During hard times, massage-deprived individuals may resort to offering their services as personal stress balls to alleviate the anxiety of others while receiving blissful back rubs. Convert your body into a tension detoxification zone with today's Groupon for an hour-long full-body Swedish massage for $35 from Milwaukee's Best Massage (a $70 value) in Wauwatosa. The experienced therapists at Milwaukee's Best administer gentle rejuvenation endorsed by the city's own aching, metropolitan muscles.

Though the Swedish massage is performed on a clothing-free soul sac, clients' modesty remains intact with a sizeable towel gently draped over all un-massaged areas. As your muscles melt under the massage therapist's nimble knot-kneading, dim lighting and curtained windows turn privacy into a local vacation experience. Each 60-minute massage utilizes a full range of gliding techniques, kneading manipulations, and percussive pitter-patters, as well as the alternating of light and medium force to relieve uptight major muscle groups and help the mind relax. Custom-blended oils make the bone box a smooth surface to prevent uncomfortable friction while subterranean streams of blood and oxygen circulate more freely as a benefit of the massage.

Milwaukee's Best Massage is owned by Brian Norris, a certified therapeutic massage and bodywork professional with international training in a variety of massage techniques. Brian's staff of trained massage therapists implements the strength in their palms and finger-pads to identify a body's inner turmoil and politely encourage it to go out for some tall coffees and never come back. Call ahead to schedule your appointment.

Reviews

Seven Google Mappers and three Cityseachers give Milwaukee's Best Massage five stars:

• This was definitely the best massage I've ever had - no doubt. It's obvious that Brian is not only very passionate about his career but also making his clients feel better. That's always a plus! I was a bit skeptical at first and thought this would be the same as every other massage I've gotten but that was definitely not the case. Brian makes the massage very relaxing but that doesn't mean he isn't all about working out the kinks - all I can say is...WOW. 100% sure I'm sticking with these guys. – kristina.dones, Google Maps
• Brian really delivers on his promise of delivering the best massage in Wauwatosa. I go a 90-minute session, and every moment of it was blissful. He has big hands and combines the best of different massage styles; deep-tissue, plus Swedish, plus and [sic] incredible light touch that turned me into one giant goose bump! I've been back 3 times so far, and will be back again and again. Whether you're a male or female, you'll feel comfortable right away and can count on Brian to give you a 100%. – ilikemassages, Citysearch