I really like this place. I am extremely picky about massage and my philosphy on spa services is that I feel that small businesses give extra service because they depend on repeat regular customers to stay in business.
Resorts are good for the amenities and the experience but I don't think that facials and massages are that great at resorts in my experience because they don't count on you coming back on a regular basis. The customer is usually there on vacation or work convention etc.
At Tranquil Star, I had purchased a "buy with me" deal and had the 90 minutes deep tissue massage. I have gotten regular massages for the past ten years and I think the therapist here is probably one of the best I've tried in AZ. I have a lot of low back pain, forearms and wrists hurt from too many hours on the computer at work. He addressed all those issues I had and he made sure that I was happy with the pressure. I think they are open everyday by appointment only and they have some great summer prices right now. It's centrally located in old town Scottsdale and parking is plenty (or at least it was on a Sunday afternoon). Even without the "buy with me" deal, it's an excellent value because he has special pricing during the summer. I've already booked my next appointment! Seriously though, if it wasn't good I wouldn't give it 4 stars cuz I haven't reviewed many with 4 stars. If you are looking for a really super nice swank atmosphere this isn't the place for you but if you are looking for excellent massage, simple clean atmosphere, and great value, then you need to check this place out....