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| - While staying at the (awesome) Hotel Palomar in Phoenix's chic "urban" CItyScape, I was lucky enough to happen upon Repose during a business trip where I had several free hours to burn. I walked into Repose not looking for anything in particular - I would have accepted a manicure, hair cut, massage, or facial - so I threw caution to the wind when I asked the receptionist what was available that afternoon.
While all of their slots for hair, face, and nail treatments were booked that day, there was one available massage slot open, so I jumped on it. A 60-minute custom massage for only $85? Yes, please! I was lucky enough to be placed in the care of the lovely Davina, who listened intently to my likes and dislikes about massage, and took great care to make sure she honored my requests for more or less pressure, and to focus more on arms, legs, and feet than lower back. I felt like I definitely had a customized experience with Davina, and that she didn't simply go on auto-pilot masseuse mode giving me the same massage as any other client.
Even though I was brand-new to the salon and a total walk-in, everyone from the receptionist to Davina treated me as though I were a long-time client. They didn't seem to care that I wouldn't be a "regular" since I live out of state, but they gave me the highest level of customer service.
The spa area of the salon is completely separated from the hair/nails area by a separate door, and it's quite quiet and relaxing in a natural way. While you won't be wooed by fountains, soaking tubs, or candles everywhere, the spa area has just what one needs in term of privacy, a nice changing area, a large private restroom, and massage therapists who respect your space and time.
When my massage (sadly) came to an end, Davina didn't make me feel rushed whatsoever to leave the room, allowing me instead to revel in the post-massage glow after she had exited the room. When I returned to reality, I was given plenty of space and time to change back into my clothes.
If you're in the area, or staying at the Palomar, I would definitely recommend Davina at Repose for a full-body massage!
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