One of the things hubby and I love doing together is getting massages, and our number one go-to place for some R&R is Bio Essence in SM Southmall.
The main reason why we go there is because my mother lets me use her pre-paid massage slots for free, and also because the staff know us well that they always book the couple's room for us. I don't even know why we get the couple's room, when we pretty much mind our own business as soon as we lie in our massage beds.
As soon as you enter the massage room, you'll forget that you're in a mall. Your masseuse will make you change into robes, and bring you hot lemon tea or lukewarm water while she prepares the sauna room for you. You can choose not to use the sauna, but it's a nice way to prep you for a super relaxing massage.
The massage session itself is satisfying. I never doze off when I'm getting a massage here, because I want to enjoy every bit of the one-hour session.
There's really nothing to complain about in this spa. If I had to nitpick though, I wish they'd retire their Sitti cd and play more relaxing music instead. I'm sure the Bossa Nova Diva wouldn't mind. read more