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Yes, please partake of this particular
indulgence. My best friend is a masseur and it is an awesome experience!
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Where is the best place around here to get a massage?
Oasis spa and salon...by the mall and next to Med Plus...
for mothers day last years i bought my wife a full package deal from a little spa over on Ana drive, behind the skating rink.
for the life of me, i can't remember the name of the place, but she walked around glowing for a couple weeks afterwards.
i dunno if its' the best place, but i do know it went over huge with the missus.
also, while i don't mean any disrespect, i'm not trying to drum up business for a friend, i'm useing consumer experiance as a basis for my opinion.
there's in nothing wrong with trying to drum up business for a friend, there is just a mild possibility of some sort of personal bias
Epicurian maybe? that sounds right.
for the life of me, i can't remember the name of the place, but she walked around glowing for a couple weeks afterwards.
i dunno if its' the best place, but i do know it went over huge with the missus.
also, while i don't mean any disrespect, i'm not trying to drum up business for a friend, i'm useing consumer experiance as a basis for my opinion.
there's in nothing wrong with trying to drum up business for a friend, there is just a mild possibility of some sort of personal bias
Epicurian maybe? that sounds right.
Yes, you are referring to Epicurean and you first state that you are not trying to "drum up business" for a friend then later state that there is nothing wrong with "trying to drum up business for a friend". Great advertisement try on your part and I agree that a first timer or someone who wants a cheap rookie massage should go to Epicurean. I hear that they actually have a few people who pass the exam!
Also, it's using not "useing" and experience not "experiance". I realize that's a bit "nit-picky" on my part but I feel that it sums up your commentary.
Also, it's using not "useing" and experience not "experiance". I realize that's a bit "nit-picky" on my part but I feel that it sums up your commentary.
quote:Originally posted by Tw0PenniesToYa:
Yes, you are referring to Epicurean and you first state that you are not trying to "drum up business" for a friend then later state that there is nothing wrong with "trying to drum up business for a friend". Great advertisement try on your part and I agree that a first timer or someone who wants a cheap rookie massage should go to Epicurean. I hear that they actually have a few people who pass the exam!
Also, it's using not "useing" and experience not "experiance". I realize that's a bit "nit-picky" on my part but I feel that it sums up your commentary.
How very rude!
quote:Originally posted by Tw0PenniesToYa:
Yes, you are referring to Epicurean and you first state that you are not trying to "drum up business" for a friend then later state that there is nothing wrong with "trying to drum up business for a friend". Great advertisement try on your part and I agree that a first timer or someone who wants a cheap rookie massage should go to Epicurean. I hear that they actually have a few people who pass the exam!
Also, it's using not "useing" and experience not "experiance". I realize that's a bit "nit-picky" on my part but I feel that it sums up your commentary.
thenagel is one of the nicest people on this forum.
quote:Originally posted by HadEnough:
How very rude!
Mr. Pot-Meet Mr. Kettle.
Yes, my post was rude and I apologize for that that(I was hyped up on some cough medicine that made my normal easy-going self quite mean!). However, I still cannot disagree with what I basically said about Epicurean.
I'll admit I was surprised at your rudeness. I've always thought of you as a nice person.
But the cough medicine explains it.
Don't you just hate it that medicine that is supposed to make us feel better, can make us want to take somebody's head off?
But the cough medicine explains it.
Don't you just hate it that medicine that is supposed to make us feel better, can make us want to take somebody's head off?
quote:Originally posted by Road Puppy:quote:Originally posted by HadEnough:
How very rude!
Mr. Pot-Meet Mr. Kettle.
All because I said you need to get your horn fixed. lmao
I had my first last week. And it was from a student at Epicurean and it was wonderful. my wife got one at the same time in the same room.
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I'll admit I was surprised at your rudeness. I've always thought of you as a nice person.
But the cough medicine explains it.
Don't you just hate it that medicine that is supposed to make us feel better, can make us want to take somebody's head off?
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semi...thank you so much for re-iterating that I am normally a nice person as I have always considered myself as such but I was just mean to everyone the last few days because I felt so bad. I do deeply regret my rudeness because it simply is not me! WOW-you are correct in that the medicine made me want to "take somebody's head off"-LOL.
themax...I'm glad you enjoyed your massage and I hope you will continue to consider the benefits of massage therapy and it's good that you are supporting the students at Epicurean. By the way, I want to say that the students at Epicurean (or any other school) don't make a profit from their massage whatsoever as it goes to the house but I'm sure they appreciate any tips!
At Epicurean you can see either a student or a professional. As a non-practicing professional I usually see students. While I have had some good massages elsewhere, I have to pinch pennys, and nothing ticks me like paying the fancy price and have a therapist spend more time putting heat packs on and off, running their mouth etc.
