Any providers in Chelsea?
Real quick: I'm going to be in Chelsea either this evening or Sunday. I've never really been up there, so does anyone know if there are any decent providers there that I could see after I finish the event I'm going to?
FS and / or body-to-body rubs are preferred but I'll take anything if it's a good time. I'm really touch-deprived and am therefore not particularly picky.
Also doesn't have to be Asian, but I figured I'd just post this in this thread instead of spamming both Massage topics.
Thai wellness, Wilmington
I stopped by Thai Wellness in Wilmington not too long ago. The only lady there was well into her 50's and not particularly good looking. I stayed to try the massage and the table shower. The shower was thorough and enjoyable. The spa itself is nice looking, clean, and spacious, but you might find the entrance a bit conspicuous since you have to walk past other businesses and it faces the main road. The massage was OK: more effective than a mere laying of the hands, but just a little to brusque and cross-wise with the muscles to be memorable. I don't know why so many therapists insist on rolling the muscles sideways like they are plucking guitar strings rather than going length-wise. Do any of you actually enjoy that? With her near useless English I was unable to correct that awful habit so I let it go. She had a reasonable if unimaginative handshake that got the job done. Having zero interest in her looks I have no idea if anything else is available. I will not be a frequent flyer. Might be a good place to stop post-gym or sports for the included shower. 70 + 40.
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That's myofascial release
[QUOTE=SlowMo;5373505]I don't know why so many therapists insist on rolling the muscles sideways like they are plucking guitar strings rather than going length-wise.[/QUOTE]The fascia is the connective tissue in the muscle. Like gristle in steaks. In general, if it gets too tight it can pull the muscles in warped ways. Myofascial release covers some techniques to go not only with but against the muscle grain to free up that tissue. Swedish massage is the most common set of massage techniques that goes with the grain, to help stretch the muscle and help with blood flow.
If you feel pain from them going against the grain, you can say "ow" and they should back off, at least in the amount of pressure. "ow" and flinching are universal signs that they need to adjust. A good therapist will use several modalities to work around a painful / tight area to loosen it up, then can tackle it more directly with less pain. In my experience, average- to lower-quality therapists will usually stop working the painful area and just move on.