It was a hot summer day in Higher Runcorn, WA7, and I was feeling in the mood for a massage. I had heard good things about the massage parlours in the area and thought I’d give it a try. I had never been to a massage parlour before so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was excited to find out.
I arrived at the massage parlour and the receptionist welcomed me with a friendly smile. She directed me to the changing room, where I changed into a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. As I walked down the hallway, I could hear the soft sounds of music and the gentle hum of conversation coming from the massage rooms.
The massage parlour was huge and it was easy to see why people referred to it as “the palace”. Everywhere I looked, I saw people receiving massages, some couples, some singles. I smiled as I scanned the crowd, feeling as if I were going to join in on an ancient ritual.
I made my way to the reception area, where I took a seat and waited for my massage therapist to arrive. Soon enough, a short, stocky woman with a wide smile appeared in front of me. She introduced herself as Mary and said that she would be performing my massage. After providing me with a few details about the procedure, Mary invited me to follow her to the massage room.
Mary had a friendly, professional manner and was very easy to talk to. As I lay down on the massage table, I could feel her strong, gentle hands beginning to work their magic on my back. Using a combination of Swedish and deep tissue massages, she slowly yet expertly worked away the aches and pains in my body.
I whispered with pleasure as more and more of my tension seemed to float away under her fingertips. Eventually, I felt completely relaxed and at peace. Mary then slowly moved her massage up to my neck and shoulders. It felt incredibly rejuvenating as she massaged her way up my muscles and joints.
Once she had finished, Mary asked me to stay perfectly still while she gently released some of the points along my spine. I felt a sudden release of energy within my body, as if I were being transformed by her massage. I lay there for a few moments, mesmerised by the feeling, before Mary thanked me for my time and directed me to the changing room.
As I put my clothes back on, I felt both relaxed and energised. I thanked Mary for her amazing skills and made my way back outside. I walked back to my car feeling like a new person, knowing that I would definitely be returning to this massage parlour in the near future.