hour access, extensive sauna and treatment facilities, and body scrubs. Competes with Tikkun for Korean spa enthusiasts and hydrotherapy/thermal experience seekers in the LA market.
• Olympic Spa: Korean-style spa in Koreatown LA offering body scrubs, saunas, and traditional Korean spa treatments. Direct overlap with Tikkun's Korean Body Scrub, Hwangto Clay Room, and Far Infrared technology offerings.

Broad incumbents

• The Massage Center: Multi-location LA-area spa offering massage, skincare, and body treatments with membership programs. Comparable subscription model and service menu to Tikkun, but operates at a less premium, more accessible price tier.
• Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa: Large North American day spa franchise offering standardized massage, facial, and skincare services at mid-market price points. Competes with Tikkun's Therapeutic Massage, facials, and membership program but at lower price points and broader accessibility.

Emerging players

• Soap Treatment (The Spa at Pelican Hill): Luxury resort-style spa offering premium body treatments, hydrotherapy, and facials in Orange County. Comparable premium pricing and treatment menu to Tikkun's Royal Gold, Jade Spa Journey, and signature body wrap offerings for an overlapping affluent Southern California clientele.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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