I was offered a session at this massage place--a small, cozy place, meant to take care of one client at a time--and I'm definitely going there a second time, and more!
I have been to a number of spas and massage places over the years and across continents, but I must say this has been my best experience yet, even though it's not at a fancy, five-star, luxurious place. As they say, don't judge a book by its cover.
I was greeted by the owner and massage specialist/therapist, a really kind, open-minded, soft-spoken woman. The first thing she did when we entered her relaxation room was offer me some tea. She'd decorated the area using colors she felt would soothe me upon my arrival, a really nice touch already, then took the time to listen to me while we enjoyed our tea, so she could get an idea about my physical and mental health (this includes questions about one's diet and exercise routine, though one can always choose not to answer).
After that, the first thing she did, after I got changed, was to give me a foot bath/massage, in warm water with two different kinds of salts (both all natural, from two different parts of the world), and a pepper/mint essential oil to get the blood flowing.
Once that was done, it was massage time.
Now let me tell you, I had picked the "harmonizing massage" (figured it'd be a great way to start the year), using the oil I'd picked (she makes her oils herself, all with organic, natural ingredients as well), and it was amazing! It was a massage from head, to foot, front and back, and it was absolutely relaxing! Not only that, but usually, the moment the hour rings (and sometimes even earlier), massage therapist quits, and it can feel really abrupt. Aurelia didn't. She went way beyond the hour (of course, the fact that she didn't have another client right away afterwards helped) to make sure that the massage was complete, paying great attention to every knotty part to soothe out all tension. I know I'm going to repeat myself here, but this included the soles of the feet and the scalp of my head. It was absolute heaven!
And that is why I will for sure be going back here on a regular basis--you may find yourself in a simple room, helped by one person only, but you're sure to get royal treatment!
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