I booked a massage appointment and set it up for Sunday night. I have been looking forward to this all week. The young bubbly front desk girl called on Saturday to remind me of my commitment and I got a tingly sensation through my body which stopped just near the knot in my right shoulder. Ugh, I need this so bad….
A massage is my reward for how hard I’ve busted my hump all week. Not only did I do the dreaded “Nine-to-Fiver”, but I’ve also tackled housework, walked my 100lb. dog to the park (or you could say HE walked ME), and carried 200 lbs. of groceries upstairs, in the snow, both ways, wah, wah, wah… You get the idea. Other than spring cleaning out the garage on Saturday morning, it’s generally been a typical week in my book. Bottom line, my body aches and I am ready for some “Me Time”.
This place was scented with a warm and soothing fragrance, played soft subtle sounds over the speakers in the lobby and dimmed serene lighting throughout. None of the patrons feel like they have to socialize. We’re all there for the same reason, to relax. BUT, there are no robes or slippers! Sitting in my jeans and flip flops waiting for my appointment just really kills it. Putting on a long cozy robe feels like “home in front of the fire place time” for me. A bathrobe would have been the cherry atop the massage treatment sundae. A bathrobe provides a very simple luxury of comfort, it prepares my mind and body for what is it to come. It warms my soul and assures that I’m safe and fully covered in this foreign place.
I have had friends describe to me their spa experiences. One of the first things they’ll say, “Oh, they give you this great robe to slip on….”. It is literally ALWAYS a highlight. If a place is not going to have bathrobes for lounging, at least they could keep one in each room. How many times has someone had to run out to the restroom in the middle of a session? What are they supposed to do? Put all of their clothes back on? Cover up and run down the hall in a sheet? “Hold it” until the massage is over? Ehh! How about if they have multiple treatments? Do they have to redress and undress again in the next room? Do yourself a favor, invest in your clientele and let them talk about how WONDERFUL their experience was after they leave. They just may have to come back again! Get a few robes and let them know you’ve “got ‘em covered”. They will LOVE YOU for it!
Written by: Wendy H.
www.CottonAge.com
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