I was looking forward to a Deep Tissue Massage. But instead of being scheduled with a masseuse experienced in that style, I was given one with little experience, no bedside manner and who managed to poke me with her nails. I was also uncomfortable that no one asked about medical conditions or massage preferences as is the procedure at other salons. With their massage prices at $68 an hour, I expected a little luxury. But there was nothing luxurious about this tiny, dive of a place. The massage table was narrow, covered with a crumpled sheet and had nowhere to rest the arms. They say everything is brand new, but it didn't look like it to me. They say cell phones are not permitted, yet their walls are paper thin and I could hear the sounds of men talking in the street. Granted, I was the first customer on the opening day of their new location, but that doesn't excuse many of the things I experienced there. To apologize, I was offered a complimentary massage from another masseuse, which was certainly much better. But it was not enough to convince me to go back there.
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