Michelle Yee is the "Soft Mechanic" and as a registered massage therapist she lives up to both words perfectly. The soft part refers to her demeanour and the wonderfully welcoming atmosphere she offers in her Leslieville treatment space. Spotlessly clean, beautifully lit with gentle wafting peppermint aromas (or better yet smells of muffins or scones if she's baking!) it's hard not to relax just stepping through the door. Soft is also the gentle way she orients you to both the space and the treatment, taking the time to go through your medical history with gentle professionalism. She even asks you about your musical tastes so that you can enjoy your favourite tunes while being treated. Such a small detail - but so effective! Who wants to listen to fake ocean sounds for an hour, like they play in so many spas?
The mechanic part refers to her uncanny ability to hone in on the parts of your body that need the most attention and work them out. I've had massages in the past that were perfectly pleasurable, but disappointingly ineffective. Michelle gets right in there with expert precision - yet I was never uncomfortable because she communicated with me the entire time and really listened and responded to me. Oh and did I mention the lovely heating pad that she uses to warm you throughout the treatment? Heaven!
The day after my treatment I felt more limber than I have in weeks. I can't recommend Michelle highly enough. Just go. You're welcome.