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[QUOTE=RelaxMode;7421270]The Wilmington AMP scene has not been the since that AMP owner tried bribe a federal agent. That federal operation affected stores in a few NC locations. There is one bright spot that has opened in Wilmington. Info will be sent by PM.[/QUOTE]Coastal Acupressure- 105X S Kerr Ave (in the old card shop building).
Sunlight Spa - 572X Oleander (on the right side of Oleander Oaks).
No PMs needed.
Mebane. Lee's Foot.
Nothing has changed from the last reports in April. They still advertise on STG. Two workers, one average and one attractive. I selected the average one twice to test the waters. The door remained cracked the entire time. Said no to an undrapped massage. Said to flip with 10 minutes remaining on both occasions. I stayed and additional thirty minutes and no hints of anything. She even got irritated when the towel was removed while facing up. The massage was good. On the way out the older lady (manager?) was advocating tips for the worker. On the second visit the older lady wasn't there but a younger lady (35 - 45) who spoke good English was at the front. I'm guessing she was the owner and good looking too. Being situated close to I-40 they use the STG ad to draw the curious but its just a regular massage spa.
Chapel Hill. Natural Spa.
Visited on two occasions and drew Mia each time. This place has at least two or three ladies and one or two men working here. The place was busy on both occasions with couples getting a massage. They female customers were loud and don't know how to talk quiet. The first time was a hour stay and just a back massage. The second time was initially one hour until the flip with five minutes remaining. She did a head massage and then I asked for thirty more minutes. I asked fora chest, stomach and legs massage. However she skipped the chest and stomach while keeping the towel on for the legs. A good massage each time but strictly a regular massage place.
Pittsboro. Blue Jade.
This place also goes by Asian Massage but Blue Jade Spa is on the door. A peaceful house with a lobby and two massage rooms. The rooms have doors however they use a cloth curtain for privacy instead on the solid door. I've seen both ladies (Lisa & Amy) and they are probably 45+. Each time I've received a very good undrapped massage and left happy. It's a little out of the way but worth the drive to experience something good and different. I didn't know that Pittsboro had a Exotic Cat Rescue that can be toured by appointment.
Apex. Ran Spa.
This place can be busy especially the weekends with both male and female clients. The rooms have regular doors but the walls don't go to the ceiling unless you get the room with the two tables. A very clean place and always smells good. I've seen all four ladies; Tina (Owner), Lisa, Ping and Amy. They all have there own style but Lisa is attractive and is versatile with hard pressure and back walking while being very smooth in her technique. On two occasions, I moved the towel while receiving an inner thigh massage. One re-positioned the towel and then grabbed the stool and sat at my feet. LOL, I took the hint. The other one readjusted the towel and said, we are only regular massage here. A great spot for a regular massage.
Yans' Spa.
A place that feels cozy with the dimmed lighting. The room is comfortable with a door that does stay partially open during the massage. They lady used two thicker body coverings for the massage which is an indicator of regular massage. The massage on the leg stopped short of the inner thigh and that's an indicator they are being careful. That is also really annoying because I'm paying for a full body massage that stops short! The ninety minute partial, full body massage and back-walking was very relaxing and that's a positive.
Sunshine Health.
A place that sometimes has an ad on STG. I got the same room twice and it was big with a door but it stayed opened during the massage. I've seen two ladies, one older who I don't recommend and a younger one. The younger one is probably 40, tall for an Asian lady and was wearing a traditional oriental dress. Her massage was ok but I did go very late and she might have been tired. After the flip there was a light massage and the towel was repositioned. Her back was to the open door and a DIY was started with a little help but she kept looking over her shoulder at the open door. I knew she was watching for the older lady. She wasn't taking over so the DIY was terminated. Maybe more but maybe not on future visits.
Mandarin.
A spa that is usually busy and they have both female and male employees here. The rooms have doors but short walls and the lighting is yellowish which makes the place appear old and not kept. I went and the place was nuts because it was loud. The employees were talking during my massage and it sounded like they were arguing even though they weren't. I got the Mamasan (IMO) and she was not a looker and had a belly. The massage was pushing on my skin but I endured and the oil rub was better but not really good either. No flip and I was so ready to get out of there!
Sunrise Bodycare (Creedmoor).
A luxurious place! The rooms are big, nicely decorated and the tables are comfy. The first room on the left has a loveseat and it's nice when putting on your shoes. The rooms are private and they shut the doors during the massage. I've been here several times and the ladies will massage the stomach and inner thighs however the towel will be adjusted if junior starts feeling good. The staff is friendly but older and the massage is good with no hints of extras.
[QUOTE=RelaxMode;7425657]Yans' Spa.
A place that feels cozy with the dimmed lighting. The room is comfortable with a door that does stay partially open during the massage. They lady used two thicker body coverings for the massage which is an indicator of regular massage. The massage on the leg stopped short of the inner thigh and that's an indicator they are being careful. That is also really annoying because I'm paying for a full body massage that stops short! The ninety minute partial, full body massage and back-walking was very relaxing and that's a positive.
