Wonderful, professional, thorough, magical...that's my total assessment; this is exactly why... I am new to massages, but to date Lucy was the best masseuse that has worked on me. Due to chronic lower back pain and sciatic nerve issues I have been having debilitating pain practically paralyzing me at times. About two months ago it was suggested by my doctor to begin a series of massage treatments as chiropractic may be too aggressive for my condition.
I have been to a national chain service twice, too a resort hotel spa twice and have had two mobile masseuses come to me. My decision to go to Beach Total Massage was because I was visiting the plaza for lunch New Years Eve and noticed the parlor next door. I decided to drop in the morning after New Year's, Luckily, they had an opening.
Lucy conducted herself with excellent professionalism and compassionate care listening to the details of my lower back pain and sciatic issues. We agreed that a 90-minute combination of deep tissue/sports type massage would be best, ending with a Swedish style for relaxation.
Lucy is the first therapist to use the pressure necessary to give me a true therapeutic effect. I am a big guy, 6-4 250 lbs, and her use of hot towels to gain the grip to properly work my vertebrate and joints was excellent and classy. She thoroughly worked my IT bands and quads with the proper vertical pressure required to get results. She worked me close to tears for 60 Minutes, but I noticed the results immediately. Finally, someone who wasn't afraid to apply the pressure to get the job done.
After that Lucy gently stretched my tissues with gentle long stokes to relax my entire body, it was as though I had two separate people work on me. Her technique is excellent, and for 90 minutes it was the best $110 I have ever spent. At no time was I pressured to purchase add-ons of Hot stones, special oils or any other treatment, (like others have done to me in the past). They worked within my comfort level and are very respectful of the fact I was there for a proper massage...I will be going back everytime I visit. Thanks Lucy........ Elias read more