Comms : it was a walk in. I had planned on going to see mimi but after the negative reviews, and the fact that she didn't reply to my texts, I decided I would try royal orchid.
Location : 16 mundy place, Cathays,,Cardiff, cf24 4bz
Telephone number : 07518 239898
Price : £40 1hr deep tissue/traditional Thai massage combination. Paid her £45,but she gave me £5 back.discount today she said.i timed that right, I said. So, I Got a £5 discount, and a loyalty card which she stamped. After 5 or 6 treatments, you get a free half hour massage. Or wait for 10,and you get a free 1hr massage.
First impressions : small Thai lady about 5ft 3ins.i'd guess in her 40's.it was mostly covered by a mask.i walked in through the door and I was greeted by the aforementioned lady. I asked if she had any free appointments. She said yes, do you want it now?, I said yes please, if possible. She took my temperature and asked me to sign my name and phone number for track and trace. I didn't wear a mask. She led me to the furthest room, came inside with me, and asked me to get undressed and she would be back soon. I kept my boxers on, as usual.
The service : she asked if I had any problem area's. I laughed and said, just a few. Both my achiles tendons, my elbow and my wrist. She laughed, and said tough session at the gym, yeah. I said, yeah. She started on my calves with hard, firm pressure. After this she started digging her elbows into the souls of one foot, then the other. It was pretty painful but I managed to withstand it. She then started working on my hamstrings and started using some oil at this point.she worked her way up my hamstrings but stopped short of my balls and old boy, so no c/c swipes. She asked my name at this point, so I told her. I then asked her name, and she said it was AMY. at this point the phone rang, and she asked if I minded if she answered it, as she was the only person working that day. I said, no, it's okay. She was back in a minute, or so, and apologised, again. She said someone wanted to book a couples massage, but she told them she couldn't book them in,, as only she was the only one working.
She carried on with the massage and moved on to my back, upper shoulders and traps. Using her elbows to really dig in. Again, it was pretty painful. She the went back to my calves and started walking on me. Moving onto my back, and walking up and down my back. We were conversing quite a bit, and I found her a very nice lady, who was easy to talk to. Her English was also very good. She asked where the problems actually were, exactly and then worked on them, before asking me to turn over. The turnover came pretty quickly.whereas most massage therapists i"ve had so far have mostly massaged the back of me for three quarters of the time. I would say the turnover came at about the 25-30min mark. This is just a guess, though, as I couldn't see the clock.
She then started massaging the front of my calves before moving on to my upper thighs, staying away from my old boy. He was starting to stir a bit though.she then twisted and pulled me into some yoga positionns and cracked my back a few times. I should add, that she put a blanket over me when massaging my front. She then started working on my chest and shoulders, before moving on to my stomach and massaging that. The massage wasn't sensual, but I was rock hard at this point, and the blanket was twitching. She did press both sides of my balls and inner thighs without any actual swipes. When doing my belly, she did do a couple of accidental swipes, though.
AT THIS POINT, I WAS THINKING. WILL SHE, WON'T SHE ?, she looked me in the eyes at this point, and I think she wanted to ask me, but was very apprehensive as she started stuttering, and said AAH, UM, DO YOU WANT ANYTHING ELSE, and then quickly saying UM, UM, neck and head massage. I said yes okay, and then she told me to sit up, and the moment was OVER. I knew I wouldn't get it at this point.
She finished off my head and neck. I got dressed and I was on my way. She said I hope you have a fabulous weekend, and I hope to see you again.
Summary : the massage was hard and firm as I like it. With attention to the finest details. AMY is a nice lady, and easy to talk to.
Would I return : yes. Just for the massage which is one of the best I've had, second, only to Nadia. Although I know there is more on offer. I didn't want/like to push it for my first time, as AMY also seemed uncomfortable.
All in all, an enjoyable massage. 8.5-9/10.
