Recent joinee, hopefully this helps.
Never knew about a site like this existed. Boy, there are tons of reviews and recommendations, without a subscription. I've been using Rubmaps all these years. But, my preference, has always been to find one provider and stick with her as best as I can. That might also be the reason why I never searched for more options online. By far my best experience has been with a sweet lady whom I saw for years. She went by the name Cindy. Never really considered her as a provider. She was at C & C Wellness in Herndon and then at Eden Spa in Alexandria. Over the course of time, we shared our real names and contact information as well and I went where she went.
Always had a wonderful time with her. To the point I wanted, so badly, to go out with her. Each time I asked, she would politely decline. Last year was the last time I saw her. She was kind of stand offish and declined service. I must have done something bad and at that point but to this day don't know what it is. I said my goodbye and haven't been to an AMP since. Maybe, me pushing to meet outside of "work" for her could have been too much or I totally misjudged her friendliness.
But, since I found this site and some of the seniors and regulars say to newcomers to make recommendations first, I wanted to start of with my own and I hope this is helpful. I am not looking for recommendations, like I said earlier, after Cindy I lost interest in trying other providers. She may still be there at Eden's.
Another Recommendation. K-Wellness in Arlington is run by a provider who was friends with me when she used to own K&J Wellness and prior to that, working at Sky Therapy in Herndon. She runs the place very well and is always neat and clean. One of her best friends went by Coco and Nana was my go-to gal, prior to Cindy.
Will try to get back on the saddle soon, but will act with caution.
May wellness, over hyped?
Last time I was there, I got to see 3 or 4 providers in the waiting room. They are all oily faced middle aged women. I am asian, I know exactly how old are they. Nicole the mamasan is at least 50, and rest no one is younger than 35. They may have couple who were working in room that I didn't get see. But just from that glimpse, it's big disappointment. I said to myself, maybe at least I can get a good massage, and so I ask for someone who can do hard massage. They send in a girl with glass, who is at least 180 lb and 5 ft8 gorilla. Well, she is the young indeed, but no appeal at all, plus her finger is so sweaty and there is no enjoyment when touch your skin. Well, to each of his own, but mongers be warned.