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San Gabriel Valley: Treat Your Tootsies to a Little Pampering
620 W Santa Anita StSan Gabriel, CA 91776-1024 Phone: (626) 576-2525About
L.A.’s San Gabriel Valley is the foot-massage capital of the country. More than two dozen foot massage businesses can be found on the small stretch of Valley Boulevard in San Gabriel between Del Mar Avenue and San Gabriel Boulevard. The going price is less than the average health-plan co-pay—$15 for an hour (common practice is to add a $5 tip). The session begins with 20 to 30 minutes of upper body massage as you recline in black leather armchairs while your feet soak in a tub of hot water. Your feet then are treated to a reflexology regimen, as your masseuse carefully attends to pressure points and nerve endings believed to promote better circulation and overall health. In short, it’s the human equivalent of a tune-up—and a luxury that many can afford. San Gabriel is the surest place to find establishments offering foot massages, but it’s not the only region in the Southland. More options abound in the surrounding towns of Alhambra, Temple City, Rowland Heights, and Monterey Park. Some strip mall areas house one or more outlets, many with signs advertising great deals. (If you're a night owl, keep your eyes peeled for places that drop their prices to $9.99 after 10:30 p.m.).
