It may well be Simply Intimidation
It may well be Simply Intimidation. The facts are as I stated them. I never said I thought it was legal. In fact I suggested just the opposite but disclosed that I am not an attorney. Partially for the reasons you speak of it will go unchallenged. I personally feel that is unfortunate but completely understand why most if not all of these owners will not spend the money to have themselves properly represented. Moving forward it may well be another tactic along with town specific regulations to control or change the Bodywork businesses.
[QUOTE=HighAmperage; 1875562]What happened in Bedford, if it really happened as described, was patently illegal. The police don't have the power to terminate a contract between two parties. Only a court of law can do that, and then, only with difficulty. No, this is a classic example of good old fashioned civil extortion. LEO shows up and tells the AMP to cease and desist and then trots on over to the landlord and says, if you don't forget all about that lease we'll charge you as an accessory to running a house if ill reputation. Even if the landlord doesn't roll over, his tenant has flown the coop, and the damage is done. Uncle Leo knows there is no Civil Liberties Union for AMPs, so no one with any knowledge or power is going to come to their rescue, no matter wronged they were. It's a technique that's nearly as old as the world's oldest profession itself.
I posted some time ago warning about the regs taking effect on Nov 1 and that it's going to virtually end the AMP as we know it here. This is all being driven from the top. I think old Mahthah hasn't had an orgasm in at least twenty years, if ever, and so, can't understand why anyone else would want to. People like that feel that sexuality is something that needs to be suppressed because of fear of that which they don't understand. The same thing happened with professor what's her name down in Rhode Island that got the law changed. I'm sure she never had an orgasm so just wanted to keep hubby home at night. By the way, have you ever noticed that you never see a smokin' hot advocate for these "reforms"? Hmmm, I wonder why that is.
Are the bad things that happen in the trade? Sure there are, and that needs to be addressed. But there are many more hard working providers that have simply chosen to make a living this way. And now they can't. Everybody loses.[/QUOTE]
Brookline and Allston TOFTT
Went to Tulip in Brookline. Haven't seen any reviews in a while. They are really pushing for you to take an hour appointment. 60 for an hour. 50 for a half. Also, there's a sign in the room indicating that half-hour massages are back-only (don't include a flip). Walls don't go all the way to the ceiling. Took an hour with Michelle. Plenty of teasing. Roaming OTC downstairs, UTC upstairs. 60+60.
Also tried the new one on Cambridge St in Allston. Not a big fan of this location. It's highly visible and in a well-trafficked area. Photos of both female providers are accurate. Took an hour with Nit. Used tons of oil. Draped with a sheet, but didn't mind when it moved. No tease, but also didn't try to avoid the boys, so there was some incidental contact. Very limited OTC roaming. Left happy. 80+40.
Hong Kong Accupressure not Spa
Looking for a good massage on the south shore from an AMP?
Try Hong Kong Accupressure 59 Washington Street Weymouth not to be confused with Hong Kong Spa up the street.
Located on the 2nd floor above restaurant and has parking to the rear of the building if on street parking is an issue.
While Shirley and Jenny may not be the young spinners that many seek, they do provide an excellent massage and you'll walk out with a smile.
Total damage 70H 40T and the body feels great and relaxed. Have been to see Jenny a few times and she is always there with a smile to greet you. Great for when the body wants something simple.
Professional Bodywork, Marlborough
My usual arrangements didn't work out today, so I decided to try this place after reading a couple of earlier reviews. It's on Boston Post Road in a building that looks deserted but isn't. Google "professional bodywork boston post road" to get directions, phone number, etc.
I just dropped in without calling. Heidi answered the door. She's a tiny woman, probably in her 40s, might weight 100 lbs soaking wet. Speaks reasonable English. Her place is a large almost-empty office suite. She said she's been there only about 10 days. No sign of anyone else there.
She has good massage skills. Actually relieved some tight muscles in my back. Covers various body parts with a towel as part of her technique, but I wouldn't consider it draping. Cleaned the oil off of my back with a hot towel. After the flip I kicked off the towel and she was ok with that.
She was very good helping me achieve happiness, and did an exceptionally nice job removing excess joy juice with a hot moist towel. She finished up with a nice face massage. Damages were $60 and $40. I got 45 minutes although I paid for an hour.
I was getting dressed as she prepared the room for the next client. I don't think she changed the sheet, just smoothed it out. Because of that I won't repeat.