!steemitworldmap 16.414543 lat 120.590518 long Vismar Massage d3scr
I was introduced to a massage center by @bloghound many years ago and I was hooked.
We frequent the one at the city center but sometimes come here to Vismar Massage.
I did have a massage at a spa two days before this but the soreness and back aches I had were not relieved. So I went to have another one but this time where I know I can have relief.
The masseuses and masseurs here are all blind. The only person who can see is the receptionist/manager.
You come to the place and ask for wjat you want - whole body massage or upper body only. You can either request for a particular masseuse/masseur or you will be assigned whoever is next in line.
You have to pay first and then you will be told what available room you can go.
This is an old house that was transformed into massage center. It is clean as it can be.
Some rooms have two massage beds with a curtain that divides it. There are hangers and hooks for your clothes and then you lie in bed waiting for your masseur/masseuse. A blanket is provided to cover yourself.
I always have whole body massage. They do shiatsu and swedish massage. You can request for hard or light massage.
In my conversation with some of the masseurs, some of them used to beg along sidewalks until they underwent training. Not long after they set up a massage center, a cooperative which is a big help and a total life changer. More and more blinds were trained and given this kind of livelihood. Most of them were able to save and buy their own house and lot - something they will never have if they were still beggars until today.
Whole body massage is around 1.45 hours and it is worth it. I immediately felt relief from my back pain after the massage.
They are open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. You can do home, hotel or office service by appoinment.
*All photos are mine.
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