I recently received a massage from Me Thyme Massage in Paducah, KY. The massage therapist, Elizabeth, seemed very sweet, very professional. She told me early on what to expect, told me to feel free to tell her if more or less pressure was needed in any area, and asked if there were certain areas that needed more focus than others. With that said, this is where the talking stopped. And I appreciate that! After telling her the areas that were especially troublesome, she set up me with some headphones and relaxing music, turned off the lights, and began. Seriously, it was almost pitch black in the room..which I personally think is fantastic. The massage table was probably one of the most comfortable ones I've been on as well. Very cushioned, padded, and warm.
My last massage, at a competitors spa in Paducah, was conducted with very harsh, bright lights, and a somewhat hard table While the decor was attractive, the lights made it especially difficult to really relax. At "Me Thyme", this was not at ALL the case. I could have easily fallen asleep. :)
Additionally, you could tell that Elizabeth really loved her job. Some people go through the motions, and maybe the massage is fine...but it was clear that Elizabeth cared about her work, and wanted you to walk away in a much better state/condition than you arrived in.
Now..with that said, I do have one teensy teensy thing I would change about my experience. That would be the candle in my room. Unlike some spas which use electric candles, this was a real burning candle. I'm somewhat sensitive to fragrances, and the candle proved to be somewhat of an irritant for my allergies, etc. For most this probably isn't an issue at all, and a real candle certainly adds to the ambiance...however, if you have allergies, like me, it is something you might want to be aware of. read more
