Ok so I bought a 60 minute Swedish massage with aromatherapy on Livingsocial for $25 ($55 value). Of course I was a little bit skeptical because that is a steal! Well I went to book and they are so popular I had to wait about 6 weeks for a time that worked for my schedule. I showed up not expecting much and honestly I would've been content with mediocrity for $25. All I can say is what a pleasant surprise!
To be transparent, you are not going to walk into a lavish and lush room full of velvet blankets and luxury furnishings. Think doctors officeish. But honestly if you're that alert and present that you are paying attention to the decor then you probably aren't getting a good massage. The lighting and music were relaxing. The place was super clean. That's enough for me!
Annette is so kind and friendly. She was super professional from start to finish and made sure to pay extra attention to my trouble areas. She used the perfect amount of pressure and within ten minutes I went from a mind full of work thoughts to a state of euphoria. I seriously don't know if I fell asleep or if I just got to a crazy level of relaxation. She definitely gave me a full 60 mins and didn't cut corners. I was grateful and thanked her at the end telling her how great she was. Her response was she loves her job. And honestly I believe her. She has passion and truly cares.
I have gotten massages at chains for $80, I've gotten $150 massages at very upscale and reputable places in major cities but none of them compared to Annette's.