BellJar

I have been to TWS multiple times and have experience with many of their therapists.
while I agree with much of your response, your statement, “especially if there are extras involved, you should tip them even more.” The tips you recommended based on time of appointment don’t reflect an appropriate tip for basic service with no extras, at least based on the starting price. A 50% tip is not the usual amount for most other massage places. 
 
The issue lies in the starting price. The owner or therapists set their starting price very low compared to normal RM rates, and they are taking a risk setting that price so low, that they’re likely going to get customers who see a deal and want to jump on it or attract patrons who normally can’t afford a massage that we all enjoy. That’s a risk that they are taking and they should understand that and be okay with it. If they are not, and they get offended when tips are on the low end, they should increase their prices where they won’t be offended if they get a smaller tip. 
 
With that said, I’ve also had many massages with providers on RM, and understand the value that I get when going to TWS. 
I’ve had 2 90-min massages with therapist where no extras were involved, and I tipped $50. 
 
I’ve had many more “special” 90-Min massages with therapists and I tipped $100 or more. Especially since the therapists at TWS actually give a better therapeutic massages than most on RM or MF. While many aren’t formally trained, they do learn quickly and get markedly better with time. Even at a $200 all-in price point, I think most of can agree that is a steal. 
 
I’ll be heading over there tomorrow and am looking forward to another great massage. 

If I wanted a purely therapeutic massage I would go to Burke Williams.

Avoid - an odd person. Saw him many years ago maybe in 2017 in Highland Park where he lived in this large house and rented out a room.  Don't remember the massage or much else, just that I wanted it to be over and was glad to leave - was there maybe 40 minutes. 

Went to him about a year ago - he was good. Friendly, good therapeutic massage - nothing great if you want something a little more sensual it really wasn't - but it depends what you're looking for. 

I saw him a few weeks ago here in LA. He was working out of a thai spa/studio in Hollywood. Definitely focused on the erotic sensual side of the massage right away which was unusual since that usually happens at the end, and I told him I really wanted a good quality massage with some sensual aspects.  Overall it was an okay massage - nothing great... he looks older than in the pictures... hygiene could have been better. I think it lasted about 45 minutes max with him trying to be more focused on the massage at the end. Wouldn't repeat. If you want more details you can DM me. 

I really do love this site as well. Wish I would have known about him before but it is what it is. Yes, his pictures did seem promising, I'd say they're probably a few years old, it's one of those situations where you get there and you're like "oh yeah, it's you, but boy have you aged!" Anyways, moving on to the next one... 

I saw him a few weeks ago here in LA. He was working out of a thai spa/studio in Hollywood. Definitely focused on the erotic sensual side of the massage right away which was unusual since that usually happens at the end, and I told him I really wanted a good quality massage with some sensual aspects.  Overall it was an okay massage - nothing great... he looks older than in the pictures... hygiene could have been better. I think it lasted about 45 minutes max with him trying to be more focused on the massage at the end. Wouldn't repeat. If you want more details you can DM me. 

Saw him a long time ago, probably around 2014. Back then it was a great massage, he has training and really good skills - nice dark room dedicated to massage - I remember he had just finished remodeling his house, and showed me his zen garden. Ending was sensual and left happy. 

Avoid - an odd person. Saw him many years ago maybe in 2017 in Highland Park where he lived in this large house and rented out a room.  Don't remember the massage or much else, just that I wanted it to be over and was glad to leave - was there maybe 40 minutes. 

Avoid - an odd person. Saw him many years ago maybe in 2017 in Highland Park where he lived in this large house and rented out a room.  Don't remember the massage or much else, just that I wanted it to be over and was glad to leave - was there maybe 40 minutes. 

Avoid - an odd person. Saw him many years ago maybe in 2017 in Highland Park where he lived in this large house and rented out a room.  Don't remember the massage or much else, just that I wanted it to be over and was glad to leave - was there maybe 40 minutes. 

Avoid - an odd person. Saw him many years ago maybe in 2017 in Highland Park where he lived in this large house and rented out a room.  Don't remember the massage or much else, just that I wanted it to be over and was glad to leave - was there maybe 40 minutes. 

