What You'll Get
Choose from Nine Options
- $39 for one 60-minute Swedish massage package ($90 value)
- $55 for one 90-minute Swedish massage package ($110 value)
- $116 for three 60-minute Swedish massages ($270 value)
- $49 for one 60-minute deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy massage, or body wrap ($115 value)
- $50 for one 90-minute deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy massage, or body wrap ($100 value)
- $126 for three 60-minute deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy massages, or body wraps ($300 value)
- $77 for one 60-minute sports, hot-stone, or hydrotherapy massage package ($155 value)
- $98 for one 90-minute sports, hot-stone, or hydrotherapy massage package ($197 value)
- $227 for three 60-minute sports, hot-stone, or hydrotherapy massage packages ($465 value)
Each package option includes a choice of a body wrap, exfoliation, and hydrotherapy in addition to the massage. Groupon customers who book an additional appointment within 24 hours of their first appointment receive a 20% discount on that service.
Effleurage: The Foundation of Relaxation
Swedish massage relies largely on a technique known as effleurage. Learn how it zaps stress with Groupon’s peek at this basic stroke.
Effleurage is the glue that holds a Swedish massage together. Its smooth, gliding strokes may not deliver much pressure—the word itself is taken from a French verb that means “to touch lightly”—but the technique simultaneously soothes the nerves, boosts circulation, and allows the massage therapist to identify problem zones that need extra attention. Because effleurage doubles as an assessment tool, many therapists begin each massage with it, usually by gliding their open palms lightly across the body to feel for tense spots and potholes while acclimating the client to their touch. This form of effleurage is known as “superficial,” and it serves a soothing prelude, epilogue, and transitional movement between deeper, more focused kneading.
A slightly more forceful style of effleurage is known as “deep effleurage.” This form still uses gliding strokes, only with more pressure, as the therapist aims to stretch out the muscle tissue and the web of connective tissue that covers it. Therapists will generally direct the first part of their deep-effleurage stroke towards the heart, finishing with a lighter return stroke away from it. Not only does this warm up tissues for deeper muscle work, but it can also speed up the movement of blood and lymph fluid. This boost in circulation can help drain fluid from injured areas, reducing painful pressure while also releasing endorphins that further relax the entire body.
The Fine Print
Promotional value expires 90 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires. May be repurchased every 180 days. Appointment required. 24-hour cancellation notice required. Merchant's standard cancellation policy applies (any fees not to exceed Groupon price). Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift. Limit 1 per visit. Valid only for option purchased. All goods or services must be used by the same person. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
