I just visited Woodland Spa. Visited with June. TS was ok and massage was just so so. I expected better service, maybe my expectations were to high. Anyway i will keep looking for some place better. Any suggestions?
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I just visited Woodland Spa. Visited with June. TS was ok and massage was just so so. I expected better service, maybe my expectations were to high. Anyway i will keep looking for some place better. Any suggestions?
If you have ever visited tranquility spa can you give a review I'm hooked on lillys and rainbow but I'd like something new and want to know if this place is worth it can you pm me or post and let me know how it is there? I mean are the girls hot or just regular like the other AMPs?
Hey,
I was visiting in Northerm Virgina and went to BT in Chantily, best massage I ever had including the ones in Charolotte. If you ever go up that way cehck it out. Can anyome recommend any good massage IPs in Charlotte? Pls feel free to PM me.
Thanks
Heard nasty rumor LE paid a visit. Can this be so? What's the point?!
[QUOTE=Wando21]Heard nasty rumor LE paid a visit. Can this be so? What's the point?![/QUOTE]I've checked online at two local tv web sites and the Charlotte Observer. Nothing. Also looked on crimeincharlotte.com and found nothing. Usually they like to publicize these arrests to act like they are doing something while all other crimes run rampant.
I have seen the cops driving by the area from time to time, but that could be because it's not a garden spot of the city. I didn't go in one time because I saw a dude outside the spa on a cell phone. Turned out he was a customer.Best bet is to be careful.
[QUOTE=Dmuman]On the upside, I then called "Leah" from CL. Turns out she was right in the same area and running a $ special for 20 minutes and at this point I was running short on time anyway. She's visiting from Boston. Blonde, about 21yo and a smoking hot tight body. Cute too! Everything on the menu except Greek and kissing. A little mechanical but got the job done!!
She said she's leaving tomorrow so call her today if you want to meet. Just search "Leah" on CL for digits and photos. She travels with "Summer" whom I did not meet but is also on CL. I have seen reviews on Summer on the Columbia, SC board.[/QUOTE]
Just a heads up...looks like Leah is back in town, working under the name Chelsea. Have not visited this time but the gils in the pics is definitely the same:
[url]http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ers/891757606.html[/url]
Check the Sheriff's Dept. website for arrests and you will see a Korean woman arrested this week for the usual AMP related charges.
[QUOTE=Gus NC]Check the Sheriff's Dept. website for arrests and you will see a Korean woman arrested this week for the usual AMP related charges.[/QUOTE]I saw that. She was arrested on Fri., 10/24.
The charges:
1. Practicing massage therapy without a license (a misdemeanor).
The dirty secret about licensure laws is that they are usually promoted by entrenched special interests seeking to raise barriers to new competitors who might eat into their profits. Furthermore, they criminalize the peaceful exchange of services between consenting adults.
These laws do nothing to 'protect' the public - while keeping prices artificially high for consumers.
2. Massaging a person of the opposite sex (a misdemeanor).
If this statute were enforced to the full extent of the law, there would be hundreds of arrests in Charlotte every day. Obviously, enforcement of this law is done on a selective basis.
The motto "to protect and serve" is often applied to the police. But who are they really protecting and serving?
I tried Lilly Hot Stone last week. It's in an odd location on a street next I-85 that starts out residential and then turns into a light industrial area.
I was there early evening mid-week and it didn't seem busy--there might have been one other customer. The mama-san greeted me nicely and offered me a choice between a 30-minute (60$) and a 60-minute ($80) session. Not knowing what to expect at this place, I chose the $60 donation.
My girl was "Julie" a cute, 30ish Korean girl who spoke better than average English. She was friendly and talkative and I liked her. Her service was good and she never asked for a tip, though I left a small one after receiving a satisfying end to my session.
This was my second AMP experience in Charlotte. As with the first (Spa 74 last year), it was OK, but neither experience begins to compare with the good old days in Greensboro. Still, better than nothing.
In my neverending search for the perfect massage, I dropped in at Midori Spa, advertising its grand opening in the Charlotte O. My attendant was called Julie, and she was in her late 30's, charming, attractive, slender, and utterly unable to converse in any language other than Korean. Very professional massage, of the Charlotte variety, and will partake again. Very clean and attractive shop too. I think there's a Midori in Atlanta. Happy Spa over on Independence next, TOFTT. Stopped in at Hanna's last week and Penny is gone, replaced by a lady in her 50's who is not coy or slender or attractive.
Saw add for a new AMP, on CL. has anyone TOFTT yet ? It will be this weekend before I could even get a chance to try. If anyone has any info , please post or PM me .
