After complaining to my fiancee and his mother about my recent shoulder pain, my future mother in law suggested I try out Amore Reflexology. Booking an appointment an hour before on a Monday at noon proved to be a breeze. The receptionist was very knowledgeable and friendly. I was greeted by name when I arrived and I must say I was nervous when I first saw the rather empty and scantily decorated reception area. My first impression was that it looked like a stereotypical nail place trying to do massages. Uhoh. But I was proved wrong! Once I was escorted back to my chair, the lights were dimmed nicely to create a serene ambiance and soft music played in the background. I appreciated the nice baskets they had at each station for my personal belongings. The towels on the chairs appeared freshly laid out and everything seemed clean and organized.
They helped me in to soak my feet and got me settled under a blanket. First they massaged my shoulders, head and arms while I was on my back. I will pause here to say that you remain fully clothed. There were times the masseuse lifted up and pulled down the clothes to better massage certain areas but all in all you stay in your clothing ( I wore my Lulu Lemon capris and v neck with strapless bar so my shoulders would be bare)
This was my first time doing reflexology and I have to admit, I didn't do much research on what the techniques entailed. Plus this place didn't have any reviews yet. There is a bit of stretching that they incorporate into the massage. I do a fair amount of pilates and other exercise classes so I didn't mind this part, but boy did I feel it! I could see others being bothered by it you're not the most flexible person. A few times, some of the massages came very close to more intimates areas, which I could also see as something that might make certain clients uncomfortable.
After my shoulders, the masseuse moved down to my feet. Imagine the type of massage you get with a really good pedicure but extended for at least 15- 20 minutes. I enjoyed this but if I had my way, the whole time would have been spent on my achy shoulders( when I made the appointment they said you had to have the feet part though they could focus more of whatever area you told them for the majority of the session).
Then I flipped over on my stomach for the back massage. I only had to ask once to go softer so if you like a deep tissue massage you would LOVE this.
As write this review 9 hours later, I am definitely a bit sore especially on the front of my chest and the arches of my feet, but my shoulders feel much better. The masseuse definitely worked out the kinks I came in with. A little soreness is a sign of an effective massage right?
For $35 you can't beat the price for so much massaging in 60 minutes. I did not feel rushed and the the experience was quite pleasant. You also get $5 off if you refer another client. The manager/receptionist asked who referred me and she said next time she comes in she will get the discount (while she wrote down my name, I'm guessing my mother in law will need to remember to say that I came on her referral so she gets the discount)
The location is convenient and parking is plentiful. I think I was the only person there today, but if I ever were to come on a busier weekend, I would prefer to have a friend sit next to me, not a stranger! I'd also like to try a female masseuse which is what was originally recommended to me, but today they only had male. Amore is definitely worth a try especially if you are on a budget and not too self conscious. read more