Therapeutic(clean) Thai massage in Boston
[QUOTE=MassageMama;3403657]So I'm looking for a place for a high quality legit Thai massage in or near Framingham. Got one at LA Moon which was unbelievably good but too far a drive!! Know this isn't the traditional request but it is really hard to find! Thanks in advance. Will respond with PM to any seniors with really good places of the other sort as a trade![/QUOTE]
As a regular traveler to Thailand, I have had hundreds of Thai massages there. Quality there depends on whether it is a place that only offers massage, vs those that offer other services. Tulip Massage is a place that does not appear to offer therapeutic massage at all, only services. There is a place I like in Bangkok that offers a first-rate Thai massage from trained and experienced older professional women for 200 B (less than $6) for one hour in a clean semi-private space. Across the street is a row of places with girls sitting out front saying "Hello mister, massage! They often cost 350-450 B per hour (up to $13), but the massage is not as good. Then again, they might have a full menu of extras.
By comparison, Thai massage in metro Boston (and probably most of USA) is nowhere near as good, but the same lessons apply: go to a place where the woman is older and less attractive. She survives in the business because of her massage skills. Places that offer no other services must also survive with excellent therapeutic massage skills. Having said that, some of the older / less attractive / expert masseuses may oblige you for extras.
I have been to a few places in Boston, and have not been impressed enough to return. The prices are higher than other (e.g. Chinese / Korean) AMP places (usually $80 vs $60 for one hour), and the tip for extras is also higher ($60 vs $40).
Ladyboys are more common in Thai massage parlors, as well as masseurs (a male masseuse). When in doubt, ask before paying.
I am sorry that I don't have a good place to recommend.
What city was your good experience at LA Moon in? There is one in Cambridge, another in Wilmington.