The Great Metropolitan Backrub

Specialties

Walk-​in Massage or Shiatsu, by-​the-​minute and no appointment is necessary. Fully-​clothed means no need to shower! The Backrub is a walk-​in pain, injury and stress relief clinic — without the clinical atmosphere or hassle. We specialize in injuries, chronic pain, deep tissue, sports massage and pain elimination techniques.

Insurance Billed Clients are welcome. Injuries from Auto or Workplace accidents are our specialty. We do the billing and you receive the best care available, 7 days a week. There is no need to work your rehabilitative care around your work schedule. We take appointments until 8pm Monday — Saturday, 6pm Sundays.

Workplace and Events massage are available at the lowest industry price of just $ 65/​practitioner hour. You won’t find a better experience or price on this amazingly professional service. Billing for your event is managed at our central office, so paying for your event is hassle-​free.

History

Established in 1995.

The Great Metropolitan Backrub opened its virtual doors in Calhoun Square on November 16, 1995. A modest proposal, we began by offering seated massage, shiatsu, polarity and twi na before massage was even a thought in Minneapolis. People walked up to our «kiosk» (a chair, a rug and a chalk board — literally) and found out what massage was all about.

Over the years we moved from the kiosk to an in-​line store, and then to the Rainbow Building at the intersection of Lake and Hennepin in 2002. That same year we opened our second location in Highland Park, St. Paul.

In 2005, the Uptown location was forced to move to a much more remote location at 38^th and Grand Ave. S. While The new Kingfield Backrub enjoyed almost 3 years of friendly faces, the 2009 recession hit us hard and we felt no choice but to close the location after almost 15 years in South Minneapolis.

Still open in Highland, The Great Metropolitan Backrub continues to be the only walk-​in massage store in the Twin Cities.

Meet the Business Owner

Annette R.

Business Owner

Annette has practiced massage therapy since 1992 and been the sole owner of The Great Metropolitan Backrub for all of its 15 years in business. The Backrub’s innovative business model combines a professional location with self-​managed, independent practitioners and therapists.

Not competing is The Backrub creed: therapists enjoy developing lasting relationships with their clients; who may feel free to visit them in their private practices or spa locations throughout the Twin Cities. As owner, Annette is committed to helping emerging and seasoned therapists learn about growing their businesses while exploring the expression of their best selves as professionals.

As a member of the Citizen’s Environmental Advisory Committee in Minneapolis and a life-​long environmental activist, Annette is dedicated to a business model that does the least harm to the planet. From recycling to best purchasing, The Backrub boasts just one small bag of trash per week, and may reduce by more in the future.

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