I do massage- from my home. I charge 350 pesos for an hour and I think Its cheap. I am certified and paid alot for my training. I Learned in Thailand and Hong Kong- where I used to live. I mostly massage fellow tennis players , triathletes and pregnant women(which is a specialised skill)I used to get paid alot more in the UK. Massages in hotel spas are way more expensive.
Massage Well, V, I have 2 massage therapists in my office. They charge $400 pesos for the hour. You pay that...they give me 1/2 and that pays for the room, secretary, gardener, a/c, secretary and other services associated with an office. They get $200 peosos (approximately $17usd) for their time. I can{t fault them for wanting to make enough money...$5.00/hour might be acceptable in Thailand, but not here. Just my thoughts...
I have never been more disappointed with a massage than those I get here in Mexico. Just when they're getting to the good part and they are just starting to approach pain, they will back off. Drives me insane. I'm paying good money and I expect to be crying like a baby begging you to stop and instead it is just a tease. They just *begin* to approach the pain and then totally back off. Talk about frustrating. Just recently a chiropractor came from the US and gave me an adjustment and worked my legs. Oh, mama. I wanted to cry. I was able to walk home afterwards but I am a little sore today in my problem spots. I can't tell you how good it feels to know that the adhesions have been released and the muscles are rebuilding. I really don't care what they charge if I can expect to be in a good deal of hurt and am willing to pay for that. It is all but impossible to find someone who really knows how to massage without damage here.
Save your money, Kathy, I'll put a hurt on ya for even less.... Seriously, that sounds like a nice offer, Tracey. As for the people working in your offices, Cancun Nurse, it seems the main value they are getting from the arrangement is access to your customers: this gives them a potential pool of customers for their services that they might find impossible to access, on their own. And, this gets to G.'s suggestion, not every Mexican is looking for a massage, at any price; whereas, in Thailand, it is a long-standing part of the culture, and considered good for the physical and spiritual health of everyone. By the way, Tracey, where in Thailand did you live, and for how long?
V I lived in Bangkok for 2 years- I loved it before moving to Hong Kong - which I did not love ! Everyone in Thailnd knows how to massge- it is just part of normal every day life.
I lived just off Convent Rd- and Lumphini Park, Thanon Witthayu and the Chao Phraya are representative of the city for me. We used to enjoy going to the top of the Banyan Tree Hotel on Sathorn, to the Vertigo Bar, for it's unbelieveable views of the city. For the readers who may not have been there, the Vertigo Bar was an apparent afterthought, and was literally perched on top of the hotel. This may give you the flavor of it- think warm tropical night, and nothing but air around you, 57 stories up.... [ame=&feature=related]'Take 5 Tour' - Vertigo Bar Bangkok - YouTube
Darlin, were you not 80 km away, I'd be living on your doorstep. but srsly, I will avail myself before my next triathlon. Thanks!
When I arrived in 2003 I found estetica nader. Have gone to Sylvia ever since. She is now in the tall building on Nader with the underground parking. She and her partner rent space, pay the bills, take the risks, pay advertising. When I get a massage I think it is 270 pesos it is an absolute bargain. I am sure there margin is very small.
I go to Cassan Chiropractic and it is $400 for like 50 minutes. Sometimes they offer a Friday special for $350. Never had a bad one from Sarah Cassan. As V points out though, it is deadly expensive for Cancun, in my opinion, based on what construction workers earn for example. I would love a weekly massage at somewhere between Thailand and Cancun prices. Now I just get them periodically. Want a seriously therapuetic massage. They have a German fellow, Tomas, who is about 1.98 M / 6'6". That is $400 for 30 minutes and he will make you cry for sure Kathy. How often would you guys get a one hour massage if it cost $150 or $200? I would get one weekly at that price. Maybe more some weeks.
