While it doesn't provide the discomfort and high ticket prices associated with an airport pat-down, a massage is still an effective tool for discovering concealed knives and small firearms. Prove you’re not packing in the most relaxing way with today’s Groupon. For $49, you get a 90-minute massage and consultation at Massage Envy (up to a $114 value), valid at all twelve Charlotte area locations listed to the right.

Treating tense muscles is like bargain hunting—it can conserve a lot of money in the long run but shouldn’t be done with the aid of a shady character in a dark alley. Amid soothing décor featuring earthy tones and violet hues, clients of Massage Envy begin their 90-minute session with an initial consultation that determines which customized massage will provide the best results. For example, a sports massage provides treatment specific to the athlete’s sport, reflexology targets points on the extremities to balance the nervous system, and deep-tissue massage unties knots while relieving chronic muscle tension. Trigger-point therapy alleviates tight areas within muscle tissue through cycles of isolated pressure and release, while a Swedish massage relaxes the whole body with long, gliding strokes. The professional massage therapists at Massage Envy will apply the necessary muscle treatment with pinpoint precision and buttery smoothness during convenient hours, including evenings and weekends.

Escape the pressures of the outside world (specifically the atmosphere) that can fog the mind and body. Part the pea soup with a moment of clarity that will live beyond your visit to Massage Envy. Use your newfound clearheadedness and rubberized being to achieve higher productivity, to contagiously relax those around you, or to finally beat Galaga. Call ahead to make your appointment.