Healthy Massage Center

Oct 2009

I normally wouldn't take the time to write, but this is a deal I can't keep to myself. So my back was killing me last week. I was trying to squeeze in a massage (which generally helps). I didn't really have the money for a massage. I remembered seeing this add for a full hour massage for a crazy low price. I was a little nervous that it might be a (rub and tug) since it was hidden away in the back of a local paper. A name, a number, a price, that's it. She was able to fit me in on a few hours notice which was great for a Friday afternoon. As I approach the Spa this incredibly gorgeous tall lady greets me. I am thinking ........Great this is not what I want. I wanted a "Helga" who could and would thrash my large round frame (300Lbs range). I don't want to offend anyone but I have found that if a masseuse is too attractive they tend to be more entertainers or too shy to give a good massage. She was polite and not pushy about money, which I found a little strange, but very pleasant. She showed me to the room and the massage table is more like a bed, with sheets and a blanket? The whole time I am debating leaving. I lied down and figure for the price, if this is not what I want I will just pay and leave. When she came in I explained about my back and she asked a few more questions. I went from hoping this will be a real massage to thinking it might be. I had no idea. She was not shy about working what needed to be worked but there was no "entertainment" here. I became more and more relaxed but she never tried to arouse me. I only make a point of this because too often someone will start a massage and then just try to arouse you. On the other side they just won't work your gluts, your feet, or whatever their "issue" may be. I have never had a massage anywhere near this quality. She tossed me around like I was a toy. I am not little boy and it didn't slow her down at all. She pushed and pulled and stretched as I grunted and groaned. A week later I still have a hard time believing she was able to apply so much pressure. I would never have believed she was that strong. If that was medium I never want to feel the hard version. The best part about the whole experience was that it was not a robotic program. She asked, pushed and probed, then went to work. For example my lower back was really stiff and sore and she kept on my mid to upper back. I was thinking; should I ask her to move down 6-8 inches? A few minutes later I felt a slight pop and a huge release in my lower back nowhere near where she was working. With a distinct level of satisfaction in her voice she commented that she thought that needed to move. I have never felt more comfortable and relaxed while receiving a massage from someone new. I was so exhausted when I walked out, but I could bend over and touch my toes with no issues. The only thing that would have been better is if I had a hot tub at home to slip into afterwards. I have had somewhere near 20 massages in the last year and a half and none compared to this one. Amber has a unique combination of skill, strength and most importantly attention to what she was doing. I still can't believe the price. Let me say this, get in to see her while you can. Sooner or later she is going to realized she is way under priced compared to what else is out there. For the record I tipped over 50% and still think it was Cheap!!!! So my vote for Best Massage is AMBER!!

Apr 2008

I have had wonderful experiences at Captiola Health Massage. I've been a customer for about 2 1/2 years now. The staff is friendly, professional, and gives wonderful massages. AND they have the best rates in town :)