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Agree 100% on this! I’ll admit, some of these dudes are better looking in person especially once you get to know them. If you’re getting a massage based on looks alone, one might be better off then using one of the massage sites where looks are more important than technique. 
 
Nathan for me is a very talented therapist, nice to chat with, and easy on the eyes if you’re going to see him just to stare at him. 😊

Honestly, I don’t really think much of it. Maybe it’s because I’ve already seen all of them in person, so no matter how much they edit their photos now, it doesn’t really change how I see them. If anything, I actually think most of them look better in person than they do in their pictures.
But I totally understand how new clients might have certain expectations based on the photos they see on the website. (I was the same way at first too 🤣.) But I can tell you, once you get a really good massage from one of them and quite a few of them are really good,you probably won’t care that much about their looks anymore. Give them a chance and try a massage with them first, then judge them by their massage skills.

Honestly, I don’t really think much of it. Maybe it’s because I’ve already seen all of them in person, so no matter how much they edit their photos now, it doesn’t really change how I see them. If anything, I actually think most of them look better in person than they do in their pictures.
But I totally understand how new clients might have certain expectations based on the photos they see on the website. (I was the same way at first too 🤣.) But I can tell you, once you get a really good massage from one of them and quite a few of them are really good,you probably won’t care that much about their looks anymore. Give them a chance and try a massage with them first, then judge them by their massage skills.

I just wanted to come by here again to say how talented Nathan - Guy at both Thai Wellness and SLWC is. (He works at both on different days. Book him online to see his schedule at each). 
 
I still remember my last session with him and feeling the ache take over my body makes me wish I were under his strong arms and hands 7 days a week. The man is professional in every sense.
 
I’m lucky to have found my Go-To masseur. 
 
If you haven’t given yourself the gift of getting a massage from Nathan - Guy, you’re really missing out. 
 
10/10 - 5⭐️’s

I've seen Mark recently, great traditional Thai style massage with lots of strething and standing on my back. I left happy. 

Out of those four, I think Kenneth is the only one still there. I’m not sure if the other three have left.
I was really hoping to book with Parker, but I noticed there are a few new therapists now,Mark, Matt, and Martin. Has anyone had a session with any of them and can share their experience?
Otherwise, I’ll probably just wait and book with Nathan again like I usually do.

Nathan is the man! Best massage style and super duper sweet guy. Haven’t been to see him for a while and definitely need to book with him soon. 

Just to add to this review…
When it comes to massage technique, I’d also rank Nathan as #1. I’d put Oliver and Billy at #2 and #3. In my opinion, those three stand out when it comes to pressure, technique, body mechanics, and overall flow. If we’re talking strictly about massage quality, they’re the three best therapists at TWS right now, and honestly, among the best I’ve experienced anywhere in LA.
Andre and Patrick are both good therapists with solid pressure and decent technique, but I’d put them a step below the top three in terms of overall massage skill and strength. Their biggest strengths are exactly what the original review mentioned: they’re attractive, friendly, easy to talk to, have great physiques, and provide an excellent overall experience.
The other two I’d mention are Tommy and Kenneth. This is just my personal opinion, but Tommy’s pressure is on the lighter side and his massage technique isn’t quite at the same level as most of the others. Kenneth offers medium-to-deep pressure and incorporates traditional Thai stretching, though his sessions can sometimes feel a bit less smooth and structured.
If Tommy and Kenneth have one thing in common, it’s that they seem to focus more on the overall experience than the massage itself. Most therapists spend the majority of the session focused on massage, while with those two it can sometimes feel more balanced between massage and the overall client experience.
The therapists I haven’t tried yet are Teddy, Josh, Peter, and Andy. Maybe I’ll give them a shot someday and see where they land in my rankings.

Just to add to this review…
When it comes to massage technique, I’d also rank Nathan as #1. I’d put Oliver and Billy at #2 and #3. In my opinion, those three stand out when it comes to pressure, technique, body mechanics, and overall flow. If we’re talking strictly about massage quality, they’re the three best therapists at TWS right now, and honestly, among the best I’ve experienced anywhere in LA.
Andre and Patrick are both good therapists with solid pressure and decent technique, but I’d put them a step below the top three in terms of overall massage skill and strength. Their biggest strengths are exactly what the original review mentioned: they’re attractive, friendly, easy to talk to, have great physiques, and provide an excellent overall experience.
The other two I’d mention are Tommy and Kenneth. This is just my personal opinion, but Tommy’s pressure is on the lighter side and his massage technique isn’t quite at the same level as most of the others. Kenneth offers medium-to-deep pressure and incorporates traditional Thai stretching, though his sessions can sometimes feel a bit less smooth and structured.
If Tommy and Kenneth have one thing in common, it’s that they seem to focus more on the overall experience than the massage itself. Most therapists spend the majority of the session focused on massage, while with those two it can sometimes feel more balanced between massage and the overall client experience.
The therapists I haven’t tried yet are Teddy, Josh, Peter, and Andy. Maybe I’ll give them a shot someday and see where they land in my rankings.

