Thai Back Massage
The last week was filled with late nights, work deadlines and property taxes. That when Saturday came around, my back was in knots that they’ve grown a name. Heh.
Since it was a weekend, I was looking forward to some relaxation time, doing anything that’s not work-related, indulge in senseless banter and forget being a grown up for a while (uh, right). Didn’t exactly know what to do but lit up like a light bulb when teh boyfriend suggested getting a massage. “Hell, yea!” I said. LOL.
He and I with a few friends got together and had a Japanese dinner somewhere in Ortigas Center then headed to TonTon Massage (Pasig Branch). They offer authentic Thai Massage (body, back and foot).
This is just a quick review on their services since I’m not entirely satisfied. Tough luck, eh?
First, aesthetically, the place looks rundown. The toilet’s dismal. The massage area, locker rooms and toilet are separated by curtains, thin curtains.
Second, they let you wear scrubs or at least they look like scrubs. They handed them garments unceremoniously. Boy, they didn’t even offer me one in my size! I wore a LARGE sized pair whereas my frame fits into XS. Gah.
Third, I actually wanted to get a full hour of body massage and a half hour of back massage. Can you guess what I got? A full hour of the latter and none of the former. Pffft. Are these guys amateurs? Pah.
Lastly, I definitely didn’t like how the massage went. Believe me, I like pressure point massages but the masseuse made me feel that she didn’t know what she was doing. The massage didn’t have a well-oiled technique which ending up unbalanced. I actually went home feeling sore in a sore left shoulder, mid-right of my back, and lower back. See what I mean when I said unbalanced? Heh.
Can you imagine my disappointment? Perhaps I just got a lemon for a masseuse. But if that’s how they “train” them then all them branches are not worth a second visit in my book. I’m hoping it’s the former. And I wish I had tried the foot massage that a friend highly recommended and which teh boyfriend raved about later on after having had it and ended up falling asleep on the sofa. LOL.
Ah, well. I need to schedule a trip to WM Medical Spa real soon. I need the right sort of massage that will de-stress my back!
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4 opinions for Thai Back Massage
amanda
Apr 22, 2008 at 8:27 am
Great Post Sasha,
Sadly quality massage treatments are rare these days. If you are around london you might have an Indian Head Massage whichs is way better than a typical thai massage. Indian head massage is especially good for relieving stress, tension, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, migraine and sinusitis. Clients report that the experience is deeply calming and relaxing, leaving them feeling energised and revitalised and better able to concentrate.
Hopefully this will help .. :)
Sasha Manuel
Apr 23, 2008 at 12:29 am
Thanks. I’m not sure if I’m close to dropping by London anytime soon, though. So, how’s your personal experience with the Indian Head Massage? :)
Phoebe
Apr 25, 2008 at 11:48 pm
TB (what Sophie and I call Jayvee–The Boy LOL) and I LOVE the foot massage too! Getting that + the back massage is something but moving from the pseudo lazy boy to the room’s such a pain! :P
Sasha Manuel
Apr 26, 2008 at 1:34 am
Why not reversing the process? Go for the back massage first then the foot massage? :)
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