Khareyana Spa

I think this must be my favourite spa. For various reasons...

1. It's close to my office
2. Price is reasonable..so can go more often :)
3. They serve the best watermelon. I dont know why it's so yummy there!
4. I love their ginger tea
5. Treatment is good

It's really very peaceful there somehow. I love it.

I've been going for my regular pregnancy massage here. I got the package so it's even more worth it.

After the massage, you'll be treated to a small cup of hot ginger tea. It's pretty strong but somehow I'm hooked on it and when you have it with that super cold and sweet watermelon, it's just fantastic. I love it.

Cant wait to go back...

Massage during Pregnancy

OK..I know a lot of people have different views about this. Some say it's good to still 'pamper' urself with a massage during pregnancy while other feel you shouldnt cuz it might harm the baby.

Honestly speaking, I DONT KNOW the answer. I dont know if it is safe or not. Scary isnt it? Especially for someone who is a spa addict. Imagine not having a massage for the whole 9 months..and on top of that, the first few weeks after labour. That's like almost 10 months...almost a whole freaking year. And once you have the baby, when do u actually have time to go for massages anyway???
So basically, your life is over.
At least that's how I feel.

For the first few months of my pregnancy, I was really itching for a massage. Really really itching for it.I kept asking hubby when can we go for massage, when can we go for reflexology, bla bla bla.
This being our first pregnancy and it's not even easy to get pregnant (tried for almost 6 months before getting pregnant), we of course didnt want to do anything stupid. Especially since the rate for miscarriage in the first trimester is quite high.

People say, wait till the first trimester is over....then u can explore, if it's ok to go for a massage.
As soon as I entered 2nd trimester, I asked my doctor and she gave me a green light. In fact, she said it's good to go for a massage cuz she knows being pregnant can make u feel extra tired etc, so massage is a good way to relax. Clearly, I chose the right dr. Love her! :)

Ozmosis Spa in Telawi Bangsar (above La Bodega) have really good pregnancy massage. A bit mahal but I think quite worth it. But the massage is only for 45 mins... Not enough for me. I need at least an hour.

Recently, since receiving the OK for my doc, I've been going for my regular massage at Khareyana Spa in PJ. They're good and price is reasonable too. The normal price for a massage is about RM160 if I'm not mistaken for one half hour but if you sign up for the package, it's only RM520 for 4 sessions, which comes to only about RM130 per massage for one half hour. BARGAIN!!!!

There are only 2 therapist that does pregnancy massage in Khareyana. Pauline and Novi. Both are well trained and both are good. But they'll only take you in at 3 months onwards...

I still dont know if it's safe or not. Fingers crossed it is. I know Im taking a huge risk here but mummy needs her massage in order to carry the little one better. :)
InsyaAllah, it's ok.

Pls make sure you inform the spa in advance that you are pregnant when you make the appointment.
You need to make sure they're aware that you are pregnant so that they know where not to massage (i.e stomach area etc). I also found out that certain traditional lulur (scrub) is also not safe for the baby because of the ingredient, they're a bit 'sharp' so even if you're going for a massage, you need to inform them that you are pregnant.

Ozmosis - Health & Day Spa

Finally!!!!

On Friday, both hubby and I were complaining to each other about how much we needed a massage. It's been super long for me. Hubby went for a massage once since I got pregnant so I dont know what his excuse is. We always make fun that he's pregnant too...that's why he's always complaining bout his back.

I called a few spas and they dont do massage for someone who is still pretty new in the pregnancy. Out of a sudden, I decided to call Ozmosis. We've been there once or twice before and yes, we like it there but somehow we never go back. Maybe cuz it is slightly more expensive..or perhaps we prefer going to our usual place (like Hammam or Khareyana). So I called and asked if they have any treatment suitable for a pregnant lady and immediately she said yes. Yahoooooooooo...

I made an appointment for a massage for the next morning.

For January, they had this promotion going on where I can get a coco scrub and hair masque for RM220. Since I havent been pampered in a while, I thought why the hell not.
I also got an hour of their pregnancy massage for RM170 so that's RM390 for my treatment. Hubby got a 1 and half hour massage for RM220.

The whole thing was nice. I dont quite enjoy the scrub cuz I think it's a bit mild...but then again, I cant do their normal scrub cuz it's not suitable for me so I guess the coco scrub will do. The hair masque was ok but wasnt that relaxing. I was expecting them to massage my scalp and all...but because the masque was very rich, it felt more like pulling my hair than anything else.

The massage was nice. A much needed one indeed! It was soft and gentle..unlike what Im used to but its ok, I am pregnant afterall and I cant possibly do those hardcore strong pressure type of massage anyway. But it was relaxing so that was good. She knew which part was sore and spent more time there (on my shoulders).
Because Im pregnant, I cant lie on my front so to massage my back, I need to turn on the side instead. That was quite uncomfortable but I guess that's how it is for pregnancy massage.

Hubby was so impressed with his massage too. He said although the girl was tiny...the pressure was strong and consistent. She also knew where to focus on and he didnt have to tell her which part was aching cuz she knew. wah...bestnya..

