By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post
Unwind at the newest spot for soothing massages and affordable services at Healing Touch Massage in Hays.
The spa at Big Creek Crossing, 2918 Vine St., Suite 40, is a partnership between the former mall massage kiosk and owner Xingdong Li.
Li is from Jiangsu, China, and works alongside his friend Fuqing Chu to offer the community a low-cost relaxation experience.
Services include deep tissue massages, body massages, foot massages, hot stone massages, oil massages and couple massages in private rooms.
Li said his massage business stands out from others in Hays with its competitive prices and convenient location.
"My prices are more favorable," he said.
Healing Touch Massage provides massages starting at $12 for 10 minutes, $36 for 30 minutes and $66 for one hour.
Chu previously ran the massage kiosk on the mall's south side but closed it to partner with Li and grow their team of massage therapists.
"It's been great working with him," Li said.
Li and Chu relocated to Hays from Oklahoma and had long discussed opening a store. They finally achieved this goal on Sept. 1.
Branson Hoffman, marketing director for Big Creek Crossing, said he is excited about the services Li and Chu are introducing to the mall.
"This is something we don't have much of in this building," he said. "We hope the community opens up to it and takes advantage of it."
Li is offering a limited-time promotion of purchasing six 30-minute massages and receiving a complimentary 30-minute gift card.
Healing Touch Massage operates on a walk-in basis only and does not accept appointments.
It is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.