Testimonials and "Love Notes"
I would like to share some messages from clients and guests that have make me very proud of The Body Suite Day Spa and our therapists. Responses like this make what we do such a heart-warming and beautiful profession. Thank you to all our friends who have shared their wonderful experiences with us... thank you for your comments, letters, cards and e-mails... for the chocolates and cookies and flowers... and for returning to see us as often as you can for more Pampertherapy!
~ Nell Lee-Counsell, Owner, The Body Suite Day Spa.
Patty, this was the best massage I've had. Thank you!. ~ Maria Galvez, 05/04/08
Thank you for a relaxing and
memorable bachelorette party! ~ Brienne
David's massage was gentle, relaxing and invigorating all at the same time. I
feel so rejuvenated! Thank you! ~ Brittney 05/03/08
Victoria is the best! ~ Haley, Pebble Beach. 05/02/08
Victoria, I went to Heaven for an hour and know how beautiful the feeling is! You are a wonderful person and the bestfracial I have had in the planet! ~ Erlinda Franklin, Del Rey Oaks. 05/02/08
Lisa, Thank you so much! It was just what I needed, it was wonderful! ~ Stephanie 05/02/08
David, The massage was great! Thank you :) ~ 05/02/08
Best massage ever! Thanks!! ~ Jordan 04/22/08
It was amazing! Mika was great! ~ :) SK. 04/20/08
David was excellent! He was more than I bargained for!!! My body is totally relaxed - thank you David! ~ PG :). 04/20/08
It was very enjoyable! I feel 10 x better! Thanks. ~ Stephanie. 04/20/08
Thank you Victoria, healed, restored and inspired. You help me face the world! ~ Donna H. Boston, MA. 04/18/08
David is wonderful!!! Best massage ever!! ~ Julie 04/19/08
Victoria is amazing and great. This is one of the best facials I've had. Definitely coming back again this coming year! ~ Sharon & Bryan
Victoria is spectacular! I had not had a facial in years and Victoria was so helpful, knowledgeable and just all around GREAT! ©©©
It was great to see you again Nell, every time we make it back you always take the best care of us! Stop by in Hawaii any time!! ~ Paul & Julie Nobbe ~ 03/29/07
Great! Awesome! The best! Thanks, Cathy! ~ Lea ~ 03/28/07
Excellent relaxation skills – loved it. Thanks, Nell! ~ Becky ~ 03/17/07
Thank you for an amazing therapy! ~ Darla ~ 03/17/07
David is the best! Thank you so much! Will be back again. ~ Not signed ~ 03/16/07
Thank you, Cathy for making me feel like a new woman – and that’s from a 73-year-old! ~ Brenda Lee, Worcester, UK ~ 03/11/07
Bliss! Heaven! Patty, thank you! ~ Rachel ~ 03/11/07
Jamie was great. I feel wonderful. Will be back! ~ Connie ~ 03/11/07
I feel much better. Loose and energized. Thanks so much, David. ~ Doug Comb ~ 02/24/07
David & Lisa were fantastic! We look forward to coming back! Thank you! ~ Not signed ~ 02/24/07
David made me feel like new! What a wonderful experience – I wish I lived close by… ~ Not signed ~ 02/24/07
Mika was wonderful! Great facial and reflexology session – I’ll be back! ~ Not signed ~ 02/23/07
The Power Massage from David was just right! Perfect! Exactly what I needed… Now I need to do it again soon! ~ Not signed ~ 02/23/07
Mika did a wonderful job. I loved the work on my arms. Fantastic! ~ Shani ~ 02/23/07
Awesome, deep massage & facial. Very relaxing – Mika was wonderful. ~ Shani Skaggs ~ 02/22/07
Jamie & David: Best massages we’ve ever had! Thanks sooo much. ~ Paul & Christine ~ 02/02/07
