A Massage after Shopping (“Aiko Health Spa” @ Tanglin Road) April 14, 2009

This spa is located in the midst of a shopping centre. It has the claim of relaxing your mind and body in a cosy ambience. You will be able to treat yourself with a wide range of their services. Their body massages are provided in individual rooms with shower attached.

Some other facilities include steambath, sauna, jacuzzi and a coffee lounge. If you like to, you may also opt to relax yourself at the Theatre Room and have a go at the mini buffett with some light refreshments. The operation hours are between 10am till 11pm.

Watching Balls! (“Sasha Spa” @ Selegie Rd) March 17, 2009

There was this special promotion going on that says with every group of 4 friends, there will be 1 free massage. So who will be the one getting this free massage? Obviously there are two ways, splitting the costs evenly or…the one who knows about this free massage.

Well, in this case, all four of us know about it! The 4 of us went on a Saturday evening together for this massage session and I chose the Swedish massage. We were rushing for time, reason being we understand there was a theatre room for us to catch our EPL soccer games on their cable channel.

I was showed my into my room and was followed up by my masseuse soon. She was gentle looking and I on first appearance, I wanted to ask her to give me a hard massage…a solid one to relief my uptight muscles. Yes, I did ask her to put in strength but yes, I did get it in return too. She really did have some powerful strength given her body size and gentle appearance.

The grinding motion of the back of her palms were especially soothing when she goes back and forth my shoulders. The smooth transition from the massaging of my upper body to the lower body was simply a pleasure when she kneaded my calf with the precise strength needed for me to enjoy the massage.

The session was well over within the specific time limit and my friends met up together at the theatre room. During half-time, we still got the luxury of having a quick soak at the jacuzzi. The evening spent there was really just a relaxing one.

In US, Hawaii? (“Waikiki Spa Resort” @ Margaret Drive) February 17, 2009

Hawaii is a dream place for many local Singaporeans to relax and unwind by the beautiful beaches. At Waikiki Spa Resort, it has the claim of providing the best Thai and Shiatsu massage.

Some months ago, I visited this spa with a friend whom he recommended to come as it was newly renovated at that time. There was a promotion back then with some light refreshments and body scrub provided free. In Singapore, many drivers are very much particular about parking, so when there’s free parking…this is one pull factor.

In our individual private room, I went on with a bath before my masseuse sets in. It did not take long before I was attended by a therapist who seems to be in her mid-twenties. She went on to ask if I had enjoyed some of the facilities so far. And it was then I found out from her that there was manual car wash provided too (but this…you got to pay for it).

My therapist proceeded with her set of Thai massage on my body. The usual body “cracks” were done and you will feel very comfortable right after that. My body was pretty much maneuvered by my therapist…with my knee joints and arms going in motion.  The bending of joints and applying pressure on certain body aches were very much effective in relaxing the overall tensed pressures that were accumulated from work.

The session cost less than $50 including the facilities enjoyed.