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Great Escape: Rub Your Woes Away

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Occasionally, you get a solid block of "you" time. Take it. Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier - maybe a whole lot easier.

This week's Great Escape?

Sometimes you get a single hour to undo a week's worth of stress. You're going to need some professional help to properly relax in that limited time. That's where College Park's Massage Envy (10260 Baltimore Ave, College Park) comes in. They have the professional training that your well-meaning significant other lacks, along with the endurance to knead and rub your stress-ravaged frame for a full hour.

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First time customers can enjoy an hour of professional massage for only $49. Depending on your specific needs or requests, your massage therapist will perform a full-body massage (think general relaxation and stress reduction) or focus on the specific parts of your body that you have requested. The latter is great for those who have sports injuries or carry stress knots in particular areas.

One word of warning, because we care. According to some reviews, Massage Envy has a tendency to wait until your muscles have the consistency of Jell-O and your mind is at peace with the world before trying to sell you on a monthly package. While that may be something in which you are interested, be sure not to let your euphoria cloud your fiscal judgment.

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