A friend goes here and gets a 4-hands massage. He likes to have two masseuse's work on him at the…read moresame time for 90 minutes to 120 minutes usually. I trust his recommendations, so I went. I had a major pain in my back, woke up that way, then made it worse when I picked up a 36 bottle pack of water at the big box store.
It is not fancy. I arrived around 5;30 PM so it was still daylight out. There were no overhead lights on, and the reception area seemed like I might regret the recommendation. The lady approached me (later found out her name was Michelle, and she was my masseuse) and asked if she could help me. I said I needed a massage and she looked over my shoulder and said 'just you?' and again I was worried that perhaps this was one of those illegal 'happy-ending' places. I said yes. She quoted me a price for 60 minutes; I said I wanted the 90 minute deal, and with hot stones. She said ok, pay now. Again, seemed weird and awkward. I would have preferred to put the tip on my credit card when I paid after the massage. If she was good, she gets a better tip; if she wasn't good, she gets less of a tip. I paid with my card, and luckily I had enough cash to tip appropriately at the end.
I went into the room and was directed to get undressed and cover my back with the towel. The room had curtains over the doorway, no actual door. I guess to make sure there is no illegal business. In the future, I would request a different room because I didn't like hearing the front door every time it opened and every client being greeted, and knowing that they were walking past my doorway and what if the curtain moved and they saw me?.?..
The room has two beds, so I presume it was for couples. Felt like a waste to put me in such a big room. There was a lamp so the lighting was nice. The music was playing in another area, but it was relaxing and I could hear it fine. No aromatherapy offered, and not even the smell of it in the space. I prefer aromatherapy. There was a hook on the wall with a hanger for clothes, but I was in a t-shirt and denim shorts, so I put m clothes on the other massage table since there was not a table or bench or any place to put your items (purse, keys, jewelry, etc.). It would be nice if they had such a table or bench, especially if you need to sit down to put your shoes on.
Michelle asked if I prefer medium or deep, and she went to work. My hurt spot presented some complications, but she worked diligently on me, and I did feel much better when I left. She climbed up on top of the table, and used her knees, but asked if it was okay prior to doing so.
As another rating mentioned they do use paper towels on the face rest area of the table, but I didn't really see anything wrong with that.
After dressing, I returned to the reception area, and I was given a small bottle of water, thanked for my business, and told 'see you next time.' I do not live in the area, but if I'm ever in the area again and need a massage, I would consider this place.
I like that the hot stones are included for free. I did not know this until I picked up a business card on my way out. The business card also mentions Special Feature Far-Infrared Tourmaline Stone Sauna Room. I wish I'd have known about that in advance, I might have wanted to check it out. The card also states:
Foot reflexology
Body Massage w free hot stone
Special Combination
Free Sauna & Shower
I did not know about the free sauna & shower either, or I would have taken advantage of that as well.
I only gave four stars because it is not a luxury spa. For the type of facility it is, four stars is a good rating.
