Massage Parlor Reports

Had the urge last night and saw a new place being advertised in Waltham. Easy to find on CL Therapeutic, so no need to copy it here.

It's just down the street from WW, and have a big sign on the door and a neon "massage" sign in the window. Definitely not discreet, that's for sure. All signs pointed to legitimacy, but I haven't TOFTT in awhile, so why not?

Greeted by "Yuki" and "Stephanie", both asian, cute, and much younger than the WW ladies, or most AAMP girls for that matter. I'd say they were both in the 30-35 range. Anyway, they seemed a little flustered like it might be busy, but there was nobody else there when I arrived. I saw three massage rooms and opted for the one with the red wood paneling, sliding door, and overall more comfortable look.

The table was ok, but they used one of those foam neck pillows as a head rest. Not the best, but not bad for a medium sized guy like me. The room was very warm, which was great, and everything else was typical.

Yuki began the massage with WAY too much lotion, but not bad technique. Seems like she's had some training, but not a virtuoso by any means. I could hear activity out front and Stephanie kept asking Yuki questions through the door, which was a little annoying. I chalk it up to being a new place, though. About halfway through my hour, Yuki got pulled away for another appt, and Stephanie came in. She's cuter and fitter than Yuki, but seemed to have a bad cold. No signs of avian flu (no coughing or wheezing) but had really bad sniffles, which once again was a bit annoying. Can't blame her, though.

Stephanie had a really nice massage technique. Much softer approach in her movements, but strength and focus on the right areas. Yuki felt clumsy, whereas Steph felt nimble and delicate but strong. Neither were as good as WW, though, although Jessica isn't as good as she used to be but that's another story...

No teasing, but Steph was not shy about brushing past the boys and getting right near them. Same thing after the flip, including great pressure point work with my hips. Oh, and it's also worth mentioning that I realized my chances of a HE were decreasing because when I flipped, I noticed the door had been left open about 6 inches. I didn't like that at all, especially since I heard a female customer come out with Yuki, and was raving about the great massage and how she'd be back again and again. That was a strange detail, both because it's odd to hear a female patron in one of these places, and because Yuki's massage was average to sub par IMO.

So yeah, after the flip she continued with a nice massage while sniffling and saying that she didn't want to get me sick. She hadn't pulled away when I initiated incidental hand contact to give her the green light, but when she said "all done" and I asked for a finish, she said that they don't do that here. Bummer. Honestly, I think it might be available in future visits but the combination of them being new and on the lookout for LEO, as well as her being sick and probably wanting to go to sleep, were not in my favor.

Then, as I was leaving, there was a guy sitting behind the desk with an odd look on his face, more like he was one of you mongers waiting for something than he was an owner/manager, so I was a little confused. I just took off after thanking them for the massage...I certainly wasn't about to start up some small talk with him, and he didn't say a word. Strange, but if it was one of ya'll, hello!

Overall:
Location: 9 for me. Right near WW.
Massage: 5 for Yuki, 7 for Stephanie since I had 1/2 with each.
Looks: 6 for Yuki, 7 for Stephanie (for context, I give WW 5's all around)
Attitude: 6 all around. Not super welcoming but certainly not cold or rushed. This might be a 7 without the interruptions.
Damage: 60 plus 10 tip.
Return? Yeah, I'll probably go back, but maybe after getting some other reports.

[QUOTE=Bj4242]Had the urge last night and saw a new place being advertised in Waltham. Easy to find on CL Therapeutic, so no need to copy it here.

It's just down the street from WW, and have a big sign on the door and a neon "massage" sign in the window. Definitely not discreet, that's for sure. All signs pointed to legitimacy, but I haven't TOFTT in awhile, so why not?

Greeted by "Yuki" and "Stephanie", both asian, cute, and much younger than the WW ladies, or most AAMP girls for that matter. I'd say they were both in the 30-35 range. Anyway, they seemed a little flustered like it might be busy, but there was nobody else there when I arrived. I saw three massage rooms and opted for the one with the red wood paneling, sliding door, and overall more comfortable look.

The table was ok, but they used one of those foam neck pillows as a head rest. Not the best, but not bad for a medium sized guy like me. The room was very warm, which was great, and everything else was typical.

