Geneva IL

Called up Geneva? Would you please clue me in as to which place is this? Thanks.

[QUOTE=CaliScorpio;2796600]Freezing cold temps and a long weekend are the worst combination. So to cheer myself up, I called up Geneva and was told that their new girl was the perfect cure for my winter blues. I was a little skeptical but when she greeted me with a friendly smile and a big hug, I knew she was the remedy I needed. She's probably in her late 20's, curly hair, cute face. A petite body and a very friendly attitude. The TS and massage were excellent. I won't go into details but I definitely recommend checking her out while she's there.[/QUOTE]

Nope. I think she started there on Thurs or Fri so you're probably haven't seen her.

[QUOTE=DMichaels69;2796877]Did she have jacked up teeth?[/QUOTE]

Search for it on Craigslist. Send me a PM if you can't find it.

[QUOTE=Lebruno;2796883]Called up Geneva? Would you please clue me in as to which place is this? Thanks.[/QUOTE]

[URL]http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/thp/5448843555.html[/URL] I have received a bunch of PM's about the place in Geneva. They just put this ad up today, so yes they are still running the special. The address and special rate are in the ad. I hope this helps everyone. SaintChuck.

My good friend does Pressure Point / Tui Na. It's pretty interesting theory about nerve endings in one part of the body (like the foot) connecting to another part of the body. It's really quite painful. So maybe this place is similar. I'm surprised they offer both that kind of massage and HE. Maybe you get an HE when she pulls your big toe? I'm intrigued. Bob.

[QUOTE=SaintChuck;2798230][URL]http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/thp/5448843555.html[/URL] I have received a bunch of PM's about the place in Geneva. They just put this ad up today, so yes they are still running the special. The address and special rate are in the ad. I hope this helps everyone. SaintChuck.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Bob521;2798955]My good friend does Pressure Point / Tui Na. It's pretty interesting theory about nerve endings in one part of the body (like the foot) connecting to another part of the body. It's really quite painful. So maybe this place is similar. I'm surprised they offer both that kind of massage and HE. Maybe you get an HE when she pulls your big toe? I'm intrigued. Bob.[/QUOTE]Bob521, I am fairly certain that nobody at this place is giving any Tui Na. I have had some (treatments) at this place and I am pretty sure that they wouldn't be considered Tui Na. SaintChuck.

Exactly. No Tui Na here.

[QUOTE=SaintChuck;2798966]Bob521, I am fairly certain that nobody at this place is giving any Tui Na. I have had some (treatments) at this place and I am pretty sure that they wouldn't be considered Tui Na. SaintChuck.[/QUOTE]

Maybe Tui Na is Chinese for hand job. LOL. Give them credit for a creative ad. Bob.

[QUOTE=DMichaels69;2799242]Exactly. No Tui Na here.[/QUOTE]

After I swore off this place because of bad service and tipping issues, I made a few visits. I would say average looks, good attitude, not a bad massage, poor to ok English with my most recent visit being the best.
Still has the most comfortable massage tables in the area. Am I doing cart wheels about it? Not quite yet but I am very picky about customer service.

I took a ride over to Geneva tonight for the Chinese New Year special. I walked in and was greeted by a woman who was between 40 and 45 with curly hair. She took me to the room and I handed her. 8 for the 90 minute special. She had no clue what I was talking about and we spent about 5 minutes arguing about the CL ad because it was obvious that nobody told her about it. I finally just told her to forget it that I was leaving, and the she grabbed my arm and said "No No No. " At this point she left and I could hear her talking in the hallway in Chinese. After a minute the door opens and it was everybody's favorite MT, she came in and gave me a hug and asked me what was going on. I explained to her what was going on and she told me she would fix it. After a few minutes the older lady came back and started her rub. During the first few minutes she kept yawning so I offered to give her a massage. This didn't go so well because she was so tired she didn't want me to stop. She also had really dry skin so I had to spend like 15 minutes putting lotion on her and rubbing it into her dry skin. The very little part of the session that was for me, sucked. She was a total clock watcher and her hand technique could be best described as painful. I probably won't be able to go to an AMP for a week now because I am raw from her savage treatment of my little guy. The worst part about the whole thing is knowing that the All-Star was working and I ended about with a the league player. SaintChuck.

