Came here for a couple massage with my girl as a birthday present for her. She's had massages before. I haven't. Ever. I guess I was the last male to have one because every time I mentioned it. That it was my first time. Everyone looked at me kinda funny and said "really"? Not in a bad way though.
I was feeling kinda trepidatious. Because I didn't know what to expect. So my girl kept talking me through it. Which helped.
We get there. Elements is next door to a Starbucks. In a typical suburban strip mall. But don't let that put you off. When we walked in we were greeted by Ashley where we filled out some basic paperwork. The inside of the lobby was very calming and zen-like. "Zen" music pumping through. Comfy seats and a couch. Water available.
Greeted by our therapists, Candace and Desiree, who were very nice and knowledgeable. Discussed what issues I had and what she was going to do. Everything from any injuries or problem areas. Me? Pretty much my lower back, left knee and left foot. My girl focused on upper body; shoulders , traps and back.
Got undressed to my comfort level (underwear on) and she got down to business. Started on my stomach where Desiree went to town on my feet and calves. Excellent pressure. Since I was a newbie she used medium pressure to all of my areas. Perfect. She then worked her magic on my lower and upper back. My shoulders, arms and hands. She then had me turn over and worked in my upper pectoral area. I guess I had a lot of tension in my traps so she manipulated my arms with pressure on a specific part of my pec to release the tension in my traps. Hurt at first then Boom! Tension released!!! Holy wow!!! She worked on the right side first and then my left. I've never felt anything like that before. It was amazing!!!!
I am now a believer in the power of a good massage. First I thought it was just a luxury thing to do but after today I really feel the health benefits from a good, sorry, GREAT massage.
So THANK YOU!!!! to Elements Massage Desert Ridge and Ashely, Candace and my massage guru Desiree!!! We. Will. Be. Back.