Category: Review: Establishment (Chain Outlet)

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Length: 3 mins read (674 words)

Outlet: Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur (HQ is at Desa Petaling)

Service tried: 120 mins full body stretching with cat style massage

Last visit: May 2024

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Cleanliness 4.5 / 5
Customer service 4.5 / 5
Skill 4.5 / 5
Facility 4 / 5
Ambience 4.5 / 5

Intro:
– This will not be your typical massage session. Majority of the session is dominated by assisted passive stretching with a small portion of shoulder / neck massage.  Depending on the package you take, the number of movements for the stretches vary accordingly.

– This particular method is also patented by this company. The machinery that they used feels very safe and secure. Kudos to the Founder.

– Before the session begins, my therapist for today, Eva did ask some basic health related questions. Also, when I made a booking via whatsapp, certain personal details were required.

Sequence: The session started with supine; stretching the lower back, mid / upper back, pelvis, leg, hand and the entire spine.

I was then asked to be on prone where the stretches focus on the shoulder / chest.

She then continues by giving a simple neck and shoulder massage with a bit of compression on lower back. Very relaxing especially after all the stretches.

From then, I need to go on supine again where stretches continue on my neck. After all the sequence finished, I was asked to rest for about 5 mins in which I managed to catch a shut eye.

Technique:
– Creating traction on the joint and passive flexion / extension on the muscles. For the leg, passive abduction and adduction were also included plus retraction for the shoulder. There is a small amount of thrust technique involved on the lower back, assisted by the machine. 

– At every step of the way, Eva did take the trouble to explain what the stretches are meant for and the general area that it will work on. Each stretch has varying degrees and levels which will be gradually increased. The way she has handled the session makes me feel very secure knowing I am in someone skillful to handle this patented machine.

– In terms of the massage, it is mainly petrissage and acupressure point. It is done without oil while I am still fully clothed. She also uses hot pack compression on lower back and sacrum area.

Additional note: 
– An attire will be provided including socks. Certain portion, gloves will also be provided to you. Hygiene and safety seems to be very well taken care of throughout the session.
– Do communicate with the therapist if certain stretches do create great discomfort to you. They will be able to adjust the level accordingly.
– This particular branch is attached to Thai Best by Reborn, so you can also go and get a relaxing  massage after going through this treatment.
– If you are above 110kg, do inform them so that they can pay special attention and possible modification on their routine to you.

Pros:
– Unique way of treatment and I feel that this complements a massage session very well. Also, this treatment works well with athletes and performers too.
– Very friendly, very prompt response by the team and competent in what they do. 
– The basic package price is at an affordable rate and even the higher end package rate is reasonable especially when they do have membership perks.

Cons:
– Not really a con but at this stage, this form of treatment concept is still relatively new.