Kody S

I’ve had good experiences there with Nick. Also Andrew gives a great massage as well

No but interested.

Sounds like he is one of those guys who pretends to be a fell service masseur who isn’t even a very good masseur to start with. And no self awareness! That can be very off putting. Sorry you had to go through that.

Also went to see Andy at W Man’s Spa on the recommendations from several here and that was also an excellent experience.

Don’t you just hate it when your intuition is telling you “I told you so!!!”

Yes. Although beefing up a bit too…

They have some new masseurs there that I haven’t tried yet. I always go to Chris who is consistently very good.

Yes it’s quite good! Very nice and very clean. Also Shangrila Men’s Spa is quite nice and well kept. Nice rooms and private.

Some years ago while traveling, I contacted a provider for an incall at his studio. His published rate was reasonable for a basic therapeutic massage. I did my usual googling and internet research as well as this forum. Not much info but no red flags either. I got there, undressed, got on the table, and he started. He was a large hunky guy, muscular, and someone I felt like I should be attracted to but wasn’t. At all. He started all his clothes on and in the middle of the massage he whispered that for twice the price I could touch him. I declined because the massage was doing nothing at all for me. Then he started doing more sensual strokes, I said no, again zero chemistry. And then he said he would take his shirt off and I could touch him for even more money. Are you kidding me? Masseurs have massages me naked for half of the original price. Anyway, when I declined again, he stopped massaging went to my pants on the chair and started rifling through my clothes to get my wallet claiming it was because I had the money and just didn’t want to give it to him. I was outraged. So I got up, and snatched my walled back, and told him the massage was over, and he acted surprised. I just got enough clothes on to get to the car and out of there. He didn’t go off on me but it was clear he wasn’t used to being turned down. It was humiliating and degrading and scary. I hate upsells with such a passion. And that experience taught me a lesson about being really clear about expectations and boundaries up front.

Just had a session with him yesterday! Fantastic all the way around. Said he was from Shanghai and in NU. About a year.

Agree! My session with him was fantastic all the way around. One of the very best. Amazing. Sexy AF is right per @Client1985. PM me for details.

I am going to try to book with him this week. So far he is very responsive and seems like a nice guy and legit.

Yes have seen Seth multiple times and he gives a great massage and is a very nice guy. PM me.

I am looking forward to some way to navigate the rates for masseurs on sites like RMasseur that simply say “ask” in the rate slot on their profiles. I know it varies but if info could be shared as a “price range” excluding tip that would be helpful.

I’ve see there is a roster of several new masseurs at Shangrila Spa in NYC. Anyone been there lately to see either a Kevin, Javi, or William? Maybe these have been around but are just new to me. Thanks.

I walked in without an appointment and got Chris for a table shower (scrub down) and then a massage. It was a great experience. Chris is a tall and very fit young Asian guy who did a great job for me. No issues with me. I will go back.

Same.

Around 30/40% sometimes more if the massage was exceptionally good. I suspect they don’t make very much on the massage to start with but I don’t really know.

The subject of tipping at a Spa has been discussed before but it’s been a while and times are changing and pricing of non-spa masseurs have risen in NYC since before covid. What do you consider to be a reasonable standard tip (as a percentage of the massage fee) for a masseur who has done a good job with basic services? I know this varies widely, but I’m trying to evaluate if I am tipping too much or too little.

I’ve seen Brad several times as well when he was in NY and also traveling. Great massage and a great guy in my experience. PM me.

One of mine too. All ways works for me.

Has anyone tried HK spa in NYC? I'm sure there is info on the site but cant seem to locate it. Is this a rebranding of a spa that closed and then reopened? Thanks!

Wonder if he will ever visit NYC? Hummm?

Well I’m glad to know it’s not just me. The no response is no way to do good business.

I’m my experience, so much of what “happens” is a matter of the chemistry between masseur and client which can change from day to day and client to client. I always ask what is included in the rate and don’t expect any thing else. I especially think that it’s important to respect the masseur’s dignity and boundaries. For the client they are the only masseur they are seeing that day. For the masseur they may have several of clients, which is hard work and they may not be able to give the same energy to all clients. All of the really good masseurs I have been too want to be respected for being a good masseur not something else. I know this because i have talked to many (not all) about how they feel and what they hope to get out of the session. It’s instructive to hear their side of this discussion. Thankful for masseurs on this site who do just that.