A sense of comfort sets in even before you walk through thedoors of the tiny yellow cottage that houses Allison Shorb’sHideaway Massage. Set deep off South King Street in Leesburg, it’sa hidden oasis where a wide variety of bodywork and spa experiencesawait.
“It’s just different with us. We’re all about making you feel athome and comfortable”you can trust us,” Shorb said.
Clients are offered an array of services, from deep-tissue andSwedish massage to Hideaway Massage originals like the acupressurefacial massage or Hideaway Escape, the studio’s signatureexperience. All massages last a full 60-90 minutes and include hottowels and aromatherapy at no additional charge. Shorb said it wasimportant for her to differentiate the services offered at Hideawayin ways that were not typical to most spas. “We have lots of add-onindulgences to make it more fun,” Shorb said.
“We have created an acupressure facial massage that usesayurvedic strokes and all-natural products incorporated into themassage. So we take a regular face massage, but make it a littlemore cleansing and uplifting. Last spring we added something forour clients suffering from sinus problems or those withallergie”lymphatic drainage massage”and that’s part of an allergyand sinus relief package that uses different essential oils,strokes around the sinus cavity and mandible, drainage and[Temporomandibular disorders] relief.”
During the Hideaway Escape, clients are treated to a blend ofdeep-tissue and Swedish massage, where the therapist hones in onareas of particular concern to the specific individual. “We findout what your problem areas are and we focus on those whileintegrating the therapy into a very relaxing massage,” Shorbsaid.
In what may come as a surprise to some, fully half of Shorb’sbusiness comes from a niche market she seems to havecornered”couple’s massage. One room of Hideaway’s charming suite issituated to allow two tables, side by side. The lights are dim,soothing ambient music fills the room and aromatherapy sets thetone for not one, but two people to enjoy some serious luxury.
It’s become a popular indulgence for couples who come toLeesburg and rural Loudoun for wine tastings, shopping and dining.”People are making a day of it-do some shopping, have a greatlunch, get a massage, and maybe hit up a winery,” Shorb said.
A team of five, nationally certified therapists make up Shorb’steam, and although they’re certainly all about providing a fun,relaxing, energizing experience, they also are committed to doingall they can to alleviate problems like back strain, shouldertension and other maladies. “Every one of my therapists are allreally warm, friendly, down to earth, educated and skilled with anice, broad skill set among them,” Shorb said.
Obtaining national certification for all practitioners workingat Hideaway Massage was both a
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