One of my life's simple pleasures is a full body massage. I try to allot a certain amount for it every month. In fact, I can forgo my other comforts such as hair and nail care and even food cravings, but I will never give up a good massage.
I discovered a new spa in town serendipitously. Dan and I were having a glass of milk tea (Citywalk, a stone's throw away from Tarlac State) when a staff gave us flyers for a newly-opened spa - Body and Sole Body Massage and Foot Spa. Their packages are quite tempting, a lot cheaper than other spas I have tried in the past. Dan also vouched for their spa services because apparently in Dagupan (where he works), it's one of the most-sought after.
When I walked in one rainy morning, I was immediately impressed by the overall appeal of the place. The minimalist design with a few Thai-inspired decor added to its cozy ambience. The receiving area was wide enough to accommodate eager clients. It has a "homey feel," a detail that every spa should list at the top of their priorities. Body and Sole opened only last June so that explains why the place is immaculately clean. Hopefully, the management can maintain this because it's a factor that will keep clients coming.
For this visit, I availed of Package 1 which included body scrub and body massage for only Php500. The hallway leading to the massage rooms was dim as expected but there was cool lighting on the floor as well as from the lamps mounted on the wall close to the shower rooms. The massage room was bigger compared to Nuat Thai's. There is a compartment under the bed where a client can put her essentials. A pair of shorts, towel, shower cap and disposable underwear were neatly placed on the bed.
The body scrub came first. It was my first time to try this spa service and good thing, I was not disappointed at all. I used to get ticklish everytime I get a massage but I have eventually gotten over it. The scrub was quite relaxing, I must say. When it was over, the grains (salt, perhaps) were all over me. I had to wash myself clean before the body massage. The shower room is very modern in its design, thus, impressive to say the least. I can't say much about the body massage though because I was asleep practically the whole time. That alone is a proof of how good the massage was. I wish I could have stayed longer!
Body and Sole is a new addition to my favorite places on earth. I will definitely come back to try their other services. Can't wait!
See you there!
Visit Body and Sole Tarlac
One Trios Building McArthur Highway
Aquino Subd., Tarlac City (right across the Philippine Rabbit terminal)
Spa hours: Monday-Sunday from 10:00AM to 12 MN
