Sage Spa: Sage Spa myofascial release massage
Hunching over my computer keyboard all day leaves my shoulders and lower back tight and twisted, so I opted for this treatment, which uses slow movements to release and realign muscles. Therapist Suleika Olivo led me into a warm and dimly lit room for my massage, focusing on the tensest areas of my body. She began by placing a hot towel on my upper back to increase circulation, then used her hands and forearms to apply gentle pressure. Using a technique called skin rolling, she pulled and kneaded the fascia, or connective tissue that support organs and joints, to loosen my constricted muscles. Olivo worked her way down to my thighs, calves and feet, opening up muscles stiffened from too much running and not enough stretching. The final touch was a soothing head massage that nearly put me to sleep. $115. Mention TONY at booking or time of appointment to get any one-hour massage for $89 (Tue–Thu) through Mar 1. 718-832-2030, sagebrooklyn.com