OUR PHILOSOPHY

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Touch Institute Los Angeles (TILA) is committed to providing the very best in evidence-based pediatric, teen and adult touch therapy, massage therapy, sports therapy, organic skin therapy and complimentary health and skincare services in a family-friendly beach clinic where everyone is welcome!  

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Originally established in El Segundo on Main Street in 2011 as one of the first spa/clinics offering pediatric massage therapy in Los Angeles, Shannon took over Touch Institute and moved it to the current Richmond Street location in 2015. Covid-19 hit Touch Institute hard in 2020 & 2021, as it did many small businesses, but we are thankful for the community support that allows us to provide our unique services to families throughout LA County. The heart of TILA is the Center for Pediatric Touch Therapy. A Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist (CPMT) is specially trained and certified to meet the therapeutic needs of children and teens including developing athletes, well kids, and kids with pre-diagnosed physical or psychological conditions. Other services include infant massage education for parents and caregivers and sports therapy for kids & teens. Having been introduced to touch therapy for children when her own child was battling for his life in the NICU, it was Shannon's ambition to bring compassionate touch to children outside of the hospital setting. She is a Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist and is also certified to treat children with autism. In addition, Shannon is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, a Certified Sports Therapist, and certified in women's health in addition to traditional massage therapy. Shannon has been licensed with the CAMTC since 2010 and established with the Board of Cosmetology since 2011.

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Bodywork by Anthony provides the very best in Deep Tissue and Sports Massage.  Anthony, a Certified Sports Therapist with over 10 years experience,  customizes treatments to individual needs using various techniques. Whether you are an 18 year old athlete, an 80 year old weekend warrior, or someone in between, Anthony has a treatment to keep you moving and feeling your best! Check out his amazing reviews on YELP and the Parents Network in El Segundo!

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Eminence Organic Skin Care, pioneer of the organic skin care movement since 1958, is the award-winning, chemical-free skin care of choice at Touch Institute. Eminence is a global corporation with many philanthropic interests. When you purchase an Eminence product from us you support the Forest Garden Project and the Eminence Kids Foundation.  Eminence plants a tree in a developing nation for every product we sell and a portion of sales is dedicated to providing healthy, organic food to seriously ill children in hospitals worldwide.  Not only will you see and feel results using Eminence Organic Skin Care, you will be doing good for the planet too!

www.eminenceorganics.com

www.eminenceorganicskidsfoundation.org

Touch Institute is also a proud supporter of the LiddleKidz Foundation. LiddleKidz provides education and certification training in pediatric touch therapy to hospitals, orphanages, and practitioners worldwide.  Touch Institute is a certified pediatric provider.

www.liddlekidz.com

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Since 2011, Touch Institute Los Angeles has been welcoming clients of all ages. All contractors and therapists are licensed by the State of California Board of Cosmetology, and/or the CAMTC, and the City of El Segundo. Treat, transform, and trust your friends at Touch Institute to provide quality services at competitive prices in the safest way possible. We hope to welcome you soon!

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*Please note - For your health & safety, we are continuing to space clients and practice enhanced cleaning & sanitation protocols. No eating is permitted in the spa. Air purifiers have been installed in treatment rooms, and to increase ventilation, doors and windows will remain partially open where possible. Thank you for you cooperation during these challenging times.

*Please Note - Therapists and Estheticians are Self Employed/Independent Contractors available by appointment. Prices & availability for services may vary. Please contact your practitioner direct.

Treat, transform, & trust Touch Institute to provide quality services at competitive prices in the safest way possible. Welcome Back!