The Love Institute

Awful. My hubby and I were excited to attend. The experience was pretty much awful. As the lady was checking us in, she informed me that I signed up incorrectly and that the website gave very clear instructions (yikes, okay… sorry I misunderstood). I requested to be the demo table because I read reviews that recommended this. While doing the first demo, my husband requested her massage to be lighter because it was hurting him. Instead of adjusting she said that we won’t be the demo table anymore and moved on to the next table. We spent more time watching the demos, and getting yelled at for not paying attention, then we did massaging each other. There were 2 others who gave great massages and had very calm and sweet personalities. Any time they were teaching during a demo, the cranky lady mentioned above (whom we later learned was the owner) would take over because they weren’t doing it the way she wanted (awkward all around). The concept was awesome. The space was awesome. The two assistants were awesome. The cranky owner just ruined the whole experience. We tried to find the humor in it and chalked it up to just a memorable experience because it was just so odd… UNTIL we saw our credit card and she doubled charged us. Not only did we purchase the class via Groupon but she ALSO double charged us in addition. Even though you purchase via Groupon, in order to reserve your spot for the class you have to sign up on their website, which requires you to input your credit card information. We tried to resolve directly with the owner but she continued to insist they it is our fault for not registering correctly. Luckily, our credit card company is amazing and we were able to get our money back. I highly caution you with this one. We will NOT be going back. It’s such a shame because it could be really great.

We purchased a Groupon for a 2 hour couples massage and it was a great experience.
Our instructor Prin Benson was very helpful and hands on, if she asks if your ok to be a demo jump on the chance!
We will be trying another class, I would give them 5 stars but I don’t have any experience to compare it with but I tell you it’s worth it.

My husband surprised me with this class and thankfully also used a Groupon. It’d be pricey at the normal price, but at the Groupon price it’s more than worth it. Our instructor Prin was fantastic. I’m 7 months pregnant and wasn’t sure I’d be able to participate in sections of the class, but Prin quickly adapted the massage techniques for my husband to give me a massage on my side for two of the five segments (the head, foot, and lying on back segments didn’t have to be adjusted). She tucked pillows in the right places and quickly gave him instruction on a side massage, plus to help with my sciatica when I mentioned it, techniques that none of my masseuses have ever done that really helped. Great instructor and fun class, went by fast!

My husband and I just finished our second class from The Love Lab this past weekend and, as expected, it was great! This is a great idea for a more intimate but fun date for any type of couple, as you can make it as fun or as serious as you want, the only requirement is there are two of you!
The first class you take teaches basics of massage and how to keep your partner comfortable and happy– you learn different massage methods for the back, head/​neck, and feet all in a positive and non-​intimidating environment. The second class teaches you massage for the arms, legs, and feet. We bought the first class through a Groupon deal last year, and then bought the second class during the first session– they give you the class for ½ off the original price if you sign up again! We bought our third class this weekend (again, at a half off discount!) and are looking forward to using it for our anniversary in January.
This is a great idea for a day out (can couple with dinner downtown) and a more fun, personal, and affordable than purchasing a couples massage at a spa.

Came here for a couples massage class on Saturday and it was a good experience. I purchased a deal on Groupon for a two hour couples massage class where we learn to massage each other. Its right in the heart of North Park, so parking sucked, but easy to find inside a yoga studio. There were about 6 other couples doing the class with us and everyone was friendly and nice, mostly other young couples like my husband and myself. The instructor was very friendly, dove right in and got everything started. First the women massage the men and then you switch. The class is broken up into 4 parts, kneading, back massage, head massage and foot massage. Liked the focus areas as that’s what most people usually enjoy. She demonstrated on one of the men and then would walk around the room helping as we did it. Very hands on and a good learning experience. I thought 2 hours sounded like a long time but with all the stopping and watching each person actually probably online gets about a 30min massage. It was fun though. A little disappointing at the end they advertise they have snacks — all we were offered was on little pepperage farm cookie. But all-​in-​all it was a fun couples class!