Patty & Cathy, Very enjoyable time, we’ll be back! ~ Jim & Shelley ~ 02/02/07
Wonderful experience again! Thank you Cathy! See you next month! ~ Kathleen Cooperman ~ 01/26/07
David, thank you so much. I feel so much better and more alive. It was worth the ride all the way down here. We'll be back. You're awesome! ~ Joel Gonzalez ~ 01/25/07
I truly enjoyed the atmosphere of "The Body Suite". My experience was deeply relaxing and enjoyable. Thanks David! ~ Leisa ~ 01/25/07
Patty, thank you so much for the amazing massage. I was praying to God for your hands to just move in a relaxing way. I was very impressed and I will be back and request you specifically. Thank you. ~ Amber Gonzalez ~ 01/25/07
Mika, your hands are the BEST. ~ Linda ~ 01/20/07
I wish I could pack David in my suitcase. That was WONDERFUL!! Thank you sooooo much for your healing hands. Keep him forever!! ~ Aisha ~ 01/20/07
The Suite Retreat: Thank you for a very special and relaxing day! We really appreciate it and will recommend you to EVERYONE! ~ Shaheen & Dawn ~ 01/19/07
Cathy & David, thank you both very much! This was a gift for my 27th birthday and it was perfect! See you both next time we are in town! ~ Denise & John Stewart ~ 01/14/07
Cathy, thank you so much. My skin feels HEAVENLY. The sugar scrub is the best! ~ Jenny ~ 01/13/07
Jamie & Cathy - Wonderful! Thanks for the good time. We will refer to friends! Bless you with those hands! ~ Rev Bryce & Donna Putnam ~ 01/12/07
David, thank you so much for a wonderful experience. I appreciate the pampering and this will get me ready for work after a 2 week vacation. Thanks! ~ Isabelle ~ 01/06/07
David, you are a true "artiste". Absolutely the most effective DT massage I've had in quite some time... if ever. If I ever become sickeningly wealthy, one of the things I'll try to spend my sickening wealth on is to hire you as my personal masseur. Oh, sorry, didn't mean to make your boss nervous. Anyway - see you next time I'm in town! ~ Derek Wood ~ 11/25/06
David: A truly exceptional massage. I came in in a lot of pain and am leaving eager to enjoy the rest of the weekend pain free and relaxed. Thank you! ~ P. J. ~ 11/25/06
What a wonderful way to spend our afternoon together! Thank you Mika and Patty, for sending us to Nirvana. It was such a shame to have to come back so soon! Thank you, thank you, thank you! ~ Monica & Tom Todd ~ 11/25/06
David, that was definitely the best full body massage that I have ever experienced. Very relaxing and very thorough. This place is beautiful too. You are also soothing as well. I felt at ease and very comfortable. I will be back! ~ Danelle Weitz ~ 11/18/06
David - thank you!!! I feel like a million dollars. Hope to see you again. ~ Courtney Lawson ~ 11/13/06
Nell - truly great! Feeling wonderful - thanks - thank you! ~ Frank G ~ 11/13/06
Nell, the massage was absolutely fabulous - you and David are ARTISTS! The back of a helicopter pilot thanks you so very much! ~ Rob Arellanes ~ 11/11/06
David - absolutely one of the best massages I've ever had! Mahalo Nui Loa ~ Rose ~ 11/11/06
Cathy, you were the best massage therapist I have ever had. Your hands did miracles for me. Thanks a lot! ~ Lisa ~ 11/07/06
Thanks for the incredible massage, David! I will now live to run again! ~ Lani Hiddock ~ 11/06/06
Cathy, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me! It is great as always. Love you guys! ~ Tracy Flores ~ 11/04/06
