A new MP opening in Escondido
[QUOTE=Chukichz]Yes, we're being invaded by the Chinese (but that's a good thing). The Chinese foot massage places are sprouting up like weeds. The negative thing is that they are strictly legit, but the good thing is that they are super cheap. The foot massage is in actuality a body massage in addition to the foot massage, albeit done while clothed and someone lying next to you. They are done on an oversized type recliner. You get a really good massage for the money. They run in price from $25/hour to $55/hour. I usally tip $10 but more if the massage is really good and they tease the boys a bit.
These places are all Chinese and few of them speak English. I probably speak more Chinese then they do English. Even after being here 2-4 years most cannot carry on even a rudimentary conversation. But, hey, I'm not there to grade their English papers.
One caveat, they all have both female and males doing massage. You have to let them know you want a female. Last night I went to a place and I repeatedly told the guy that I wanted a female masseuse (in Chinese) and he understood what I was saying. He still tried to give me the massage. I finally told him sternly, in Chinese, that I didn't like that and he backed away finally.
Dress lightly. I wear shorts and a polo shirt. They will even raise your shirt while giving you a back massage so the only part of your body that is covered are your particulars. Again, there is no privacy although the room is usually dark and there may be 3-6 others getting massage. Overall, I like these very much and I think it will ultimately result in the other masseuses to bring their prices down.
Further, some of the foot massage places also do traditional massages at a greatly reduced rate, and again, the massages are quite good but strickly legit. Lastly, there have been numerous Chinese traditonal massage places that have opened up in north county that are strictly legit but charge less than $50/hour for a very good massage. Hope this in helpful.[/QUOTE]
Says in ads in NCTIMES< it opens on the 19th,,its at 950 e. valley Parkway;be interesting to see if it offers foot massages; sure alot of MP's in Escondido...
APC - Asian Body Care - Rancho Bernardo
What previous reports called APC [I think Asian Pain Clinic] is now named Asian body care [with a website of the same name.org. Posts on CL under therapeutic massage (search for Bernardo)]. Clean, fresh towels, real massage tables, cheesy "soothing" music. [How I miss the Chinese Saunas where Enimem was thumping over the PA and the xiaojie could speak no-english. Red rope anyone? ]. Does not look like your standard AMP from the exterior, actual dentist waiting room with magazines and all.
$70 gets you 60 minutes massage and a table shower [according to the card, but that did not materialize for myself]. Massage was enthusiastic but poor in quality [A for effort]. Therapist was in her mid 40's, and she spoke decent English.
If the CMTs were younger I would repeat; Felt to much like I was abusing someones Aunt.
Extras available as reported earlier. $ for an extensive Chinese language lesson.