Things seem to be looking up. Mom's surgery went fine. I had a major rendering snafu on Tuesday night, but I recovered and became super-productive on Wednesday. I got the banner done a little late, but the print center confirmed that they can get it done in time. I had a little panic last when I noticed a mistake....but I got a corrected banner to the printer in time.
Today I have a few minor assignments to wrap up. I want to get a haircut and a massage today so I can get back to looking and feeling human.
Showing posts with label massage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label massage. Show all posts
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
What a difference a GREAT massage makes!
Last week I suffered through a thoroughly craptastic massage experience. While I was not thrilled about paying for another massage quite so soon, I clearly need it. My muscles were no longer quite so rock-hard and burning, but the brain was still frazzled. Fortunately, Chicago has many options for massage.....which is great because I'm certainly NOT going back to Kiva.
I decided to return back to Sir Spa. It had been years since I had been there, but two different people had brought it up in the last week. Even though I called this morning, they were able to fit me in at the time I wanted. Unlike Kiva, the place still looks brand new. They are putting forth the effort and money to keep it maintained. I wish I had gotten there about fifteen minutes earlier to get a proper steam in prior to the massage....oh well! My therapist, Bill, was outstanding. He was not chatty, and when he did talk he used a very soothing tone of voice. He was very accommodating regarding positioning. I had suggested minimizing the amount of time face-down, even if it meant less work on the back. He recommended that I rotate a few times during the massage so that we could give everything its proper due while keeping me comfortable. I took his suggestion and it worked brilliantly.
I left with loose muscles but barely able to string a sentence together. I can't remember the last time I felt so relaxed....both mind and spirit.
Thank you Sir Spa for confirming that massage can be such a wonderful experience.
I decided to return back to Sir Spa. It had been years since I had been there, but two different people had brought it up in the last week. Even though I called this morning, they were able to fit me in at the time I wanted. Unlike Kiva, the place still looks brand new. They are putting forth the effort and money to keep it maintained. I wish I had gotten there about fifteen minutes earlier to get a proper steam in prior to the massage....oh well! My therapist, Bill, was outstanding. He was not chatty, and when he did talk he used a very soothing tone of voice. He was very accommodating regarding positioning. I had suggested minimizing the amount of time face-down, even if it meant less work on the back. He recommended that I rotate a few times during the massage so that we could give everything its proper due while keeping me comfortable. I took his suggestion and it worked brilliantly.
I left with loose muscles but barely able to string a sentence together. I can't remember the last time I felt so relaxed....both mind and spirit.
Thank you Sir Spa for confirming that massage can be such a wonderful experience.
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