Atlanta School Of Massage Inc

08/14/03

Guiltless pleasure: Skip the frills for a deeply soothing massage.

by Erin Behan at Citysearch

The Scene
The Atlanta School of Massage is a 30,000-square-foot educational facility first, massage and spa center second. You'll pay a shockingly low price for massages that don't leave a kink, and choosing a student therapist brings the price even lower. Because it's a school, the atmosphere more closely resembles a natural health-minded doctor's office than a pampering spa. You won't find a hint of pretension in the relaxed staff, which strives for friendliness.

The Services
The professional massages compete with any of the city's exclusive spas for spawning liquid muscle. Opting for the student service gets you a less private experience (albeit a much cheaper one), as an instructor may step into the room to offer occasional guidance and to evaluate. The spa sampler, seaweed body wrap and smoothing body polish all dip you into relaxation, even if that relaxation is at odds with the no-frills environment.