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| - Location: On Hwy 7, between Warden and Kennedy. (Same Plaza as Yang's Kitchen AYCE Sushi). Looking for a decent location for a day spa in the Markham area, Silver Leaf is conveniently on the border of Toronto and Markham. It's a bustling area with ample parking space.
Quality and Price: An RMT massage is $95 + tax. I went in for a full body Swedish stress relief massage. The price is slightly above average across the board (for massages and mani/pedi).
Service: Prior to arriving, I called ahead to inquire about walk-ins or appointments. RMT massages are by appointment only but on a weekday, it's pretty quiet so it was very easy to book the day of. On arrival, I was greeted by young hosts. They were friendly and kind, took my coat and handed me a form to fill out (as it was my first time at this location). The process was quick and smooth. The waiting area was clean and neat. Smaller than it looks in the photos but, hey, that's what professional photography will do right?
My masseuse came to retrieve me at my scheduled appointment time (I was slightly early but she didn't mind). Her name was Liliya and she was just lovely. She asked if I wanted to go to the bathroom (and I declined) but neglected to tell me that I could store my belongings in the lockers next to the bathroom. I ended up taking everything with me and discovered it later (after asking for a tour of the facilities). No big deal, I just ended up putting my clothes, shoes and purse on the counter in the massage room.
The actual massage met my expectations. Liliya distributed enough pressure that was just right for me (not to soft not too rough). She did well with modesty draping and checked in on me from time to time. Liliya got most of the tension in my upper back and shoulders, she did well with the extremities (palms of hands and arch of foot) but I felt she spent a little too much time on my lower half (legs). I originally specified that my upper back and shoulders were the most tense so I would have liked if she spent more time on it. She massaged my head/scalp a great dea l(be prepared and don't expect to leave with perfect hair!) Another issue that I came across was that after she had massaged my lower half (including the soles of my feet), she came up and massaged my face! Firstly, the facial massage was great, don't get me wrong. She pressed all the right points of pressure, but it was right after she used those fingers to press on the balls of my feet and toes!! It was a good thing I had just showered before my appointment, what if I had come from a long day of work?! Gross.
After the session, she asked if I would like some water with orange or cucumber and met me back at the front desk. I sat and sipped my water while checking messages. I spent some time evaluating the establishment during that time and ended up purchasing an OPI polish that was 50% off by the front desk.
I paid, asked for a receipt and then a tour. The tour was very brief and gave me a general idea of what the spa is like. It fairly small and cozy, but finishes are modern and neat.
Overall: A decent day spa located in the GTA. I may return again if I don't find anything better in this area. Points of improvement for the spa is to include some small freebies, even for a la carte clients. For example, as much as I appreciated the water, would have been nice to have a little variety, maybe some cookies, or juice instead of water while I waited. Maybe an "after session routine" instead of just straight back out to the front desk for payment. I was hoping for something to "bring be down to earth" after my massage. But then again, I could be way too spoiled from my experiences at other spas. One good thing about the spa was that no one tried to pressure or sell anything to me. Also, ensure that all specialists direct clients to the bathroom/locker area (or are informed of storage) upon arrival. All in all, a good spa for the area (I'd say they have some competition if there were located closer into the city), and a peaceful atmosphere.
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