Anyone tried a place that advertises on CL called The Spa? Here's a couple link to their ads. The phone number ends in 4938. Thanks
[url]http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ths/859910892.html[/url]
[url]http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ers/896179541.html[/url]
[url]http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ers/896779637.html[/url]
[QUOTE=Redskinzzfans]Saw add for a new AMP, on CL. has anyone TOFTT yet ? It will be this weekend before I could even get a chance to try. If anyone has any info , please post or PM me .[/QUOTE]
Red, you'll be revisiting Sky Spa....same number, now called Tranquility.
Stopped by Lilly Hot Stone earlier this week. Looks like my timing was right. I got there a little before 5 PM and they were kind of busy.
I told mamasan that I only had time for 1/2 hour massage, so she said I would have to wait 15 min. , either in the sauna or in the room, because noone was available at the time. Told her I would wait in the room. A few minutes later, she came in to gave me the massage herself. A good rub, and a fun time. I told her that I would request her next time.
Lilly is my new favorite.
[QUOTE=Wando21]Red, you'll be revisiting Sky Spa....same number, now called Tranquility.[/QUOTE]
I went back to check, they might be changing their name again, add is as follows:
** Lucky Strike Asian Massage ** ... we Satisfy!! ** - w4m (Charlotte 704-258-2838)
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Reply to: pers-*********@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-10-29, 10:19AM EDT
Our girls really satisfy! Come to our comfy and private incall location for some serious bodyrubs that please you from head to toe and everywhere in between!
The feel soooo gooood!!!
704-258-2838
I checked the number and Wando21 was right , same number. Abody know if it is the same girl? Or as the add states, have they added more than one? I didn't have a good experience last time I went. But if they had new talent, and a choice, I might go back.
[QUOTE=Wando21]In my neverending search for the perfect massage, I dropped in at Midori Spa, advertising its grand opening in the Charlotte O. My attendant was called Julie, and she was in her late 30's, charming, attractive, slender, and utterly unable to converse in any language other than Korean. Very professional massage, of the Charlotte variety, and will partake again. Very clean and attractive shop too. I think there's a Midori in Atlanta. Happy Spa over on Independence next, TOFTT. Stopped in at Hanna's last week and Penny is gone, replaced by a lady in her 50's who is not coy or slender or attractive.[/QUOTE]I went to Midori early Sunday night. Place appeared deserted. No light in window? No cars in lot. Defaulted up the road at Woodlawn. Sounds like Cindy may be working two jobs. 50's, not coy, or slender or attractive. Very good English. She even brought up the subject of politics. Hmm! Korean look, Roman hands.
Some people call it "Happy" Spa but this is the place with the smiley face logo in their name. When I called for their rates (same as any spa in Charlotte) they called it "Smiles Spa. "
It was early in the night when I went and it looked like it was staffed with only the mamasan and one woman. Mamasan was brusque but I wouldn't say rude. Since the place was new and I was, by default, a new customer I just chalked it up to caution. She was very concerned about my age asking if I was a teenager since she thought I looked young. She and the girl who attended me ask this a few more times during the hour. While I do look young for my age, it's been a while someone anyone took me for eighteen or younger. But, again, I think she was just being careful.
The woman was cute for her age (forty something I'm guessing), short even for a Korean woman and had an impressive natural rack. She spoke English very well and was friendly and talkative for the hour I was with her. She came across as having a motherly and a sweet nature and very easy to talk with.
At first I was put in the steam room for several minutes and then taken to the shower room. It had been a while since I went to a parlor and it didn't take me long to get excited during the TS which she didn't mind noticing while she was scrubbing. A great test for both of us.
After the TS I was taken to the sauna to dry off and then to the room for a massage. The shower was so-so but the massage was really hard and deep. She got the traditional areas that store stress (for me the back of the neck and base of the skull). However, she lacked the gentle touch needed sometimes during the massage.
When it came to the flip and, once again, I got excited she didn't mind and I was treated to a "Smiles" ending. I decided not to roam and nothing else was offered. A fat tip was appreciatively given.
In short: Service. Very cautious and lacking.
TS. Not great, but OK.
Massage. Hard and deep massage. Lacked some finesse, but still very good. Left happy.
Smiles has potential. Maybe once they're established and they earned some regulars things will improve.
Anyone know any causian females that give a good massage in the Charlotte area?
If so, please PM me.
Thanks
Managed to make it to Midori last night. First time there. Dittos to Wando21 analysis but I would give Julie late 20's instead of late 30's. Of course, who knows for sure. Nice hard massage one of the best I've had from an AMP. I was also relaxed by the soft music, and the fact you cannot hear any nearby highways or groups singing next door, like a few other AMPs in the area. Left there are clean and happy. I will definitely be returning.
