It happens a lot. Maybe change of ownership.
[QUOTE=David51;6502739]I noticed that the awning over Joanna's Spa in Paoli now says Rising Sun Spa. Phone number on the window appears to be the same (I think).
Anyone know anything about the change? At some point I will try to stop in and learn more (Joanna's was my regular place, if you could define every few months or so as regular). Although I keep being tempted by Serenity. Just never been yet.[/QUOTE]If you are a regular here you can notice they're new management or not.
Serenity vs Joanna's (Rising Sun)
So I tried out Serenity this weekend, after having gone to Joanna's (now Rising Sun) last weekend, so thought I'd post my comparison.
TL: DR massage and ending vary more from girl to girl than from one place to the other. Both give similar results--decent massage for the full hour with expected ending.
Serenity is in an old house and reminded me more of a typical AMP--dark tint on the windows and door, locked door with (ring) doorbell. I was let in and escorted upstairs to a room. While I didn't see anything that said "this is not a clean place" to me, I could see how others could think that (since it's an old house). The room was a bit small, and also a bit warm.
My masseuse (Coco, I think she said her name was) was friendly and gave a nice massage. After the flip, she leaned in close and wanted to know how much I would tip. I said 0. 5 max which was all I had left (since I wasn't exactly sure what I had paid for the house fee, since I gave $1 and got on the table before the change came back--it turned out to be $0. 65). It was a bit hard for me to tell if more was on the menu if I had offered more, but I got the standard ending, which was satisfactory (and perhaps a bit more sensual than my previous visit at Joanna's).
Joanna's is more like a modern "day spa" with open windows, a reception desk with computer, etc. The door is clear, and unlocked, and it's right next to a popular pizza place. Based on outward appearances, one would not think that anything other than a completely above-board massage would be available there (and my sense is that they would have a mostly female clientele, although I have not actually ever seen anyone else there--I don't spend much time in the reception area and go during quiet times).
The rooms are a bit larger, and at least the times I have gone, the temperature is a bit cooler. Since it's a store-front rather than a house, the whole vibe seems a bit more "modern" and clean. The house fee was $0. 6 and we did not discuss any tip or anything (which is my preference). I left $0. 4 which seemed to be satisfactory (sometimes I will leave $0. 6).
With respect to roaming--at Serenity I did get to feel some ass (over clothes) but didn't try for a lot more (not sure if it would have been possible). I have also been able to do that at Joanna's, and over the years have actually gotten one girl off (grinding on my hand--we ran long on time too), and also (different girl) had shirt / bra pulled up and a nipple in my mouth.
Assuming no changes, I will probably be sticking with Joanna's, at least for now. Hardest part of going there is limited parking and the pizza place next door. But I just don't let it bother me (and that's not my pizza place).
Your results might vary.
Enjoy!
D51.