Yuki began the massage with WAY too much lotion, but not bad technique. Seems like she's had some training, but not a virtuoso by any means. I could hear activity out front and Stephanie kept asking Yuki questions through the door, which was a little annoying. I chalk it up to being a new place, though. About halfway through my hour, Yuki got pulled away for another appt, and Stephanie came in. She's cuter and fitter than Yuki, but seemed to have a bad cold. No signs of avian flu (no coughing or wheezing) but had really bad sniffles, which once again was a bit annoying. Can't blame her, though.

Stephanie had a really nice massage technique. Much softer approach in her movements, but strength and focus on the right areas. Yuki felt clumsy, whereas Steph felt nimble and delicate but strong. Neither were as good as WW, though, although Jessica isn't as good as she used to be but that's another story...

No teasing, but Steph was not shy about brushing past the boys and getting right near them. Same thing after the flip, including great pressure point work with my hips. Oh, and it's also worth mentioning that I realized my chances of a HE were decreasing because when I flipped, I noticed the door had been left open about 6 inches. I didn't like that at all, especially since I heard a female customer come out with Yuki, and was raving about the great massage and how she'd be back again and again. That was a strange detail, both because it's odd to hear a female patron in one of these places, and because Yuki's massage was average to sub par IMO.

So yeah, after the flip she continued with a nice massage while sniffling and saying that she didn't want to get me sick. She hadn't pulled away when I initiated incidental hand contact to give her the green light, but when she said "all done" and I asked for a finish, she said that they don't do that here. Bummer. Honestly, I think it might be available in future visits but the combination of them being new and on the lookout for LEO, as well as her being sick and probably wanting to go to sleep, were not in my favor.

Then, as I was leaving, there was a guy sitting behind the desk with an odd look on his face, more like he was one of you mongers waiting for something than he was an owner/manager, so I was a little confused. I just took off after thanking them for the massage...I certainly wasn't about to start up some small talk with him, and he didn't say a word. Strange, but if it was one of ya'll, hello!

Overall:
Location: 9 for me. Right near WW.
Massage: 5 for Yuki, 7 for Stephanie since I had 1/2 with each.
Looks: 6 for Yuki, 7 for Stephanie (for context, I give WW 5's all around)
Attitude: 6 all around. Not super welcoming but certainly not cold or rushed. This might be a 7 without the interruptions.
Damage: 60 plus 10 tip.
Return? Yeah, I'll probably go back, but maybe after getting some other reports.[/QUOTE]


Reports like this and on crack downs across mass I am thinking they are trying to stop a rush of people coming here when the raids start in RI. Seems very strange not to get a HE at WW since it is always given with no prompting at all.

[QUOTE=HappyDave]Reports like this and on crack downs across mass I am thinking they are trying to stop a rush of people coming here when the raids start in RI. Seems very strange not to get a HE at WW since it is always given with no prompting at all.[/QUOTE] He wasn't at WW.

Like many of you fellow mongers, I have had to cut back on my activities. Over the last few months I've had a few no-hitters. Some of these places have been mentioned here but I figure in these penny pinching times it's better to reminded of where your money will not be best spent...

Eastern Massage, 99 Mass Ave Arlington - great massage by the owner (Sue, I think) for reasonable price ($70 for 1.5 hours) but it's DIY. Lots of teasing, just don't get the line being drawn here. I'm starting to think it's a cultural thing.

Season Therapy Massage, 12 Belmont St, Watertown - very good massage but no obvious teasing or DIY offer - at least they're consistent. I think it was $60 for an hour

Asian Massage and Bodywork, 125 Main St, Stoneham - okay massage, very obvious teasing and DIY urged. I *think* this place is connected to Lavender in Somerville because their ads were very similar and they opened at the same time.

Soophin Massage, 89 Hancock St, Braintree (note that this is NOT in Quincy so it's not the same Hancock) - Tina is an older (50s) very slender, in shape woman who teased me into a frenzy and urged me to DIY. She did allow roaming and tasting of her B cups (no bra! Women half her age can't pull that off.. uhh.. poor wording) but that was it. Good massage, wish there was more to sample.

[QUOTE=Diogenesbarrel]Like many of you fellow mongers, I have had to cut back on my activities. Over the last few months I've had a few no-hitters. Some of these places have been mentioned here but I figure in these penny pinching times it's better to reminded of where your money will not be best spent.

