Thai Temple Time!

June seem to breezed by so fast and now we're halfway through July and the kids' school will start in a week! Hindi pa ako ready, guys! ! I feel like I am still recovering from our trip from Cebu which is almost month ago na pala! Oh my. No blog posts pa because my SD card crashed, hay buhay nga naman. I've been wanting to go back to Thai Temple for some me-time but I don't think it's happening soon but I'm glad I was able to squeeze in some girl time and try out Thai Temple's services first week of June with Michelle, Chessy and Ro.

I love getting a massage especially on the feet. When I was still single, our family day was usually going to the mall or spending it in a massage place. We watch ASAP while getting our foot massages. Haha! Nowadays, getting a massage is rare for me. BOS would always tell me to go out and get massage, I would usually don't want to go because I always feel guilty. I'm at the spa while he's getting stressed out by the kids lol. But I'm always thankful he's always insisting me to go because I feel recharged after.

The first time I've tried Thai Temple was during one of Onelife Studio's Fitspoparty! They had a hand massage station which I really enjoyed so I was very excited when Thai Temple invited us for a afternoon spa time and some tea after.

Thai Temple located at J. Abad Santos cor. Lopez Jaena St.,Little Baguio, San Juan City. It's very Onelife Studio! There's everything in San Juan, maybe I should just move here.

I love the interior! The reception area is small but it's because the massage area is big! I picked Thai Foot Massage for 90 minutes. You can choose from 60 minutes (Php300) and 90 minutes (Php450). They also have other services which you can check down below. I like that their prices are affordable.

These are the services they offer and the prices. You can opt for add-ons, just add Php150 for foot, head or back massage.

The left one is for Swedish Massage while the one on the right is for the Thai Body Massage. They also have couple rooms.

At the end of the hallway is this little corner where they wash your feet before having your foot massage.

Super love this corner!

Washing my feet before my massage.

The foot massage area sits four people which was perfect for us, they have curtains as partition and for privacy. But we asked them to tied it up so we can chitchat while having our massage.

Grabbed this photo from Ro :) We were given heated pillows to put on our lower back and neck. It was surprisingly soothing and relaxing!

I had a super relaxing time with these ladies. They were all surprised that I went for the 90-minute foot massage haha! I think they had 60 minutes foot massage and 30 minutes back massage. I thoroughly enjoyed my foot massage.  I usually go for hard massage pero guys di ko kaya ang hard nila. Hard talaga! Which is a plus for me because I like to feel the pressure and I've been to spas and foot massage places that when you request for hard massage, you don't feel it and you get disappointed. So happy with Thai Temple and I'll be back to try their body massage naman.

Parking can be a little challenge here. I think you can park on the building beside it but call them first just to be sure!

Thai Temple

J. Abad Santos cor. Lopez Jaena St.,Little Baguio, San Juan City

Contact No.: 576-7043

Facebook: Thai Temple Spa

Instagram: @thaitemplespaph

An Afternoon of Relaxation at Serene Lounge Urban Spa & Massage

It's been awhile since I had pampered myself with a good massage and the invite from Serene Lounge Urban Spa & Massage to try their services couldn't have come a better time. It was a much-deserving me-time.

Serene Lounge Spa & Massage is owned and operated by couple, Brian and Vanessa Sio. Their passion for relaxation and quality service is what fuelled them to open their own spa.

Guests are received here upon entering

They also sell spa products. All made from natural ingredients.

Serene Essentials Spa Body Scrub you can take home

Simple yet chic and elegant interior. Welcoming and relaxing, just exactly what you need after a hard day's work.

Keep Calm and Read On these quotes

Serene Lounge Urban Spa & Massage offers therapeutic massages and body treatments. All of their therapists go through training and are licensed.  

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For my afternoon of pampering, I chose their Signature "Thermo-Aromathery" Deep Tissue Massage which is a combination of heat therapy,  aromatic essential oils and deep tissue massage. For the essential oils, you get to choose from: Stress Relief, Sweet Dreams, Mental Clarity and Energy Boost.