Sunshine Health..[/QUOTE]Thanks Relaxmode for the 3 informative post lot of good info to help save us the time and money. A lot of effort going to these places and we'll written post. Thanks!
Cary. Z's Hair Studio.
This place also goes by Hair Studio. They do a little of everything, like Asian barbershops in NYC, including a full body massage in a private room. While waiting for carryout I discovered this place by noticing they use a straight razor to shave the neck. Usually two guys working the the end chairs and a lady named Lucy who works the center chair. Lucy did a topnotch haircut followed by a decent massage. No hint of extras and I wasn't trying TBH.
Cary. Sunrise Bodycare (Lake Pine).
They have a receptionist to handle appointments, payments and phone calls which is great! A very friendly staff. I've seen Cindy, Vivi and Tina and there are others that work here. The rooms are small with normal walls but they do leave a crack in the door during the massage. The rooms do have dimmable lights and their own hot towels so the masseuse never has to leave the room. A great massage with little light touches here and there to make you think maybe but it's a no. I tried moving the towel with two ladies and they smiled and move it right back, LOL. This spa has personality and is enjoyable however no extras while facing up.
Morrisville. Wealth Massage.
I drew an slender auntie in a medical scrub outfit. This place is small on the inside but clean. Short walls with a solid door but no privacy. Sound carries bad here and people whispering in another room wasn't that quiet. It must have been someone's birthday because they played a Happy Birthday song in English and Chinese. The first sing through was ok but it was looped and became annoying rather quickly. She was careful not to massage to high on the legs. Strictly a regular massage and there are better places to visit.
Morrisville. You Massage.
The owner of you massage also owns Wealth Massage. This place is a little larger and more comfortable than its sister store. The rooms have full walls but they use cloth drapery for the doors. Older female and male employees working here and the place was busy so call for an appointment. A couple was getting a massage during my visit and they were talkative when entering but the sound was muted. Overall a good visit and the lady was nice just not my type so I just did only one hour. Usually places with both genders working is not a good sign for extras.
[QUOTE=XHippie;7425787]Thanks Relaxmode for the 3 informative post lot of good info to help save us the time and money. A lot of effort going to these places and we'll written post. Thanks![/QUOTE]Yes, Sir! I enjoy massages and I don't mind helping others make a more informative decision.
Dude, you need to have senior status. Thanks for all the updates.
[QUOTE=RelaxMode;7425859]Yes, Sir! I enjoy massages and I don't mind helping others make a more informative decision.[/QUOTE]
Went by Gateway around noon and was hoping to see who was on staff, and wasn't give that opportunity and so I ended up with Coco. She's slim and probably early-mid 40's. I got a pretty standard L1 massage; nothing exciting. She mentioned that there are 3 attendants in total and I didn't see any of the current lineup outside of her.
Has anyone been here? Just curious before I rude out. PM if necessary.
[QUOTE=CurtainKidd;7431081]Has anyone been here? Just curious before I rude out. PM if necessary.[/QUOTE]I've been here once. Two ladies working. It's $95 an hour and strictly therapeutic. I had the lady that was a Chinese mix, thick and strong. She knows what she is doing with pressure points and muscle manipulation. Fifty minutes on the back and ten minutes face-up. I stayed an extra thirty minutes and asked for full body. She just focused on the head and feet. I wanted to complain but I didn't. She did an excellent job. I tried two days to walk-in and couldn't so I made an appointment. Both days they were busy doing a couple's massage.
Nothing new or noteworthy on either of these, just the usual.
Gateway.
Called ahead and visited Friday evening last month. It was moderately busy and got a standard with some assplay from a 30's skinny woman. $. 8. The massage was good and the finish was okay.
M Spa.
Another Friday but Gateway didn't pick up. MSpa did and gave them a shot. Massage quality wasn't as good. Standard and assplay was more expensive. More was offered upfront if that's your thing. $1. 4 for a BJ and I didn't ask if it was covered or not.
Both are a YMMV. I didn't get a name for either.
Passing thru. Stopped by Sukho Thai. Great Massage L1 very friendly. Hr 95 plus tip. No hint of anything. Not worth $95.
[QUOTE=RingerDinger1;7431871]Passing thru. Stopped by Sukho Thai. Great Massage L1 very friendly. Hr 95 plus tip. No hint of anything. Not worth $95.[/QUOTE]Sukho Thai is a few doors away from Yans Spa. Sukho was on my list but not high since I figured Sukho and Yans were probably very similar. These places going to. 95 is not good. .70 - .80 is the range I see in my travels.
Visited the place a week back. Appears safe. Got a mid sized Asian, face looks cute, everything else is below avg.
Lots of teasing through out the session. The CBJ was horrible. The place uses a special rubber resembles the plastic bags in the grocery. Had to stop and fall back to typical hand job.