Just to add to this review…
When it comes to massage technique, I’d also rank Nathan as #1. I’d put Oliver and Billy at #2 and #3. In my opinion, those three stand out when it comes to pressure, technique, body mechanics, and overall flow. If we’re talking strictly about massage quality, they’re the three best therapists at TWS right now, and honestly, among the best I’ve experienced anywhere in LA.
Andre and Patrick are both good therapists with solid pressure and decent technique, but I’d put them a step below the top three in terms of overall massage skill and strength. Their biggest strengths are exactly what the original review mentioned: they’re attractive, friendly, easy to talk to, have great physiques, and provide an excellent overall experience.
The other two I’d mention are Tommy and Kenneth. This is just my personal opinion, but Tommy’s pressure is on the lighter side and his massage technique isn’t quite at the same level as most of the others. Kenneth offers medium-to-deep pressure and incorporates traditional Thai stretching, though his sessions can sometimes feel a bit less smooth and structured.
If Tommy and Kenneth have one thing in common, it’s that they seem to focus more on the overall experience than the massage itself. Most therapists spend the majority of the session focused on massage, while with those two it can sometimes feel more balanced between massage and the overall client experience.
The therapists I haven’t tried yet are Teddy, Josh, Peter, and Andy. Maybe I’ll give them a shot someday and see where they land in my rankings.

Just to add to this review…
When it comes to massage technique, I’d also rank Nathan as #1. I’d put Oliver and Billy at #2 and #3. In my opinion, those three stand out when it comes to pressure, technique, body mechanics, and overall flow. If we’re talking strictly about massage quality, they’re the three best therapists at TWS right now, and honestly, among the best I’ve experienced anywhere in LA.
Andre and Patrick are both good therapists with solid pressure and decent technique, but I’d put them a step below the top three in terms of overall massage skill and strength. Their biggest strengths are exactly what the original review mentioned: they’re attractive, friendly, easy to talk to, have great physiques, and provide an excellent overall experience.
The other two I’d mention are Tommy and Kenneth. This is just my personal opinion, but Tommy’s pressure is on the lighter side and his massage technique isn’t quite at the same level as most of the others. Kenneth offers medium-to-deep pressure and incorporates traditional Thai stretching, though his sessions can sometimes feel a bit less smooth and structured.
If Tommy and Kenneth have one thing in common, it’s that they seem to focus more on the overall experience than the massage itself. Most therapists spend the majority of the session focused on massage, while with those two it can sometimes feel more balanced between massage and the overall client experience.
The therapists I haven’t tried yet are Teddy, Josh, Peter, and Andy. Maybe I’ll give them a shot someday and see where they land in my rankings.

Just to add to this review…
When it comes to massage technique, I’d also rank Nathan as #1. I’d put Oliver and Billy at #2 and #3. In my opinion, those three stand out when it comes to pressure, technique, body mechanics, and overall flow. If we’re talking strictly about massage quality, they’re the three best therapists at TWS right now, and honestly, among the best I’ve experienced anywhere in LA.
Andre and Patrick are both good therapists with solid pressure and decent technique, but I’d put them a step below the top three in terms of overall massage skill and strength. Their biggest strengths are exactly what the original review mentioned: they’re attractive, friendly, easy to talk to, have great physiques, and provide an excellent overall experience.
The other two I’d mention are Tommy and Kenneth. This is just my personal opinion, but Tommy’s pressure is on the lighter side and his massage technique isn’t quite at the same level as most of the others. Kenneth offers medium-to-deep pressure and incorporates traditional Thai stretching, though his sessions can sometimes feel a bit less smooth and structured.
If Tommy and Kenneth have one thing in common, it’s that they seem to focus more on the overall experience than the massage itself. Most therapists spend the majority of the session focused on massage, while with those two it can sometimes feel more balanced between massage and the overall client experience.
The therapists I haven’t tried yet are Teddy, Josh, Peter, and Andy. Maybe I’ll give them a shot someday and see where they land in my rankings.