Eastern Massage, 99 Mass Ave Arlington. Great massage by the owner (Sue, I think) for reasonable price ($70 for 1.5 hours) but it's DIY. Lots of teasing, just don't get the line being drawn here. I'm starting to think it's a cultural thing.[/QUOTE]Likewise I made my second trip to Eastern. Seduced by the $70 special. I already reported here previously and my repeat visit confirmed that no extras are to be had. I saw the other woman there this time (forget her name) and used all my charm on her, but to no avail. It was an adequate massage and we had a great chat but that was it. Probably will not repeat because limited funds are better spent elsewhere.

[QUOTE=Bj4242] That was a strange detail....because it's odd to hear a female patron in one of these places.... [/QUOTE]

BJ4242,

Funny you mention that detail, because I had a discussion about that subject during my session with Angel over at Angel's in Framingham mid-week this week, and she offered this comment about why she gets mostly men: "when men get some extra money and want to be pampered, they get massage.....when women get extra money and want to get pampered, they go shopping".

Regards,
HD

While getting my tires rotated at Sullivan Tire in Framingham, I was motivated to go back to Angel's Magic Touch, which is across the street on Union Ave. So I called mid-week in the evening/early night. I called on a cell phone number I have and Angel said she was closed and gone. Then, I got a call back, and she said she would meet me there.

Well, although there are never any extras at Angel's (she even apologized again for that), and everything is draped, I think I get the best and most relaxed massage anywhere from her (except for the ultra expensive salons). This week was no exception.

The massage was thorough and non-stop for over an hour. From the head, to the earlobes, to the top of the ears, to the face. Then the neck, arms, fingers, and the full walk on the back. Nice and deep and continuous. She does the legs, toes and feet. She does not give me that ticklish feeling when she does the bottom of my feet (a lot of providers who do the bottom of my feet tickle me and make me twinge, which I do not care for). Soft Asian massage type music, and a nice comfortably warm room. Then the flip, and it is all the same on the front side. The only un-massaged part of the body is the detour at and around the vertical organ. Sometimes they can border on too much oil or lotion. The grand finale is a head-to-toe front and back warm towel rubdown.

She is Cambodian I think but spent time in Thailand, or something like that. She has wall diplomas up the ying-yang. They do not do nails, but they do men's waxing in the place if you are into that (I'm not). There is a younger girl who gives massages as well. Both are articulate and easy to understand, which makes the massage more enyoyable for me.

When the massage was completed, the only stone unturned were my stones themselves. That won't stop me from going back for more though!

[Hey, I usually throw them away, but I was bored and just opened one of those blue coupon packs in the mail while finishing up this post, and there is a .39 offer for a 1 hour massage session at Massage Envy on Linden St in Wellesley......so, I will def be giving that a try to save a few bucks in this economy. I just hope "session" means a full hour massage. Kinda hard to think about getting a massage at a straight massage place though.]

Damage .75 + .5 tip
Massage 9
Cleanliness 6 (wish they'd fix a couple broken things)
Looks taking all into account 6
Congeniality 8/9
Reliability 8
HE 0 (non-existent)

Haven't been on the board for a while, hence, did not see the Oasis review and made the mistake of a recent visit. I've had some pretty bad experiences in all my years in the hobby, but this 'almost' trumped the few that I actually walked out on in the middle of the session for one reason or another.

First off, this place is an old 80's style office type. You know, the old-time booker keeper's office, a place a social worker my have a mailbox at, physicians office, etc. To say the least, the place boarders dumpy, no doors for the rooms, old carpets, who knows how many coats of paint on the wall and so on.

Made an appointment with Stephanie, actually ended up getting the so-called massage with her too. Room was dark and hot, not comfortable, but hot. Uncomfortable table, the type you may come across at a yard-sale. The two ladies running the place are young and in my opinion are trying to make a buck. Extremely unprofessional, most likely due to their age and lack of experience.

Laid on the table and she wanted to drape me with some blanket that was filthy, told her no and she brought in some towels to cover me with. Can't say it was much of a massage even from the beginning, more like a rub and pinch motion (awful). About twenty minutes in I very politely told her to stop and suggested we move over to the foot massage she has setup in the waiting area. I could tell she was a little disappointment. I calmed her down with a little white lie about my bad back and we moved forward.

