First off, this isn't a paid advertisement. I haven't reached that status yet. :P
As many of you know, I only have a day off every week and it falls on a weekday. My work is physically demanding and on my rest day, I make sure that I treat myself to a massage. It sounds posh but it's not. In the Philippines, spa is an abundance. It caters to different budgets. The only problem is, finding a good,clean spa. Some spas, just like in Thailand offers extra. *wink wink* If you know what I mean.
I've to Peppermint Spa 3 times now and I try different massage every time. On my first visit I tried Thai massage, then Swedish and finally Ventosa.
Thai Massage(250PHP):
I would go to Thai massage almost on a daily basis when I used to visit Luke in Thailand. First it was cheap and second, I need something to do with my time. I need to relax after a long day of doing nothing. LOL! Peppermint's Thai Massage is different with the Thai Massage that I had in Thailand. It involves a lot of stretching. If I have to be frank, it's not for people with little tolerance to pain. My massage was hard that I was scared that my bone might break. I kept on moving my big toe to check if I can still feel sensation on the lower part of my body. She was pressing so hard on my back that I couldn't breathe. This massage didn't relax me at all.
Swedish Massage(350PHP):
I need variations as I get bored easily. On my second visit, I knew Thai massage didn't work for me so I opted for Swedish instead. The service was TDF - to die for!!! I was so relaxed that I was in a happy mood til the next day and I couldn't stop talking about how I enjoyed my massage. Their Swedish Massage focused on my lower back and my legs. They addressed two of my problem areas. I was happy to go again but I was intrigued of their Ventosa Massage.
Ventosa Massage(600PHP):
Ventosa Massage AKA cupping therapy massage involves sucking out "lamig" on the back. Having the "vacuum" sensation is weird and relaxing at the same time. This left me on a comatose state of relaxation. Enough said.
That's me. I had to ask Ate to take photo first before she took all the cups out so "I can show it to my sister".
I told you it's not a "spa-kol".
The place smelt of peppermint. It's not called peppermint for nothing. :p I like the place apart from when I can hear people chatting.
For first timers, here are things you need to know:
1. When you go for Ventosa and Swedish Massage, shower first. You are not allowed to shower for 24 hours after the massage.
2. They provide t-shirt and shorts for Thai Massage but just shorts for Swedish and Ventosa. Just look at my photo for reference.
3. Don't go for a Swedish and Ventosa if you just shave your legs. It hurts when they wipe the powder out.
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