I don't know how something can both be a necessity and a luxury but somehow, the Tox Technique…read moreticks both boxes. After nearly a month of suffering from an absolutely brutal ear nose and throat infection, a litany of steroids and antibiotics, I found The Tox and I remembered hearing about the health benefits of lymphatic massage. I stopped by the studio and met the owner Angela, who was kind enough to chat with me even though she was on her way out. Her background is rooted in medical lymphatic massage and she encouraged me to give it a try. I was on the fence because Dr. Google Warned me against the massage while "actively taking antibiotics " ( I now know that's just due to worried about injury liability ). I saw her again at the Lululemon pop up and after learning more about how the ear nose and throat drain, I pulled the trigger and she booked me on the spot.
The morning of my appointment I managed to get a waitlist appointment at my ENT doc and I called desperate to see if The Tox could push back my appointment a few hours so I could attend both. Sweethearts that they are, they said no problem and when I saw my doc, I mentioned the massage to her and she said it was a " great idea."
The experience in the studio was like nothing I've encountered before. The whole place is , honestly, a vibe. All black, moody lighting , mellow music. The gals were all super welcoming and accommodating. Based on Angela's suggestion, I booked the 100 minute new client special massage and facial. 10/10 stars! It was both relaxing and .. somehow invigorating? In fact, during my facial, I actually felt my part of sinuses unblock ! It was such a luxurious experience that had been solidified in my mind as a necessity as I am, unfortunately, no stranger to ENT issues.
One thing to note - and maybe it was just me, but after my massage when I went to the restroom I felt tingly all over and a little light headed. I ran cool some water over my hands and face and was fine in a couple minutes but maybe just take it easy after you get up from the heated bed.
Now, for what you really want to know : what were the results ? Well.. Your mileage may vary, but the morning after, I woke up with clear sinuses and an unblocked ear! and to me, that feels nothing short of a miracle.
A couple of important things to know :
TIP. This is a beauty / wellness service and these gals work HARD to give you a great experience and tipping is the right thing to do.
Drink a a few liters of water in the days leading up to your service and have electrolytes on hand after because in the 10 hours since my service, I was SO THIRSTY.
Lastly, if you a Deaf or Hard of Hearing, know that the actual massage room is DARK. I have no doubt that your therapist will accommodate your needs but definitely communicate before you get to the back and you can't see what they are saying.
Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend you give The Tox a try. It's an investment in yourself which is honestly, the kind that has the highest returns.