Escape Foot Spa, Dania Beach

Some spas do a little bit of everything. Escape Foot Spa, however, concentrates on massage. Its therapists are primarily concerned with relieving their clients' stress and tension, but they're learned in traditional Chinese medicine techniques to treat certain conditions and promote general well-being.

Foot Massage

• Starts with a footbath infused with traditional Chinese herbs that claim to improve circulation and mobility
• Add a neck, shoulder, and back massage while your feet soak
• The therapist applies pressure to over 60 energy points, easing aches and pains in the feet but also bringing the corresponding organs and body areas into harmony
• Takes place in the spa's public, though soothingly quiet, area

Body Massage

• Classic Swedish massage employs gentle but firm pressure and smooth strokes to improve flexibility and relaxation; deep-tissue massage focuses on alleviating congestion and realigning the deeper layers of muscle and fascia
• Add hot stones to melt away stiffness or aromatherapy to enhance the experience (for example, lavender is beneficial for relaxation, while eucalyptus helps treat muscle soreness)
• Takes place in a private room; couples may enjoy their massage together