Massage baters. By masters. Good AMP name
[QUOTE=OilChanger;4053900]Bald One: Just how "masterful" is the new place (800 block of NW 13th Street)?[/QUOTE]I have enjoyed the massages. New start up. So the prob need some young staff and business.
Once you show what to do around the job site. They know how to handle the big equipment. Happy hunting G'ville.
Tour De Gainesville, Part 4
I went by Massage Masters (800 block NW 13th St) the other evening. The place reminds me a little of Ming Tree on 12th St since it is in a house that was converted to offices before a reconversion to a spa. Nicely decorated inside. I saw one room with two tables for a couples massage, a single-table room and restroom. There did not appear to be a shower although next to the restroom there was a closed door that might be one some day.
The gal was probably 35 or so, slim and OK-looking. She had me take off my shoes right inside the door. Didn't catch her name but I will call her Honey since she kept calling me that. I went for an hour massage (60).
Massage was pretty good and relaxing, no covering sheet. After the flip she massaged chest and legs and was OK with a HE after I did a little stroke myself to let her know that was what I wanted. She suddenly got a lot more friendly after I told her I would tip the same amount as the massage. All in all the experience was probably three to four stars and I think it would increase with a repeat (you come back Honey?).
Shower at Massage Masters
I went back to MM one afternoon this week and had another session with Yuni (correct name--not Honey). This time I asked for a shower, which is 20 extra.
The shower is to the front of the building and is in a small tiled room that is about 4 by 6 feet, not big enough for a table. Instead there is a built-in low bench across the short side of the room, maybe 2 feet off the floor. You sit on this while being washed by your attendant. All places were indeed washed but it was nowhere near as sensuous as many table showers I've had elsewhere. Not anything I would repeat.
The massage was great. The finish was a little "mechanical" but OK. All in all, the experience was maybe 3 out of 5 stars.
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Shower at MM -- More info
A trusted member asked me in a PM about the shower so I uploaded this picture of what it is like.
(Don't we all wish!)
Take the shower afterwards
[QUOTE=Bcuplvr;4064639]Went for a 30 min massage. I think the difference between a 30 min and 60 min massage here is that you're getting the same full body massage either way but they do the whole thing twice as fast in the 30 min version. It seemed rushed and was not sensual at all. If the 60 min version is half the speed it might be worth it but I wouldn't want 60 min of the massage I got in 30 unless it was done much slower. Ending was fine, as reported by others. So far I don't think this new place offers anything that isn't already offered by other providers but the 30 min massages I've gotten elsewhere weren't so rushed. At this point I'm not likely to repeat at this location. As always, YMMV.[/QUOTE]If you are a fan of table showers have her give you one after you are all oily from the massage. That has worked for me a couple of times at different places. After all, they do need to wash off ALL the oil.
Another one? Lotus Massage
Was driving in NW Gainesville the other day and noticed a new sign on the business directory of the shopping center at the corner of NW 39th Ave and NW 51st St (the with David's BBQ). I googled the business name and came up with the following info "Chinese massage therapy for men and women offering body or feet massage (reflexology), back-walking, couples massage, hot stones, and the best table shower in Gainesville!
The link is really long so just google "Lotus Massage"on your own. The info I saw said the place was open till 10 pm and the table shower comment makes it worth a visit. It is only about a mile from the 23rd Street AMP so might have similar services.
Sorry, did not have opportunity to TOFTT but will certainly report back when I do.