If it wasn’t for all the DM’s here, I wouldn’t have known about any of this! 🤣🤣🫣

Been going to TWS for a couple years and SWS for a few months.  In my experiences, and I am only rating ones I remember for certain, as, honestly, a couple times, sessions with a couple not mentioned were a blur (nothing like a sensual massage on 100mg of THC edible).
Nathan - Best massage technique, big and strong giving me conflicted feelings because I’m not a bottom (or a top, just partially bi-curious who appreciates maybe 1/4 of my sensual massages from an attractive younger man and feel safest/most attracted to Asian, especially Thai, man or woman, just have that warmth to them not present in most others).  With Nathan, I feel like I just surrender to his strong touch and excellent technique, and the extras are enthusiastically there.
Andre and Patrick , I lump them together because to me they are very similar.  I am most attracted to these two guys, more on the twink side, if 30 year olds are still twinks, but still masculine enough so I don’t feel gaaaayyy, lol.  Massage technique for both, adequate, but not like hurts so good and surrendering like with Nathan.  I’ve probably seen Patrick a half dozen times or more and the extras are his strength.  Andre, I’ve seen only a couple times, and I think he has the best physique out of all there.
Tommy, he’s not bad, not great, won’t leave disappointed, but won’t get best massage ever, either.
Really miss having women at TWS and enjoy the three working at SWS.  Extras are fewer but when a great Thai massage precedes it, just a nice release is adequate and appreciated.  
One thing I really appreciate about TWS and SWS is the ability to book online with the therapist, whether days ahead or minutes ahead if they are showing as available.  Also, somehow, a Thai Spa in an East Hollywood strip mall, still feels less sketchy than going in someone’s private residence, usually in an apartment building.
*No DM’s, if you DM me, I’ll assume you’re a cop or a serial killer.
 
 

Just coming back here to say that I saw Nathan again yesterday and hands down he will be the only masseur I book with moving forward. His technique and massage skills are above average, and for the second time in a row he’s left me feeling amazing and completely satisfied. 11/10 in every aspect. Y’all need to book with him. 
 
No DM’s about the massage, please, as I am only commenting on his massage technique as they are way above average. 
 
Schedule a massage with him to feel exactly what I’m talking about. 
 

I think I’ve asked a few massage therapists about this before. From what I understand, the massage fee is usually split between the therapist and the spa, often around 50/50, or sometimes the therapist gets a little more. Tips, however, typically go directly to the therapist.
Because of that, a therapist’s income and overall job satisfaction can depend quite a bit on tips.

No such thing, I’d say. A gratuity, freely given, is a reward for service, and it sets no expectations for subsequent customers. Undertipping, on the other hand, is a thing!

I think I’ve asked a few massage therapists about this before. From what I understand, the massage fee is usually split between the therapist and the spa, often around 50/50, or sometimes the therapist gets a little more. Tips, however, typically go directly to the therapist.
Because of that, a therapist’s income and overall job satisfaction can depend quite a bit on tips.

I'm curious how much of the base fee the masseur keeps and how much Thai Wellness Spa keeps.  Perhaps that info is too propriatery for discussion.
I had a good massage recently at Thai Wellness, 90 minutes, $95 rate.  I tipped $85.   I asked the therapist if OK and he seemed happy.
Sounds like you tip a little higher.   They must appreciate your generosity.  LA is expensive.

They pay a flat fee per session 

I’m lucky enough to have enough to tip so well, but I also am lucky that they have such great therapists working there. I’ve never had a bad experience and have seen both female and male therapists. 

Always throughout the massage, I let my therapist know exactly how amazing they’re doing by giving thumbs up or just saying the words to them. I know words only go so far and do want to also feel as though I’m expressing my gratitude financially, but don’t want to overtip and set a higher expectation for the next person. 
 
Thanks for the kudos! 

Agreed 100%! I’ll be sure to tip correctly and generously next time I receive a great or even amazing one. Thanks for the tip! 

Not at all! 😊 A $100 tip on a 120 min massage is already very generous. Honestly, what makes someone a great client isn’t just the tip amount,it’s being kind, respectful, appreciative, and valuing the therapist’s work.
From what you’ve described, you sound like an amazing client. Trust me, any therapist would be happy to have someone like you on their table. 

If the hundred dollars doesn’t make a big difference to your bank account, know that it more than likely makes a huge difference to the masseur’s. That is also being kind, respectful, appreciative and valuing the therapist’s work.