Deep Tissue Please

Of course, everyone loves a massage…duh. It feels great to have someone hit your pressure points and lull you into relaxation with their fingertips. However there are real benefits to getting a massage!

According to AMTA, releasing muscle tension makes for a better exercise performance, improves cardiovascular circulation, reduces physical stress responses and makes for better sleep! So stop making a judgment on your friend who spends all her cash on massages and start looking for a spa that has a 2 for 1 special!

Here are my favorites if you are in the NYC area:

1. Bliss Spa: These beds put all other massage tables to shame. They fit your natural body curves forward and backward. Another amazing element is they use their best selling body butter as lubrication vs. oil. So feel free to wait to shower since this butter is great for your skin!

2. Great Jones Spa: This place is by far my favorite in the city! The indoor pool, sauna and light snacks make the experience truly a paradise in the concrete jungle. If you are not having a treatment they also offer a day pass to sit by the pool! Great to relax with friends or get some quality alone time.

3. Mario Badescu: Get more than the perfect facial here. If you are looking for a deep tissue, this is your place. Their massages are effective and affordable. I have never had a bad experience!

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