This week I went by Rainbow, Hannah, JC, and Midori and found no one under 50. Decided with reliable CTS - they are always ready to please and give a good massage. Maybe better luck next time.
As I continue my quest to visit each AMP in the area, I visited HSS in Matthews this weekend. Quiet and pleasant. I may lack a lot of experience but I can't see how PiPi was over 30. I've leaned if you portray a comfortable familiarity with each location, your dreams will come to you, without request. I even got a "membership" card (piece of paper with a number on it with, I assume, my first name written in Korean). Visit eight times, ninth is free.
Decided to check out Midori Spa yesterday, since I was in the area. A little difficult to find, since I only knew the street name, but I finally found it.
Met the masseuse and a much older lady (mamasan? ) in the lobby. Didn't get either one's name. Masseuse was probably 35-40, decent looking, and didn't speak any English, except for the basics. Not sure if she was Korean or of some other Asian ethnicity. Mamasan spoke English, though.
The place is small, but clean and nicely decorated. I saw two massage rooms, but no other amenities like TS or sauna.
Opted for a 30 min. Massage. No music in the room, just in the lobby. Massage was alright. A little different technique than I'm accustomed to. More focus on pressure instead of kneading. Didn't use any oil or lotion. She also did the light finger touching thing before the flip, which I'm not particularly fond of.
Decent finish. Some roaming was allowed. The time seemed a little bit short, though. Received a nice hug before I left.
Overall, I give them an 'A' for effort, but there are better options available, IMHO. May check back in a few months.
I was in Charlotte Friday night and decided to make a stop at Rainbow Spa. I had been there only once before last year and had a decent time. I told the woman who answered the door this was my first time since I thought trying to explain where I've been for a year would just complicate matters.
I forgot her name, but she was in later thirties maybe early forties, but very good looking. Amazing fair and beautiful skin is what stood out for me about her. Her English was lacking but she was nice enough. The weird thing is that I wasn't shown to the shower but was given a massage immediately. I decided not to say anything and just wait and see what happens.
She kept me covered with a towel while she worked my back and when I flipped over. I was beginning to think I had come across as being too square, the spa had went the straight and narrow, or since LEO was patrolling around that area (and around Woodland Spa, too), that I wasn't going to have a very happy ending.
My worries turned out to be needless when she suddenly stopped the massage and said, "You have five minutes left. Is there anywhere else you need to be massaged? "
Without going into too much detail, turns out I had to ask in a fumbling and awkward way which area needed some attention and she did a great job relieving that area.
Standard fare and tip.
Visited that Spa on NFR the other night (forgot the name but the one behind Enterprise). Large facility, different set up that other AMPs. MG had an older face but young b-cups. TS was nice and so was the massage. Shirt was off for the finale.comfortable, not rushed. I think I gave her carpal tunnel.
Went to visited Smile Spa again today. 2:00 PM, LE car was parked out front.
Second time I've seen this. ??? Ended up at Rainbow.
First time there and it won't be my last.
Accepted offer of a steam shower as they don't offer TS.
However, I used the shower in the steam room to warm me up!
Donna gave an excellent massage and was more than willing to make me smile.
Definitely gave her carpal tunnel. I must be getting old.
Visited CTS last evening and what a disappointment. I know a few have spoken highly of this place but Bonnie had no clue what a massage was. A bit aged but very friendly; she stopped to answer the door at least a dozen times and rushed, rushed, rushed EVERYTHING, even the HE. Worst AMP experience I've had. Will definitely never return unless I hear of a particular person working there who is worthy. If you know one, please PM me with details. Plenty of AMPs in Charlotte to keep me occupied, but always looking for a new experience.
Long time lurker here. I've visited the Japanese city of Kyoto and have enjoyed it's pleasures on many an occasion. I'm actually surprised I haven't seen more comments about it here. Anyhow, on a recent visit it appeared to be closed. Has anyone heard anything about it?
I went by Rainbow the other day and it seemed crowded on that side so I went to Hanna, it was bad, what little fun they had is gone.
[QUOTE=Wowthg]Long time lurker here. I've visited the Japanese city of Kyoto and have enjoyed it's pleasures on many an occasion. I'm actually surprised I haven't seen more comments about it here. Anyhow, on a recent visit it appeared to be closed. Has anyone heard anything about it?[/QUOTE]Le arrested 1 lady at Kyoto about a year ago. I have been there several times in the last few months and have notice Le in the area. I will say this about 3 years ago Kyoto imyo was the best the AMP in the area. Today I would say they are a good option, but I prefer rainbow or lily's.
