Institute For Therapeutic Massage

THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE BLOOMFIELD LOCATION:
I hurt my neck and it was getting progressively worse, was given a prescription for physical therapy but unfortunately it was going to cost me a lot of money for a month of treatment, I figured a massage was good for what ailed me and found ITM’s student clinic, which was close to home and oh so affordable. I called for an appointment and heard from them next day which the website indicates that when the clinic is not in session there wouldn’t be anyone manning the phones. I showed up really not knowing what to expect since it was my first massage and I was hurting like the dickens! Well, I’m hooked and made another appointment for 2 weeks, my Therapist Lakia was so sweet and soft spoken and we both humorously managed my massage, you fill out a form in the beginning with your medical history and she asked me if there was a part of my body that needed focus, I said I had hurt my neck, well she found all of my knots and spasms and worked them out, I felt IMMEDIATE RELIEF! As I told Lakia when she asked how I was feeling I told her, if I were a cat I’d be purring! The place invites peace and tranquility, when I first arrive the hallway leading to the place was dark, it looked closed, until I tried the door, then I realized ok, it’s the atmosphere, I waited a little then was called in, the treating area was softly lit, with soft classical music playing, the bed/​table was made up in cute sheets and a blanket, each bed/​treatment area is surrounded by a curtain like you would find at a hospital and when closed it was very private (even more private than in the hospital I found) and before coming back in (while I disrobed) Lakia quietly asked if it was ok for her to come in. In the beginning, since it was my first massage, I was uneasy and nervous, but when I saw how professional warm and inviting Lakia was and the overall atmosphere, I was very comfortable, and when I saw the quality of the treatment, it was worth every single penny I paid, like I said, I will be back (over and over if need be until my neck is A-​ok!) even mom who is recovering from spinal surgery is sold on the idea and once she is good to go, I’m so treating her to a few massages!