First Visit To My Official Massage Spa Boutique!

I mentioned in a previous entry that I purchased a massage package recently to give myself a treat about twice a month whenever I need a boost. As I'm not endorsing the company, I shall not mention the name but some of you may find the below logo familiar. Yap, I got my package with them.

It's currently located in a hotel, however I've heard news that they will be shifting to the next building after the the completion of their new premises and that location is a Ladies Only boutique. That extremely nice to hear. Thus currently, I'll still have to transit through the hotel to get to my massage place.

Up the elevator I go to get uplifted

I passed by the hotel's pool on the way to my private treatment room

My mind started to relax even before I reach the room

Fancy skinny dipping?

My room's quite spacious. I guess they are trying to impress me since it's my first visit.

It comes with it's on attach shower/ steam room

The experience this time was good, the masseuse climbed right onto the bed & cracked my spine all the way from my first to my every last vertebrae. I never knew I can "crack" like that. I felt completely "loosen up" after that and she went on with the rest of the massage followed by a scrub. However she went on talking & talking about her sister's and my misfortune (not that I'm penalising her for it), that I did not really get the chance to quieten my turbulent mind in peace. I needed it quite badly during that period of time. I walked out of the room with a well-kneaded body, but nothing much done for me mentally & emotionally this time.

Lesson learnt:

Tell the masseuse that you need to rest and they will understand. You paid for it, ask for what you want.

Dessert & Ginger Tea served after my treatment

After I got dressed and proceeded to the lounging area where my friend was waiting for me, I was served the above. Dessert was Beancurd Skin and Barley Dessert (腐竹薏米糖水), one of my favorite dessert. However they gave one of the a key ingredients a miss, Ginkgo Nut. It's a little disappointing but that was a value-added treat, can't ask for too much. I found a recipe that looks quite good, click if interested <Beancurd Skin, Barley & Ginkgo Nut Dessert (腐竹薏米白果糖水)> I think I'll attempt cooking it one day.

After the session, we were so hungry that we made a beeline to grab lunch. It's not proven but I think I'm always hungry after a massage, is it due to my renewed blood circulation doing it's magic? We order the below:

Korean Spicy Chicken Bulgogi (불고기)

My Bibimbap (I already have a post on this Korean dish, so I will not elaborate on it here)

So yummy! I love Bibimbaps!

Our view while we had lunch

Thank you for reading my blog, a little diary of mine. I'm so sleepy, going to nap now. I'll blog again later tonight!

Visit to the Massage Spa

I finally made it for my massage appointment after begin unwell for so long. I'm still recuperating but was thinking this should do me some good. Thus I made my appointment on a weekday to avoid the crowd.

The waiting area

The spa is located in shopping mall around town. I was not able to feel any hype for the visit although given the normal me, I'll be so happy that I'll be smiling in my sleep. I stepped in the boutique and was given a warm welcome from the staff and served hot tea to sooth my body in preparation for my upcoming massage.

After filling in some forms and choosing my treatments, I was ushered into my private room. My masseuse was already there waiting and advise me to place my belongings in the lockable cabinet in the room, where to hang my clothes and informed me to change into their disposable undergarment and wrap a towel around. I was left alone to change in privacy and was ready for my pampering session.

All set waiting for me

In my private room, sneaking a photo before I changed

After I laid face down on the massage bed, the masseuse used 2 huge towels to cover my entire body. Throughout the session, the masseuse uncovered a portion of the towel covering my body area that is receiving the treatment, covered back after completing before proceeding to the next area. They dimmed the soft lighting, played tranquil music with sounds of chirping birds and playing flute in the background. It has been so long since I last pampered myself, it was only at that point I started to look forward to what's upcoming.

