I was bored with bargain shopping so I decided to try something new and different and get a massage at an Oriental massage place inside the mall. I had passed this massage place countless times and I was curious about the types of massage offered there. I decided to give it a shot and get a 30 minute reflexology foot massage for a little under $30.00.
I sat in a clean, dimly lit room on a comfortable adjustable bed with soft instrumental music playing in the background while the massage therapist worked on my feet and lower legs, massaging them, relieving tension with her knuckles and even pounding on my feet and legs towards the end. I wasn't thrilled about the pounding part, but overall I found the whole experience so relaxing I would consider getting a massage there again. Occasionally I have had the opportunity to get massages from professional massage therapists and the quality of the service I received at the mall was just as good as a fancy salon or anywhere else I have gone.
When I think of getting a massage the first place that comes to mind is a fancy salon or day spa, so it seemed a little strange to get a massage at a local shopping mall, but there are benefits to getting a massage or other salon style services at the mall. For starters you often don't have to schedule an appointment. I was out at the mall, had some free time and was lucky enough to drop in when they massager therapists weren't busy so I got right in.
Another benefit to getting a massage at the mall is that because of their location their services are geared towards drop in customers generated by foot traffic. The massage place I visited offered a variety of massages, including chair massages, where the recipient sits in a specially designed chair and keeps their clothes on while getting a massage. Some of the chair massages services were as short as 10 minutes long, perfect for the busy shopper on the go who wants a short break between errands. Also the prices are pretty reasonable. I didn't see any services being offered that cost hundreds of dollars, like at an upscale salon. To the customer getting a massage at the mall it may be more of an impulse buy than someone who schedules an appointment at a fancy salon, so the massage place at the mall may tend to offer the option of shorter massages as well and full hour long sessions, and you may pay less than you would at a fancy salon, even after you pay a generous tip. A professional massage at shopping mall prices is the kind of budget friendly indulgence you can feel good about.
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