I recently had my very first massage at Angel House on 8/27/2025. As someone who was a bit nervous…read moreand unsure of what to expect, I scheduled a one-hour deep tissue massage to help relieve the severe muscle tightness in my back, shoulders, and knee.
To my surprise, the experience was exceptional. I walked out feeling significantly lighter and more relaxed, with much of the pain and tightness noticeably reduced -- especially in my shoulders, back, and knee. The relief lasted several days, which was more than I could've hoped for. Encouraged by the results, I immediately booked a 90-minute follow-up for the following week (9/3/2025).
Since I hadn't caught the name of my first therapist, I simply requested whoever was available. That's how I ended up with Mona--or perhaps Monai (I apologize for not catching the correct spelling). All I can say is: that second massage was nothing short of life-changing.
I told her generally where I was experiencing tightness, particularly in my lower back and right shoulder. Incredibly, she not only found those problem areas quickly but also discovered others I hadn't even realized were tense. As she worked, I could feel how different muscle groups were interconnected -- tension melting away in one area and bringing unexpected relief to another.
Partway through the massage, something unexpected happened: my sinuses began to fill, and moisture welled up around my eyes. It wasn't pain or sadness -- just a strange emotional and physical release, perhaps from stress or toxins being worked out of my system. She incorporated stretches for my legs, hips, shoulders, and neck that brought back a range of motion and ease I hadn't felt in years.
To call this experience "magical" is honestly an understatement. Afterward, I sat in my car in the parking lot for nearly 20 minutes, just absorbing the overwhelming sense of calm and peace. I wasn't numb -- I was deeply present, yet completely at ease. I spent the rest of the day in a meditative, blissful state. That feeling carried through into the next morning, and even now, I'm still feeling its effects.
Needless to say, I'll be returning. I believe anyone would benefit from a massage at Angel House, but if you happen to get Monai, you may very well experience one of the best massages of your life.