This past weekend, three friends and I went to check out a recently opened reflexology center in Hollywood, Calif. We were lured in by the $25-per-hour back, neck and foot massages -- pretty tough to resist. The place definitely delivered with very thorough massages. It was my first time getting a professional massage (other than the quick ones that come with manicures and pedicures). It was nice but I don't think I'm going to become a massage addict. Quite frankly, parts of it hurt, which I wasn't prepared for, and the relaxing effects of the massage didn't last very long after I left the salon.

I might try them again someday but for now I'm a little relieved -- that's less money I'll have to spend on future massages. (And more I can put toward manicures and pedicures!)

What are your thoughts on massages? Do you love them or can you take them or leave them?

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