I was surprised to learn that Laszlo, owner of Le Cachet Holistic Skin Care Spa, is also a graduate of Juilliard – possible the only school in the world for the arts needing no introduction. Coincidentally I was lugging with me my classy guitar for an engagement later that day.

I waited in a plush blue couch, scarcely noticing the hair and nail salon the proceeds the spa. The ambient lighting transition is a sure give away you’re in for pampering.

I had asked Laszlo to choose my treatment. I was taken by surprise when what he led me to was a machine, not a dreamy muscular therapist. I looked around the room baffled and curious. Laszlo explained the mechanism of their signature technology. I am compelled to disclose the magic behind this technology, the Le Cachet RejuvThermal Cocoon.

This state of the art body treatment machine opens your pores with heat, pure oxygen and hydrates you with skin rejuvenating seaweed vapor. Once you’re comfortable in the capsule, a towel wrapped around your neck, the machine does all the work of revitalizing your skin. Well, I shouldn’t say that –the entire process is in Laszlo’s hands.

The RejuvThermal Cocoon first takes your body temperature. With that little bit of information, put your mind to rest as the Cocoon determines the appropriate temperature increase in the chamber, making you sweat without doing the work. Pure oxygen is released inside while you lie in on a wood slated bed contoured to the shape of your body. Talk about deep pore cleansing. The dirt and toxins flow out of your body and drain out of the Cocoon. When you’re ready, seaweed is poured in and vaporized to microns (pardon me if I’m off by decimal places - my science is kind of rusty). Essentially, the vapor condensing around your body is absorbed into your skin. The treatment ends with a refreshing vishy shower, computer calculated for the appropriate temperature for your body.

But enough now of machines – I got started with Laszlo helping me into the Cocoon. (You do need to get in naked so if you feel more comfortable with a female attendant, just ask) Lying in this machine for an hour was siesta time. Rather, I was in a meditative zone where I was still conscious of the sensations of my body. It might be noteworthy to mention, I can consider this a face treatment too. Laszlo was waiting for me to look like I had just run five miles on a hot, humid summer day. I didn’t notice myself that sweat was gradually trickling down my face.

Laszlo is a gentleman. A small downside is that getting out of the machine can be slippery and difficult. Laszlo helped me out without a problem. I felt like Cinderella getting out of her pumpkin carriage. My impression is Laszlo has an eye for fine details, as I imagine he does for musical notes. The evidence is in the touches he adds to the spa.

Certainly, for the many New Yorkers who are hesitant by a stranger’s touch, the Le Cachet RejuvThermal Cocoon might be what you need. You have to head to Le Cachet Holistic Skin Care Spa. The experience is a must and I am oh very fortunately to have gotten into one.

Le Cachet is located at 39 East 30th Street. Visit the website at http://www.lecachetspa.com/ or call them at 212-448-9823.