Kelser McMiller

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All I have to say is wow! I recommend this spa to all of my friends. Being a spaist (made up word)...I have had the chance to visit many types of spas around the world (I basically try to visit a spa everywhere I go, because I can). The Trellis Spa, which is down the street from where I work, is a work of art. Even though I may not seem like your typical type of person to be seen at a spa (basically not rich) the staff treated me like I was queen (i have had bad experience of being mistaken for the staff at another spa once, not pleasant).

When I walked in and I said my name, they knew exactly where I was to go. I came very early in the morning because I had 5 hours of services (booyah!). I was shown to a very deserted locker room (nice privacy in the mornings), and given a robe. Let me tell you something, the robe did not fit. I am a busty woman and I was afraid they were going to tell me it was the largest size they had....no such thing, they had a plus size robe that would have charmed the pants off any busty woman. I was set. There are two saunas in the women's area and a whirlpool. You could use a bathing suit or not. I am more of a free spirit, but I did not want to make others uncomfortable so I settled for a lay by the warm pool and some refreshing water while waiting for my first treatment which was a massage.

The waiting area for the massage has two areas a regular area with couches and chaise lounges and chairs with ottomans, and the quiet area with chaises, a fireplace and ultimate silence. I stayed in the regular area before my massage (it was still early and I was the only one there). My massage therapist was an amazing woman (nothing against men therapist, but I feel like I can be open more with a woman...not in that sense crazies). She was magnificent and got all the areas we talked about. I then had an early lunch due to my having a Mani/Pedi next. The chicken Caesar wrap was awesome and perfectly portioned. Did not make me too full and the glass of wine relaxed me even more.

By this time the spa is getting more people and it is time for my Mani/Pedi. The same lady does my nails and my toes and she is hilarious. I know some people don't like to talk during spa time, but since the Mani/Pedi room is separate sort of from the rest of the spa, it was nice to listen to the woman talk about her life in NY and her family. She had me cracking up.

Finally it is time for my last service, a facial. By this time the place is crawling with people and I opt to go into the silent room. it is really nice...I almost fall asleep until I see my technician looking for me in the regular room. I feel like jelly and I am ready for the facial. It was so soothing and relaxing I am pretty sure I fell in and out of consciousness , and snored a little bit. That is how relaxed I felt around the technician.

After this last service, I know I can relax some more and hang out in the sauna, but I had already tried everything included and I was ready to go...I had to get back to real life (being at trellis I felt like I was in another city...it was awesome). It was time to get back to Houston traffic. All in all I still recommend this spa to everyone who ask me for a place to go. I can't wait to be able to go again. Everyone at least in my opinion were super accommodating and nice. I can say that because I have been to some spas that acted like they didn't even want your service...weird!