On my FB feed, I kept getting ads for whole body massages and foot reflexology places. (I am always looking into these things as I am falling apart! lol. But I also am on a budget so I can't be indulging in these things if they're: 1. too pricey; or, 2. not highly rated). One such ad was for foot reflexology/massage at Leaf, and they noted they are having a "senior's special" if you're over 60. Hey, that's me! I can afford this, and the Yelp reviews are good, so I'm in!
I liked how you can book online, and how you get an email confirmation immediately, and the day before a text reminder. Nice. The text reminder noted that there were 6 parking spots free behind the building. Bonus!
I went today. Good thing I gave myself extra time to get there, as there was construction on the side street on 33rd, and the alley behind the building was narrow to navigate. Furthermore, there were no signs, where the free parking was, and the area directly behind the Leaf office was cordoned off with signs and tape ("closed for construction"). I circled the block multiple times before snagging a few 2-hour spot on Quebec between 32nd and 33rd. (Note: I later learned the 6 free parking spots behind the building are actually behind the adjacent blue building. When I had been in the alley and saw the blue building read lot, it was totally full, so I couldn't have parked there anyhow). If you come here, there's ample 1-hour spots on Main in front, and many free 2-hour sports on Quebec where I parked, FYI.
Entering the place, I was immediately impressed with how clean and quiet it was, with soft classical music playing and a lot of greenery and plants. I was immediately greeted by a friendly lady who asked if I wanted water, and a nice man behind the front counter. I was escorted to a chair and asked if I wanted the tv on (no thanks! I'm here to relax and disconnect from the world for an hour). The lady was so genuinely nice. I later found out she was Jing Wang, the woman who would do my reflexology.
Bummer that the wifi didn't work for me. I tried twice to connect, making sure I input the correct code that was posted but both times I got an "incorrect password" message. Oh well, I was here to disconnect, so perhaps it was a blessing in disguise.
My session was wonderful and I felt like a new person. Seriously, I don't have money to burn, but this was totally worth it. Even my headache disappeared.
I plan on returning later this month for another reflexology session with Jing. Worth it! read more