Saw Monica at ABA.
Someone had remarked earlier that they felt under scrutiny Reviewom a massageplanete across the street; I didn't think that is an issue as it's around the corner and relatively discreet.
Initially taken to a room, smelled a bit musty, asked to use bathroom (confusion over toilet vs shower ensues).
Shown a massage room with it's own shower, told $15 extra. Declined. Taken to a third room which was nicer then first (I hadn't said anything about the rooms out loud).
$40+20 HJ+20 "I take off"; which turned out to be down to bra and panties.
Asked for hard massage mpter she enquired "hard, medium, soft?"
Not the worst, but at the level of a what I would receive Reviewom a Reviewiend, clearly no training. With encouragement and a quick lesson, she improved slightly and relaxed my back's spinal muscles.
Then asked her to switch to soft, which involved her running her hands very lightly across my body. Some conversation, generally ok but limited english, overall a pleasant manner.
Flipped. A little Reviewiskier, took off bra (didn't ask about pants but when my hands wandered inside, she pulled aside gently). Ok HJ but not brilliant. Paper towels (as opposed to warm towels at other places) to clean.
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Overall, underwhelmed.
I didn't have strong expectations. I think I should probably try again for Lilly, Michelle or Angela who have gotten good reviews there. Place is similar to Total Relax in Auckland in it's slightly worn and shabbiness, but nothing horrible/scary.
I guess I was confused by the odd mix of mediocre massage and mediocre sensual massage. There is a great Thai place in Newmarket that does a generally wonderful "real" massage and offers an "extra" at the end; or there are people like Amber or Deva who offer professional sensual massages. I like both at different times, but it's not clear to me which ABA is trying to provide. But this is based on one try. Clearly some of the above reviewers are return customers who have had better experiences.