After our disastrous experience at a new foot massage place up the road, we decided to return to a…read moreplace that we both liked before, hoping it wasn't a fluke.
Sunday afternoon and it was a tad busy. They asked if we could wait five minutes and we took a seat. The first things I noticed was how dark it was, creating a more relaxed atmosphere than other places. As other employees were finishing up, they came out to the front and greeted us. Their hushed tones added to the quietness of this place, and we both appreciated how friendly everyone was. And they asked if we wanted anything to drink before our treatments.
We were seated shortly in our semi-private room for two. They brought out a hot herbal bath for our feet to soak in and came around behind us to start working. (Yay - no wasted time here!) As they start working on our neck and shoulders, they ask how long we would like. We tell them we want 45 minutes, and they do try to persuade us for the 60 minute one, but we're okay right now. For the next 15-20 minutes, the girls are working on our head, face, and neck. My girl (Rosa) was scratching my scalp like no tomorrow and it was definitely getting me in the zone. Aww...this is the perfect way to start - head first as your feet soak and then move down your body!
When they come around to the front of us, they push our shoulders and arms for a bit before taking our feet out of the bath. They also push your seat back so it reclines entirely. After my feet are dried, she quickly dumps out the hot water bath and returns to get working. She rubs some sort of ointment on my right foot before wrapping it up and then starts working on my left foot. I am super relaxed now and I can hear the Husband breathing steadily next to me. (Yes, he has fallen asleep, this is definitely a good sign! May was working on him.) I can feel myself wanting to fall asleep too because I am feeling pretty good. Eventually, I do zone in and out of sleep, but just for a second.
They do move to my right foot eventually and I'm practically sleeping, so it all feels good. After the massage, they wipe your calves and feet down with a hot towel. They then roll down your pants legs and push on your legs and thighs a bit. You sense the closing movements of your massage and are sad to know the time has come. And they also offer us something to drink afterward instead of waiting around for a tip (like a few other places).
They do a good job here, it's thorough and professional and there really are no complaints. (I would complain more about the other guests who talk very loudly because they are inconsiderate and do not realize we can hear everything of their conversation. So please hush your voices when you enter!) Also, when our girls did speak to each other, it was in hushed tones as well.
They are busy and had a steady stream of customers coming in and out, which can be distracting. The Husband says he prefers to go late at night when there's less foot traffic, and I will have to agree.
They do accept VISA or MasterCard, but their credit card machine runs very slowly and is a bit of pain. So, they prefer cash if possible. They also have you sign your name in after the treatment as to keep track of their clients, which we find quite professional.
We'll return here often, recommend others here, and probably go for the 60 minute one the next time we come.
$28 for 45 minutes
$38 for 60 minutes
$48 for 75 minutes
$55 for 90 minutes