My only issue with this place was how hard it was to find. It's in building 8/9 of a little village of smaller cottage-looking buildings. 8/9 is on the left side of Pewter Ln. as opposed to the right side (where the majority of the little cottages are). Outside building 8/9, you will not see a sign that says Onondaga Therapeutic Massage. Instead, you'll see a "Synergy" sign. When you enter, there'll be a small piece of paper where it'll tell you that Onondaga massage is in the basement level (2 floors down from the main floor). When you enter this basement area, there will still be no sign that says Onondaga Therapeutic Massage. Then you'll walk down the hall to a room on the right that has a lobby (with no one in the lobby possibly). This lobby belongs to Onondaga Therapeutic Massage but you still won't know because there's no sign inside that indicates it and there are business cards and pamphlets inside with other business names that'll throw you off (well it threw me off). I went back outside and roamed around the building for a while because I saw no one in the basement. I was a bit frenzied because this caused me to be 15 minutes late and I lost 15 minutes of massage time. So, as a tip, come EARLY to give yourself time to look for the spot.
I had a Groupon for $29 for a 60 minute massage valued at $70. The massage was fantastic. Craig was professional, easy to talk to, and great at his craft. I hold my stress in my upper/back and neck area and he was able to focus-in on that area and massage out my knots. After the whole massage, he taught me how to do the "ginger bread" stretch so that I could open up/stretch my pectoris minor muscles. I had major tension there (I didn't know prior to this session) that was evident when he massaged there and it was tender to the touch. What made this massage slightly different from others was that you get an ear/foot massage. My arms and legs are very ticklish so I always have to cringe a little and do mental exercises to get myself through that part. I asked for "medium" pressure/touch and thought this was perfect. I liked the neck manipulations and arm/leg stretching. In the end he also did little face massage things (including putting 1 and then 2 fingers on your face). I liked that the room was dark and warm. It made the room more relaxing because there wasn't light shining through like there had been in other massage spots I've been to. There is dim light in the room and calming music. He uses super hot towels for your feet, neck, and back that I thought were super nice. The lotion or oil is also warm. I thought I'd be sore after my massage, like I was at some others I've been to, but so far I am not! I also liked that when you're turned onto your back, you get a little towel to cover your eyes. I always find it less relaxing to be looking upward toward the ceiling and having light shine through your eyelids despite your eyes being closed. Overall, I'd highly recommend Craig to those who need a therapeutic massage. This experience was relaxing and healing. read more