After having a screamer of a headache for two days straight, I decided to try and book a massage for the next day to help work out some of knots and tension in my neck, arms and shoulders. I went online to schedule an appointment at the place I went to before which is one of a chain of locations. After logging into their site and selecting a date and time, it took me to checkout and imagine my surprise when their price was $60 or so more than it was when I was there in May of this year, five months ago. Apparently the price I paid before was an "intro" price because they want you to join their membership program. For various reasons, I don't want to purchase a years worth of massages all at once and I don't like feeling like I'm being yanked around, especially when I'm not feeling well. So, I abandoned that. Frustrated, I looked online for highly-rated spas/massages near me and I came across Nook which is VERY HIGHLY rated by other clients who have been there. It was easy to book an online appointment and I was thrilled that they had appointments for the next day so I immediately scheduled it.
When I arrived at Nook, it was easy to park (free) as there's a parking lot in front. It's in a pretty standard strip mall at Summerside Drive and Preston Road. After I parked and entered, I was greeted at the front desk by an employee, Mikaela (I hope I spelled her name correctly) who was very sweet, professional, and helpful. The front area atmosphere is clean, peaceful and very calming. Because I had filled out the pre-visit form questions online prior to arriving, I didn't have to wait long at all. Shortly, I was greeted by Mary, the massage therapist I'd booked my appointment with. She led me to a room that was appropriately lit, clean and nice. There's a white noise or noise canceling device that prevents ambient sounds from outside of the room. There was soft, relaxing "spa music" that was nice and not at all distracting. The massage table I was on was a little larger than others I've experienced which was nice. They do couples massages as well so I'm sure that's why the size is different. Mary was kind, thoughtful, and very professional. She's also strong, which is exactly what I wanted although she does all kinds of massages for those not looking for deep-tissue. Over 90 minutes, she worked out all of the tension in my neck, back and shoulders as well as my legs and arms. When she finished the massage, I was completely relaxed.
The only thing I might change is that once she left the room and closed the door in order for me to get dressed, there wasn't much light in the room which made getting everything back on and making sure I had my bag, fitness watch, finding my shoes, hair elastic etc., a little tricky. I tried the switch on the wall next to the door but I don't know what that went to as it didn't turn the light up or on. It's not a huge thing but might be something to think about.
Over the years, I've had massages all over the DFW area as the world (at high-end resorts, 5-Star hotels and the like) and I'd rank her massage up there with some of the best of those. I'll definitely be going back. Give this little gem of a sanctuary that's conveniently located in Far North Dallas a try.
Side note: in case you're interested, on the other side of Preston (across from Nook) there a wonderful, independently owned (father/son) coffee shop and roastery named Tre Stelle, that serves Ethiopian coffee. Next to Nook is a dental office, a terrific nonprofit thrift store and one of the repeatedly top-rated donut shops in Dallas, Jaram. read more