Originally Posted by
Buster
Is this type of foot massage painful? I had a reflexology foot massage in Singapore and it was honestly the most painful thing I've ever had done to me in my entire life. I like the idea of a foot massage, but that was something else...
The foot treatment in San Gabrial is unlike the Thai method which uses a pointed stick and really gets in there. I don't know what the Singapore style is--do they use the pointy stick? Or a lot of pressure?
Mostly in the L.A. area I have gotten a semi-toned down, Americanized foot massage. That is, less pressure. And, the provider will adapt the pressure to your desires. They all understand "too hard" and "okay."
Also includes about twenty minutes of shoulder and leg massage.
By the way, I don't know what the local Chinese do (although I suspect they mostly don't tip), but I provided $5 which seemed more than sufficient. I wonder if it would be wise to tip up front?