In June, the Chuan Spa debuted at the Langham Huntington, Pasadena, bringing the only global spa brand built on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to Southern California. The first Chuan Spa (pronounced “shoo on”) launched by the Langham Hospitality Group opened in Hong Kong, in 2008 and is guided by the TCM practices of wu xing (the five elements), yin yang, and jing luo (the meridian system).

The 11,000-square-foot spa features 12 treatment rooms, including a visually remarkable private couple’s VIP suite…