Nell - Cathy - Lisa, you ladies are the BEST! I am sure when Joel gets here he will want to meet the wonderful women that took such good care of me for my Suite Retreat! Thank you SO much! How lucky am I to have so many wonderful people around me?! Thanks again. ~ Laura Orr ~ 11/04/06
Lisa was GREAT!!! It was a wonderful experience. It was my first time. She made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. I will definitely see Lisa soon. A great experience!!! Thank you Lisa!!!!!!!!!!! ~ Kathy K ~ 10/28/06
David was fabulous! It was a treat to have one person do both treatments and not have to get up and move. Whenever I'm in town I'll call! ~ Marianne Villani ~ 10/27/06
Nell, the best massage I ever had and the best personal attention too. ~ Shaun Hunt ~ 10/26/06
David, this was one of the best massages I've ever had. Thanks so much! ~ Kathy Styles ~ 10/21/06
Thank you Jamie! What a wonderful way to start my weekend getaway. ~ Becca ~ 10/07/06
Cathy, thank you so very much - you can
come and live with me in
Thank you for being flexible with our treatments! We loved every second! ~ Stacy, Adrian and Sheri ~ 10/06/06
Thank you very much for a lovely tandem experience! We hope to visit again sometime! ~ Joshua & Lisa, Steven & Danielle ~ 09/30/06
Cathy & Jamie: Thanks for making Tom's birthday such a relaxing way to start a new year! We're both feeling rather spoiled! Thanks! ~ Monica & Tom ~ 09/23/06
LeAnn and Cathy, what a fabulous pre-wedding relaxer - Thanks! ~ Letrin & Aaron ~ 09/22/06
I'm 21! Woohoo! J. Lisa, that was amazing! My body feels weightless. You are a wonderful massager... masseuse... massage therapist! There we go. Thanks a bunch. You are great! Thanks for being so nice and massaging me the way I wanted. Amazing! ~ Annique the 21-year-old b'day girl ~ 09/21/06
David can do deep tissue massage with exquisite results. One can walk in tense and imbalanced, and leave fluid, loose and in balance. He is professional, caring and talented. ~ Carol M ~ 09/15/06
Cathy - Thank you so much for that great massage! It made my body feel like a million bucks! Thanks again! ~ Whitney xoxoxoxo ~ 09/13/06
David & Patty, you made our vacation!!! Thank you! Truly blessed. You DID make our vacation! WOW. We will be back. ~ Jodi & Mike ~ 09/09/06
Cathy, You have the most wonderful way to soothe the soul and body!. Thank you for the de-stress relief and showing me that my body can smile! Much love, ~ Danielle ~ 09/06/06
Thank you so much! My whole bunch had a wonderful time at your spa. Thank you for taking such good care of us! ~ Darci & Company Wedding Party ~ 09/06/06
Jamie, I am truly blessed to have shared a healing moment from you! ~ Marianne L ~ 09/05/06
Jamie! 1,000 thank yous... That was absolutely wonderful. ~ Katie ~ 09/01/06
Patty & Jamie: Thank you so much - what a great way to spend over an hour. We are relaxed, happy and feel extremely well. ~ David & Elyse ~ 09/01/06
Nell, Jamie, Pamela, Lisa & Patty: As a group of five women we came and we were so well pleased and would recommend each one of these ladies. Thank you all so much! ~ Becky, Debbie, Charlotte, Peggy & Doreen ~ 08/23/06
David - Awesome job! You hit all my tough spots with just the right amount of pressure. I feel like a new man! Thanks! ~ Tom ~ August 06
David is absolutely wonderful! I left
completely blissed out!