OVerall it was good. We needed it.
The price is a bit on the high side....but it's worth it. We'll come back...that's for sure. Maybe once a month.

Neglected?

I know I've been neglecting this blog. I'm not happy about that and I'm not happy about missing my pampering session.

Reason why I've been neglecting this is because I'm pregnant. I just entered my 2nd trimester and trust me, I've been calling each and every spa I know in town and none of them wants to pamper me!!! :(

Im so depressed. I need some pampering soon.

Today I called Energy Day Spa and they say that they dont really do spa/massage for someone who is still considered quite new in the pregnancy.

Please let me know if there are any spas out there that does prenatal spa. Im dying to go.

I asked my doctor if it is ok for me to go for a massage and she gave me the thumbs up. So the first thing I did was book a foot massage at Sifu Reflexology in Bsar.
I asked for the soft kind of massage...more like rubbing than massage and this lady called Saro did it!
It was nice.

It's been almost 4 months...I really deserve some pampering. Show me where!!! PLEASEEE!!!!

Spa Business

I'm looking to start a spa of my own...

Where would be a good location?

DONT GO to Rangnam Spa & Massage, Bangkok

This is the first time I'll blog about a place NOT to go. So please DONT go to this place!!

I was in Bangkok twice last month..first was with my family and the second was with just my husband. Both trip, the taxi driver sort of dragged us to this spa. The first taxi driver said this is the best spa in Bangkok. Whatever!

When we got there the first time, the spa from the outside didnt look very impressive at all. It's just huge.
And there were about 2 busses (tourist bus) outside. So many taxis came and dropped off the tourists there. We didnt see any locals.

When we got in, we were greeted by the lady at the front and pestering us to hurry up and decide what we want to do. Sort of forcing us to pick a package and the most expensive one there. I got really irritated to say the least!
Everything on the spa menu was almost triple the price of any other places we've been to. Either this place must be really good or a rip off for tourist.
In the end, because we were too irritated, we walked out and didnt even try anything. Mostly because my brother (the accountant aka Mr. Budget) kept saying no way he wants to pay more than 500baht when he can get it for half the price somewhere else. I wasnt impressed with the decor so I didnt wanna try it anyway.

Then we found out that all the taxi drivers get a commission for taking tourist there. Oh..no wonder la.

During my second trip, I wanted a thai massage right before checking out and going to the airport. I only had slightly over an hour to spare so I just wanted something quick and fast. We walked outside our hotel and saw this tuk tuk driver and asked him to take us to Hapa Spa since I know it's good and price is ok. After 10 minutes of talking, the driver still doesnt want to take us to Hapa and insisted on taking us to this place where supposedly it's the best and most famous spa in Bangkok. After arguing, he said it's nearby bla bla bla, we argeed to go cuz we didnt know it was the same place that we went the last time.

When we got there...we saw the place..alamak..it was the same place the other driver took us rupanya.
Wanted to pay the tuk tuk driver but didnt have small change so hubby ran inside the spa to get small change and guess what they said...they didnt have small change and if we want to change, go to the 7 eleven!!!
I mean, come on......dont tell me u dont have small change!!!! They can see our tuk tuk driver waiting outside and still didnt wanna change money for us. They could have just ask us to pay for our spa and balance tu can pay the driver right? but no...they told us to walk all the way to 7 eleven. So bloody rude!!!

While hubby was running to 7 eleven, I looked at the menu and my god, the receptionist just ignored me completely. Like I wasnt there. They didnt even greet me. I was so freaking pissed cuz I said "Excuse me" at least 3 times and she completely ignored me!!!!!!!!! Arghhhhhh... until I slammed down the menu on the table.

Same thing happened....literally forced us to take the expensive scrub, massage etc package. Hubby had to shout at the girl and said "how many times do I have to tell you that I dont have the time. I only have 1 hour!"
Finally, I told hubby to get out of that stinky place. Never will I go back again.

Apparently this place gives really good commission to drivers. Obviously cuz they charge tourist a lot more.
Also the locals dont go there....says a lot doesnt it? Even their own people dont like it there maybe!
They make money from tourist cuz people like us, obviously wont know where is good and where is not.
So people...dont go to this place. I cant stand it. Dont be fooled by the size of the place.

If you wanna try somewhere good..Hapa is the best. People are super friendly and treatment is good and price is very reasonable. It's a family spa...they've been in the spa business for years and even have spas in Dubai and Italy.

Or you can try Health Land. This place is VERY popular with the locals. In fact, everyone there is local. Price is a bit high but I guess it's worth it.

Foot Joy, Bangkok

Foot Joy is located on Sukhumvit Soi 8 near the Nana Station and only few doors away from The Baan Dalah spa that I went to.

The foot massage here is cheap. Priced at only approximately RM25 for 1 hour. I guess for that price, everything is ok!

Nothing to shout about tho. The massage was ok.. The pressure was soft but still, it's quite relaxing to say the least. Definitely worth going.