I've been going monthly to my local place for a year and a half. If you're going to pay $50, I would say $10 is fine. Brian once you go in, just be upfront of what's bothering you. You're going to realize your body is more out of sync than you feel!
I thought $10 would be good.
This place has 47 reviews on yelp and they are ALL 5 stars. $50 is the start as a "Signature bliss massage" You can add more to it for more so that is why it is only $50. It's the "basic" package. If I wanted deep tissue it would probably be $70.
I am also mainly going because I am looking into acupuncture and massage therapy for my back, muscles, and core weakness. I put a SHIT ton of stress/pressure in my upper back, shoulders, neck and lower back. The space between my shoulder blades is basically one solid knot.
As to the uncomfortables, I should be golden on being able to say...yeah I don't fly that way. The most uncomfortable thing my first time was the "Ok. Strip down and get under the blankets. I'll be right back".