A Happy Experience (“Happy De Spa @ Balestier”) January 6, 2009

As the name suggests, it should be a happy experience down at Happy De Spa located along Balestier Road. The outlet provides a nice massage at only $36 for an hour (this is the promotion price) inclusive of a free body scrub. There are many services provided such as ear candling, traditional/oil massage, steam & sauna…etc

Upon reaching the outlet at Balestier Point, I registered myself (had booked in advance) and took up their promotion package of traditional massage. The steam bath was the first “activity” that I engaged in before enjoying myself at the snack bar along with a cup of warm tea served. There was free internet surfing and I made use of this facility to check out some of my emails. It is said that if you can’t put your mind to ease, your body will not be in peace too. Therefore, after clearing my emails, I was ready to embark on my massage experience.

I was gently greeted by the masseuse who apparently was from China. As we chatted on her life here in Singapore, I found that she had been here for more than a year working already. As she massaged my back and glide her hands up and down from top to bottom, I requested she massage my front. She pressed my shoulders to ease the tensions and I can hear the faint “crack” sound which felt good. Her chopping technique on my thigh front was of a swift motion. Indeed, a pleasurable experience.

I ended the session with checking my email once again before leaving. Fortunately, there were none in my inbox.

Good Service (“Feng Ling @ Yio Chu Kang”) January 3, 2009

This outlet, Feng Ling, is located along Yio Chu Kang Rd. It is pretty much of an easy find if you stay in the North if you know where Serangoon Garden Way is…it is located just opposite. Carpark lots were aplenty when I dropped by late at midnight (it’s open till 2am!).

The service crew were very warm and friendly as this place was still new when I first visited them. Drinks were served and they advise me to take up their complimentary scrub and ear candling. As it was rather late into the night, I need not wait for long before being ushered into my room for the massage. My masseuse lead the way into my room and it was soon the process of relaxation. The place was dimly lighted and it provided a cosy environment that makes one totally comfy that dozing off seems to be a natural thing to do.

She began with a head massage and placed her fingers rightfully at the pressure points to ease my morning work’s headache away. It was delightful to find that she had wonderful skills in pressing on the right nerve endings which provides relief to my shoulders after typing at the computer for a day. All way good from head to toe with even detailed massages at individual toes.

After the session, the massage and complimentary ear candling session, I was given a warm cup of tea. It felt really comfortable to the extend of sleeping there for the night and waking up the next morning refresh at the centre itself. If only they offer such service… …