I just found a new business in town that is part of a national franchise that features automated 20 minute mini services that feature steam, massage and photo facials that equal high end spas but at a fraction of the cost. How? They are all by machine. No Human touch is involved. The concept sounded intriguing to me. As we become a more plugged in society than ever the whole concept of human interaction has become so devalued that even to relax we need robots. Wow, for the business owner this must be great! Never complains, no health care costs or issues and broken parts can be replaced. The initial set up is quite costly, over $225,000 and for a mere $99 per month the member gets unlimited use of the spa services subject to scheduling the room/machine time. But what machines can listen when a client cries over a loss parent, or confides that their marriage is ending, or laughs at the stupid day he has had. What machine can supportively ask clients to breathe through discomfort or educate the client about proper stretching to avoid the next injury?Are we really so uncomfortable with touching that we'd rather have a machine do it? Gosh I hope not. Yet I am game to try this new concept to see how it works, The Unspa. Now at a location near you.