The foot massage was decent. She did put a little more effort in. Told her to keep the house fee and left with a smile.

I do hate writing bad reviews, however, this place really gets negatives from appearances thru service.

We all know, it all evens out at the end of the day. Yes, the sure things are nice and we all have our secret providers we don't share, but we can't help but crave variety. Of course we all think our experience will be different and so on, but in this case I felt I just threw money out the door period. I can always make light of it, even if it didn't go as expected, but sometimes, even the old-timers have to vent.

Thanks for listening!

Amazing that so many new AMPs are around....massage quality varies from non-existent to reasonably good and lately it seems the new places offer no extras. But they must be in business for a reason--i.e., they must be making money, but how?

BTW, thanks for your review. Saved me the trouble..as well as money.

[QUOTE=Masmanb]Haven't been on the board for a while, hence, did not see the Oasis review and made the mistake of a recent visit. I've had some pretty bad experiences in all my years in the hobby, but this 'almost' trumped the few that I actually walked out on in the middle of the session for one reason or another.

First off, this place is an old 80's style office type. You know, the old-time booker keeper's office, a place a social worker my have a mailbox at, physicians office, etc. To say the least, the place boarders dumpy, no doors for the rooms, old carpets, who knows how many coats of paint on the wall and so on.

Made an appointment with Stephanie, actually ended up getting the so-called massage with her too. Room was dark and hot, not comfortable, but hot. Uncomfortable table, the type you may come across at a yard-sale. The two ladies running the place are young and in my opinion are trying to make a buck. Extremely unprofessional, most likely due to their age and lack of experience.

Laid on the table and she wanted to drape me with some blanket that was filthy, told her no and she brought in some towels to cover me with. Can't say it was much of a massage even from the beginning, more like a rub and pinch motion (awful). About twenty minutes in I very politely told her to stop and suggested we move over to the foot massage she has setup in the waiting area. I could tell she was a little disappointment. I calmed her down with a little white lie about my bad back and we moved forward.

The foot massage was decent. She did put a little more effort in. Told her to keep the house fee and left with a smile.

I do hate writing bad reviews, however, this place really gets negatives from appearances thru service.

We all know, it all evens out at the end of the day. Yes, the sure things are nice and we all have our secret providers we don't share, but we can't help but crave variety. Of course we all think our experience will be different and so on, but in this case I felt I just threw money out the door period. I can always make light of it, even if it didn't go as expected, but sometimes, even the old-timers have to vent.

Thanks for listening![/QUOTE]

I guess I would have to agree with other reviews, Eastern is strictly a massage parlor that offers, surprise. A good massage for a reasonable price.

Perhaps this is a sign of the times, a competitor with Massage Envy that offers a 'bit' more but not a 'lot' more.

I usually frequent during the week where I can see my usual (Chrissy). But...I want to go today and have no idea on the weekend staff. Can someone PM me on who to choose?

Thanks
RR

Spa B is closed on Sundays. Check out Spa A for a change.

[QUOTE=RickyRicardo]I usually frequent during the week where I can see my usual (Chrissy). But...I want to go today and have no idea on the weekend staff. Can someone PM me on who to choose?

Thanks
RR[/QUOTE]

Thanks Dan. Same question then for Spa A. I have been there plenty of times during the week as well but stick to one girl (PM only on her)who does not work weekends. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
RR


[QUOTE=Dan Wesson]Spa B is closed on Sundays. Check out Spa A for a change.[/QUOTE]

I mostly agree with HD. Angel will NOT do extras. She made that clear to me in an interesting way (told me "I am not your courtesan", I loved that choice of words). She does work no draping on back and have had her just toss a wash cloth on the front.

However, she does get the occassional employee who does do extras. I think she put her foot down on that as well a year or so ago and I stopped going.

If you have never had Angel's light touch massage, try it. It will make you nuts. On second thought, maybe you should skip.

Here is a report from the Springfield newspaper on-line. The big news here is the implication of organized crime out of NYC. I still think the actions are over the top and it is not apparent that they have much of a case.

Jack

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