Drake Day Spa

I was a bit miffed trying to find the place. It’s in Bellevue Office Park, but you have to take the second turn into the Park to get to the building. (The third turn once you turn onto Belle Forest Circle. Regions is the 1^st right.) At the 2^nd turn there is a sign that says «179 TOP LEVEL». There is a small sign for Drake Day Spa in the window of the first building, but it is hard to see. There isn’t a large sign like there are for the other businesses. All of this information is clearly listed on the website, but if you’re like me and you just look at Unilocal,you’ll know how to find it.
The name of this place is a bit misleading. I saw «Day Spa» and I was expecting a full blown spa. It’s Cher’s private practice, and it is small and nothing fancy, but she totally makes up for it. The prices are also a lot better than what you would pay at a real Day Spa. I know prices change, so I won’t state a specific number, but there is a first time client special, and she takes 25% off your total when you book and pay online.
Now about the massage… It was AMAZING! Cher has a great personality and a magician’s hands. She was very friendly, and she made me feel comfortable. She asks lots of questions to better understand your needs. She told me to let her know how the pressure felt during the massage, or, if I didn’t want to talk, I could just tense up and she would know to lighten up. FINALLY an intuitive massage therapist. I’ve had countless massages that were too rough and when I tensed up, the therapist just dug in harder. Cher really reads your body. She makes sure there is constant communication to give you the perfect massage. There was a bit too much talking going on during the massage for my taste, however, I do expect that for my first time with any therapist until they learn all my problem areas. I will be going back again, and I highly recommend Cher.

Honestly one of the best massages I’ve ever had. Cher employs aroma therapy, hot stones, and ambient music in a relaxing environment, but most importantly she listens to your body’s needs. I had sustained a minor neck injury a few weeks prior, and she zeroed in on the areas that needed the most attention. I walked out feeling like a new person.

It’s my first visit, but I know I’m coming back. It’s tucked away atop a hill, in a little cozy room. It felt like a special treat because she combined hot stones and aromatherapy (bye bye headache) with my massage. It takes more than 1 visit to fairly and accurately critique a masseuse, but I know enough that I will go again.