The saying goes that you get what you pay for, but I don't find that true here. I have always gone with a massage with an already licensed therapist which is $40 for 50 minutes and out of the multiple times I have been there I have only had once experience that I didn't thoroughly enjoy. All of the other massages I have gotten there were equal to massages that I have paid 2 or sometimes 3 times as much for. I would and have recommended this spa to others and gotten gift certificates for several friends. It may not have quite the atmosphere as an upscale spa, but I find the atmosphere relaxing and enjoyable. If you are worried about getting a massage from a student ($30) then simply request a licensed ($40) or an advanced ($60) therapist for your session. Like any other trade massage therapist have to have continuing credit hours so just because you get a massage from them at the school doesn't mean they haven't been doing massage for years. I know, I know... that is a lot of words for a review, but I really do enjoy my time at Institute of Bodywork Studies.
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