{"id":12339,"date":"2011-11-16T12:00:04","date_gmt":"2011-11-16T17:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=12339"},"modified":"2022-05-04T21:48:36","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T01:48:36","slug":"magical-mystical-massage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/magical-mystical-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"Magical Mystical Massage"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On our Disney trip in August, Chris gave me my favorite sort of birthday present – a spa visit! Since I have already tried out the Grand Floridian Spa (and it\u2019s going to be closed for the next 18 months) and the Mandara Spa at the Dolphin, I figured that it was time to try out the Spa at Saratoga Springs.\u00a0 As I had with the Grand Floridian, I opted to go with their Signature Treatment, which in this case was the Mystical Forest Therapies (which they also refer to as the Zen Massage).\u00a0 You have your choice of a 50 or 80 minute treatment and when in doubt, I say go with the longer one!<\/p>\n

I had my treatment booked, and Chris brought me over to the resort, and then left me to head off to the arcade.\u00a0 I headed into the Spa and checked in.\u00a0 After giving my name, I was taken in and shown to the changing room where I picked out a locker and changed into a robe and slippers.\u00a0 I took a few minutes to look around and check out the facilities. In the changing area there are the usual lockers and a changing room, a bathroom area and several showers; all stocked with yummy-smelling signature products.\u00a0 There is also a hot tub with a deck around it, and in the same area you\u2019ll find a sauna and steam room.<\/p>\n

Back upstairs I found my way to the Relaxation Room and settled down with a magazine to wait for my appointment to start.\u00a0 This Spa is much larger than the one at the Grand Floridian, so the Relaxation Room is also much bigger, and it\u2019s a separate room instead of a lounge that is part of the locker room.\u00a0 In this room you\u2019ll find some fruit as well as water and tea.<\/p>\n

I was only there for a short time before my therapist came for me and introduced herself.\u00a0 We chatted about my previous spa experience and what I hoped to accomplish from this particular treatment.\u00a0 When we reached the treatment room she described the treatment and asked if I had any problem areas that I wanted her to work on.\u00a0 She then stepped out while I got on the table and got covered.<\/p>\n

The Mystical Forest Therapies is a regular relaxation massage combined with reflexology.\u00a0 The idea behind reflexology is that there are areas on your feet (and other parts of your body, but in this treatment they focus on your feet), that correspond to different parts or systems of your body. \u00a0By putting pressure on these areas, or manipulating them with their fingers or thumbs, the therapists are able to effect change with those systems.<\/p>\n

The massage was wonderful; the therapist was great with being able to do deeper pressure without it being painful.\u00a0 This was the first time that I had tried reflexology, so I was excited to try it – I always love trying a new therapy.\u00a0 I enjoyed it and the work on your feet consists of some pretty deep pressure, so if you prefer a lighter touch it may not be the best choice of therapies for you.\u00a0 One of the reasons I had opted for the longer massage was so that I was able to do a full massage and have more time for reflexology. The great thing about the Mystical Forest Therapies is that it\u2019s sort of a \u201ctaster\u201d of reflexology.\u00a0 You are able to try it without having a full-length treatment (of only reflexology) in the event that you don\u2019t like it.\u00a0 In talking with some spa staff I\u2019ve learned that it\u2019s one of those things that some people love and some hate.<\/p>\n

After my massage I had the usual time to slowly regroup while the therapist got me a bottle of water and then took me back to the locker room.\u00a0 I took my time getting ready and changed back into my street clothes. I then headed back up to the lobby to find Chris who was waiting for me, and then we went off to lunch! ;o)<\/p>\n

All in all, it was a wonderful birthday present, and I really enjoyed the Saratoga Spa.\u00a0 I think each of the spas on property has great treatments and I\u2019m kind of sad that the Grand Floridian Spa will be closed for so long due to construction.\u00a0 I\u2019m hoping that they move the signature treatments over to Saratoga for the duration.<\/p>\n

As for reflexology – I\u2019m a fan ;o)\u00a0 I do tend to prefer fairly deep body work, so that\u2019s right up my alley.\u00a0 I\u2019m not entirely sure whether or not I believe that it can actually adjust the systems of your body but it definitely felt good. \u00a0I DID sleep much better for several weeks after, though that may also have had something to do with running around the parks. \u00a0I will definitely be back!<\/p>\n

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