Give the Gift of Heaven Massage — It’s the Perfect Valentine at an Affordable Price

BY KAREN YOUNG

In these stressed out times, getting a massage is a healthy way to relax and ease muscle tension, however, choosing where to get a massage can either be dicey or expensive.  The big name spas or hotel services charge a good amount just for the name, while the lower priced facilities often produce a big question mark in terms of cleanliness and licensing (especially when the price is in flashing lights).

Since many readers like to share their “finds” with me, I’ve been hearing quite a bit of buzz about Heaven Massage and Wellness Center, which has been in Sherman Oaks for over four years.

As I discovered in my research,  it was named Best of Citysearch for 2009 and 2010 — and has rather superior reviews on Yelp.  Guess I was late to this party!  Due to increased demand for their services, co-owners Richard Ross M.D. and Anthony Uooppanan opened a second location this past December in Encino.

The exteriors of both locations are rather plain wrap with simple signs and a white and purple color scheme.  Take a step inside and you’ll be surprised.  The facilities are clean and tastefully decorated with comfortable and inviting waiting areas. Apples and oranges sit on tables for snacking, tea and water are readily offered, while flowers and plants decorate various areas adding to the peaceful ambiance.  And for a switch up — there’s a big container of Red Vines (a plus in my world).

They offer various types of massage techniques for $48 an hour — modified Swedish-Thai (on a table), Thai, Sports, Pregnancy, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Reflexology and Shiatsu with rooms available for single and couple massages. Want an extra 30 minutes? Just add $20. A big perk is that a few hot stones can be added to any massage at no extra charge for increased relaxation.  Discount packages are also available.

Each therapist attended a professional school and is fully certified and licensed. Massages can be customized for individual needs and problem areas.  Before the first appointment, clients are asked to fill out a health questionnaire.  There are rooms available for both couples and single massages.  Clean, white robes hang neatly on wall hooks, while towels are precisely folded.

Whether for Valentine’s Day or any day, a Heaven Massage is an affordable luxury and the perfect gift. And it couldn’t be easier, just download an instant gift card from the website.

Heaven Massage and Wellness 13509 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (818) 783-1995 and 17301-4 Ventura Blvd Encino, (818) 788-1234  Open 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.