Queen’s Women’s Health Center

Did you know Queen’s offers spa services?
I received a gift certificate for a choice of a massage or facial (valued at $ 64). There are five types of facials and two massages (Healing and Prenatal). Since my back is always giving me problems, I opted for a Healing Massage.
Unfortunately, scheduling an appointment wasn’t very easy. I had called numerous times during regular business hours, but no one picked up. When someone finally did, it was an unpleasant experience. The employee was very irritated throughout our conversation because she was having issues with her computer, and it felt like she was taking her anger on me. After about 10 minutes, my appointment was scheduled.
The Women’s Health Center is located in the lobby immediately to your left when you enter the building. Other than providing spa services, the Women’s Health Center also provides clinical services to women (mammogram, biopsy, etc), so it may appear busy when you enter, but most of these ladies are just waiting for their medical appointment.
Once I checked in, the employee gave me a feedback form to fill out and an envelop for gratuity that you insert into a box outside the locker room when you finish your service. The locker room is small: there’s a few lockers to hold your things and a shower for one person. You’re also provided a robe to change into and pair of foam slippers before heading into another waiting room for your masseuse.
After meeting my masseuse, I told her to focus on my neck/​back because I always have pain there. She did… for a short while. She gave me a full body massage with my back getting the same amount of time as my legs/​feet/​arms/​head. And although it was nice, it wasn’t great.
The ambiance wasn’t too great either. The massage room itself was dark with soothing music in the background to provide a therapeutic experience. However, it wasn’t very relaxing because there was construction in the rooms outside. I could hear drilling and pounding throughout my massage.
The price is comparable to other spas ($ 64 for 55 minutes… although I got less than 50 minutes). I could probably get the same experience from a massage chair that I got here. Valet parking is available for $ 5 or you can get free validated parking in the POB parking lots.
TL;DR: If you’re new to getting massages, this might be a good place to start with. If you have areas that need more attention or are looking for a specific massage technique, go somewhere else.

Queen’s Medical Center has SPA SERVICES? You heard me right! Being pregnant for the last seven months, I’ve discovered many different, unusual things: a snoogle pillow, a million different types of strollers and carseats, a Keurig-​like contraption for baby formula, convertible cribs, and so so so much more. It’s a whole new world, people! But while looking for maternity classes, I stumbled upon the Women’s Health Center’s spa services page (
) and was immediately intrigued. What do you mean I can get a facial and massage at Queen’s and for totally affordable prices? I had to call to check.
I spoke with Lan and she was the b-​o-​m-​b dot com. Super sweet and helpful. She advised me she’d have to check with my doc to make sure it was ok to use their services. She went above and beyond to make sure she could get me my massage as soon as possible — I truly heart her.
On the day of my massage, I didn’t know what to expect — I mean, do you blame me? I’m at a hospital and who knew what their spa services would be like, right? First of all, you can’t miss the Women’s Health Center in the lobby of the hospital. Sign-​in was quick and easy and Lan was waiting for me. (Oh, I felt the love and she made me feel so welcome.) She walked me to the back and showed me the women’s dressing room. Now we are not at a four-​star spa, but I was pleasantly pleased that there were lockers, a full shower (with all-​in-​one shampoo/​body wash and freakin’ awesome water pressure), robes, towels, and a few other amenities. (Could the towels and styrofoam slippers use an upgrade? Sure, but let me remind you, we’re at Queen’s Medical Center, people!)
My massage by Susan was relaxing — let’s just put it out there that a prenatal massage (with doctor’s permission) is not going to be shiatsu or deep tissue (oh shucks!). I indeed felt very relaxed and felt it was worth my time. The masseuses work once a week, so, for instance, Susan works Mondays. I believe there’s four different people that do the massages, so you could probably find someone that fits your needs. In addition, Susan does facials on Mondays — so I look forward to seeing her for that soon.
All in all, I hope to bring light to the Women’s Health Center for its spa services. Remember, you do not have to be pregnant or a patient to use their services. Prices are just right, at least for me. I’ll be back for sure so I hope I haven’t given this #hiddengem of a secret away!

Waiting too long!
I can’t see any reason to be kept waiting over an hour for a mammogram! The appointment was scheduled months in advance, and opportunities to reschedule or alert about the backed-​up schedule abounded. Hanging out in a hospital ranks nowhere near the top of the list of things I’d choose to do.