Swan Lake Spa, Pine Brook, NJ, USA
First time here September 30, 2023. Went in after golf with shoulder pain. No appointment (might be necessary on busy days, today was quiet).
Linda received me at the door. Said seventy dollars for an hour. Paid. Then told me forty dollar tip was necessary no matter what. This seems to be the “industry standard”. Like the twenty five percent plus tip in every restaurant in the US for every waiter just to take and order and bring it. While the poor cook slogs and sweats in the kitchen. But we digress …
So, basically consider it one hundred and ten dollars for a one hour massage. Just be realistic.
Again, well the norm for the industry.
What about the massage itself?
High quality. Linda had strong fingers. Eased off my muscle knots in the suboccipital region and the upper trapezius with her expert fingers.
The table and cushions and sheets were washed, cleaned and sanitized. I felt safe. (Restroom was clean too).
Nice low volume relaxing music.
The few words she spoke put me at ease.
Left more tips.
Not much was spoken. She had just enough English knowledge necessary for the matter on hand. Just as well. You really cannot relax enough to get the benefit of a high quality massage if you chatter your mouth off. Reserve your conversational skills for a different occasion.
Would recommend, without reservation, for folks that are in touch with reality.
You wouldn’t be disappointed.
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PS:
Been to massage parlors in five star hotels in the Caribbean.
But this massage parlor is value you can’t beat.
Unless you travel across the globe. But that’s a subject for a different...
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