~ Sara from
David is GRRREAT! Thanks so much! ~ Michelle ~ 08/01/06
Everyone, this has truly been a day to remember! Thank you so much! You all will be seeing me again! ~ Laura Orr~August 06
Jamie - absolutely wonderful! I feel completely relaxed and peaceful. Thank you so much. We'll see you next year for sure! ~ Mike ~ August 06
Jamie and Patty - we agreed that these were the best massages we've ever had. Thank you SO much! ~ Jen and Micah ~ August 06
Mika... Absolutely wonderful! I'm in BLISS. ~ Rodrigo, NYC ~ August 06
Nell -
fantastic job - one of the best I've ever had. 2nd thought, if I were
single I would take you with me home to
~Not
telling you this gentleman's name...,
J Nell ~August 06
Pamela - awesome touch - my first prenatal massage felt very relaxing and peaceful. Keep up the great work! ~ Dara J ~August 06
Patty - you did a wonderful job with my body (but my hair looks a little weird...J). Thank you SO much - I thoroughly enjoyed it! ~ Roberta ~August 06
I can barely write, my hand, mind, body are jelly from the deep level of relaxation! Thank you, David. I love this feeling. ~ Melinda ~ August 06
Thank you David! Great massage. Enjoyed it thoroughly and will be back. ~ Hildi P. ~August 06
Thank you David!!! I feel wonderful. Hope I can come back! ~ Brenda, the SCUBA diver from NJ J ~August 06
David - Magnificent!!! The
best massage time I ever had. Too bad I live in
Dear Nell, I'll be back! I deserve it! ~ Helen ~ July 06
Hi Patty, thank you SO much! You are wonderful! Truly gifted. Thank you again! ~ Michelle ~ July 06
Patty - WOW! What a treat you have a
wonderful touch and I appreciate your information on aloe vera. I'll see you
again. Thanks!
~ Jan, from
Patty, thank you very much for a wonderful massage!!! See you again on Thursday. ~ Mike ~ July 06
Cathy, many thanks! This was the best massage I have ever had. Really! ~ Jana J ~ July 06
Cathy: Thanks! Best massage ever! I'll be back. ~ Consuelo ~ 06/15/06
Nell was amazing! What a rejuvenating and
healing experience. I know seeing her will be a part of my regular trips to
David - the massage was so good it almost put me to sleep. Ethan and I are now considering moving closer to Cannery Row so that we can come back more often. ~ Dee & Ethan ~ 06/11/06
Enjoyed a relaxation session to work out the kinks. Thank you all for great sessions! ~ Dee & Ethan ~ 06/11/06
David - I wish you lived in the city so I could see you every week! Thank you! ~ Kerry ~ 06/01/06
David! Thank you for such a wonderful "spa day", the hands, the feet, the head - the whole thing!!! I'll come back to visit. ~ Kim ~ 06/01/06
Totally was the nicest way to end my wedding day. Thank you! ~ Abrenica & Zep Lemke ~ 05/28/06
David gave a massage that was a perfect blend of relaxation and needed pressure. Great job! Will return again! ~ not signed ~ 04/29/06
Cathy & Jamie: Thank you - one of the best massages I've had. And Ray's first massage! ~ Deanna and Ray ~ April 06
Cathy, thank you for this new experience. God Bless! ~ June ~April 06
David and Patty, thank you very much for all - it was so soothing. Thanks. ~ Maria & Liz ~ April 06
David, you got eight sighs of relaxation out of me! J Thank you, thank you, thank you! ~ Anna Santiago ~ April 06
Thank you David, for making my 40th birthday present feel like sweet 16. It was worth a year's wait - til next year! ~ Elizabeth Freman ~ April 06
Thank you Lisa, for helping me to relax my body, mind and muscles; until we visit again, thank you so kindly. ~ Jackie Lloyd ~April 06
Nell, I just
wanted to say thank you again. What a wonderful time we all had last Sunday
morning!! You and your staff were so friendly and accommodating. All of us
ladies were relaxed and ready to have a good time that evening. All went well
with the wedding and Kaelyn did a fabulous job with our hair!! Again, thank you
for all of your help and coordinating. I will definitely be coming back to your
spa when we head down to
