I was pulled in again by Massage Envy's ability to see me at a moment's notice. I love that convenience since I so often make snap decisions like that.
While sitting in the waiting room I went to check in on Yelp and noticed a 10$ off an aromatherapy massage. Seeing as how I was there for an hour massage anyway and aromatherapy is $15 for non members, I added it. (Thanks, Yelp and Massage Envy!!)
The receptionist was very informative and friendly. I met my massage therapist for the day, Anne. She was very polite although I could tell from the onset that she was very pressed for time. That's one of the things with chains like this. The therapist are booked very tight in their schedule on the weekend.
I talked briefly with her about my problem areas and the amount of pressure I wanted (very firm/deep) and she left so I could disrobe. The massage was 50 minutes (which btw most larger massage chains do provide, as a rule of thumb 1 hour = 50 minutes plus 10 minutes to discuss problem areas dress/undress) and she used really deep pressure like I asked.
My only real complaint, it was apparent she was rushed. I don't like that feeling. Anyone who knows even a little bit about the energy you give off as a human knows you can feel that without a doubt. It made it harder to relax.
Caitlin at the front desk did such a great job talking up the membership to someone else while I was waiting that I actually finally joined as a member. $49/month for a year that gets me an hour massage every month (if you don't use it, it rolls to the next month!), member prices on amazing stuff like 1.5 hr and 2 hr massages, facials, and member prices for friends and family.
While I don't know if I've found my therapist of choice, I'm stoked about monthly massages.