All the girls working need to be aware of any internet ad specials and honor those specials. I understand the language barrier but that's not your problem. I'm baffled by how well these ladies survive IN USA not knowing the language.

[QUOTE=SaintChuck;2804646]I took a ride over to Geneva tonight for the Chinese New Year special. I walked in and was greeted by a woman who was between 40 and 45 with curly hair. She took me to the room and I handed her. 8 for the 90 minute special. She had no clue what I was talking about and we spent about 5 minutes arguing about the CL ad because it was obvious that nobody told her about it. I finally just told her to forget it that I was leaving, and the she grabbed my arm and said "No No No. " At this point she left and I could hear her talking in the hallway in Chinese. After a minute the door opens and it was everybody's favorite MT, she came in and gave me a hug and asked me what was going on. I explained to her what was going on and she told me she would fix it. After a few minutes the older lady came back and started her rub. During the first few minutes she kept yawning so I offered to give her a massage. This didn't go so well because she was so tired she didn't want me to stop. She also had really dry skin so I had to spend like 15 minutes putting lotion on her and rubbing it into her dry skin. The very little part of the session that was for me, sucked. She was a total clock watcher and her hand technique could be best described as painful. I probably won't be able to go to an AMP for a week now because I am raw from her savage treatment of my little guy. The worst part about the whole thing is knowing that the All-Star was working and I ended about with a the league player. SaintChuck.[/QUOTE]

Like DMichaels says, there is no excuse for such poor service.

My only 2 cents is perhaps call ahead for an appointment. It's not new advice, of course, but I've always tried to get to know the owners and managers at places I go. Then I call at least a half hour ahead for an appointment and make sure who I will be getting. A well-run place wants to make sure they keep their regulars happy. They sometimes offer "unadvertised" specials. They make accommodations, sometimes including off hours appointments. Bring fruit or chocolate. Anything to make you popular among the workers. If she has dry skin use baby oil. Much slipperier. OR try a body-to-body massage. I promise you won't need her hand in that case. But really, it sounds like you had the wrong MT. So call ahead. Bob.

[QUOTE=SaintChuck;2804646]I took a ride over to Geneva tonight for the Chinese New Year special. I walked in and was greeted by a woman who was between 40 and 45 with curly hair. She took me to the room and I handed her. 8 for the 90 minute special. She had no clue what I was talking about and we spent about 5 minutes arguing about the CL ad because it was obvious that nobody told her about it. I finally just told her to forget it that I was leaving, and the she grabbed my arm and said "No No No. " At this point she left and I could hear her talking in the hallway in Chinese. After a minute the door opens and it was everybody's favorite MT, she came in and gave me a hug and asked me what was going on. I explained to her what was going on and she told me she would fix it. After a few minutes the older lady came back and started her rub. During the first few minutes she kept yawning so I offered to give her a massage. This didn't go so well because she was so tired she didn't want me to stop. She also had really dry skin so I had to spend like 15 minutes putting lotion on her and rubbing it into her dry skin. The very little part of the session that was for me, sucked. She was a total clock watcher and her hand technique could be best described as painful. I probably won't be able to go to an AMP for a week now because I am raw from her savage treatment of my little guy. The worst part about the whole thing is knowing that the All-Star was working and I ended about with a the league player. SaintChuck.[/QUOTE]