Dear Nell: I just wanted to take a quick moment to personally thank you and Patty and Jamie for the wonderful visit this past Sunday. You made my weekend. Please tell Patty she truly has healing hands, she is insightful, intuitive and a conversational delight. I haven't felt this good and my RA this quiet in a very long time. The R&R did wonders for me. Although I didn't think it possible with the amount of stress he has, Jesse remained bleary eyed and quite content for the rest of the day, and I have heard that he told his bunk mates about his wonderful experience and cannot wait to come back, he truly liked Jamie and thought the whole experience was wonderful. As much as I was sorry to see him go back to base, I was so pleased that he looked so relaxed for a change. Collectively I think we both needed it. It is wonderful a wonderful retreat that you have and your staff very soothing. I cannot wait to come back to see you. Thank you again for all you have done, and I will look forward to seeing you all again in the fall or over the December holiday. Warmest regards from the East coast, ~ Kelly
This was a great start to a beautiful day! Sister was getting married and this was an excellent way to relax! ~ Catherine
What a dreamy way to start my new life! I'm getting married today and all the stress and tension has melted away! Thank you so much! ~ Kelly J
Many thanks for a wonderful day to celebrate my sister's birthday. David and Rosann were amazing. The only thing missing was a spatula to get us up and out. Thanks! ~ Shelly Eichner
What a great way to enter my fourth decade! I can't wait to come back. Many thanks. ~ Amy Arnold
Nice retreat! It was a great way to spend a couple's time together! ~ Susie & Tom
I'm SO glad I finally made it to your spa! That was my first experience, and quite spectacular I must say. We made another appointment for next Sunday. I am so looking forward to it! I feel heavenly! On Monday morning, I came in with pep to my step (ha, ha, ha), and in the brightest of moods. It was wonderful! I felt so relaxed, and I slept so well Sunday and Monday night. I really needed that, and I know my Honey needed it as well. We're so excited about coming back! I personally love the sauna treatment. I actually have a request. I'm wondering if I could up my appt? I would like the sauna, a 60-minute massage, and then a pedicure. Thanks for everything, Nell. You're the best! :) ~ Naiomi Skiles, Manager, Membership & Convention Services, Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Nell, Lisa, Jamie & Mika, you guys are AWESOME! You made our birthday spas unforgettable! I guarantee you... we will be back again and again. Also, we'll be sure to tell our Fresno and Sacramento friends to come here! ~ Debbie Wilson, Fresno, CA
Mika, Lisa and Nell - WOW! What a wonderful way to spend our "decade" birthdays. My massage was one of the best in 25+ years of massage. Thank you Mika! My facial and pedicure with Lisa was so relaxing - I have truly melted. Thank you Nell, for communicating about your spa during my pedicure. ~ Patty B, Sacramento, CA
Cathy is the best; she puts me in lala land. ~ Tracy F., L.A. CA
Hi, Patty & Mika! Pat and I totally enjoyed our dual massages and facial - we surely needed the nurturing that you both gave us. We are ready to face the world once again. Zits, watch out! ~ Pat & Laura, Face Reality Acne and Skin Care Clinic, CA
WOW! What a great experience. I will be back to visit you both. ~ Rhonda H.
Thank you! I really enjoyed my massage by Cathy. It was very relaxing. Thanks! ~ Stacy
Wonderfully light touch! Thoroughly enjoyed and relaxed my facial! Thank you Lisa, I will be back. ~ Pat
Thanks to Cathy for such a wonderful massage! You have such a strong yet sensitive touch. Kudos! ~ John
Leanne is the best, and what a great personality! Very pleasant experience. Cathy balanced my chi and found spots that I didn't know were there. Terrific! I will be back. ~ Kim Beasley
Hello, we are here to enjoy each other this weekend - great place! ~ Cynthia & George Neor
Two words: Absolutely Divine! Thank you. ~ Jamina W.
