Typical

Some of them are writing "Corona free", or some other such nonsense in their ads.

As if they could have any idea whatsoever. What weirdos.

Those are the ones to avoid at all costs. They are completely deranged.

What part of social distancing do we not understand? This would be very irresponsible. We all need to take a break and see how this all unfolds in the next weeks.

stay safe.

Agreed.

Do we need the government to step in and shut this all down, perhaps for good?

Or can we manage affairs responsibly?

Tried this guy the other day.. he was really amazing masseur, has a great personality and very sexy.. curious if anyone else has tried him before?.. he seems to be new and has no reviews but was definitely worth it.

Rico...I mean "Muscleking", it's a pretty shitty time to start a massage business, but a few suggestions:

Face photos are a must for 90%+ of clients. If you don't want to show your face, you are probably in the wrong business.

Transparency on rates is essential for 90%+ of clients. If you don't want to be upfront on pricing, you are probably in the wrong business.

Fake posts on this forum are easily spotted and generally work against you. They smack of desperation. Desperation caused by lack of transparency regarding photos and pricing, perhaps.

Finally, new guys typically start out at a lower price point to build a base of clients. Not many people are going to jump in at full price for the unknown, ESPECIALLY without proper photos and during a viral pandemic!

Good luck.

Would now be a good time to ask your regular masseur if he is offering a discount?

Uhm. No.

If your therapist wants to offer discounts they know how to communicate that information to you.

ASKING for a discount in this environment is really, really bad form.

Come on now. I have never been to this particular spa and therefore don’t have an opinion one way or the other, but this “review” is highly suspect don’t you think?

Is there one grammatically correct sentence in it? Even close? Does it seem all that plausible?

I would take this little write up with a big grain of salt. I give it the same credence as a random “news” article shared by one’s kooky uncle on Facebook.

Very much a real person - obviously hot as can be.

But I know him very slightly socially so can't utilize his services...unfortunately.

Very much a real person - obviously hot as can be.

But I know him very slightly socially so can't utilize his services...unfortunately.

I think his pictures tell an accurate story of how weird he is.

He ain't exactly hiding his crazy!

When you actively chose insanity, you are going to get it!!!

The masseur must permit their exact location to be noted. Otherwise the default location near City Hall is chosen.

Not exactly the website's fault that the masseur has actively chosen not to be pinpointed.

Is it narcism or insecurity? I guess both. I'm not on social media for a variety of reasons, but the few times I take a look at it I realize people tend to create almost unreal alternative lives on line. Their postings have little to do with their real daily activities. They airbrush their photos, or just photo shop them altogether. They weight their postings to what they perceive as glamorous events in their existence. And it all just comes off as, well, fake.

People have become addicted to "likes", or similar responses online. And praise. They seem to require constant affirmation (Stuart Smalley, anyone?). Their posts are designed to get constant feedback that they are indeed as attractive or successful as they wish to be seen.

That all said, I do want to fuck him.

When enquiring he sends a "ripped" photo of "himself" (unsolicited).

And then that is NOT what shows up. The photo is fake. Fake. Fake Fake.

Whatever....but it's a ridiculous contrast. Bizarre, really. Why would he do that?

And from what I saw in person, the guy has never, ever been "ripped', or even close to it. NEVER, AT ALL.

EVER.

It's weird to misrepresent one's self to such an extent.

This is all very strange to me. I saw him in NYC. I see a lot of talk about body building, blah blah blah.

But the guy is a little chub! Not even remotely "fit".

Something odd is going on with these posts.

In my experience he's very, very good at what he does.

I'd love to try it out but there's no way I wouldn't get hard as a rock during a sugaring treatment...how does the staff respond if you get an erection?

They will take it as a compliment

NYMassageAddict: Seems like you are referencing the wrong post. Your post I believe has nothing to do with Hush Manhattan Spa.

I would highly recommend Aleksei at Hush Spa. He isn't profiled in the staff section so you have to go to the appointment booker to find him.

He's a tall, good looking, super strong, friendly and very talented masseur.

A+

Saw him a couple of times, the last time probably two years ago.

Not terrible, but each time some confusion and ambiguity about what exactly he offered. Frankly I wasn't much interested in anything above just a normal therapeutic massage. But he made it a little awkward, not to mention the second time I went up he asked me to wait outside in the cold for like 10 minutes because he had forgotten about the appointment. I would have left if I hadn't travelled all the way up town. Will not go again.

BTW, NEVER make someone wait outside past the appointment start time. NEVER, EVER.

Not sure anyone "expects" a lower price for a way uptown location. But it's a real time commitment and a pain so there has to be some incentive. Lower price is one possible draw. If the service cost is comparable to midtown, why bother?

I guess the alternative is to sit way uptown without any clients!

Above 96th Street is just not a viable option for most people who work in midtown. One must trek way up and then trek way back down. It simply isn't worth the effort when there are numerous options much closer.

It's reality.

Agree. The massage was fine. He's a nice enough guy. I don't regret the money spent. He's somewhat hot, but a little bit more effeminate than the photos suggest (not a criticism, just a fact).

But nothing to compel my return was there.

There are so many options in NYC!!! So I only return when things are very good, or when I have reason to believe things will become very good.

My regulars offer above and beyond on a consistent basis.

I recently had an appointment with a new provider. He was sweet, enthusiastic, and easy on the eyes. The massage itself (including extras) was a C- at best....and the overall experience (room, oil choice, temperature, etc) would probably knock that grade even lower.

 

He asked me to write a review. I don’t want to lie outright....but I also don’t want to be brutally honest. He’s brand new, and I got the impression he really needs this gig to work out.

 

This forum is full of wise, experienced, diplomatic guys - do any of you have ideas on how to give him a review to help business, while still maybe offering gentle hints for improvement?

 

Thanks.

You don't owe him a review. I suppose you won't return; therefore, just move on without further concern. You hired him, were respectful (I gather) and paid him the agreed fee.

You owe him nothing else.

His handler recently put a wig and fake beard on him and rechristened him "Danny".

It's absurd.

Sounds like a massage service for dogs.

Nice enough guy. He worked at Hush a couple years ago.

But...saw him recently in his new incarnation. Mediocre massage. Started late and ended early. And very transactional ($60 "tip" request on table + $140 base fee = $200 = No, Thank You!).

Not sure what these guys don't get about up-sells at point of purchase. It's not a business enhancing attitude to say the least.

He was in New York about five years ago and I saw him then. Unless someone has stolen an entire previously legitimate profile, the guy is who he advertises to be and is Spanish. And as I recall the massage was B+/A- quality.

Saw him probably 10 plus years ago. Those photos were out of date then.

Underwhelming to say the least.