It really amazes me also. What makes a Chinese woman decide to come to America, without knowing any English. I always ask them about their homes and lives in China. Why did they come, etc. Many are divorced. It is possible to connect with someone without using any words. I met a woman five years ago at Yu's Foot Spa. Here six months when I met her. Divorced. But somehow we formed a connection. I came to the shop weekly. She would do this thing where she pulled my arm. So I'd pull back. She'd giggle. So it became a weekly joke. She'd do this thing on my shoulder three times. So I learned to count to three in Chinese while she did it. Then I would add numbers, and she would help me learn to count to ten. So she did the shoulder squeeze thing ten times while counting. And then she would high-five me. Our friendship progressed. I was learning Chinese from her and she was learning English from me. We'd go places on her day off. I taught her to drive my car. A year ago she moved to LA to be with her son. She speaks English and drives a car. We stay in touch. I have a standing invitation to visit her in California. I'm awed by the courage it takes to come the the USA with nothing. And somehow find the American dream. I don't think I would have the courage to do what they do. I'm glad I can help a couple of them along this journey. And yes. I get a lot in return. Bob.

[QUOTE=DMichaels69;2804881]All the girls working need to be aware of any internet ad specials and honor those specials. I understand the language barrier but that's not your problem. I'm baffled by how well these ladies survive IN USA not knowing the language.[/QUOTE]

For the most part I don't go to an AMP close to when they are close to closing because they are too tired. I recommend you try again during the day if you can. Since this place opened I have made 2 appointments which both
got cancelled right before I pulled into the parking lot so now I just go and if they are busy I go somewhere else. In my experience most of the girls who worked or work here spoke little to no English with some exceptions.
I have been a few times over the past couple months and I feel in general they have a good line up.
[QUOTE=SaintChuck;2804646]I took a ride over to Geneva tonight for the Chinese New Year special. I walked in and was greeted by a woman who was between 40 and 45 with curly hair. She took me to the room and I handed her. 8 for the 90 minute special. She had no clue what I was talking about and we spent about 5 minutes arguing about the CL ad because it was obvious that nobody told her about it. I finally just told her to forget it that I was leaving, and the she grabbed my arm and said "No No No. " At this point she left and I could hear her talking in the hallway in Chinese. After a minute the door opens and it was everybody's favorite MT, she came in and gave me a hug and asked me what was going on. I explained to her what was going on and she told me she would fix it. After a few minutes the older lady came back and started her rub. During the first few minutes she kept yawning so I offered to give her a massage. This didn't go so well because she was so tired she didn't want me to stop. She also had really dry skin so I had to spend like 15 minutes putting lotion on her and rubbing it into her dry skin. The very little part of the session that was for me, sucked. She was a total clock watcher and her hand technique could be best described as painful. I probably won't be able to go to an AMP for a week now because I am raw from her savage treatment of my little guy. The worst part about the whole thing is knowing that the All-Star was working and I ended about with a the league player. SaintChuck.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=DMichaels69;2806221]For the most part I don't go to an AMP close to when they are close to closing because they are too tired. I recommend you try again during the day if you can. Since this place opened I have made 2 appointments which both
got cancelled right before I pulled into the parking lot so now I just go and if they are busy I go somewhere else. In my experience most of the girls who worked or work here spoke little to no English with some exceptions.
I have been a few times over the past couple months and I feel in general they have a good line up.[/QUOTE]I agree what you are saying about making appointments, but the 2 times I have tried to make appointments at 2 different AMP's, the language barrier was just too much to overcome. The women on the phone would just keep repeating the same phrases "See you soon honey" or "You come now honey. " I also agree that it is probably not a good idea to show up at the end of their 12 hour shift and expect great service. I have found that the best service is very early in the day. I guess it is true, early bird get's the worm. The problem is that between work and other obligations I can't alway's show up at an AMP at 10 AM on a Monday, even though this would be the ideal time. I have also had nights that I showed up at an AMP later then I would like because of the fact that I went to 3 other AMP's and was told that it would be a 1 hour wait. So by the time I finally get to an AMP that has a girl available it is 8 or 8:30. As I reported 2 week's ago, I had to go to 3 different AMP's before I could finally get a session at a place that had a girl available, and this was on a Wednesday night. So I ended up at an AMP that I didn't want to be at and had a lousy time to top things off. I guess the only solution is just to tell my boss that I just can't work Monday's anymore. SaintChuck.