I recently went to a spa to redeem a gift card my daughter gave me for Christmas.  I had the option to have several different techniques of massage performed.  They explained how they had started using the massage techniques from the past and the present.  I first got a facial while very soothing music played in the background.  Then I was whisked away for a standard massage including aromatherapy and soothing music.  The sounds, scents and massage techniques they used really brought me to complete and total relaxation.  If you have never experienced a massage, you are really missing out on a wonderful experience.