Drove by a place called Fuji Spa on Independence today.
Name say AMP but I don't see any posts about it.
Anyone ever visit?
Try searching the thread by putting "Fuji" in the search box. I got 11 hits. Good luck!
[QUOTE=Rocko2]Drove by a place called Fuji Spa on Independence today.
Name say AMP but I don't see any posts about it.
Anyone ever visit?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=John Marigold]Try searching the thread by putting "Fuji" in the search box. I got 11 hits. Good luck![/QUOTE]Thanks, I originally did a search and it didn't help. At your suggestion, I reviewed the search filters a bit more thoroughly. The boxes labeled "Search thread" or "Search reports" was the key. Thanks again, it saved me some money.
Was wondering if you guys have any thoughts on local AMPs over the last year. With the economy being down I have notice that most spas are happy to see me, especialy after they get to know me. Kyoto has been my choice over the last few months. Due mainly to convenience. It would seem with supply and demand in a sour economy that most AMP exreriences should be positive.
I was in need of some therapy after all of the power eating that I did on Turkey Day. Unfortunately, the pickings are slim on Black Friday. I guess everyone's out shopping.
I contacted a few indies, but none were available on short notice. I've been wanting to check out Hot Stone in Matthews, but they were closed. Smiles was open, but decided to pass for now. So, I stuck with the old standby. Lilly Hot Stone. And I'm glad I did.
Mamasan was her usual friendly self, while complaining that business is slow. I met a new Korean therapist named Bonnie, who said she just got in town yesterday! Late 20's-early 30's, very cute, speaks pretty good English and sports an impressive natural rack. She gave me a thorough TS, then 5-10 minutes in the sauna, and off to the room for an hour of rehabilitative therapy.
Bonnie has great hands and gives an excellent hard rub. And I mean hard. She even climbed on my back and kneed her way down my spine. I won't need to visit the chiropractor this week, that's for sure!
Sings during the session as well. She has a soothing voice, and I almost fell asleep.
She is very thorough, and it seemed like she went beyond the allotted hour.
Bonnie is lovely lady. I will ask for her next time.
Visited Lillys on Montana again. Mimi no longer works there but Judy has some great hands. TS, sauna, a strong and thorough massage, with a slow and gentle finish. Well over an hour with no rush at all. Excellent therapeutic session.
Visited Smile Spa recently - below are 5 reasons not to repeat my mistake:
1. Attendant was not particularly attractive
2. Steam room was not warm and I was left there for an extended time.
3. Sauna not particularly warm either.
4. Jennifer had no sense of what a therapeutic or sensual massage should be.
5. She asked for an additional tip after I had already given her $20 against my better judgement.
Visited HSS Friday and always have had great experience, seems they have a new staff lately but for the better. I never carry my wallet in there but just enough to get what I need but yesterday when I went to tip I was missing 60 out of my pocket. Only thing I can guess that during the TS session someone went in the room and help themselfs to a extra nice tip. The session was good enough where I'll continue to visit but will be extra careful on the pocket situation. I would hope what I think didn't happen but it was there when I went in. Super service otherwise. Good luck guys and becareful.
Always been having great service at HSS but watch your pockets. After visiting the TS and continued with the massage and awsome dream, upon tipping found that I was missing some $ out of pockets. Never happened before, hope it was a fluke but never the less watch your $ when leaving the room. Great service otherwise. The last couple of visits have been extra good with the right girl. Good luck guys and becareful.
[QUOTE=Rob U]Always been having great service at HSS but watch your pockets. After visiting the TS and continued with the massage and awsome dream, upon tipping found that I was missing some $ out of pockets. Never happened before, hope it was a fluke but never the less watch your $ when leaving the room. Great service otherwise. The last couple of visits have been extra good with the right girl. Good luck guys and becareful.[/QUOTE]
I visited HS last monday night. Didn't miss anything out of my pockets. I don't take in anymore than I plan to spend and try to leave something laying so I can tell if anything is moved while I'm in the shower. Saw Judy ( I believe was her name) a pleasant lady of 40. Since I had one of those little cards they give out there there wasn't any of the you been here before crap.
TS and massage was disappointing but the rest of the services was better than I was accustomed to at HS. Judy requested alittle higher gratuity than I usually feel is reasonable but I'll probablely repeat but be more prepared to negotiate.
Does anyone if know if Island Day Spa in Monroeville reopened? If not does anyone know if the gals that worked there are anywhere else?
Thanks