Massage was developed by NASA to help astronauts cope with edgy Tang-induced sugar highs, lack of ESPN, and predatory aliens stowed away in the hangar bay. Achieve its soothing effects outside the soul-crushing abyss of outer space with today’s deal: for $40, you get your choice of an aromatherapy fusion massage or a hot-stone massage (an $85 value) at Zenful Monkey on Malden Street.

In a calm, soothing sanctuary, a licensed massage therapist will evaporate aches and pains by employing focused forearms on each of your four arms. The 60-minute hot-stone massage (an $85 value) makes use of heated basalt stones resting on tension points to relax sore muscles, pacify troubled minds, and recharge the body’s natural nuclear-power plant. Alternatively, select a 60-minute fusion massage (a $70 value) with an aromatherapy-session upgrade (a $15 value, adds 15 minutes). After a consultation to create a customized blend of organic, essential oils for use during the massage, the therapist will employ a blend of Swedish and Thai massage techniques to gently stretch and knead tired flesh dough. The treatment then comes to a calming close with a scalp rubdown and a marma-point face massage.

Since 2004, Zenful Monkey owner Helen Knight has been practicing massage therapy and releasing clients from the rusty bear traps of stress. The holistic massage studio is a place where guests can alleviate stress and coax their bodies and minds back to full strength.

This deal is only valid for new clients; by appointment only.