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Much the same here.  It was not a repeat performance, and overall was a miss for me.

I agree, Santa Barbara is a ghost town.  However, if you’re looking for a fabulous therapeutic massage, Daniel at Float Luxury Spa on E Canon Perdido was amazing.  The “spa” itself isn’t anything to write home about, but Daniel is amazing, and he gives great hugs.  

After reading through, I guess I’ve been fairly lucky in my hires! Haven’t experienced the particular craziness shown above, but I did have my own moment of “uh oh” with a provider.
First red flag was that his photos were clearly 15+ years out of date.  Over looked that issue, as the provider still looked decent and hit it off with easy conversation.  The uh oh came about mid way through, as he was massaging my quads and getting in to the hip flexors, he made a comment that “if I apply enough pressure right here, I could kill you and no one would know how you died.”  We both chuckled, and I chimed in that people don’t realize the power a massage therapist has over their client…thankfully it was only a 60 minute massage and we wrapped up quickly after that.
Needless to say, I never went back.  He pulled his ad a few days later and I’ve never seen it again.

After reading through, I guess I’ve been fairly lucky in my hires! Haven’t experienced the particular craziness shown above, but I did have my own moment of “uh oh” with a provider.
First red flag was that his photos were clearly 15+ years out of date.  Over looked that issue, as the provider still looked decent and hit it off with easy conversation.  The uh oh came about mid way through, as he was massaging my quads and getting in to the hip flexors, he made a comment that “if I apply enough pressure right here, I could kill you and no one would know how you died.”  We both chuckled, and I chimed in that people don’t realize the power a massage therapist has over their client…thankfully it was only a 60 minute massage and we wrapped up quickly after that.
Needless to say, I never went back.  He pulled his ad a few days later and I’ve never seen it again.

After reading through, I guess I’ve been fairly lucky in my hires! Haven’t experienced the particular craziness shown above, but I did have my own moment of “uh oh” with a provider.
First red flag was that his photos were clearly 15+ years out of date.  Over looked that issue, as the provider still looked decent and hit it off with easy conversation.  The uh oh came about mid way through, as he was massaging my quads and getting in to the hip flexors, he made a comment that “if I apply enough pressure right here, I could kill you and no one would know how you died.”  We both chuckled, and I chimed in that people don’t realize the power a massage therapist has over their client…thankfully it was only a 60 minute massage and we wrapped up quickly after that.
Needless to say, I never went back.  He pulled his ad a few days later and I’ve never seen it again.

After reading through, I guess I’ve been fairly lucky in my hires! Haven’t experienced the particular craziness shown above, but I did have my own moment of “uh oh” with a provider.
First red flag was that his photos were clearly 15+ years out of date.  Over looked that issue, as the provider still looked decent and hit it off with easy conversation.  The uh oh came about mid way through, as he was massaging my quads and getting in to the hip flexors, he made a comment that “if I apply enough pressure right here, I could kill you and no one would know how you died.”  We both chuckled, and I chimed in that people don’t realize the power a massage therapist has over their client…thankfully it was only a 60 minute massage and we wrapped up quickly after that.
Needless to say, I never went back.  He pulled his ad a few days later and I’ve never seen it again.

After reading through, I guess I’ve been fairly lucky in my hires! Haven’t experienced the particular craziness shown above, but I did have my own moment of “uh oh” with a provider.
First red flag was that his photos were clearly 15+ years out of date.  Over looked that issue, as the provider still looked decent and hit it off with easy conversation.  The uh oh came about mid way through, as he was massaging my quads and getting in to the hip flexors, he made a comment that “if I apply enough pressure right here, I could kill you and no one would know how you died.”  We both chuckled, and I chimed in that people don’t realize the power a massage therapist has over their client…thankfully it was only a 60 minute massage and we wrapped up quickly after that.
Needless to say, I never went back.  He pulled his ad a few days later and I’ve never seen it again.

After reading through, I guess I’ve been fairly lucky in my hires! Haven’t experienced the particular craziness shown above, but I did have my own moment of “uh oh” with a provider.
First red flag was that his photos were clearly 15+ years out of date.  Over looked that issue, as the provider still looked decent and hit it off with easy conversation.  The uh oh came about mid way through, as he was massaging my quads and getting in to the hip flexors, he made a comment that “if I apply enough pressure right here, I could kill you and no one would know how you died.”  We both chuckled, and I chimed in that people don’t realize the power a massage therapist has over their client…thankfully it was only a 60 minute massage and we wrapped up quickly after that.
Needless to say, I never went back.  He pulled his ad a few days later and I’ve never seen it again.

