First Reflexology Experience

Yesterday, I finally was able to ‘sneaked’ out to had a reflexology done after Lil’ A went to sleep a little early than usual.

Last month I went to the reflexology place after he was asleep only to rushed back home because he had woken up and was looking for me. Bummer because the guy just started on my left foot LOL.

This place was introduced by my brother who visits the place regularly. It wasn’t far from my parents’ house. Again, I didn’t bring my camera but I’ll try to snap a few pictures of the place some other time. From the outside, the place looks kinda shabby, the lobby or what’s lack of it was also small yet the place is always packed. Mind you this is not a luxurious spa kind of place. I went there 3 times already just to be turned down because they were full so booking in advance is good (by phone).

They have two types of rooms available, one big open room with 9 beds (well, it’s more like recliner chairs really) and sheer curtains for privacy. One can always book the VIP rooms that will fit 2 people with just a little bit more money. They keep the room dimly lit with individual lamps on the wall next to your chair, they burn aromatherapy candle for each clients as well. All the masseuses are man so I was glad because I like my massage to be hard not too soft.

First of they started by soaking your feet inside a small bucket with warm water and salt. Then the joy begins LOL. It’s relaxing, really!

According to this site, reflexology is the application of appropriate pressure by thumbs and fingers to specific points and areas on the feet, hands, or ears in order to improve the recipient’s health. However, the way it was done in that place wasn’t only feet, hands or ears. They basically give you a massage but you don’t have to take your clothes off and yes the pressures were there which felt amazing. The last part from the whole experience is they’ll ask you to sit up and they’ll massage your neck and back some more. They’ll also offer if you want your head and face massaged. Love it! Before you leave, they’ll offer if you want to drink “Wedang Jahe” (something like a Ginger tea, made of boiled ginger with palm sugar), I opted out simply because I’m not a huge fan of the traditional drink.

For 90 minutes I only got to spent 30,000 Rupiah ($2.52) cheap huh? Don’t forget to tip the masseuse! Sure is a lot cheaper and nicer than the massage I had in Guangzhou, China. Don’t worry about the non-5-star-spa-quality-looking-place, just close your eyes and enjoy the 90 minutes, so relaxing!

PS: Pic. from SteadyHealth