If you haven't had massage before,(where ever you decide) DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS FIRST AND IF THE WORK DOESNT FEEL GOOD LET THE THERAPIST KNOW THEN, NOT AFTER. If I need particular muscle work, that is usually when I ask for the pro, if for a relax I ask for the student...and yes the price is discounted for students. (I'm glad when I was in school @10 years ago, folks let us students work on them...just like residents in big city hospitals, but there you dont get a choice.)
Suggested questions/discussion before your massage: 1) What is the actual massage time in the "hour" massage? (most are 50 minutes) 2)I'm allergic to _______, can you avoid those scents, oils etc? 3)DONT ask for deep tissue unless you are in super shape, drink lots of water and expect the possibility to be a little sore. Few people are rarely in this shape, BUT deep tissue should feel firm but NOT PAINFUL> IF ANYTHING IS PAINFUL TELL THEM TO QUIT THAT. 4) If you have body issues, you can ask them to avoid that area, however, massage therapist aren't looking at your body,they are sensing your muscular conditions and where you need the most relaxation. We all carry stress in different areas. The undress issue is easily covered...(handled) by proper draping techniques we learn in school. Even if I did tummy work, we learn to drape the ladies, if guys come for sports work, I had them to bring tighter legged shorts, for stretching hamstrings etc. 5)REMEMBER there are male and female therapist, If you or your spouse isn't comfortable with one or the other, request your preference. I have had good massages by both, gender does not mean better or stronger. The therapist technique and intention are what will make your experience. Drink some extra WATER after your massage.
Plan to relax, if you want to talk it is up to you, if you don't- tell the therapist, and if they talk anyway tell them again. If you have a student massage let them know what was good/bad about your experience, in private of course. They are there to learn. If you have a problem with ANY therapist, let the manager or owner know, don't just walk away upset.
FYI Not all states are licensed, but AL has been since a year or so before I started school. So the proper term in Alabama is "Licensed Massage Therapist" "LMT" 650 hours of classes include anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, biology and chemistry basics, hands on training, to name a few. You must then pass a graduation exam, a state written and practical exam, and then maintain malpractice insurance, and CEU's by only groups approved by the AL Board of Massage Therapy.
I send a gift certificate for birthdays, a friends graduation, or a loss. Who doesn't need to relax now days? Didn't mean to be so long, but it is one of my passions. Enjoy!
If you haven't had massage before,(where ever you decide) DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS FIRST AND IF THE WORK DOESNT FEEL GOOD LET THE THERAPIST KNOW THEN, NOT AFTER. If I need particular muscle work, that is usually when I ask for the pro, if for a relax I ask for the student...and yes the price is discounted for students. (I'm glad when I was in school @10 years ago, folks let us students work on them...just like residents in big city hospitals, but there you dont get a choice.)
Suggested questions/discussion before your massage: 1) What is the actual massage time in the "hour" massage? (most are 50 minutes) 2)I'm allergic to _______, can you avoid those scents, oils etc? 3)DONT ask for deep tissue unless you are in super shape, drink lots of water and expect the possibility to be a little sore. Few people are rarely in this shape, BUT deep tissue should feel firm but NOT PAINFUL> IF ANYTHING IS PAINFUL TELL THEM TO QUIT THAT. 4) If you have body issues, you can ask them to avoid that area, however, massage therapist aren't looking at your body,they are sensing your muscular conditions and where you need the most relaxation. We all carry stress in different areas. The undress issue is easily covered...(handled) by proper draping techniques we learn in school. Even if I did tummy work, we learn to drape the ladies, if guys come for sports work, I had them to bring tighter legged shorts, for stretching hamstrings etc. 5)REMEMBER there are male and female therapist, If you or your spouse isn't comfortable with one or the other, request your preference. I have had good massages by both, gender does not mean better or stronger. The therapist technique and intention are what will make your experience. Drink some extra WATER after your massage.
Plan to relax, if you want to talk it is up to you, if you don't- tell the therapist, and if they talk anyway tell them again. If you have a student massage let them know what was good/bad about your experience, in private of course. They are there to learn. If you have a problem with ANY therapist, let the manager or owner know, don't just walk away upset.
FYI Not all states are licensed, but AL has been since a year or so before I started school. So the proper term in Alabama is "Licensed Massage Therapist" "LMT" 650 hours of classes include anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, biology and chemistry basics, hands on training, to name a few. You must then pass a graduation exam, a state written and practical exam, and then maintain malpractice insurance, and CEU's by only groups approved by the AL Board of Massage Therapy.
I send a gift certificate for birthdays, a friends graduation, or a loss. Who doesn't need to relax now days? Didn't mean to be so long, but it is one of my passions. Enjoy!