Foot Fitness - Foot Massage

Today I went back to a place that I reviewed on 11/7/10: Foot Fitness on 86th and Michigan. This time I got the foot massage. This place is almost identical to one of my favorite places, Foot Finesse. They have about 15 recliner chairs with ottomans set up in one room, and you keep all your clothes on for this massage. The room is dim with soothing music. The only thing I didn't like about the atmosphere was that the waiting area had a couch with several lap top computers left on the table in front of it. This is clearly the area where the massage therapists hang out when there are no customers.


When I got to Foot Fitness today, I had a 20 minute wait, which is unusual for this place. They must be gaining in popularity. Also, although Foot Fitness has a lot of chairs, there seems to be only 4 or 5 massage therapists. The receptionist gave me a bottle of water while I waited. After 20 minutes I was led back to a recliner chair which was set upright, and my feet where placed in a tub of hot water. The massage therapist started with my hands while I sat up in the chair. Then the chair was lowered back, and he massaged my head, face, and feet and legs. Finally, I turned over and he massaged my back. The quality of the massage was good, the pressure was just right. He did spend more time on my feet and legs rather than my back, which was a nice change from other massages.

This massage was a great deal at $25 for an hour, plus tip. Like I said, Foot Fitness is comparable to Foot Finesse in price and service, and I would rate them fairly equally.


Service Quality Rating: 4 stars out of 5
"Spa Experience" Rating: 2.5 stars out of 5
Price: $

Price Guide
$ = less than $1 per minute (very budget friendly!)
$$ = about $1 per minute (reasonable)
$$$ = more than $1 per minute (an occasional treat)
$$$$ = about $1.50 per minute (only if I get a gift certificate or great coupon)
$$$$$ = more than $1.50 per minute (I'll be surprised if I ever get to go to one of these)

Spa Tip #3

When you get a pedicure, bring your own flip-flops. That way you can leave without putting on close-toe shoes and messing up your nails. (They will take several hours to firmly dry no matter what the pedicurist says).

If you are getting a pedicure when it's cold out, make your pedicure the last place you go before going home, and put your flip-flops on at the end. You can survive a walk from the building to your car, and your toes will stay nice. Or, if you want to make sure to stay warm, I guess you could do something like this, found on Etsy.com.  ;)

Spa Tip #2

Hi everybody! I hope everyone has been safe during the ice/snow storm. Here is my spa tip for the week.

If you are using a coupon or gift certificate for a spa service, make sure you still tip based on the original price of the service. Tipping for a spa service should be the equivalent of tipping in a restaurant, usually 15-20%, which can be adjusted based on the quality of the service.