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Signage out front lures you in, as it proclaims "$19 for one hour massage"...but note that the offer is for first time clients, only.
I bought gift certificates for a couple family members one Christmas, and also one session for myself. We were able to schedule two simultaneous appointments, but that was the maximum because they employed only two massage therapists (at that time, at least). When we filled out the paperwork as first time clients, it became evident that their goal was to sign us up for a membership. The staff also brought this up at every possible opportunity. Be forewarned that the introductory offer is seemingly just a means to get you in the door and sign up for ongoing sessions at a much higher (per-session..? monthly..? yearly..?) cost.
The lobby area of the office was actually quite nice, not exactly a spa-type environment but there were some nice decorative touches. The rooms where the massages took place were a slightly different story. The one I was assigned to was rather outdated, brightly lit (lots of windows), large and impersonal, and seemingly multi-functional (chairs, tables, personal belongings here and there), not to mention freeeeeezing cold. It was also right next to the main road outside so traffic noises were quite audible. I'm not a massage snob, not trying to be hyper critical, but the room temperature and noise made it pretty difficult for me to relax.
As for the massage therapists, apparently the woman who worked on my family members was great, really knew what she was doing. Unfortunately, the same can't quite be said about the young gal I was assigned to. I don't want to drag her through the mud but clearly she didn't have a whole lot of experience. She seemed a bit unsure and barely spent any time on the areas where I really could've used some work. She brushed quickly over the entire lower and upper back, shoulders, upper arms, and neck, and instead focused a puzzling amount of time on my shins, of all places. And although she put hardly any noticeable pressure on the rest of my body, the shin treatment was unbearably painful and relentless...she kept going over and over them to the point where I couldn't control my involuntary flinching and had to ask her to stop.
In all honesty, my massage left me more tense than I had been to begin with. It wasn't quite the relaxing experience I'd hoped for. And what further upped the awkwardness factor was when my massage therapist came to me, after I'd finished getting dressed, with a fee sheet and asked me when I would like to schedule my next session with her. Ummm...thank you, but, ummm...
As I said, my other family members were super pleased with their massages, so it's not all bad, I just personally had a less-than-wonderful experience. My advice, if you decide to schedule an appointment, is to ask ahead of time about each therapist's qualifications and tenure so you can specify at that time who you'd like to see. And bring warm, fuzzy socks. And shin guards.
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