I scheduled an hour massage at Pura Vida. I was so pleased when they had a same day appointment. However, the massage was terrible. I asked for her to work from my shoulders to hips, focusing mainly on my left shoulder and neck. She started with my legs and feet. I didn't want that at all. I understand it was a Swedish massage, but there was zero pressure. After she flipped me over to once again work on my legs and feet, she started on my shoulder. The problem was...she only worked on my right shoulder. I reminded her 3 times that it was my left shoulder causing me so much pain and she never got to it. That was my whole reason for going and so it was a complete waste... read full review
March 2024
My husband and I went in for a couples massage and the massage alone was pretty great for the both of us. We both felt very relaxed by the end of it. I think there were some things about the spa in general that I didn't really like too much. I should've paid attention at the fact that it was also a hair salon so going into the building itself has a blend of smells that to me weren't pleasant. I'm used to the aromatherapy so that's why I expected that at a spa. I figured the rooms themselves would have it but they didn't. So that was disappointing. Another thing I'm used to is to having a towel over my eyes when I flip over on the massage... read full review
August 2023
Vacay in Waco and looking for a relaxing spa experience. I know that visiting a spa for the first time while on vacation is always a little iffy but I was willing to give it a shot. I went all in and even booked a 90 minute session. Although the massage therapist was very nice, the massage itself was a disappointment. My friend who went with me said the same thing about hers. Before the massage therapist started, we discussed the type of massage I wanted and pressure level. I told her I could tolerate a lot of pressure akin to a deep tissue massage. She responded, great because that was how she massaged. Sorry to say it was not a massage. It was soft pressing of the skin.... read full review
I scheduled an hour massage at Pura Vida. I was so pleased when they had a same day appointment. However, the massage was terrible. I asked for her to work from my shoulders to hips, focusing mainly on my left shoulder and neck. She started with my legs and feet. I didn't want that at all. I understand it was a Swedish massage, but there was zero pressure. After she flipped me over to once again work on my legs and feet, she started on my shoulder. The problem was...she only worked on my right shoulder. I reminded her 3 times that it was my left shoulder causing me so much pain and she never got to it. That was my whole reason for going and so it was a complete waste... read full review
My husband and I went in for a couples massage and the massage alone was pretty great for the both of us. We both felt very relaxed by the end of it. I think there were some things about the spa in general that I didn't really like too much. I should've paid attention at the fact that it was also a hair salon so going into the building itself has a blend of smells that to me weren't pleasant. I'm used to the aromatherapy so that's why I expected that at a spa. I figured the rooms themselves would have it but they didn't. So that was disappointing. Another thing I'm used to is to having a towel over my eyes when I flip over on the massage... read full review
Vacay in Waco and looking for a relaxing spa experience. I know that visiting a spa for the first time while on vacation is always a little iffy but I was willing to give it a shot. I went all in and even booked a 90 minute session. Although the massage therapist was very nice, the massage itself was a disappointment. My friend who went with me said the same thing about hers. Before the massage therapist started, we discussed the type of massage I wanted and pressure level. I told her I could tolerate a lot of pressure akin to a deep tissue massage. She responded, great because that was how she massaged. Sorry to say it was not a massage. It was soft pressing of the skin.... read full review