I chose Stress Relief for my massage.

But before entering the massage area, I was asked to fill out at information sheet. Take time to answer the form, your health and satisfaction is their utmost priority.

What I love about the form is the Massage Information part where it asks your pressure and stretching preferences plus you can also pinpoint the areas you want the therapist to concentrate on. That's what you call attention to details!

After filling up the form, I was then lead to the massage area. They have a total of eight massage rooms and some can be turned into a couples room.

Can you see me?

You can opt to have a shower first before proceeding with your massage. They one have one bathroom so I suggest if you are coming from your house, take a bath before going so you can have your massage right away.

Well-maintained and clean bathroom complete with bath products

More quotable quotes in the bathroom. I actually want to do the same with our bathroom. Hehe! Thanks Serene for the idea!

Then it was massage time! The massage room may be a bit small and you might be worried that the curtains may not give you as much privacy you need but the curtains are thick. And it was calm and quiet all throughout my massage. Another thing I liked is the massage room is it's not cold. My rhinitis usually attacks whenever I get a massage, hassle magdala ng tissue and I don't get to enjoy massage.

The therapist took note of what I wrote on the information sheet. Pressure was how I like it. She concentrated on my back, tanggal ang mga lamig! I feel relaxed and refreshed after my massage, truly one of the best massages I had. 

Ginger Tea, a sweet ending to my afternoon of relaxation

I cannot wait and take BOS with me when I go back. He always complains of "lamig" on his back but doesn't like to going to spas. Maybe I can change his mind with Serene. 

Thank you again Brian and Vanessa for inviting me to try your services!

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Facebook: Serene Lounge Urban Spa & Massage
Instagram: @sereneloungeph

Serene Lounge Urban Spa & Massage

G/F Madison Square Bldg. 264 N.Domingo St. Cor. M. Paterno St., San Juan (infront of Little Baguio Terraces Condo)

For reservations, please call 0922-7807355

Open from Tuesdays - Sundays 4:00PM - 12:00AM

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Spa Escape at Blanca De China Lifestyle and Spa

One of things that keeps me going back to one place whether it's a restaurant, a store or a spa is the ambiance. Like this newly opened spa in San Juan, Blanca de China Lifestyle and Spa. 

Once you go in, you know you're in the right place! Everything is white and immaculate. Parang ayaw ko ng umalis!

The area here is for your mani and pedi sessions. Sarap mag-chikahan in this cozy place!

I love their buntings! I wanted to take this home with me!

I also want this shelf!

Every nook has a little something. I love every detail you can see in this spa!

They serve ice cream!

I surely felt like royalty when I sat on that chair hihi!

They have one private room in the first floor which is used for facials, waxing and threading services.

I was having my much needed massage that day and massage rooms were upstairs. I love the stairway going upstairs! Lahat na lang love! Because I really really liked the place. I hope they can maintain and keep the place clean and white!

Stairway to bliss...

This is what will greet you when you get upstairs. Cozy waiting area!

There are four rooms upstairs for massages, facials and other services.

I had a great Swedish massage. I think I dozed off in the middle of the massage. The only complain I have is I can hear noise from the street. I hope they can sound proof the rooms. They only have one shower/bathroom upstairs, you can opt to have a shower or not. I somehow expected this so I took a shower right before leaving the house para "medyo bagong ligo" pa ako when I get there. Hehe! But other than that, I had a lovely experience!

They serve biscuits and tea after your little escape to bliss. Don't you love little extras? Makes your stay extra special!

My spa-mate that day, Patty of Nonstopbabble.

Tea and biscuits for that donya in us!

I want to go back to try more of their services! Anybody wants to spa with me?

Blanca de China Lifestyle and Spa

259A Ibuna corner P. Guevarra Streets, 1500 San Juan, Philippines

Mon - Thu: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri - Sun: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Call or better yet drop in for a chat over tea and cookies.
Telephone: (02) 5428499
Mobile: (63) 9275299425
Like us at www.facebook.com/BlancaDeChina
They are also on Foursquare and looloo