I like to treat myself to a massage each year for my birthday. My funds are limited this year, so I was searching for a place that fit into my budget, but still offered somewhat of a "spa" feeling. I ... Read More
I like to treat myself to a massage each year for my birthday. My funds are limited this year, so I was searching for a place that fit into my budget, but still offered somewhat of a "spa" feeling. I solicited advice from my Facebook friends and more than one of them directed me to The Body Bar. Once I read on their website that their "What's Hot" special this month was Pumpkin Spice scented massage and facial products, I was sold! Plus, since I was a new customer, I got to take advantage of their introductory rate of just $45 for a 1-hour massage.When I made the appointment, the receptionist asked if I had a preference in massage therapist. Since I had never been there before to be able to ask for anyone by name, I asked for the strongest person she could give me. When I arrived that day and met Jamie, I admit that I had reservations, since she was about my same height (5'8") but easily 75 pounds lighter than me. I wondered how this super skinny, soft spoken "girl" could possibly give me the deep and firm massage I was hoping for. Well, my hesitations were quickly put to rest as soon as Jamie started working on me. Her massage technique was just my style. Plus, she had the perfect blend of friendly chit chat just before she got started but then absolute silence (other than the normal "Is the pressure okay? Would you like hot towels on your feet? I'm going to have you flip over now," kind of stuff) once she started my massage.My only minor complaint was that the door/walls are a bit thin and not everybody in the hallway just outside my massage room observed the "Quiet, please" sign on their way into that wing of the building. It could've been other patrons, it could've been other massage therapists, I really don't know. But I would've liked it to be a little quieter (other than the typical soothing "spa" music - no Enya, thankfully) the whole time. Of course, I'm pretty sure I fell asleep at one point toward the end of my massage, which is always a good sign that you're pretty much as relaxed as you can get.Overall, I was quite impressed with my massage at The Body Bar. Even though it didn't include fuzzy slippers or a warm bathrobe, it was definitely worth the money and I would be happy to go there again. Read Less