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| - I tried out the 60' combo massage today, after glowing recommendations from a friend and had a nice, relaxing experience.
A warning however: don't come here if you're seeking a western-style massage (e.g. Swedish or deep tissue), customizable massage (b/c of the language barrier), or "spa-like" experience.
What they do deliver is no-frills, competent, and very reasonably priced traditional Chinese bodywork. As mentioned in another review, wear loose fitting comfortable clothing, as you keep your clothes on. My 60' combo session was a combination of foot reflexology and Tui na (http://balanceflow.com/BAtuina/), incorporating rhythmic pressure, pushing/pulling, long stroking motions, stretching, shaking and tapping/percussion, with some similarities to shiatsu and Thai massage. Primary focus was on the feet, spine/back and head/scalp. Didn't incorporate the kneading or focus in on individual muscle groups like in Western massage, so if I'd never had Chinese bodywork before, I would have had very different expectations.
The place was clean and my therapist was very professional, although he spoke essentially no English. I tend to like very deep pressure with my massages and could have tolerated much more than was delivered. Another Yelper commented on the masseuse leaving the room "to use the toilet" with the bathroom door wide open. In fact, they're discarding the water from your foot soak and then getting hot towels to clean off your feet after the foot reflexology part. I got the full 60' and they took me right away as a walk-in.
I'll be back to try the chair massage when I need focused work on my upper back/neck and maybe even a 90' combo massage or foot reflexology session too!
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