After reading through, I guess I’ve been fairly lucky in my hires! Haven’t experienced the particular craziness shown above, but I did have my own moment of “uh oh” with a provider.
First red flag was that his photos were clearly 15+ years out of date.  Over looked that issue, as the provider still looked decent and hit it off with easy conversation.  The uh oh came about mid way through, as he was massaging my quads and getting in to the hip flexors, he made a comment that “if I apply enough pressure right here, I could kill you and no one would know how you died.”  We both chuckled, and I chimed in that people don’t realize the power a massage therapist has over their client…thankfully it was only a 60 minute massage and we wrapped up quickly after that.
Needless to say, I never went back.  He pulled his ad a few days later and I’ve never seen it again.

To follow up on this thread, and add my own experience...
 
I had the pleasure of meeting Palmer at his location, and had an enjoyable experience.  While it may be true that he is not "formally" trained in massage, his technique is great, his pressure was spot on, and overall I was relaxed and well massaged through the whole session.
PM if you want more details.  But, I don't believe that he is a "well known scam artist" as previously mentioned.  

Happy to see lots of interest in Tarryl! Although, if y'all interfere with me being able to book him regularly, I'm going to be bummed!  Have seen him several times, and his massage is great - heavy pressure, if you like that, although I have requested lighter pressure and he accommodates.  Genuinely nice guy, great atmosphere, and his arms are better in person. 

Happy to see lots of interest in Tarryl! Although, if y'all interfere with me being able to book him regularly, I'm going to be bummed!  Have seen him several times, and his massage is great - heavy pressure, if you like that, although I have requested lighter pressure and he accommodates.  Genuinely nice guy, great atmosphere, and his arms are better in person. 

Happy to see lots of interest in Tarryl! Although, if y'all interfere with me being able to book him regularly, I'm going to be bummed!  Have seen him several times, and his massage is great - heavy pressure, if you like that, although I have requested lighter pressure and he accommodates.  Genuinely nice guy, great atmosphere, and his arms are better in person. 

I’ll second Arturo. Loved my time on his table when he was in Palm Springs...

To follow up on this thread, and add my own experience...
 
I had the pleasure of meeting Palmer at his location, and had an enjoyable experience.  While it may be true that he is not "formally" trained in massage, his technique is great, his pressure was spot on, and overall I was relaxed and well massaged through the whole session.
PM if you want more details.  But, I don't believe that he is a "well known scam artist" as previously mentioned.  

Seen him once.  Skills were mediocre, and I found his pictures to be very effective at presenting his good side.
 
i haven’t repeated, and likely won’t.  He was a nice enough guy, but when I paid him at the end, he questioned why so little, and had to go back and double check how much he quoted me.

He's new to PS - really nice guy, serious about his therapy work. Without giving a review, a great therapeutic option in the PS area. PM's welcome.

Deron and Jeremy are my favorite masseurs in PS.

Location would be helpful, also. If you’re looking for someone to relocate, or finding someone local, would help to know where we’re at geographically.

Pretty sure he actually offered a free massage to the primary complainant, and offered a very significant discount to the rest.
 
If anyone’s suffered emotional distress, it’s likely the guy who’s having to defend his livelihood to a wealth of anonymous internet posters.
 
Safest approach? Mods should probably close all these threads as it’s become nothing more than an attack against a provider and fails to meet the stated goal of this forum (“... those involved in escorting can avoid violence, prevent HIV, find community services and have access to a supportive community.” - Terms and Rules of this forum).
 
Sounds like Ricky’s provides a service that was unsatisfactory to the reviewer, and became subject to a negative review, which was later compounded by personal attacks against him. I would encourage the Mods to enforce the “supportive community” rule here.
 
If you don’t like Ricky, cool! You don’t have to go back. Let’s grow up and move on.

Again, as I had done in another thread, my apologies to anyone that has felt shortchanged by my work . I try my hardest to use my best judgement as to what to do in uncomfortable situations . Noone likes to be uncomfortable or forced to do something they don’t want to do .

Again, as I had done in another thread, my apologies to anyone that has felt shortchanged by my work . I try my hardest to use my best judgement as to what to do in uncomfortable situations . Noone likes to be uncomfortable or forced to do something they don’t want to do .

No, I’m not Ricky/RealHealHands. Read my other postings (I admit they are few, as I’m mostly a quiet lurker).
 
Was he into me? ?‍♂️ I go to massage therapists looking to be massaged, not looking for an escort service.
 
I won’t bandy words back and forth, as all I can do is report on my experience with him. It was a great massage, and it met my expectations. As I previously said, I’m sorry your experience was negative. In an effort of full disclosure, my experience was not yours, and I felt compelled to share mine.

Agree with @soberguy above. Great massage, great guy. Better looking than the pics suggest...

I just had that experience with https://rentmasseur.com/Bliss_Bodywork. Just amazing young man and just embodied trust. That is the first thing needed to be able to let go.