For Yugoslavian born skin expert Olga Lorencin and renowned restaurateur Christine Splichal, a French native, the concept and creation of Kinara, a skin care clinic, day spa, café and boutique, came naturally. With customized skin care and body treatments, a new concept of spa cuisine and shopping available within one original and beautiful setting, the two have set new standards and have mastered the art of the ideal spa experience.

Kinara, meaning "On the Edge" in Hindi, opened its doors in October, 2002 in West Hollywood’s design district at 656 North Robertson Boulevard. The spa structure, created by award-winning, Californian architect Hagy Belzberg, is a modern work of art designed to be a porthole between the outside world and the inner serenity of this very private spa.

Kinara is designed to be perfectly balanced, as it is subtle but not bare, calm but not Zen and natural but not serious. The interior is a harmonious, elegant environment evocative of a mood that is Eastern Indian, Balinese and French. Exotic woods mix with a color palette made up of warm earth tones including whites, neutrals, yellows, browns and greens with bursts of vivid oranges and reds. Every treatment room is overly ample in size with natural sunlight and state-of-the-art equipment.

The spa is a total sensory experience to savor and enjoy. Whether it’s an all day indulgence, lunch and a simple treatment Kinara has it all.

Skincare and Spa Treatments
Each Kinara skin care and spa treatment has been created or customized by Olga Lorencin-Northrup, a leading expert facialist whose objective is to find skincare solutions no matter the challenge. All treatments and services are based on classic techniques that have been infused with a modern edge. There are no fad-driven trends here - only effective results.

All her life Olga has experimented with every natural remedy and cosmetic product on the market. She never hesitated to contact dermatologists and other doctors for their advice on cosmeceutical trends when creating her own tried and tested products. It is this fearless confidence backed by her thorough knowledge and experience that draws Hollywood’s leading celebrities and industry elite to her as clients today.

Whether it’s a facial, hydrotherapy bath, body scrub, massage or body wrap it has been customized and delicately balanced with the best natural ingredients and cutting edge technology to provide results while also caring for and nurturing the body.

Kinara Skin Care Products
Olga has also created the Kinara Skin Care line, a new collection of products that combine herbal and pharmaceutical ingredients guaranteed to bring about effective and immediate results.

A successful combination of the most effective, high potency vitamins, antioxidants, and herbal extracts of uncompromising quality, Kinara’s products will eliminate impurities, diminish pores, reduce fine lines and soften deep ones, moisten and eventually eliminate age spots and other discolorations.

In addition to the Kinara Skin Care line, Olga has also carefully selected leading beauty and skin care products from Ayer-medic, Dermed, DDF and Hormeta as well as others, readily available through the spa boutique.

Kinara Café
Kinara's new idea of dining within the spa was a concept of Christine Splichal's, one of
Los Angeles' premier restaurateurs and co-founder of the famed Patina Group (with
her husband, Master Chef Joachim Splichal).

Christine and chef de cuisine Elizabeth Mendez create seasonal menus prepared around foods that are mostly certified organic ingredients of the highest and freshest quality standards. The food is as healthy as it is delicious, and the dishes and ingredients were chosen specifically for their skin care benefits. From freshly squeezed juices, to grilled salmon and seared Ahi salads, the café kitchen prepares everything à-la-minute for maximum nutritional benefits, freshness and flavor. For those who are interested in celebrating, Kinara serves a fine and limited selection of Christine’s favorite wines and champagnes, an offering not typically found in the average day spa. The Café serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and early dinner to spa patrons as well as a loyal dining clientele.

Kinara Cadeaux
Believing that the Kinara lifestyle experience should to extend to the home, Christine conceived the notion of Kinara Cadeaux, a unique and elegant boutique. Cadeaux sells many of the imported artisan objects and accessories that are used throughout the spa. Christine has hand selected from among a variety of items such as pillows, throws, linens, glassware and objects, utensils, sleep and loungewear all of which have been imported from Europe or the East, most of which are not commonly found at retail here in the U.S.