Incredible and spectacular! ~ Selina
Wow! What a great massage for both my wife and I. Patty and Jamie were the best! ~ Mark & Sharon
Hi, Nell! Yes, Meredith is indeed my mom! When I gave her the "gift of massage" the first time, it was her first visit to the Body Suite and she raved about the wonderful people, service, and ever so enjoyable (and helpful to her all around well-being) massage she received! She said she had gone back for more and was just as happy! Now, if I can just get myself out that way for a visit to the Body Suite . . . that would be great! Perhaps in the spring! Thank you so much for your gracious accommodation, and the happiest of new years to you! ~ Leslie Kenmonth
Thanks for an amazingly relaxing time on my birthday. We will be back again! ~ Arianna & Ron
Dear Ms. Counsell: We wanted to once again say thanks to you, and especially Mika and Patty for the wonderful experience at The Body Suite last Sunday. You can rest assured that next time we're in Monterey, we'll make time to enjoy the rejuvenating care so expertly offered by your staff. ~ Brian & Michelle Humphrey, Simi Valley, CA
Nell, I just wanted to thank you again for accommodating my sister Susie and I on such short notice. The day was a celebration of her Birthday and a chance for us to connect and relax. You and your staff went above and beyond our expectations, especially as a drop in! After a not so pleasant experience at another establishment, you saved the day for us and I can't thank you enough. You and your staff are truly Angels! Thank you again and you can be sure, we will spread the word! Maybe more people will realize that the Best Spa on the Peninsula is really The Body Suite! ~ Erin Smith and Susie Vertin
Nell, thank you for the two days of heavenly treatments! You have a truly amazing establishment. Your staff is so friendly and knowledgeable, I felt very comfortable and cozy. You and your staff treated me not like any other customer, but like a friend. I have never been treated like that before at a day spa, I truly felt loved and I really appreciated it! Thank you so much for everything, my best wishes to you and your staff. I'm telling my clients and friends about you!!! ~ Sincerely, Glenn Louie
Nell, on Friday I sent my husband, Paul to your spa, and all he can talk about is how wonderful his experience was! Thank you so much for all your help with selecting the treatments, you are so nice and helpful. He went on to say how professional you and the massage therapist (he has nothing but wonderful things to say about her) were. I sent him to you all stressed and tense, and you sent him home relaxed and full of smiles. He is still glowing, thank you! ~ Julie Young-Nobbe, Florida
Nell, you've succeeded in converting two more people to the advantages of massage therapy! Anne and her boyfriend John came away with nothing but compliments. They're much needed massage left them relaxed and walking on clouds. It was beautiful to see you work your magic! Now I can see first hand why owning a Spa is so natural for you. Not only does your expertise comfort everyone, but your warmth and caring shine through brightly. Again John and I thank you for the booking us on short notice and accommodating an ever changing schedule. You're just terrific! ~ Bethany & John, Carmel, California
This is just a quick note to let everyone know how beautiful the girls all looked at the McGirr wedding. More than one person said that Katy or one of the other kids look like Grace Kelley.... Hitchcock's Blondes.... Just what we wanted. The girls were spectacular thanks to Erika. The wedding was great. It makes me want to trek 3000 miles for the next wedding. ~ Ginny McGirr
Nell, thanks for your advice about choosing a body brush, I found a nice one at a day spa here in Tucson. I sent it to my daughter for Christmas, along with hand mitts, booties, and an eye pillow. Our afternoon at your spa was such a life changing experience for me. Truly. I think about it every day, and I'm taking better care of myself as a result. I've looked at some day spas in Tucson, but I haven't found one that compares to the wonderful feeling I had The Body Suite. I look forward to returning with my daughter on my next visit with her. ~ Lucia Barton, Tucson, Arizona
I had the privilege to spend an entire luxurious day at The Body Suite, each treatment being spent with an expert! Nell, the owner, was ever so gracious, serving tea and making sure all was perfect as I drifted between lovely decorated environments. Well-being was ever-present with a pleasant staff that made me feel cared about. ~ Marilyn Pope, Ph.D., Intuitive Medicine, Marina, California
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