The Original House of Global Beauty Rituals: Ancient Techniques Reimagined in La Jolla

The future of skincare might just live in its past.

Some of the most transformative treatments I’ve seen in my own spa, lifting, sculpting, and brightening skin in ways even high-tech devices can’t, aren’t new at all. They’re ancient. And every day in my treatment room, I watch centuries-old techniques outperform today’s fleeting beauty trends.

For those who know me, this won’t come as a surprise. I’m a travel addict, and my adventures aren’t complete until I’ve booked a treatment in the places I visit, part indulgence, part research. I’ve experienced a Forbes Five-Star spa day at the Waldorf in Las Vegas, one of Japan’s top celebrity facial spas in Tokyo, specialty massage work in Salzburg, a traditional ritual-rich massage in Kyoto complete with an onsen thermal bath, and the ultimate indulgence, an iconic Parisian blowout.

But the memories that stay with me aren’t just about luxury, they’re about ritual.

Like the Kobido massage I experienced in Japan, an intricate, rhythmic lifting technique that uses fast, precise hand movements to tone facial muscles, improve circulation, and create a visible lift instantly. Or Gua Sha, a centuries-old Chinese practice using smooth jade or quartz stones to sculpt the face, release muscle tension, and encourage lymphatic drainage for a brighter, more defined look. Or facial cupping, a traditional Middle Eastern and Asian method where gentle suction stimulates collagen production, reduces puffiness, and gives the skin that “just back from vacation” glow.

These aren’t just treatments, they’re cultural legacies, perfected over time and now validated by modern science.

That’s why I created my World Tour Passport Facials. Each one is inspired by authentic rituals I’ve studied or experienced first-hand, then elevated with advanced skincare formulations and techniques to fit modern skin needs. Every stop on the “tour” is designed to transport you somewhere extraordinary without leaving La Jolla.

Right now, I’m curating the next destinations, blending centuries-old wisdom with modern performance skincare. Whether it’s the lifting artistry of Kobido, the sculpting touch of Gua Sha, or the deep detox of cupping, each facial tells a story, and your skin is the passport.

Your boarding call is here. Pack light, just bring your skin.

And stay tuned… our new menu is about to launch. New treatment protocols are on the horizon, and while I’m not giving anything away just yet, let’s just say they’ll take you even deeper into the world of transformative, ritual-rich skincare you won’t find anywhere else. Salt & Rind is becoming the original house of global beauty rituals, where centuries-old traditions are reborn for the modern world.