Having done the luxury hotel spa circuit in Toronto, and coming away underwhelmed by the quality of the actual massages...I sauntered over to this local gem and thought--"hey, maybe I don't need a huge space full of glitz and glamour to get the most out of a spa day--what's the point when the massage itself is lacking?!". I typically get the most feel-good massages in clinical settings, however sometimes that chiropractors office just isn't zen enough! Enter Laya Spa. The best of both. It is an intimate, earthy, exotic space that tucks you away into another world. I've had RMTs Lynn and Arica--both skillful and strong. I have back and shoulder problems and I know if I saw them regularly the therapeutic value would be life-changing. Looking forward to booking a romantic couples massage there in November. I'll save the fancy hotels for the dinner and cocktails after the massage :)