Massage / Spa Parlours - Where to go?
 

Hey,

Anyone know any good massage / spa parlours in Richmond, Burnaby or Vancouver area?

I just gave my 2 weeks notice at my current job & I would like to abuse the work benefits. Here is what I am entitled to:

"Charges for the services of the following paramedical practitioners are covered:

Masseur > limited to a max benefit of $300 per calendar year"

Now, with the RS members that have experience with this: Does the massage specialist have to be certified? What should I look for?


I would like to use the full $300 benefit up front to buy a "package" of sessions. Also, it would be a bonus if the parlour can back date the invoices and bills so I can claim $600 for 2006 as well as 2007.

I have about 10 days to abuse this benefit so help an RS'er out!

Thanks in advance!

Spa Utopia is pretty good.

You'll probably have a better chance going through with it if you went to certified specialists.

Also, make sure there isn't a stipulation in there that states it's only valid in cases where you were injured and require the use of a masseur.

Yes,

I have double checked that. At our company, there is a massage specialist that comes into our office and offers massage service on a weekly basis.

I see co-workers claim that type of service, so I am assuming it is ok for me to go ahead with out a doctors note.

If you really want a good one....

www.perb.ca

I had a friend who told me you can get laid at the Spa Utopia place, but I could never find anything on the site relating to that except "Full body massage"

Spa Utopia? I highly doubt it. It's one of the very few respectable spa chains still around.

That's not to say that there's not some under the table scenarios going on between a specific employee -- you'll find someone looking to take advantage of the situation anywhere you go.

Make sure you go to a legit one that gives out a receipt if you want it covered by your work. Don't be expecting to go to Swan Lake to get a massage paid for by your company. Although I believe Swan Lake got shut down.

ha ha u bastard

Make sure you ask for the special ;)

"You want Happy Ending?"

Just kidding...you're pretty lucky to have these fringe benefits from your work place. Must have a lot of stress at work, huh?

Take Care.

Actually, a few years back, they took away licensing for the day spas and masseuses so since then, anyone could open one up without even having to go to school. So nowadays, unless you know of a good one, there's no way to make sure they employees actually know what they're doing.

My girlfriend just graduated from Dominelli's school of Esthetics and she explained all that to me.

dude where have you been? Did you know CI is back up?

Same group of homos though :P :D

not sure what company you're covered by, but for my company, we only cover 'registered massage therapists'.
a lot of my coworkers go to back to wellness center on lougheed where the winners/saveon/sharksclub is located.
you should make sure by calling your provider and asking if it's 'rmt's only, or else you might not get your money back.

I've been around from time to time. More of a lurker in places though. But as of late, the girl's been taking up most of my time.

It Solarice any good?

They have a groupon today: http://www.groupon.com/vancouver/?post_subscribe=true

Yes, I just resurrected a 4 year old thread. It's my MO.

Find a registered massage therapist. If you have benefits for massage and such, you're able to claim it with any RMT.

edited.

lol goood onnneee:alone:

You better double check with your benefits provider. I know with my benefits package, they will only cover REGISTERED Massage Therapists. So, if you go to a 'Parlour' with extras...I don't think you'll get reimbursed.
I've gone to Spa Utopia (by the North Van Automall) and it was pretty good, and yes, I was able to claim my expenses from there.
Good luck..and enjoy! :fuckyea:

Body massage on kingsway.. make sure to ask for full service

ITT : people commenting on a 4 year old thread

Radisson on no3 :fullofwin:

Regular ones or one with "SPECIAL" services?

So what is a good 'full service' place? :)

lol, Gunsmokez ran outta fails