11/21/21
*First thoughts and observations *
The Blue Moon...the song comes to mind. However, this is Blue Moon Spa. This is a new massage place I haven't been to. I saw the sign outside saying Annie's Massage, but the sign on the door says Blue Moon Spa. The sign says "$50 Whole Body Massage for first timers." Okay cool.
Yet inside there is a sign saying $50 for Foot Massage. Quite the contrary I must say. I was meaning to bring this up after the massage, but forgot at checkout. Maybe it had something to do with what happened at checkout, but I will get to that.
Blue Moon Spa has undergone a makeover since 9 months ago. The photos I saw today show curtain areas. The floor was changed from carpet to vinyl flooring. The curtain rooms were replaced with actual doors.
*The Massage*
The massage room I was let to looked comfortable. The massage table which is obviously the centerpiece has the option of being heated. My table wasn't heated during my massage. The idea of a warm table would have been nice, but it wasn't nessasary.
My masseuse for today went by the name of Sophia Moon. (I consider anyone who works here having the last name as Moon. Because of the business name) Anyhow, Sophia greeted me warmly just before getting on to the table. I didn't care that she arrived early, because she would be seeing areas of my naked body during the massage anyways.
Sophia, hands were very hot and the oil/cream she used went on smoothly. Sophia asked me what kind of pressure I wanted and I went with medium. The preliminaries of the massage was with a large towel on me, but soon the large towel was pretty much nonexistent. I am not shy about my body so I did not care if the draping was removed.
Sophia mixed up her techniques, but eventually they became repetitive. Still the massage was good by giving her a thumbs up sign. I do this when I don't wish to talk during my massage.
When the time came to flip over, a small cloth went over the genitals and the massage continued. I asked Sophia to mix up her technique between medium and light massage and Sophia obliged.
Sophia did a great job and it was upsetting when the massage came to an end. Sophia thanked me and left the room.
*After The Massage*
While getting dressed, my mind was thinking about updating my necklace. This is why I forgot to check my receipt. I gave Sophia a ten dollar time for the massage and she pouted.
Clearly Sophia wanted a higher tip and her facial expression showed it; as well, as her body language. Her tone changed just a bit, but she wasn't rude.
I now recall the feet were not massaged in this whole body massage. I just got off the phone with the manager in charge and she told me "if you get $50 dollar massage you don't get your card stamped. The card stamp is for those who pay $60 and if you do this 10 times, your 11th visit is free."
This does not change the fact that I was charged $60 with $2 Service fee. It is my first time to this massage palor called Blue Moon Spa.
Nevermind the name of the last store Annie's Massage is still labeled on the outdoor sign and Ritchie Center Sign.
It's not the stamp I care about, but the principle of showing one sign saying $50 and charging your new client(s) $60. The words Bait and Switch come to mind and leaves a sour taste in my mouth.
Think twice before coming here. Especially when you tip someone and they demand more money. read more