I saw him a few weeks ago here in LA. He was working out of a thai spa/studio in Hollywood. Definitely focused on the erotic sensual side of the massage right away which was unusual since that usually happens at the end, and I told him I really wanted a good quality massage with some sensual aspects.  Overall it was an okay massage - nothing great... he looks older than in the pictures... hygiene could have been better. I think it lasted about 45 minutes max with him trying to be more focused on the massage at the end. Wouldn't repeat. If you want more details you can DM me. 

We texted about a month ago. He's in Atwater - lives with his boyfriend who also gives massage - they have a nice set up in the garage. Talked about setting up an appointment for two days later, we set up a time/rate and details - that day I texted him to confirm, no reply.  

Went to him about a month ago. He looks exactly like his photos - cuter in person, nice guy. Nice place - the "massage" was average... the rest was good. DM me if you want more info/details. 

Carlos - Body+Spirit Healing by Carlos - massage/bodywork in Los Angeles, CA - masseurfinder
Sam - Body+Spirit Healing by Sam - massage/bodywork in Los Angeles, CA - masseurfinder
Tetsu - 氣 Balancing by Tetsu - massage/bodywork in Los Angeles, CA - masseurfinder
Zach - Intuitive Bodywork by Zach - massage/bodywork in Beverly Hills, CA - masseurfinder
 
All of these guys are great. Very skilled, thorough, good vibes, and I always leave happy. 
 

I saw him a few weeks ago here in LA. He was working out of a thai spa/studio in Hollywood. Definitely focused on the erotic sensual side of the massage right away which was unusual since that usually happens at the end, and I told him I really wanted a good quality massage with some sensual aspects.  Overall it was an okay massage - nothing great... he looks older than in the pictures... hygiene could have been better. I think it lasted about 45 minutes max with him trying to be more focused on the massage at the end. Wouldn't repeat. If you want more details you can DM me. 

Ok so took the plunge. Glad some of you had a good experience. Me, not so much. Asked for a combo session - some deep tissue massage then more. He seemed eager and was available on short notice. 
As soon as he arrived I realized he couldn’t understand much of what I was saying but I had communicated my wishes via text which I assume he translated. There wasn't much pressure or technique for the 7 minutes of massage before he moved onto the “more” portion which was not what I asked for. Still, he was friendly and pleasant so I tried to make the most of it - until he tried to upsell me - twice. First with a “trio” with his friend who drove him who was apparently waiting in the car - then with a menu item I hadn’t ordered. Both at more than double what we agreed on. All done in his broken English/ my broken Spanish and with the help a translation app on his phone. Anyway - when it all ended and he was packing up I realized he’d been there far less than 1 hour. Maybe he’s a YMMV type - but I’d not repeat or recommend. (For reference, I’m 40s, thin/ average body, have always been told I’m handsome/ attractive and larger than average endowment.)

I saw him about a month ago. Nice guy... Pretty good massage... good HE... looks exactly like his pictures. He's in LA about once a month - I think he does Airbnb when he's in town. Communication wasn't too good, but that's because his English isn't great - he speaks Spanish. Would definitely repeat. 

I saw him about a month ago. Nice guy... Pretty good massage... good HE... looks exactly like his pictures. He's in LA about once a month - I think he does Airbnb when he's in town. Communication wasn't too good, but that's because his English isn't great - he speaks Spanish. Would definitely repeat. 

Went to him over a year ago. Talkative, nice guy. Great bod and he knows it... kept going back to the mirror in the bathroom to check himself out before, during and after the massage -  just an average massage. Wouldn't repeat. 

Went to him over a year ago. Talkative, nice guy. Great bod and he knows it... kept going back to the mirror in the bathroom to check himself out before, during and after the massage -  just an average massage. Wouldn't repeat. 

Went to him over a year ago. Talkative, nice guy. Great bod and he knows it... kept going back to the mirror in the bathroom to check himself out before, during and after the massage -  just an average massage. Wouldn't repeat. 

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Went to him about a month ago. He looks exactly like his photos - cuter in person, nice guy. Nice place - the "massage" was average... the rest was good. DM me if you want more info/details.