I was scheduled to remove my clothes for a full body relaxation massage at Camille Baughman & Associates at 11:30. I checked my cell phone. 11:35. On the other side of the reception area Camille was frantically trying to get ahold of the company that prints her gift certificates. I think she was hoping to curb some future shortage before it happened. After finishing up, she apologized profusely, and took me to the back room. Before exiting so that I could take off my clothes and snuggle under the covers, Camille engaged me in a highly entertaining discussion about her recent travels(due to a physical ailment that kept her from massaging) and the massage college she attended in Florida. By the time the conversation shifted to my body soreness and areas for her to focus on, I had been on the clock for about fifteen minutes or so. I was concerned. At most of the wham, bam, thank you maim type massage parlors I’ve frequented, when you pay for an hour, you never really get an hour. I’ve been known to inundate my massage therapists with questions such as «Wait, my hour includes undressing time?» and«Are seriously going to do breathing exercises and share a yogurt with your pet pufferfish that you keep in the bathroom while my clock ticks down?» for that very reason. But at Camille Baughman, when you pay for an hour you get an hour. Or an hour and five. Camille takes her time to do things right and isn’t(or at least doesn’t give off the impression of being) a clock watcher. I really like that. But what I love most about Camille’s massages is that she listens and caters them to your needs. Remember that conversation we had at the beginning? The one where she asked me what areas to focus on? I have that same conversation with every massage therapist I visit. The lot of them pretend to listen and then just go about their typical routine. Did they really put more effort into my quads? I couldn’t tell. With Camille, you can tell. When I asked for her to focus on my quads, she did. She did more with them than anyone else I’ve ever visited. Another thing that Camille does well is that she isn’t afraid to push deep. Her deep isn’t an I intend to make you writhe with pain type of deep but more of an organized and controlled pressure. It is the type of pressure that pushes one to the verge of pain but never really crosses the line into unpleasantness. Camille prides herself on her ability to provide a good massage. She doesn’t need to dress it up by offering a lot of the things that other spas do. You won’t see signs promoting chocolate face spritzers or lavender eyebrow threads or potpourri wax glaze. Its just hands and elbows meet back and shoulders. I don’t say this lightly: Camille, of Camille Baughman & Associates, gives the best massage I’ve ever had. It is one of the reasons I really look forward to the holidays in PA.
Jessica H.
Place rating: 5 Boston, MA
Camille and Barb are amazing! Definitely the best massages in the area, other than Jaque of course!
Samiam H.
Place rating: 4 Camp Hill, PA
Excellent. I have been going for years. They have a range of therapists light to deep massage. Highly recommend, Camille, Barb and Dana.
Shelley W.
Place rating: 4 Carlisle, PA
Went last evening for a massage from Dana and was NOT disappointed! I generally carry my tension in my shoulders, so Dana had her work cut out for her. She approached the massage with her usual charm and professional attitude. Just thinking about my rub down now relaxes me! Dana found my stress points and rubbed them out. I will be back!