Your First Visit
Hours:
Planet Massage is open 7 days a week by appointment only. Our typical hours are 9 am to 9 pm; after-hours appointments are available by request. Outcalls are available; worldwide service can be arranged for our clients in the yachting industry.
A Little About Us
From the moment you step inside Planet Massage, you will feel welcomed. Our quaint location just off the hustle of Las Olas is a peaceful retreat that is sure to help renew & rejuvenate you, and leave you with lasting memories and dreams of returning soon.
We have intentionally limited our practice to a small, well trained staff with just two treatment rooms, providing you with a high degree of personal service, relaxation, privacy, and attention to detail. We feel that by keeping it small and personal, we can offer more effective treatments & service than your mega-spas.
Sorry, we don’t do nails or hair, or waxing; just seriously great massage & alternative therapies.
Our office is tastefully decorated and designed to make everyone feel warm, welcomed, special and at ease.
For our Couple's Massage, we have the ability to open the rooms to provide one large, candlelit room for you to enjoy the bliss together.
Your First Visit, Spa Etiquette and Gratuities
Please come 10-15 minutes early for your first appointment, as there is a little paperwork to fill out.
Clothing, and disrobing: Your therapist is a Florida-Licensed Medical Professional and will act as such while making your visit as comfortable as possible even for modest souls or nervous first timers.
If your appointment is for traditional massage, it is customary to disrobe to a level of your comfort, and everyone has a different level of comfort. Many people prefer to be totally nude, as it offers the most freedom of movement, and allows the therapist to work without working around layers of clothing. Some people prefer to keep their undergarments on, and this is fine too. All of our therapists have at one point or another massaged someone who prefers to be fully clothed. While definitely not ideal, this is always an option. It is important to remember that you will ALWAYS be covered (draped) with a sheet or towel and your therapist will only uncover the parts of the body on which he or she is currently working, leaving private areas always covered, with possible exception of the gluteal region (buttocks) which may be treated with consent at your therapists discretion. (A leading cause of back or sciatic pain)
In the process of your initial check in, you will have an opportunity to note or speak to your therapist regarding any issues you may have, areas you want worked on, or areas you do not want worked on. We can also accommodate special requests, such as the firmness of touch, and utilize creams and powders instead of oils, should you prefer not to be "oily" after the massage.
Chair massage and reflexology are fully clothed treatments, come as you are. NO disrobing is necessary. Chair massage is perfect for first timers, at the office, parties or in group situations.
Stretching massage: This treatment provides for a combination of massage and stretching. In some of the moves, it is difficult to drape and requires much additional time. For this reason we request that you please wear underwear to make things a little easier.
AIS (Active Isolated Stretching) AIS is more of a guided workout, as opposed to traditional massage. Please wear stretchy or loose, gym type comfortable clothing. Please no short shorts, dresses or skirts.
Gratuities: Therapist gratuities are customary in the spa industry and generally range from 15 to 20%. Typically they are optional and at your discretion, except during some special events where they may be added. For medical massage and ongoing wellness, gratuities are NOT necessary. Your health and wellness is our #1 concern.
Directions:
Our address is 811 E Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. We are on the second floor, located in the rear of the building, directly behind "Kilwin's Ice Cream", "Prudential", "Le Bon Crepe" and "Seldom Seen" gallery. We are adjacent to the City parking lot, near the center. It's the only two story orange building on the block. Look for the balcony with the plants.
Please note, we are located on the second floor, and there is no elevator in the building. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience; please call our office at 954-763-1619 should you wish to arrange service at your home or office. A minor inconvenience for our exclusive, super prime Las Olas location.
I-95 North or South:
Exit Broward Blvd. Head East until you pass US1 (Federal Highway). Make your next right onto SE 8 Ave. Go a couple of short blocks and turn into the city parking lot on your left, after SE 2 Ct and before Las Olas Boulevard.
From the Beach:
Take Las Olas west to SE 9 Ave. Turn right. Make your next left turn into the city parking lot behind the Las Olas shops.
From US1, Federal Highway: Proceed to Broward Boulevard. Head east (right if coming from the south and left if coming from the north). Make your first right at the light, onto SE 8th Ave. Go a couple of short blocks and turn into the city parking lot on your left, after SE 2 Ct and before Las Olas.
Minutes from the airport, sea port, convention center, hotels, the beach, Wilton Manors, Rio Vista, Victoria Park, Weston Boca, Miami and Dade County, Broward County & Palm Beach County. See our directions page for a link to Google maps.
Cancellation Policy:
Changes to appointment times are accommodated whenever possible, however, please remember, your appointment time with your therapist is reserved solely for you, as are all other time slots and clients. We make every attempt to operate on a timely schedule for your benefit as well as the benefit of others. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will incur a 50% cancellation fee. 'No-shows' or failing to cancel in advance will result in billing at the full appointment fee. Your service is considered rendered in full at your scheduled time, as we have reserved the room and therapist for your exclusive use. Any rescheduling changes we may make to your appointment with less than 24 hours notice are made without guarantee and are offered on the basis of availability. Additional fees or disqualification of discounts may apply at our discretion.
Please remember that we are open exclusively by appointment, and your appointment time is reserved exclusively for you. We regret that in the case of clients arriving late, we typically cannot extend your treatment beyond your scheduled appointment time. By arriving 10 minutes early for your first appointment for paperwork and consultation, you in turn receive maximum treatment time. If you have questions, pressing issues or scheduling concerns, please call and we will try our best to accommodate your schedule and needs.
Payment Options:
We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Paypal. Sorry, no personal checks or traveler's checks. At this time we do not accept any insurance. You may find that our package/series pricing is less expensive than most insurance deductibles, and our massage is often superior to options afforded by those affiliated with the insurance companies.
We can work out an in-house payment agreement, should you wish to purchase a series package for ongoing wellness and savings. Please inquire.
After your Massage: Try to rest, give yourself a little break and allow your body some time to heal itself. You may find avoiding alcohol and caffeine is a good idea for a while. Drink plenty of water! Again... plenty of water. This will help your body heal itself and flush toxins which may have been stirred up by your treatment. This means at least 1/2 ounce for every pound of body weight. So, a 200 lb man would normally drink at least 100 ounces of water each day, and even more for 24 hours after a massage.
People often ask us how soon they should reschedule. There is no generic answer. What are YOUR goals? Do you feel like a million dollars now? Do you want to come in once a month and relieve a bit of shoulder stress, or are you the proactive type who wants to do whatever is necessary to get to the root of the problem and perhaps NEVER have that stress again? Some people may come every other week or once a month for life. And others may opt to come two or three times a week for a few months, we may help them with serious issues that have been bothering them and robbing them of quality of life...then decide from there. Its all up to you! We hope to see you again soon.