i went to get a massage at the national holistic institute in sf today where the students practice their skills on customers like myself. they have a promo on wednesdays and thursdays where massages are only $20 (they are normally $35 for a 50 minute massage).
there are several downsides to this...there is no pre-massage pampering (no footbath or whatever else you're used to at the spa). you fill out the form, wait for your name to be called and off you go. you can't choose between a male or female therapist. they go by which student is available at your appointment time. you can't choose between swedish or shiatsu massage either. this depends on what your student masseuse needs to practice.
so i went to my appointment hoping i get a female therapist for a swedish massage. lo and behold, i got a male therapist for a shiatsu. the good thing about it is didn't have to take off my clothes (no oil involved so no need to strip!). i was thinking in my head that it would be a so-so massage. but 3/4 of the way thru, i fell asleep. i guess that's a sign that he did a pretty good job. i would still prefer swedish over shiatsu, but for $20, i'm not complaining!!!
now i know where to go for a massage that wont break the bank. check out massage therapy schools in your area for a fantastically frugal way to relax. =D
6 comments:
whoa, mahal naman.
Kaya pala, pag andito ka, lagi kang nag the spa.
I need a massage too and you know it! hehehhe
GO TO THE SPA!
True, mura lang dito yan. Hobby namen ang Ace Water Spa sa Banawe. :D
ang bongga naman ng proposal mo! may i know the story?
btw, jamie's been mentioning you in her blog kaya familiar nako sa inyo ni apple. fyi, jamie is an ex officemate of my bf. yes, sila nag magkakilala, pero ngayon mas kachismisan ko na si jaimie! :D
the gist of the story is...we went to dinner muna sa red crab sa atc. then we went to vivere for dessert and drinks. while waiting for our order, punta muna kami sa balcony then he said, "tingnan mo ang daming stars. like this one (he was holding the ring)." sweet din naman minsan ang asawa ko hehehe.
naku chyng, sosyalin yang sila Almira. Yan ang pasaway na nagturo sakin sa The Spa. Naloka ako ng malaman P700 ang massage! Neway, libre naman ako.
Ang problema, pagkabalik nila sa states, gusto ko parin mag The Spa. Pikit mata nalang magbayad ng P700! hehehehe.
wow that's cute! haha
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