Soothe Your Body at Body Tune

Posted by wandergirl on November 6, 2011 Leave a comment (0) Go to comments

Body Tune SM Southmall

On Saturday I had the luxury to try the Balinese massage at the Body Tune in SM Southmall, Las Piñas. It’s been over a year since I had my last body massage. And if not for the tremendous stress and backaches I was experiencing for the previous weeks, I would have probably forgotten that my body also needs some pampering.

It was my first time with Body Tune. I usually had my massage at Cosmedic in Trinoma. But ever since our move to Las Piñas I rarely have the opportunity to go to Trinoma. In fact, I no longer remember the last time I was there. Nevertheless, in my attempt to relax my aching body, I decided to check whatever spa or massage parlors are near the village. Two of those that came up in my Google search were Ton Ton Massage and Body Tune. And because we usually do our grocery at SM Southmall, Body Tune became the most convenient option.

Body Tune is located at the ground level of SM Southmall. As soon as you enter the establishment, you’d be greeted by the ambient interiors and aromatic air. There’s the typical spa music that serves as a background to keep you relaxed. Since I’ve tried Swedish massage many times before I decided to indulge in another type of service – this time the Balinese massage. For PHP 801.00 I got a fully body, 1-hour massage using the anti-stress oil. The other oil options include relaxing oils and muscle pains.

I was led into a dimly-lit room, passing a small, narrow hallway. Personally, I don’t find anything special about the room. In fact, I think theirs is very small that my masseuse has to literally move the bed in the center so she can move around while massaging me. I had more than once heard her banging the walls so she could shift from place to place. The room has a clock and a built-in locker to store your belongings. I was expecting to be given a hanger for my clothes as I changed into a pink robe, but there was none. So I just folded my clothes neatly and placed them inside the locker. The room wasn’t dim enough to encourage me to shut off my eyes. I also find the sliding door with a small gap that you can somehow take a peek at the hallway. But I like the fact that it was quiet. I never heard the other masseuses nonchalantly chatting with each other. I guess it’s because they have a room where they can stay together when they don’t have customers.

In all fairness to my masseuse (name is Kat), she did a good job in softening all my stressed nodules. I just had too much in my upper back…no wonder, I kept complaining about back pains from time to time. As soon as we’re done I checked the clock and I was happy she really exhausted the time. Kat even offered me a glass of hot tea, coffee or juice which I politely declined since my husband and I are going to eat afterwards. I was handed a tray with hot towels and a tip envelope. The service included the use of sauna and shower but I decided to just wipe myself with the hot towel because hubby was sure to complain if it takes me more than an hour (it would mean more waiting for him…lolz). I felt better as if I unloaded a huge baggage off my body.

On a side note, I felt a bit sore the following day. It’s because for someone who doesn’t regularly exercise or go to a massage often I made the mistake of choosing hard massage. Okay I learned that the hard way…it was a stupid mistake. If only I knew about that earlier I should have opted for the gentler type, such as the Swedish massage.

Body Tune offers a handful of massage services, body scrub, body bleaching, hand and foot care, facial treatments, etc. I don’t mind going back but I’d be happy to try Ton Ton Massage next time. Body Tune is found in most SM malls, including:

SM Southmall
Lower Ground Floor
Tel: (02) 800-9038

SM City North Edsa
5th Level, The Block
Tel: (02) 442-0018

SM Megamall
5th Floor Bldg B.
Mandaluyong City
Tel: (02) 634-3082

SM City Fairview
Upper Ground Floor,
Main Building
Tel: (02) 936-5768

SM City Bicutan
2nd Floor Bldg B,
Parañaque City
Tel: (02) 776-5261

SM City Sucat
3rd Floor Bldg B,
Sucat, Parañaque City
Tel: (02) 788-0677

SM City Marilao
2nd Floor, McArthur Hi-way,
Brgy. Las, Mardao. Bulacan
Tel: (044) 238-8066

SM City Dasmariñas
Upper Ground Level
Tel: (046) 432-3163

SM City Bacoor
Lower Ground FIoor
Bacoor, Cavite City
Tel: (046) 417-2432

SM City Pampanga
2nd Floor Main Mall
Tel: (045) 961-6389

SM Mall of Asia
2nd Floor Main Mall Arcade,
Pasay City
Tel: (02) 556-0086

SM City Batangas
6th Floor
Tel: (043) 783-2476