First treatment was Honey Crystal Spa Polish, a full body polish with their most well-liked honey sugar scrub. It smells invitingly sweet and was quite gentle & the whole process was so pleasing. The masseuse applied generous amount of the scrub and used long firm strokes to ensure proper exfoliation. I felt like a concubine being pamper for her big night to serve the emperor. My skin was so nourished and smell positively delicious, hmmm... After the scrub, the masseuse retreated so that I can take my time to have a nice warm shower in the attached bathroom. Running my hands over my body, I could immediately feel the difference. My skin was smooth as silk and visibly fairer


The second part of the treatment was Manual Lymphatic Drainage, the actual massage with their own concoction of aromatherapy oil, mainly lavender ( the other option was bergamot and geranium, more for uplifting effect). I'm a sucker for everything either rose or lavender.


The masseuse started the massage from bottom to top, back to front. I was even asked if the pressure used was satisfactory, I requested to increase the pressure and I loved it. I really need a good rub, one that will squeeze away all the negative vibes stuck with me. The only issues I had was that the massage was only for 45 mins, it's too short. The other main concern was actually due to my own fetish to have only warm hands on my body, the masseuse had cool hands and the oil used was not even lukewarm. Sigh...


However, I did enjoy the whole experience overall. It sent me floating to heaven for that hour, and I descended gently back feeling happier. My mind, body and soul's enveloped in perfect serenity. The miracle of human touch, I always believed it's a powerful form of therapy. I was left alone to take a breather and get dressed. I observed my reflection in the mirror, I was positively glowing like a firefly! Okie, I exaggerated but I appeared rejuvenated.

After the session

A steamy cup of ginger tea was served right after I stepped out from the room. I am so glad I made the effort to pamper myself, now that I feel revitalized. I slept so much better for the next few days. In fact I did not want to wake up and did a fair bit of bed-lazing.

Four days after my spa session, a group of female colleagues asked "Hey did you go tanning? You're looking radiant!" I have not change anything with my makeup that day, I was so flattered and blushed. I assume it must be the post-massage effects unveiling. Yipee, I'm so happy I going to acquire a spa package real soon!

Added Note:

This is a very backdated entry once again, apologies! I have already purchased my package by now and the spa boutique's not the above mentioned but another one located within a four star hotel. I'll update once I go for my next visit. I'm really looking forward but as I'm really tied down with work nowadays, guess it'll only next week that I can make it. Rushing out now, will blog again later!

Spa Massage Retreat?

I was planning for a pampering spa treat for him & myself when I received an invitation in October, it was meant to be a Christmas surprise but he gave me a bigger surprise by leaving. I have lost much weight & sleep that I really need something uplifting for my trampled spirits. Since the invitation is still valid, I might as well pamper myself.

Thus I checked on the renown spa for the various massages & treatments they offer at their elegant spa boutique & found out something VERY interesting... their male masseuses are extremely popular. Don't start thinking wayward please, they are well-known to be exceptionally well-groomed, trim & fit to be able to roll & knead you for 2 hours straight. Most important of all, they are all professionally trained. I was thinking "should I give myself a treat, get a good rub by a pair of strong warm hands?"

Not that female masseuses are not skilled, just that sometimes I need more pressure to the loosen the stress knots I've accumulated at the bottom of my nape and I'm feeling chills nowadays, (I may be wrong but) I think female masseuses' hands are not as warm. I've always envied my friend who has a partner capable of giving her the most heaven sent massages when she's down & out. "Just the right pressure at the right places" she said. The more she should cherish such a rare catch.

I discussed this with a bunch of female friends & they were all so thrilled, and got even more excited then I was.

"Get the cutest one!"

"Ask him to take his top off!"

"Moan your best moan when he massage your sensitive bits!"

"Don't leave the bed dry!"...

The contents got from naughty to lewd. All I could do was gap & roll my eyes and muttered "yeah..maybe..see how..hmm.."

I'm suppose to be looking forward to enjoy myself, being properly massaged by a professional masseuse. Now that my friends filled my head with erotic suggestions, I'm confused and this song kept playing in my head

"Ring My Bell"

Sang by Anita Ward. Don't ask me why, it just played like a broken record in my warped mind.

Let me consider, let me consider...