Been past this place a bunch and I had always assumed it was fully legit, if non-RMT. I needed a massage in the worst way today and I knew there wasn't much chance of getting a booking with an RMT in midtown on short notice, so I thought I'd give it a try. Upstairs on the third floor, in a pretty cramped space with three rooms - two with actual doors and one with just a pocket door (semi clue number one). Three Asian ladies working, all of whom were at least in their 50s, and one of whom seemed to be in charge.
I have trouble remembering names and wasn't given it until afterward, but I believe my attendant was Lucy. The lady knows what she's doing - very credible, firm massage that found all the spots where it was needed. Did a good job of checking in regularly to make sure everything was going okay. Fully draped for the first part, then once she started with the oil, she moved the draping as needed. That is, until she went to work on the lower back and glutes, at which point she pulled it straight down to mid-thighs (semi clue number two). After she finished with the glutes and started on the legs, she spread them a little, gave the boys a little rub with her knuckles, and asked "You want massage here?". No more clues needed!
I passed on the offer because I honestly only cared about the massage today, but I get the sense she'd have known how to drive stick. I left feeling looser everywhere, and particularly being able to bend a knee that I wasn't able to bend walking in (which had made the climb to the third floor a lot of fun). One hour for $80 (they do take cards, but no tax when paying cash) plus a tip. Full marks for the experience.
I have trouble remembering names and wasn't given it until afterward, but I believe my attendant was Lucy. The lady knows what she's doing - very credible, firm massage that found all the spots where it was needed. Did a good job of checking in regularly to make sure everything was going okay. Fully draped for the first part, then once she started with the oil, she moved the draping as needed. That is, until she went to work on the lower back and glutes, at which point she pulled it straight down to mid-thighs (semi clue number two). After she finished with the glutes and started on the legs, she spread them a little, gave the boys a little rub with her knuckles, and asked "You want massage here?". No more clues needed!
I passed on the offer because I honestly only cared about the massage today, but I get the sense she'd have known how to drive stick. I left feeling looser everywhere, and particularly being able to bend a knee that I wasn't able to bend walking in (which had made the climb to the third floor a lot of fun). One hour for $80 (they do take cards, but no tax when paying cash) plus a tip. Full marks for the experience.