The Great American Backrub

I was here two days ago for a 45-​minute table massage and have been coming here and also to their Square One location several times a year ever since the summer of 2013 and they remain my top choice above all the other massage parlors I have tried. What I love best about the Great American Backrub is their flexibility with scheduling and how walk-​ins are welcome. It’s not mandatory to book an appointment online beforehand but they still make that option available for those who wish to do so or if there is a specific time that you absolutely must have. I would say 90% of the time that I come here, I walk in last minute and they always have been able to get me a time slot on that same day.
They have different pricing options depending on how long you want your massage and you could also choose between a chair or table massage. On occasion, when I have no strict schedule, I’ve tried their table massage for either 45 mins or one hour and these are very relaxing because they give a full body massage, which costs about $ 70 but if you are covered under a benefits plan like myself, services here are eligible for reimbursement because the people here are Registered Massage Therapists (RMT). On the cheaper side, you can get a chair massage, which is also very good and fast, and allows you to remain fully clothed, so that’s why I usually opt for this treatment.
Their environment is not a formal clinic that follows up on your progress or diagnoses problems. During your first visit, they do have you complete a medical history form but after that, they are not going to followup on the info that you give them. Basically, you walk in and you choose the duration of your massage, you get massaged, you pay and then you leave. At the beginning, the massage therapist would start by asking, «How may I help you today?», to give me a chance to identify any problematic areas and that’s about it. Personally, I like this arrangement because sometimes, I am just not in the mood to talk about my health conditions and just want to relieve any stiffness in my back. However, if you’re a person who is looking for treatment and in-​person consultations with every visit, then I wouldn’t recommend this place for you.
I will be returning here on a regular basis as it is on my way home from work and it’s nice to know that I can just walk-​in anytime I’ve got room in my schedule for a massage.