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The cure for what ails athletes
Attention all athletes! I have come across the cure to all aches, pains and sore muscles.
It’s the Hit the Trail Retreat, an hour-long sports massage followed by a sports pedicure at the Milk + Honey Spa located in the Second Street District. I’ve had some pretty intense workouts the past couple of weeks with the Austin Sports and Social Club Boot Camp, so this could not have come at better time.
After I arrived and checked in I was taken to the lockerroom to get changed into a provided robe and sandals, then shown to a locker where my belongings safely resided for the duration of my stay. The locker room has a shower so you can get clean and refreshed after hitting the Lady Bird Lake trail — and before your pampering begins. I, being the big dork that I am, was a little confused about this part and thought I would actually be instructed to take a shower, but this is something you have to initiate on your own. (Just a little tip so that you don’t repeat my mistake.) Because of my confusion I had to involuntarily skip out on the shower, but luckily it had been a few hours since I had worked up a sweat.
After getting changed and storing my things, it was off to the waiting area, which completely sets the mood for what’s to come with the soft lights, comfy sofas, magazines, flavored water, tea, fruit and muchies. I didn’t have to wait long till I was led to my room, where Matt the masseuse asked me some questions to get a feel of what it was that I wanted out of the massage. I told him I was attending boot camp and that my muscles were sore, but not so sore to where I couldn’t move — as the case was the week before. That seemed to be just the information he needed.
Matt then gave me a few minutes to get situated under the covers on the heated table. There was no way for me to prepare myself for what was to come next — the only word I know to describe it is “amazing.” Or maybe “nirvana.” Wow! It was the most rejuvenating massage I’ve ever had — and it amazed me how a complete stranger could be so in tune with my body and muscles. But all good things must come to an end, and so did my sports massage.
I still had a sports pedicure coming my way though. That in itself was another great experience. The girl who did my pedicure said the sports treatment was her favorite because of the exfoliant she gets to use on each client’s feet and legs. (My legs, by the way, have never been smoother). I chose a dark purple for my nail color and it’s so cute!
The day ended with a smile on my face and a bottle of sunblock in my hand for skin protection on trail trips to come. I had a great experience at Milk + Honey, and would definitely recommend the Hit the Trail Retreat to all you active people out there. It’s great for the mind, body and sore muscles — or just as a treat to yourself for getting out and working hard.
And please remember to tip!
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By Carol Calvery
March 5, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this
If the term masseuse was still readily used, it would pertain to a female (a masseur being the male) but since those giving massage in Texas have to be licenced and go to massage therapy school, the correct term is massage therapist.
Just wanted to let you know
Sincerely, Carol calvery