I just received a massage here. I'm not in the habit of giving negative reviews, but I think in this case it's the it's the responsible thing to do.
I've had many different massages, and I booked a massage there based on the 5 Star reviews. I don't live in Newberry Park and drove a bit to get there. I don't want others to be fooled into booking a massage here based on 5 Stars. There is absolutely no way the previously reviews are a true and honest account.
From the moment I walked in, there was no one there to greet. Suddenly a voice from a distance shouted yea? A Woman appeared a few moments later and asked if I was paying by Credit Card. I handed her my card and she said,$20 tip ok? I said I prefer to tip after massage.
Btw,the massage was $70, which if I was tipping based on 20% that's $14. The Woman had zero massage skills, but since I had already paid, I followed through. I expressed to her not to massage certain areas, which she seemed to understand as she repeated it back to me.
She then proceeded to massage those areas. Ok I'm thinking, we can't communicate with each other but let's just keep going.
Half way through massage another Woman comes in leaves the door open with half my butt exposed. I asked her who she was, as they began chatting. She said I'm going to finish your massage. I asked why, she said, I'm a better masseuse! When I pressed a bit as to why, she told me another client walked in and asked for her! Ok, the new Woman was a better masseuse if I'm comparing the two, but still not good.
All the while, employees in the hallway (mind you it's an extremely narrow hallway with the rooms in the middle) are shouting to each other, her cell phone ringing, her dogs barking, and I'm counting down the minutes to getting dressed and leaving.
When she finishes, she says ok tip. Folks, you can't make this stuff up!! This is more than cultural difference, this is Worst Business Practices.
In full disclosure I did not leave a tip and I've only done that once years ago. I felt the $70 was much more than the massage was worth, and I've never been asked before I've even had a service to provide a tip.
Please believe me when I tell you this is an honest account of what transpired. If you are considering getting a massage here, at least you'll have a more accurate rating. read more