Yelp Deals are Awesome

70 Minute Massage for $50? Yes Please!

Melissa is full of great suggestions. I told her that a stressful week had really taken a toll on my physical health and I needed a massage. She recommended a no-frills spot called Taiji Body Works (http://www.tjbodywork.com/). Make sure to check the site and Yelp before you go for the best discount!

She gave me a heads up that the place is very bare bones; you are literally a curtain away from the next client. It is so affordable because you aren't paying for all the non-service related components in most "luxury" locations (e.g. thick walls between rooms, large ornate lobbies, plush bathrobes, extreme quiet). If you're on a budget and want a fantastic massage, this is the place for you. The location is clean and has incredible professional service. Melissa recommended George and he was fantastic.

The 70 minute massage included a lot of back work, elbow work, hot stone massage, foot massage. The place offers a Buy 10 Get 1 Free Card which makes it even more affordable AND they take American Express. I was pleasantly surprised, I figured it would cash only. I will be back! A lot of reviews on Yelp! recommend Helen so I may check her out next time.

 

What Time is it? Mani-Pedi Time!

A Pure Spa is Pure Bliss

This past Thursday, my friend Melissa and I both got mani-pedis to prepare for an upcoming event (Charity Ball) at Stern. She knew a place (http://www.apurespa.com/) and was nice enough to share it with me! They offer an incredible deal for $23 (standard manicure and pedicure). 

I chose to "upgrade" to the $40 package; it included a pedicure with Vitamin E, callous removal and a 10 minute leg/foot massage. I was originally confused and thought it was a back massage (which led me to getting a massage later that night). I normally don't indulge in beauty services too much, but today was an exception. 

The service was really top-notch. Because it's freezing cold in NYC now, I had socks and sneakers on. After getting my nails done and drying them for a bit under the lights, the technician applied a sealant to my pedicure and put my feet in a bag. This procedure prevented the awful "freshly painted nails stuck to your socks" ordeal.

If you're in the Chelsea area and want a high-quality, affordable manicure, visit this place

Cheers,

Liz