YESSSS!!! My New Favorite Foot Massage.
Great Atmosphere, Great Service, Great Practitioners, Great Prices.
The focus is on reflexology but they have other services.
If you are use to the great inexpensive Chinese foot massage places you will like this.
It's much more Spa like - the atmosphere & environment and the treatment.
As you enter the scent of peppermint hits you -wonderful. Each treatment I had included aromatherapy (at no extra cost) which really enhanced the relaxation. ( But you can choose to not get it). While there my nose was tickled with peppermint, lavender, ginger and citrus.
Dim lighting and soft music to promote relaxation, and it's well decorated with a comfortable waiting area.
They talk to you before the treatment to see if you have any problem areas and ask about your preferences, including the pressure of touch.
[The Chinese Foot Massage places have the language barrier - it makes communication difficult and does not help the experience.]
They keep it quiet - you mostly hear music. They whisper or speak softly. They are conscious of keeping the environment as relaxing as possible here.
Their signature reflexology treatment is only $25.00. A full hour - they did not skimp on time or feel rushed. You start with a dip of your hands in paraffin wax (like you can get with a manicure) -your hands are covered with plastic gloves and warming mitts. You go to a reclining chair. It's hard to describe - it's got a metal frame holding sturdy fabric and seems to contour to the body for a comfortable fit.
While the air inside is fresh and cool - A/C was running and it was really cool inside - but they then keep you warm and comfortable during the treatment. You get into the chair and a pillow is put under your knees. A blanket is put on you and a scented warm eye mask placed over your eyes - your hands are already warm with the paraffin and mitts on. They also wipe off your feet with a warm wet towel (that rub-down is like a mini massage itself). There is something luxurious about being made warm and cozy in a cool room. (Rather than being in a warm room). It enhances the experience.
They start with reflexology on your ears. Then they move on to your hands - and then the feet. The massaging starts with a relaxing touch - and then they move into the reflexology treatment. (Like starting with a Swedish and then moving into Shiatsu). No lotion was used on my feet during the reflexology. My hands were moisturized from the paraffin. At the end he put lotion on my feet and switched the pressure back to the long strokes and relaxing touch on both my feet and hands. It was wonderful. During the reflexology part - he kept checking to make sure the pressure and touch were comfortable.
I am a sensitive wimp / and ticklish.
Here - there is some pain - but MUCH more relaxation. I wasn't ticklish. My practitioner told me to raise my hand if at any time I was in pain or uncomfortable.
When he DID hit sore spots and there was pain --- he would slow down when I winced.
[I usually brace myself and tense up my body to try to "take the pain" at other places - I admit there is benefit and you get use to it ---- but it can be intense.] So , I did not indicate I was in pain or raise my hand --- but he paid attention and when I was in pain - he slowed down and eased up on the pressure. Then - he continued to work on the spot - slowly building up the pressure again - so the pain was lessened by this, but the spot was still really worked on. It was GREAT.
I COULD NOT get the smile on my face. I almost fell asleep at some points I got so relaxed ( I do not fall asleep easily). And my back did feel better. ( I told him I had a back ache) - He didn't touch my back, but he did his magic and it helped. He really knew what he was doing. I wanted to hug him when the treatment was done - but I didn't.
They also have an esthetician, and they had a great price on a 1 hr. therapeutic facial ($50). So I went for that too. The description of that treatment: Cleansing, Exfoliation, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Steaming, Pressure Point Reflexology on Face & Hands, Treatment Mask and Moisturizer. --- It was GREAT. The products smelled great- more aromatherapy. And there was a LOT of massage - on my face, neck, shoulders, chest and full arms and hands.
I've had facials where they do massage of the face - put a mask on and let you rest for 20 while they step out. Not here - during that down time while products are on you - she does MORE massage. This included a great head / scalp massage.
My 2 hours there were Bliss - I left happy and relaxed and got a membership.
They have other services including paraffin treatment for the feet, reiki, extended massage and reflexology sessions and waxing as well as facials. Prices are very good.
They are open 7 days a week 10am to 9pm.
The parking lot is small - but there is street parking on Pickering. read more