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| - I had an incredible experience here, with a infrared sauna session followed by a lymphatic drainage massage by Katie.
First of all: the atmosphere when I walked in was warm and inviting. I immediately felt comfortable, and the employees were friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. The environment smells great, feels very zen, is alive with genuinely kind energy, and has lots of bright light coming in from the windows.
Second: the infrared sauna was brand new and very roomy! This was a better experience than my past infrared sauna experience at a different spa (though that was also very positive). The room, again, was bright with sunlight. Robes, slippers, and a bag in which to carry my clothes were available. A relaxing CD played.
Third: the lymphatic massage! I love deep tissue and hot stone massages - things that really get in there and work the muscles. For some reason, while reviewing the Spa menu to see what kind of deep muscle work I'd be signing up for, "Lymphatic Drainage" called out to me and I intuitively knew I had to get it. I didn't even know what it was! Katie was simply incredible. She'd noted from my sign in form that I like my massages very hard, and explained that this would be quite the opposite. Lymphatic massages target the lymph, which is a fluid that lives beneath the skin and above the muscle. She would very gently stimulate the flow of that fluid with a light touch as well as by pumping lymph nodes. She made me feel SO comfortable, and she went out of her way to make sure that I was on board and was getting what I wanted. I've never had a masseuse be so communicative and open, and I've never had a masseuse make me feel so welcome and so comfortable. So I decided to try it. WOW. The massage itself was deeply relaxing, while simultaneously electrifying my body. I drank about a gallon of water over the next few hours, and slept like rock. I was actually exhausted for a solid 24 hours as toxins worked their way out. Two days later, I am nothing but grateful that I did this. I felt the effects of this massage more than I have any muscular massage, and I can see a positive difference in my skin and my muscle tone. I am also experiencing more clarity and energy than I have in awhile.
Fourth: the price was an absolute steal for the quality of service I received.
I can't say enough great things about this place. I WILL be back. i want to go back for other massages, for more infrared and lymphatic, and I want to try their yoga classes. Thank you, Studio Bliss, for making me feel like I found a 'home' away from home!
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