I wanted to like the place, but the experience was less than comfortable. They tried to get me to pay before hand, when I just walked in the door. I said no. We went to a room in the downstairs area. The lead up to this room was rather dark, but whatever. With the thin walls I could really hear other conversations and even someone humming in the other room. I am not sure but... I've never had a massage where someone got on the table and straddled me just to massage my back. It was weird. Is that a specific technique?? I've been to asian massage places before, THAT HAS NEVER HAPPENED!!!
Also the lady was sick too. She was clearing her throat and even blew her nose. She actually was eating a lolly pop or candy while massaging me. She was particularly rough with me too. I said things to signal her to go lighter, but even "ouch" didn't do much to make her stop. Days later, still sore. Also the sheet thing was weird. She spent over 7 mins rubbing me under the sheet. Why? And I am used to people being sensitive to keeping me covered under the sheet and only revealing the area of the body being worked on. IE work on one leg, cover the other. This time, NOPE. Expose EVERYTHING all at once. EVERYTHING! Privacy, What's that? Eventually she flipped me over and I saw the door was WIDE OPEN, whilst I'm on the table. She did not speak english but saw my concern and google translated on her phone "Nobody comes down here." But I heard humming in what seemed to be the next room over. She did eventually closed the door, but why was it open for a massage! She had no concern for my vulnerability as a client naked on the table.
Also the music was constantly interrupted by advertisements, one off which had an alarm sound that said "EVACUATE the BUILDING!". I thought it was REAL, but it was a signal "to go shopping online". Also, I never saw certifications posted anywhere in the building, which is what Im used to seeing in a parlor. I question the legitimacy and intension of this place. I only wish that I was brave enough to get up and leave! That's my fault. I've really got to learn not to be a cowardly people pleaser...
I went to the other reviews just to see if I was the only one... I'm not! I also see that when bad reviews get posted the owner calls people liars, fools, and racists, just for sharing their experiences. Should have read those before going. There seems to be at the least a cultural disconnect of expectation of services and serious communication issues. There is at most, a blatant disregard of and or contempt for the actual paying customer. I highly suggest that you do your research and pay extra money for another place. If you are expecting a relaxing, healing, stress free, soothing massage, THIS IS NOT YOUR PLACE. If you enjoy being COUGHED OVER, STRADDLED, ROUGH HOUSED, and EXPOSED, go here! read more