My Massage at Natural Body
July 2019
Overall Experience
Lauren provided a really great massage – especially on the legs – but I was not pleased with the spa itself. I would get a massage from Lauren again if I could, outside of the spa.
Making the Appointment
It’s important to me who my therapist is, what their strengths are, and style. Their website didn’t have any therapist bios. It also takes you in many circles to get to the booking site. Furthermore, their paper brochure lists more services than their website, and in order to book the “dry brushing” I had to add a note to the appointment.
Parking & Arrival Instructions
I don’t recall the spa sending me any information regarding parking. When I arrived, I initially parked on the street, where there was a sign that said there was a 2 hour limit. However, when I went to pay for the parking spot, ParkMobile informed me there was a 1 hour limit. I had to find a different parking spot, which ultimately made me 10 minutes late for my appointment.
The Pre-Massage Interview
Lauren retrieved me from the waiting area and showed me to the treatment room, which didn’t have much space around the table and didn’t create an inviting atmosphere for talking to your therapist.
Lauren was friendly and I appreciate that she confirmed what I had signed up for. I had forgotten that I had only paid for 60 minutes, not 90.
The Massage
I was most impressed with Lauren’s leg and neck work. I also appreciated the heating pad she placed on my shoulders while she worked on my legs, and the eye pillow when I was face-up.
However, I have to knock it down a star because of the dry brush. It cost $30 and was supposed to last 15 minutes. It only took about 5 minutes – she just did a couple quick strokes down each side. Then I was expected to take the big brush home. The music was also very boring.
I would love to receive another massage from Lauren outside of Natural Body, but unfortunately I didn’t get her full name and she’s no longer at Natural Body. Click here for the Natural Body Spa in Decatur.