I had a Groupon for a 90-minute massage with hot cocoa and paraffin…read more
The door was open when I came up to the 3rd floor where the room is located. Irena was doing paperwork (?) on the counter with her back to the door and when I walked in and announced myself, she kept her back to me and acknowledged me. But it wasn't a welcome you'd expect from a business. I thought it was weird, since all the reviews said she was friendly and chatty. My first impression was that she was uninviting. She turned around once to tell me to fill out her form, then went back to doing her paperwork.
And then there was silence for the next few minutes as I filled out the forms. When I finished, she finally came over, took down my Groupon, and turned into a different person. lol. Just like everyone else said, she was chatty! By the time I left, I felt like I knew her whole family and history. I didn't mind. I'm ok with listening, as long as I'm not asked a lot of questions.
She began with the hand paraffin. I've gotten them done before and it's always just a meh for me. I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. I got it since it was included in the Groupon, but I wouldn't buy it otherwise.
Then she stepped out while I undressed and got on the massage table. It was heated to a very comfortable temperature. I wish she had provided a towel-robe, but I'm not too shy and she kept me well covered throughout the massage.
The massage itself was superb. I had some crazy knots on my back because I haven't gotten a proper massage since covid and she really worked those out. I had mentioned they were problem areas before starting, and she really spent the time to take it taken care of. I was sore for two days afterwards, but in a good way.
As she was quite talkative, I did mutter some uh-huh's and lol's and aww's. And asked her a few questions. But I held myself back from asking questions after the first two, because she got excited and answered my questions, but stopped the massage to respond.
Oh, and per covid, she kept her mask on through the whole session. I was given the option to keep it on or off.
As for the hot cocoa, she didn't offer it until I asked for it. So it's not like she has it ready for you at any time. Not sure whether she remembers that the Groupon includes it. But when I asked for it, she took out her coffee pot and cocoa mix to make me a cup. I was actually just thirsty after the massage, so when I saw that she was going to start making the hot cocoa after I asked for it, I asked her if she just had a bottled water I could drink instead, and she was very happy to give me a bottle. Even offered 2. And said that she could still make the hot cocoa if I wanted it. I was warm and soft and all I really wanted was the water, so that's all I took though.
All in all, not your upscale, posh experience, but a great massage with strong hands.