Hello, this is BMM – Sawng. Here is an introduction to Olivia Massage / Wisdom Massage and what to expect on your first visit.
Introduction
Olivia Massage and Wisdom Massage belong to the same management that runs Gass Bangkok bar and White Rabbit Bar Silom.
As of writing, Olivia has 4 branches peppered around Silom district while Wisdom Massage has only 1 outlet. Both concepts are similar in their product offering, being,
- Foot massage,
- Thai Body Massage, and
- Body Massage with oil.
Olivia Massage and Wisdom Massage welcomes both male and female customers and have both male and female therapists. We at BMM always do walk-ins and do not make reservations in advance. This is as Olivia and Wisdom always have stand-by capacity for walk-ins.
If you are like us at BMM who prefer male therapists, fret not. The male to female therapists ratio is very high, almost 10:1. For foot massage, you will be assigned a therapist based on their roster. For Thai body massage or oil body massage, you get to choose your therapist.
The chance of you being assigned, or choosing an available male therapist is very high as Olivia and Wisdom Massage male to female therapist ratio is quite high, almost 10:1.
If you wish to engage in any form of therapy, feel free to walk towards the acrylic board displaying their menu and prices. There’ll be a manager there trying to sell you their available massage packages. Let him or her know what you want, a foot massage, Thai body massage, or body massage with oil.
They will then usher you into the shop and you will change your footwear to their slippers. Payment is to be made first at the cashier. After payment, you will then be ushered towards the different treatment places for your therapy.
Foot Massage
For foot massage, you will first be ushered to a foot wash basin to lather and rinse your feet. After this is done, you will be guided to your seat where you will lie down on a recliner sofa and have your feet massaged.
The timing used on each foot will be your massage duration, minus 10 minutes, divided by two. This means if you take a 60 minute massage, each foot will get about 25 minutes of therapy time and the last 10 minutes will be used to massage your neck and back.
I do not know if the neck and back part can be skipped. I tried telling them before that I do not want it in English. They will acknowledge and still do it anyway.
After the massage is done, a customary tip should be given to the therapist as their main source of income is tips. It is up to you to choose your tip amount. At BMM, we usually give 100 Baht regardless of the treatment duration.
Thai Body Massage
As for Thai body massage, you will be brought to a place where it could be either a partitioned room, or a common area with curtains as partition.
You will be asked to change into their Thai body massage attire for easy stretching and massaging of your body. Change into it and it is your choice to keep your underwear on or off.
As we are not too familiar with Thai massage, we will not be describing the flow of the Thai massage in detail. We usually go for a body massage with oil.
There is a chance that your therapist may offer a happy ending. The going market rate is 500 Baht for a handjob. If your therapist opens the negotiation with 1000 Baht, please feel free to counter the offer at 500 Baht and see how it goes. It is then up to you to decide at what price point you are willing to accept. It is also okay to reject the happy ending offer if the price is not to your liking.
After the massage is done, a customary tip should be given to the therapist as it is their main source of income. It is up to you to choose your tip amount. At BMM, we usually give 100 Baht if no happy endings are given.
Body Massage with Oil
For body massage with oil, you will be brought to a room with an ensuite shower.
It is the standard procedure for customers to take a pre and post massage shower. This showering duration is part of your package duration. It is the standard industry practice to include the showering time as part of your chosen package duration.
After taking the pre-massage shower, wait for the therapist to re-enter the room. Lie face down onto the treatment bed and let the therapist perform his magic.
There is a chance that your therapist may offer a happy ending. The going market rate is 500 Baht for a handjob. If your therapist opens the negotiation with 1000 Baht, please feel free to counter the offer at 500 Baht and see how it goes. It is then up to you to decide at what price point you are willing to accept. It is also okay to reject the happy ending offer if the price is not to your liking.
After the massage is done, a customary tip should be given to the therapist as it is their main source of income. It is up to you to choose your tip amount. At BMM, we usually give 100 Baht if no happy endings are given.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a fuss free massage or a place to pass time, Olivia / Wisdom Massage is a very good place to be at.
A happy ending is not always guaranteed, but you should not be going to such places with an expectation of a happy ending. It is always a bonus.
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