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| - I found out about Gesund through Groupon, and just redeemed mine there this week for a 90-min massage. They were very helpful in the booking process, and have hours outside of 9 - 5 which is great for an office monkey like me!
The Gesund clinic is a very welcoming little space - lots of warm colours and it's very clean and well appointed. You're offered water when you arrive, and a comfy reception area to sit in and fill out any forms.
The treatment room itself was a lovely space - not too tiny, which actually helps me to relax; I hate it when massage therapists are forced to work in a small space and seem cramped around the table. My therapist, Akari, was a lovely and soft spoken woman - we went over my form briefly and she made sure any issues with my health and wellbeing were addressed before starting work. [Side note: Akari mentioned there's a cat on premises because i'd mentioned allergies - I wasn't affected, and didn't see the cat, but if you are highly reactive i'd mention this to them when booking. EDIT: Gesund have actually mentioned in a comment below that there is no cat on premises, just that Akari herself owns a cat and that's why she warns against allergies from residual hair, etc.]
The treatment itself was thorough and just what I needed - Akari was very responsive to any feedback or needs I had during my 90 minutes, and generally made it breeze along - unlike the generic new age 'relaxation' music I normally hear in most clinics, there was some soft/easy listening jazz playing in the room which I found refreshing. At the end of my treatment I was given plenty of time to dress and recover, and - something i've *never* had at another clinic - was presented with a hot towel to wipe down with and remove most of the massage oils. What a terrific little afterthought!
I felt no pressure after my appointment/payment to buy any products or book something else straight away, which I find enormously helpful coming out of a relaxing experience. The prices here are actually quite reasonable compared to some other spas, and thanks to my fantastic first visit i'd definitely consider returning.
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